Webinar on Importance of Seed Industry in Food Security held at Aryans
We are on the path of another green revolution through modern agricultural technology : Mukesh Kumar
To highlight the role of seed technology in food security, a webinar on “Importance of Seed Industry in Food Security ” was organized by Department of Agriculture, Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura Near Chandigarh. Mr. Mukesh Kumar, Agriculture Expert & Customer Marketing Manager, Bayer Crop Science addressed Aryans Agriculture students including B.Sc. Hons. & Diploma Agriculture. Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group presided over the Webinar
Kumar while interacting said that the agriculture is backbone of rural economy. Agriculture in India has made significant growth and we are on the path of second green revolution through modern agricultural technology. For sustainable agriculture, a good quality seed is the most basic and essential input. Agriculture in India is backed by a strong seed improvement programme involving both the public and private sectors and is well recognized internationally, explained Kumar.
He further added that seeds play a fundamental role in meeting the triple challenge of improving food security and nutrition, supporting the livelihoods of farmers and rural communities, and contributing to sustainable resource use and climate change adaptation and mitigation. The seed sector directly influences three dimensions of food security and nutrition: food availability, access, and stability, he told.
While answering students questions he explained that The seed sector contributes to food security and nutrition through productivity growth, improved resilience and quality improvement, allowing a greater availability of nutritious food at lower prices. Greater percentage of improvement in agricultural production has come from the use of improved seeds, but seeds of new varieties must be made available to the farmers in adequate quantity and quality and at affordable prices, and on time, stressed Kumar.
Read MoreRenowned West Bengal’s pharma expert Dr. Prasanta Das Gupta joins Aryans Group, Chandigarh
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Renowned pharma expert Dr. Prasanta Das Gupta recently joined as Principal at Aryans College of Pharmacy, Rajpura, Near Chandigarh. The institute offers B.Pharmacy & D. Pharmacy course which are approved by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), New Delhi & affiliated with Maharaja Ranjeet Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU), Bathinda.
Dr. Das is Doctorate in Pharmacy with rich experience in Industry & education Sector of Pharmaceutical field in Senior Management position. He has around 15 years of rich experience in Education sector as Principal & Professor of Pharmacy Institutes & total 15 years of vast experience in Production/PPIC/QC & QA/Development of different dosage forms in Pharmaceutical Formulation and also in API & Herbal Drug units.
Das said that pharmacist occupies the largest bulk of the health care force but the biggest challenge posed by this profession is staff shortage. Pharmacists are involved and responsible for wide area activities in industry. In industry where there is drug, there is pharmacist, this is true for India too, added Das.
Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group while welcoming him said that Pharma Professionals are the integral part of healthcare system. Duties and Importance of pharmacist is less understood but role of pharmacist is indispensable from discovery to rational use of drugs. Pharmacist role is not acknowledged by some governments and policy makers and this lead to commonplace irrational use of drugs; both through prescription and self medication.
Read MoreJovial Festival “Teej” celebrated at Aryans
The ‘jovial’ festival of ‘Teej’ was today celebrated with fervour and gaiety at Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, Near Chandigarh. Female staff of Aryans participated in various colourful activities on this women oriented occasion.
The staff made rangoli, recited ‘Bolian’ and performed ‘Giddha’ to welcome the ‘Savan’, the rainy month, with which the festival is associated. Women wearing colourful attires broke into dances on the beats of the Punjabi music.
Director General, Aryans Group, Dr. Parveen Kataria talking about the significance of the Teej festival quotes “by participating in such traditional festivals we stay connected to our rich cultures. She appreciated the efforts of the girls and said the celebration of festivals is a way of reviving and keeping alive the traditions and customs which are vanishing these days.
On this occasion, the Mehandi Competition was organised virtually. Aryans girls students from various departments including engineering, law, pharma, Nursing, agriculture, management, B.Ed etc. participated enthusiastically.
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49th Aryans Job Fest held at Aryans Campus
Giving golden opportunity to the students of North India, Aryans Group of Colleges
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Over 15 companies to participate in 50th Aryans Job Fest
To give more opportunities to the qualified & eligible youth of tricity and peripheral
Read MoreWorld Nature Conservation Day Celebrated at Aryans
Renowned Radiologist & Environmentalist Dr. Baljeet Kaur was Chief Guest
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