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Ensure economic viability of agriculture: VC
Ludhiana, November 11 This was stated by Prof V S Ramamurthy, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology while addressing participants of the first technical session of the workshop on Information Technology for Sustaining Agricultural in Punjab
(ITSAP). He highlighted that the sustainable issues in agriculture are of prime importance in view of the changing face of Indian agriculture. He also appreciated the good work done at PAU under the Technology information, Forecasting and Assessment council
(TIFAC) in understanding the sustainability related issues of agriculture and expressed that this work should continue with the same thrust. For this an extension of the ongoing
programme, where human resources have been adequately developed, will be desirable because a stop at this stage will mean a national loss. He suggested a holistic approach for comprehending the inner related multiplicity of problems jeopardising the sustainability of agriculture wherein a constant touch with the crop is required in understancing its precise needs. He categorically mentioned the case of Israel where the growers, and for that matter the experts, know about the exact requirements of the plants much before resorting to the application of those treatments. Earlier, PAU VC Dr Kirpal Singh Aulakh said that agriculture production in India has to be developed in light of the resource limitation and carrying capacity of environment to meet the ever increasing needs of the future. We shall have to ensure economic viability of agricultural production, quality of endemic natural resources, quality of eco-system, influencing agricultural activities and irrigation facilities through water management etc. He mentioned that Punjab is going through a period of severe water crisis where even the full utilization of irrigation potential is sufficient for irrigation of only 50 percent of the area, so infrastructure and regulatory system needs to be developed to cover area under irrigation. Dr Aulakh emphasized that all these efforts should be done with full ingenuity and sincerity so that these may not remain merely as an academic exercise but should ready produce its effect at the grass-root level and for that the connection of farming community with farm literature and regular and purposeful interaction with experts must be ensured. This exercise will prove beneficial both to the scientists and farming community who have the common interest of improving the cause of natural resources conservation and thereby sustaining the national food security. Presenting the lead paper on Energy management, Dr B S
Pathak, a former Dean College of Agricultural Engineering, PAU, said that a proper balancing of energy resources in relation to agricultural productivity is an important issue for sustainability. Dr P N
Takkar, a soil scientist of international repute, observed that under intensive agriculture we are drawing more out of soil resources than what we are replenishing. This leads to the emergence of micronutrient deficiencies not only in crops but also in animals and human beings. Dr V K
Nayyar, Head, Department of Soils, presented the findings of research projects under ITSAP mentioning that the mandate of the on going projects is in accordance with the contemporary problems. Dr P K Sharma and Dr C S Walia discussed the results of Soil suitability analysis for districts of Ludhiana and
Patiala, respectively. Different aspects concerning the health of natural resource system particularly ground water and soil moisture were discussed in the second technical
session. Dr W L Harman delivered a special lecture on the health of natural resource system and mentioned that water being number one in put in agirculture needs to be handled prudently. Dr Gurunadha Rao expressed his views on the ground water quality in Ludhiana and Muktsar
districts. Most of the speakers were of the opinion that the quality of irrigation water is of prime importance as in some areas the water being brakish produces toxic effects on crops. So it an important subject of sustainability research. Dr R S Narang and Dr S K Jalota delebrated on the issues of water management at farm level and the field water budgeting respectively. Dr P K Gupta spoke on decision support system for energy management in relation to agriculture, while Dr S K
Sondhi, Dean, College of Agricultural Engineering, highlighted the ground water management strategies for central Punjab where 47 percent of the total area has sweet water, and the water table has fallen at a rapid rate that has necessitated the replacement of centrifugal pumps with submersible pumps costing crores of rupees. Simultaneously, increasing the energy requirements to pump the same
quantity of water. Dr P S Minhas also presented his theme paper on this important subject. Dr Lal Singh
Brar, the Convener of the workshop informed that more than 150 delegates from different parts of India are participating and that the recommendations of the meet will be communicated to the policy planners and those at the helm of the affairs so that needful can be done at the government level to address the important issues which the sustainability agriculture in the country are facing.
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SCD Govt College wins group song contest
Doraha, November 11 The heritage festival was presided over by Mr Parkash Singh Kotli, former Transport Minister, Punjab. He also appreciated the efforts of Punjab University for organising the cultural heritage festival as a part of the youth festival. Mr Malkiat Singh Birmi, Parliamentary Secretary, was also present on the occasion. An exhibition displaying the old women's bags, phulkaris , ornaments and utensils was inauguration former Principal Tarsem Bahia. On the fourth day of the festival the evening session was presided over by Dr Paramjit Singh, Registrar, Panjab University. He congratulated the college management and the Principal for organising such a function and providing a golden opportunity to participants for showing their talents. Mr Jaswant Singh Gill, Principal, GNN College, Doraha, welcomed the guest.Vote of thanks was delivered by Prof Balwant Singh Pangali, General Secretary, College Management Committee. The results were as
under: Group Song (Indian)— SCD Government College, Ldhiana-1;Arya College Ludhiana-2; GGN Khalsa College, Ludhiana -3. Individual prizes— Jaspreet Singh GGN Khalsa College, Ludhiana-1; Amit Sharma, SCD Government College, Ludhiana -2; Reenu Pathak GP College, Alour-3. Group song (western)— KLSD College, Ludhiana-1. Individual— Pawan Kumar, KLSD College, Ludhiana. Gazal—Amit Sharma, SCD Government College, Ludhiana-1; Rajvir Singh, GNN College, Doraha-2; Gurinder Singh, A S College, Khanna,- 3.Geet— Jaspreet Singh, GGN Khalsa College, Ludhiana-1; Payal, A S College, Khanna,-2; Mukesh Kumar, Government Evening College, Ludhiana- 3. Folk song— Arvinder Kaur, SCD Government College, Ludhiana-1; Sharanjeet Singh, GNN College, Doraha-2; Karamjit Singh, BSSG Government College, Sidhsar-3. Orchestra (Indian)— GNN College, Doraha-1; Government College, Karamsar-2. Individual- Dilbar, GNN College, Doraha-1; Inderjit Singh, GNN College, Doraha-2; Paramjit Singh Government College, Karamsar-3. Music vocal western (solo)—Karamjit Singh, BSSG, Government College, Sidhsar-1; Rohit Singla, KLSD College, Ludhiana -2. Classical music (vocal)— Thakur Singh, GNN College, Doraha -2; Shifali, Arya College, Ludhiana- 3. Instrumental music (percussion)— Ajay Pal Singh, GNN College, Doraha-1; Vaneet Kumar SCD Government College, Ludhiana-2. Non-percusion—Neelam, Arya College, Ludhiana. Ladies traditional songsGNNCollege, Doraha (suhag)-1; A S College, Khanna (long heik song)-2; Government College, Karamsar, Rara Sahib (suhag )-3. Individual— Baldeep Kaur and Rupinder Kaur (ghori ), Mahila College, Bondli-1; Rupika, Arya College, Ludhiana (Sithania )-2; Arvinder Kaur, SCD Government College, Ludhiana (Sithania )-3.
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Pak scientist interacts with PAU students
Ludhiana, November 11 He spoke on the topic “Sustainable Agriculture in Pakistan's Punjab - Issues and Options” and compared the contemporary issues of agriculture and agribusiness between East and West Punjab. Dr Mustafa said agribusiness conditions were similar across the border. The procurement of wheat and paddy was being done by the government and were trying to contain the role of middlemen. He also explained the working of the export processing zones of agricultural produce in Pakistan and added that the main emphasis was on export of mangoes. Dr Mustafa said entered into an agreement for the same with China with special emphasis on value addition. He briefed students about the faculty and agribusiness courses offered at the university and also revealed that they have started masters in marketing and agri -business and the present intake was 10 students, quite similar to the MABM degree offered by PAU.
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Pak veterinarians visit PAU
Ludhiana, November 11
The delegation also included seven post-graduate students from different disciplines of the university. The delegates were received at the Wagah border by Dr K. S. Sandi, Dr Diwedi and Dr Randhir Singh. A general meeting of veterinary alumni and the Pakistani delegates was held in the auditorium of the Silver Jubilee Block of the college. Dr M. S.
Oberoi, while welcoming and introducing the delegation, emphasised the need for discussion and scientific deliberations on the common problems of their profession. He particularly stressed on the development of buffalo species — the main dairy and beef animal — in both the countries. The delegates were presented momentos by him. Dr Munir, Dean, Veterinary University, Lahore explained the need to establish a university of veterinary and animal sciences, due to fast advances in livestock. Dr Munir also presented a paper on avian influenza (bird flu) and described in detail as how the disease played havoc with the poultry industry and its importance of being a deadly zoonotic disease. The delegates from Pakistan invited the veterinary college staff to visit Lahore during its alumni meeting to be held on November 22, 2004.
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Students seek ‘golden chance’
Chandigarh, November 11 Primarily fifth semester students of the various courses, they were seeking the chance for the second semester examination on grounds that the paper pattern had been changed from objective-type questions to subjective-type questions. The students complained that the problem was faced by students appearing for the paper of applied science of the lower semesters. They said if the board did not give them the golden chance, they would be demoted to lower semesters despite having qualified the examination of higher semesters.
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Principal clarifies on
NAAC grading
Ludhiana, November 11
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Students celebrate Divali, Children’s Day
Our Correspondent
Ludhiana, November 11 Sachin, Arshdeep and Simranjit were declared first, second and third respectively.
Green Land Public School: Green Land Senior Secondary Public School held Divali celebrations. An inter-house competition was organised in which the students made posters and placards on the importance of Divali. They condemned the use of crackers. A rangoli competition was organised. A rally was organised by the students holding placards urging the citizens to avoid crackers. The rally went around the Jalandhar Byepass and the areas in the vicinity.Small Wonders Nursery School: Small Wonders Nursery School, 452/2, Sangat Road, Civil Lines, here organised a fun mela to mark Divali and Children’s Day. Parents, along with their wards, participated in the mela. Various stalls of games were set up.One-minute games for parents were the main attraction. The whole school was decorated with handmade diyas and candles. Sat Paul Mittal School: Dr A.R. Kidwai, Governor of Punjab and Haryana, visited Sat Paul Mittal School. He was welcomed by the students with a ‘welcome song’. Headmistress Suneet Sidhu apprised him of teaching standards of the school.Divali Milan: On the eve of Divali, the Shivaji and Tagore branches of the Bharat Vikas Parishad arranged a Divali Milan programme at Samiti Kender in which more than 40 families participated. In rangoli competition Mukta Gupta, Anuradha Vij, Neha Nauhria and Aastha Kundra got prizes.In ‘deep sajja’ competition Priya Suglani, Rashmi Sehgal and Sunita Nauhria got first , second and third positions respectively. Mr Manmohan Bhatt conducted the antakshari. A musical game was also conducted. Laboratory Nursery: Tiny tots of Laboratory Nursery and Day Care Centre, which is run by the Department of Human Resource and Sociology of Home Science Department , Punjab Agricultural University, came dressed up as McDonald, Punjabi bride, and various fruits for a fancy dress competition to mark the Divali. Around 70 children participated in it.Honoured: Junior shabad team of Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School, Doraha, were honoured for bagging the trophy at the state-level Vidyak Muqabla Shabad Competition organised by the Punjab School Education Board. Hardeep Kaur and Ravleen Kaur reached the final round in the senior and junior folk song competition. At a function Mr Sukhpal Singh , Chairman, DIMT, honoured the students. Atam Public School: Atam Public Senior Secondary School held combined celebrations for Divali and Children’s Day. The students from LKG to plus two participated in various activities. Declamation contests in English were held for senior students while junior students participated in skit competitions. A fancy dress competition was organised. BCM School: Students of BCM School, Chandigarh road, participated in various items to celebrate Divali. Students of Class I presented a programme on Lord Rama’s life.Punj Memorial: Dr ML Punj Memorial Holy Heart Public School celebrated Dival and Children’s Day. They were told about the importance of both days. A cultural function comprising skits, dances bhangra and giddha was held.Everest Public School: Everest Public School also held a combined celebration for Divali and Children’s Day. Children presented colourful dances and skits. Prof Harlal Singh, former Director, PSEB, was the chief guest. Toys and sweets were distributed among children.MGM Public School: At MGM Public School, Urban State, Children’s Day was celebrated with enthusiasm. A fancy dress show was organised. A pledge for a pollution-free Divali was taken by the students. Jain Public: Jain Public Senior Secondary School organised mehndi, rangoli, and flower competitions to mark Divali. Joseph’s
School:
A science and art and craft exhibition was organised at Joseph’s School. Ms Kusum Lata, science lecturer, was the chief guest. She gave away the prizes to the winners of various competitions.
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Trials for state rural games on Nov 14
Ludhiana, November 11 Eligiblity for players to take part in the games include: the participants should be below 16 years as on December 31, 2004; they should be studying or working in rural area for the past two years and they must not have participated in any open state/national competitions other than rural sports. Trials to select the players for these games will be held on November 14, at different venues. Interested boys and girls have been advised to report at respective venues in time and proper playing kit. The following is the list of venues and timings for the trials: athletics (boys and girls) at Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana at 11 am ; football (boys) at Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana at 9 am; hockey (boys and girls) at PAU astro turf ground at 10 am; kabaddi (boys and girls) at Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana at 10 am; volleyball (boys and girls) at Guru Nanak Stadium at 10 am; weightlifting (boys and girls) at Guru Nanak Stadium at 10 am; tug of war (boys) at Guru Nanak Stadium at 10 am; kho-kho (boys and girls) at the Government Senior Secondary School, Bharat Nagar Chowk, Ludhiana, at 10 am and wrestling (boys) at Akhara Malakpur near Khanna at 10 am.
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Gurinder winner in 800m race
Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 11
The participants and the students dressed spcifically under the banner of four houses named after four Sahibzadas namely Baba Ajit Singh House, Baba Jujhar Singh House, Baba Zorawar Singh House and Baba Fateh Singh House marched to the stadium with
enthusiasm. Gurinder Singh and Gurpreet Kaur won first positions in 800 metre race in senior categories of boys and girls respectively 200 metre girls) race was won by Navroop Kaur and 400 metre in same category by Ravinder Kaur 200 Metre (senior) race was won by Gurdeep Singh and Pavneet Kaur respectively in boy and girls
wing. Simran Pal Singh and Manpreet Kaur stood first in their respective categories in discus throw. Pawneet Kaur and Jagdeep Singh win long jump. Winners of the various events were garlanded by the distinguished
guest. Mr Gurinder Pal Singh, Principal of the school said noted sportsman Pargat Singh would give away prizes to the winners and outstanding students of the school.
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Sawan House wins
overall trophy
Ludhiana, November 11 Results: (senior boys) 400m- Sunny 1, Gaurav 2 and Yatin 3; long jump- Sunny 1, Yatin 2 and Bhupinder 3; (senior girls) shot put- Manmeet 1, Rajbir 2 and Amardeep 3; 75 m race- Manreet 1, Supriya 2 and Ritu 3; book balancing- Lovepreet 1, Sakshi 2 and Kirandeep 3; (junior girls) 200 m- Gurvinder 1, Kajal
2 and Palak 3; (junior boys) 200m- Narinder 1, Abhishek 2 and Harjap/ Munish 3; (senior boys) discus throw- Parbhat 1, Gaurav 2 and Arshdeep 3; long jump- Rajvir 1,
Pooja/ Shikha 2 and Kamaljit 3. Boys- 100m- Subhash 1, Sharandeep 2; shot put- Sunny 1, Nandkishore 2 and Bhupinder 3; triple jump-
Gaurav/ Manveer 1, Gurkamal 2 and Rajat 3; (senior girls)- discus throw- Manmeet 1,
Kamaljeet 2 and Shikha 3; (junior girls)- shot put- Jasmeet 1, Yashu 2 and Gurvinder 3; (junior
boys)- Narinder 1, Tanveer 2 and Harjap 3.
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