Palampur, July 17
Six PhD scholars of Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University have left for attending a two-month training at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Philippines.
Besides the six scholars – Bhawna Babal, Aanchal, Pratibha Thakur, Avnee, Gaytri Hetta and Gaurav Sharma – Dr NK Sankhyan, Professor and Head of the Department of Soil Science, will also undergo training at the Philippines institute.
They met Vice-Chancellor Prof HK Chaudhary here today before leaving for the training programme. The advanced training programme will focus on crop modelling, nutrient management, carbon sequestration and climate-smart agriculture.
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