VC Dr Baldev Singh Dhillon lays foundation stone of agro-processing centre

Ludhiana: Punjab Agricultural University VC Dr Baldev Singh Dhillon laid the foundation stone of an agro-processing centre on the campus. Dr Dhillon said PAU intends to establish a modern Agro Processing Center (APC). Every grain produced must be exposed to all possible avenues for its profitable end use. The loss of even single grain during post-harvest is an offence against the efforts of producers, he said. The farming community must come up with agro based products at production catchment to meet the consumer demand for quality products, he stressed. Dr Dhillon said proposed agro-processing centre will act as a benchmark for the rural youth and progressive farmers of the state. Dr Jaskarn Singh, Director, Extension Education, has played a pivotal role in popularising the concept of adulteration free jaggery in the state in the last three years and motivated for establishing this facility at the PAU. The unit is being established with the financial support of the Department of Agriculture and involves the active efforts of Dr Gurvinder Singh, Joint Director Agriculture (T&E), Punjab.

Webinar on personality development

The Department of Extension Education and Communication Management, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), organised a national webinar on “Motivation and Personality Development” for the students and faculty. Around 80 participants participated online through Google meet platform. Dr Rajinder Kaur Kalra, professor-cum-head (retd), Extension Education and Dr Tejinder Kaur Gill, professor (retd), Extension Education, PAU, were the keynote speakers. Dr Kalra laid emphasis on developing positive attitude towards life. Dr Gill shared her perspective on personality development.— TNS

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