NDUAT Newsletter Vol.03, No.02 July-September, 2017 From the desk of Vice Chancellor

This Newsletter highlights the activities, progress and achievements of the university during the third quarter of 2017. In this quarter we welcomed the new students of B.Sc. (Ag.), B.V.Sc. & A.H., B.Sc. (Hort.), B.F.Sc., B.Tech. (Ag. Engg., Mech. Engg. and Comp. Sc. & Engg.) and B.Sc. (Home Sc.). Apart from these undergraduate programmes, students are also admitted in various PG and Ph.D. programmes. This quarter had been quite exciting for us because we have organized several campaigns i.e. Swachta Pakhwada, Sankalp Se Siddhi- New Manthan Programme, Swachata Hi Sewa, Parthenium Awareness Week and Nutrition Week along with celebration of important days i.e. Teacher’s day, Gandhi Jayanti, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jayanti and World Honey Bee day.

Since our focus is on transferring the latest scientific findings to the farmers through training and field demonstrations to reduce the cost of cultivation in agriculture and doubling the farmers income by 2022. To achieve the target, all the new technologies developed by university and KVKs are compiled in the form of technology book “Krishak Aay Samvardhan Mein Krishi Vigyan Kendra” which will provide a land mark to the farmers. This quarter eight (8) new KVKs are sanctioned to this university by the Government of India. As a result new technologies could be disseminated to the farmers of remote areas too.

A high yielding Linseed variety Narendra Alsi-5 (NDL 2011-33) has been identified for release by the Central Variety Identification Committee for cultivation under moist stress (UTERA) condition which may increase the oilseed production in eastern U.P. I am happy to inform you that the Government of has sanctioned Rs. 2.0 crores for this year to establish “Centre of Excellence in Rice” at the University to improve productivity of rainfed lowland and also in irrigated ecosystems. A new project on “Creation of Seed Hub” for increasing indigenous production of pulses in India with a financial support of Rs. 1.5 crores is also initiated.

A four members Impact Assessment Team was constituted by ICAR for the visit of the university on 10th and 11th August, 2017 to assess and review the utilization of the budget of Central Assistance funded by ICAR and its impact on Teaching, Research and Extension in the last 5 years. Now, I have firm belief that the university will continue to make unprecedented advances and will go on to become an institution of great repute. At last, I congratulate the whole editorial team for their tireless efforts in compiling this newsletter.

(Akhtar Haseeb) Vice Chancellor Seminar on Environmental Challenge

A seminar on “Paryavaran Ek Chunauti” was organised at NDUAT, Kumarganj, Faizabad on 3rd July 2017. The programme was chaired by Prof. Akhtar Haseeb, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, NDUAT, Kumarganj, Faizabad, Shri Bhola Nath Mishra Ex. Head of Department of Environment, ITI, Mankapur, Gonda and Convenor Swadeshi Jagran Manch of Awadh and Kanpur Prant and Shri Saket Dinkar, Senior Journalist and environmental conservator were special guest of the programme. On this occasion Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor transplanted a “Parijjat Plant” in the lawn of administrative block of the University with special guests.

Visit of Impact Assessment Team A four member’s Impact Assessment Team, under the chairmanship of Dr. Kushmaker Sharma, Former DDG (HRD), ICAR, New Delhi visited of the university on 10th and 11th August, 2017 to assess and review the utilization of the budget of Central Assistance and its impact on Teaching, Research and Extension in the last 5 years.

The team members visited the College of Agriculture, Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Horticulture and Forestry and Home Science, and hostels (boys and girls) and inspected the facilities in the labs and also verified the instruments purchased by the budget of Central Assistance. The team members also appreciated the work done by the university fraternity. We are trying hard to rectify the shortcomings as suggested/ pointed by Hon’ble members of PRT team.

Visit of QRT at University Quinquennial Review Team for assessing AICRP on Arid Zone fruits visited university on 06-08 July 2017 under the chairmanship of Dr. H.P. Singh, Former DDG Horticulture. The other distinguished members were Dr. Mathura Rai, Dr. N. Kumar, Dr. P.L. Saroj and Dr. B.D. Sharma.

The Team reviewed the on-going experiments in the project and also visited farmer’s field. On 07th July, a meeting was organized under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. Akhtar Haseeb on 7th July 2017 and expressed his views that rural farmers may get low cost techniques in terms of newly developed fruit varieties and skills adopted through package and practices provided by our scientists time to time and meeting was summed up with fruitful advices.

Review meeting for Strengthening of KVK and KGKs

Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. Akhtar Haseeb chaired review meeting with In-charge Director Extension, Programme Coordinators of KVKs and senior officers for taking necessary action and Strengthening of KVKs on dated 12.07.2017 and 02.08.2017.

Vice Chancellors meet

Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. Akhtar Haseeb participated in Vice-Chancellors meet under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Governor U.P./ Chancellor of the University at Yojna Bhawan, Lucknow on 6th July 2017.

Meeting of Academic Bodies Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor have ensured timely meetings of different committee likes Research Advisory Committee, Extension Advisory Committee, Board of Faculty, Academic Council, Finance committee and Board of Management to achieve the goals set by the University.

Joint Work Committee Meeting Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Akhtar Haseeb participated in a meeting of Joint work committee in relation to “Niti Ayog” and Uttar Pradesh Task Force at the committee hall of Directorate of Agriculture, Lucknow on 24th August 2017.

Anti ragging squad Under the supervision of Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor strong anti ragging committee was set up to keep close vigil round the clock for making fearless environment for new comers/entrants. All Assistant Hostel Wardens, Hostel Wardens, ADSW and DSW have engaged themselves to prevent any unwanted activity day and night and create congenial environment in the campus for new entrants.

Independence Day celebration

Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology commemorated the 71thyear of the Independence with great enthusiasm. The function started with the flag hoisting ceremony by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Akhtar Haseeb followed by National Anthem and speech of the Vice-Chancellor. On this auspicious occasion, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor invoked university gathering to make continuous efforts to scale new heights of progress in the year to come. He emphasized on development and dissemination of low cost technology for doubling the farmer’s income up to 2022. He also urged each and everyone to fulfil its responsibility with full devotion to attain good governance.

Sankalp Se Siddhi- New India Manthan Programme

Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendera Modi Ji has appealed to the people that the country should celebrate the period from 9th “August, 2017 to 15th August, 2022, when the country will attain 75 years of independence. The period should be celebrated as “Sankalp Se Siddhi – New India Manthan” and a pledge to be made for the all-round development of the country. For making the New India, let us all join hands with heart and soul.

New India Manthan (Sankalp Se Siddhi) Programme decided by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India was organized all the KVKs between 19th August and 22nd September, 2017 on dates provided by Hon’ble Member of Parliament of that jurisdiction. This programme was attended by officials of all the Central and State Govt. departments along with large number of farmers. The first Sankalp Se Siddhi programme was organised by KVK Varanasi which was inaugurated by Hon’ble Agriculture Minister Government of India Shri Radha Mohan Singh Ji at Swatantrata Bhawan BHU, on 27th August 2017. After that other KVKs are also continued the programme on different dates in presence of hon’ble Ministers, MPs, MLAs, ICAR Nominees and other dignitaries. The KVK wise details are given as under:

Name of KVK Date Chief Guest Chairman Shri Radha Mohan Singh Ji, Union Prof. Akhatar Haseeb VC, Varanasi 27.8.2017 Agriculture Minister NDUAT, Faizabad Shri Dinesh Chaudhary MLA, Dr. Kirti Singh Former VC Jaunpur 30.8.2017 Kerakat NDUAT, Faizabad Smt. Priyanka Singh Rawat, MP Prof. Akhatar Haseeb VC, Barabanki 30.8.2017 Barabanki NDUAT, Faizabad Shri MahendraNathPandey, State Dr. U. S. Gautam, Director Chandauli 30.8.2017 HRD Minister GOI ICAR-ATARI, Kanpur Smt. Annapurna Jaiswal, Minister 1.9.2017 Smt. , MP of Basic Education Dr. , MP Ambedkarnagar 8.9. 2017 Dr. R.C. Tiwari, Principal Ambedkarnagar Shri Daddan Mishra, MP Shravasti, Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh Balrampur 9.9.2017 Balrampur MLA, Sri Paltoo Ram MLA Dy. Director Agriculture, Ballia 10.9.2017 Shri , MP Ballia Ballia Prof. Akhatar Haseeb VC, Faizabad 11.9.2017 Shri Laloo Singh, MP Faizabad NDUAT, Faizabad Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, MP Dy. Director Agriculture, Mahrajganj 13.9.2017 Mahrajganj Mahrajganj Smt. Neelam Sonkar, MP Lalganj, Prof. Akhatar Haseeb VC, Azamgarh 16.9.2017 Azamgarh NDUAT, Faizabad Shri Surya Pratap Shahi, State Prof. Akhatar Haseeb VC, Basti 20.9.2017 Agriculture Minister UP NDUAT, Faizabad Shri Sunil Kumar Gupta, Jila Shri Ram Pravesh Rajbhar, Mau 20.9.2017 Adhyaksha Mau Representative MP Dr.Satish Chandra Diwedi Shri , MP MLA Itwa, Siddhartnagar& Siddharthnagar 22.9.2017 Siddharthnagar Member BOM, NDUAT, Faizabad

World Honey Bee Day

World Honey Bee day was celebrated by KVKs in seventeen district of eastern UP on 19th August 2017. On this occasion large number of progressive farmers, farm women’s, bee keepers and government field staff participated in the event. Scientists highlighted the inherent role of bee keeping for increasing the productivity of crops rather than royal jelly, honey, wax, bees poison. Participants were much enthusiastic to adopt bee keeping as an alternate agro-based enterprises for obtaining an additional income with least investment from their existing farming system.

Parthenium Awareness Week

The “Parthenium Awareness Week” (16th to 22nd August, 2017) was organized by Department of Agronomy (AICRP on Weed Management), College of Agriculture and all the KVKs under the jurisdiction of the university on the appeal of the Directorate of Weed Research, ICAR, Jabalpur with great success.

The main objective of this campaign was to create awareness about the ill effects of Parthenium and its management in different ecosystem among the public, students and authorities. On this occasion kisan gosthi and uprooting of the Parthenium on the road side was organized. Swachhta Pakhwara “Swachha Bharat Abhiyan” a impetus dream of Mahatama Gandhi and a project led by Hon’ble Prime Minister Ji, “Swachhta Pakhwara” was celebrated from 1st September to 14th September. Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, himself took initiative by sweeping the debris to sensitise the people about cleanliness. Different colleges and KVKs also organized cleanliness drive in which the overwhelming response of the faculty and students was worth appreciating.

Nutrition Week

A Nutrition week was celebrated in the College of Home Science by the Department of Foods Science and Nutrition from 1st-7th September 2017. Events organized during the week were different competition like Poster and Slogan competition and Recipes making in three different categories.

Poshan Mela Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor inaugurated ‘Poshan Mela’ organised by College of Home Science. In this event, more than 300 students, staff and women was participated and benefited.

Teacher’s Day

Teacher’s day was celebrated by students of the university. On this occasion students of different colleges presented cultural programme. They organized competitive activities for the teachers also. On this occasion Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor showed his blessings to the students and wished for happiness, good health, success and a great year ahead.

Swachhata Hi Sewa

Hon'ble Prime Minister during his "Mann Ki Baat" addressed on 27th August 2017 and called upon the nation to undertake a campaign, Swachhta Hi Sewa from 15th September to 2nd October (Gandhi Jayanti). The campaign was formally launched by Hon'ble President of India on 15th September, 2017. During the campaign, 17th September was celebrated as “Sewa Diwas”, 24th September as “Samagra Swachhta” and 25th September as “Sarvatra Swachhta” in the university.

Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jayanti

Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jayanti was celebrated on 25th September. On this occasion Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof Akhtar Haseeb addressed the gathering.

Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shashtri Jayanti

Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shashtri Jayanti were celebrated to sensitised the faculty and students of the university. On the occasion Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof Akhtar Haseeb addressed the gathering and some students, faculty members, and media person also expressed their thoughts.

Farewell of faculty

The university organized farewell function to felicitate the retired faculty member, Dr Bhagwan Singh. Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof Akhtar Haseeb interacted with the retiring faculty member and presented a shawl and memento as a mark of remembrance. All the dignitaries wished him a good health, peace and prosperity in coming phase of life. The retired professor too shared experiences during his stay at the university.

Orientation Programme Orientation is the first step towards college life. It provides a snapshot of the various activities of the college. Orientation programme for new students was organised by all colleges of the university. On this occasion, the students were informed about academic policies, course registration process and hostel facilities. The other thrust of the orientation programme was to groom and to develop integrity and sense of commitment in the students towards the nation.

Fresher party

The senior students of different colleges gave a warm welcome to their juniors by organizing a fresher’s party. On this occasion cultural programs including solo songs, dance, mime, skits etc. were performed by the junier students. Prof. Akhtar Haseeb, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, showered his blessings, love and affection towards the students and wished them with bright future and success in all their future endeavours.

Centre of Excellence in Rice

The university has been identified as “Centre of Excellence in Rice” to improve the productivity of rainfed lowland, upland and irrigated rice-ecosystem. The Government of Uttar Pradesh has sanctioned Rs. 2.0 crores for establishment this year.

Creation of Seed Hub

A new project entitled “Creation of Seed Hub” for increasing production of indigenous pulses in India of worth Rs.1.50 Crore has been sanctioned. Emphasis is being given for production of good quality of seeds of pigeon pea, mung bean, urd bean, chickpea, lentil and field pea. The project has given momentum and results are awaited in future.

New Variety Released Narendra Alsi 5 (NDL 2011-33) has been identified for release by Central Varietal Identification Committee which is suitable for cultivation in moisture stress condition (UTERA). The average yield of this variety is 6-8 q/ha, oil content 37% and maturity period is 115-120 days. NARENDRA ALSI 5 ALSI-5

Other nine varieties namely – Narendra Dhan-9930111, Narendra Dhan-8015, Narendra Kabuli Gram -1, Narendra Gram-1, Narendra Gram-2, Narendra Alsi-4, Narendra Wheat-5013, Narendra Oat-1101 and Narendra Jute-2013 developed by the university have been identified for release by State Varietal Release Sub Committee.

Achievements of the Students Eighteen students were qualified for ICAR National Eligibility Test (NET). Hon’ble Vice- Chancellor honoured the ICAR-NET qualified students of the university.

Activities Organized Events organized Date Organizers Independence Day 15th August University level Teachers Day 5th September University level Orientation programme 28th – 29th July College of Home Science Welcome to Clinics 03rd August College of Veterinary Science & A.H. Clinical and Infertility Camp at 19th August College of Veterinary Science & A.H. Vet. Hospital, Raunahi 75 years India’s Freedom 30th August College of Home Science Struggle National Nutrition Week 01st - 07th September College of Home Science Poshan Mela 5th September College of Home Science Fresher Party 29th August College of Agriculture 29th August College of Veterinary Science & A.H. 06th September College of Home Science 12th September College of Fisheries Engineer’s Day 15th September Mahamaya College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology Vishwakarma Puja 17th September College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Mahamaya College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology

Awards and Honour • Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Akhtar Haseeb received NIER’S National Excellence Award, 2017 from Director General, Victoria Global University Tukers and Cashos in a function organized at Russian Centre for Science and Culture, New Delhi on dated 23.09.2017. • Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Akhtar Haseeb received Best Educationist Award, 2017 in a function organized at International Institute of Education and Management, New Delhi on dated 27.09.2017.

Awards and Honour Received by the University Scientists

Awarding Name of the incumbent Name of the Award/ Honour Institute/Agency/Society SVS U.P. Chapter of Vignana Dr. Shashi Kant Yadav, Scientist of the Year Award Bharti & BRD PG College, Deoria KVK Azamgarh (UP) Dr. Shashi Kant Yadav, Science and Technology Society Outstanding Extension Worker KVK Azamgarh for Integrated Rural Improvement, Award Thorrur, Warangal Dr. R. P. Singh, KVK, Science and Technology Society Azamgarh Best Extension Worker Award for Integrated Rural Improvement, Thorrur, Warangal Science and Technology Society Dr. R. K. Anand, KVK Young Scientist Award 2017 for Integrated Rural Improvement, Sonbhadra Thorrur, Warangal Dr. S. K. S. Rajpoot, KVK Sonbhadra Science and Technology Society Excellence in Extension Dr. Ram Lakhan Singh, for Integrated Rural Improvement, Award 2017 KVK Mahrajganj Thorrur, Warangal Dr. Vijai Chandra, KVK Mahrajganj Science and Technology Society Dr. Pankaj Kumar Maurya, for Integrated Rural Improvement Young Teacher Award-2017 Vet. Physiology (S&TSIRI), Thorrur, Warangal, Telangana Biologix Research and Innovation Dr. R.D.S. Yadav, GPB Science Explorer Award 2017 Centre Pvt. Ltd. Science and Technology Society Outstanding Achievement for Integrated Rural Improvement Dr. S.N. Singh Award (S&TSIRI), Thorrur, Warangal, Telangana Science and Technology Society for Integrated Rural Improvement Dr. Vibha Yadav Young Scientist Award 2017 (S&TSIRI), Thorrur, Warangal, Telangana Distinguished Visitors

• Dr. H.P. Singh, Former DDG Horticulture visited the university as the Chairman Quinquennial Review Team for assessing AICRP on Arid Zone fruits from 06-08 July, 2017. • Dr. Mathura Rai, Former Director IIVR as member, Quinquennial Review Team. • Dr. N. Kumar, Former Dean, College of Horticulture, TNAU as member, Quinquennial Review Team. • Dr. P.L. Saroj, Director ICAR- CIAH Bikaner as member, Quinquennial Review Team. • Dr. B.D. Sharma, Head Crop Production CIAH Bikaner as member, Quinquennial Review Team. • Dr. Kushmaker Sharma, Former DDG (HRD), ICAR, New Delhi as Chairman Impact Assessment Team, constituted by ICAR visited the university on 10-11th August, 2017.

• Dr. S. Rajan, Director Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture, Reheman Khera, as member of Impact Assessment Team. • Dr. Vanita Jain, Principal Scientist, ICAR, as member of Impact Assessment Team. • Shri D.D. Verma, Comptroller, NDRI, Karnal, as member of Impact Assessment Team.

Seminar/ Symposium/ Workshop Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor participated in the following seminar, symposia, workshop and meetings: • Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Akhtar Haseeb participated in 106th workshop of Uttar Pradesh Council of Science and Technology at common hall of the council office, 7th floor, Pickup Bhawan, Lucknow on 13th July 2017. • Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Akhtar Haseeb Chaired the Session in 8th Brain Storming Session, WBUAFS, Kolkata on 19th -20th August, 2017. Participation of other faculty members S. No Name of the programme Venue Date Name of the Scientist/Faculty member st 1. NICRA Annual Workshop ICAR-ATARI, 1 July, 2017 Dr. Sanjeet Kumar Kanpur Dr. S. K. Singh Dr. V.B. Singh Dr. O.P. Verma Dr. M. P. Singh Dr. B.P. Singh Dr. A.P.S. Dohrey Dr. P.S. Pandey 2. Seminar on Environmental Collage of Home 03rd July, Dr. Sanjeet Kumar Conservation Science , NDUAT, 2017 Dr. Mahesh Pal Singh Faizabad 3. XII Annual Review Agricultural Crops 29th -30th Dr. R.D.S. Yadav Meeting of ICAR Seed at MPKV, Rahuri July, 2017 Project- Seed Production th 4. Training cum Workshop of ICAR-ATARI, 05 August, All Animal Scientists Animal Scientists Kanpur 2017 of KVK 5. National convention on Bihar Agriculture 5th -6th Dr. Sadhna Singh women empowerment: University, Sabour. August, 2017 challenges and strategies 6. Training cum Workshop on ICAR-ATARI, 18th August, All Soil Scientists soil scientists and Kanpur 2017 and Agronomists of Agronomists the KVKs 7. Workshop on National NASC Complex, 23rd August, Dr. A.K Singh, Dean, Agricultural Education ICAR New Delhi, 2017 College of Project Horticulture 8. National Seminar on IPRs UPCAR, Lucknow August 2017 Dr. Bhanu Pratap organized

9. Annual group meet on CIAE, Bhopal 28th -30th, Dr. D.C. Singh AICRP-Chickpea August, 2017 Dr. Shiv Nath 10. Training cum Workshop of ICAR-ATARI, 30th August, All Horticulture Horticulture scientists Kanpur 2017 Scientists of KVK st 11. Training cum Workshop of ICAR-ATARI, 01 All Plant Protection Plant Protection scientists Kanpur September, Scientists of KVK 2017 12. NGM Rabi, 2017-18 on GKVK, Bengaluru 04th -05th Dr. R.S. Yadav AICRP on Forage Crops Sept., 2017

Participation in CAFT/ Summer/ Winter School Training Name of the S. No. Name of the Programme Venue Date Scientist/Faculty member

21 days CAFT training Dr. R.K. Singh programme on ” Use of BAU Sabour, 04th to 24th Dr. Saurabh Verma 1. ICT in Agriculture Bhagalpur, Bihar July, 2017 Dr. R.K. Anand Education for Accelerated Dr. V. B. Singh learning Short course on Analytical ICAR- National tools and techniques for Bureau of a Soil 02nd -11th Dr. Shashi Kant 2. development of soil health Survey and Land use August, 2017 Yadav card (SHC) and its Planning, Nagpur, interpretation Maharastra) 21 days training on 1st - 21st Upstream reproductive Dr. Rajesh Kumar September, 3. technologies for for IVRI, Bareilly Verma 2017 augmentation of livestock

production 21 days training on Stress Dr. H.C.Verma and well fare concept and 06th -26th Dr. Pramod Kumar 4. Strategies for addressing IVRI, Bareilly September, Dr. Rabindra Kumar current challenges in 2017

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Organization of Meetings

• 176th meeting of Board of Management on 09/08/2017 • 177thmeeting of Board of Management on 09/09/2017 • 251st meeting of Academic Council on 25/09/2017 Patron and Chief Editor

Prof. Akhtar Haseeb, Vice-Chancellor

Editorial Board Dr. A.K. Singh, Chairman Coordination Cell Dr. Rachna Varma, Co Chairperson Coordination Cell

Members Dr. Pankaj Kumar Maurya Dr. Shakila Khan Dr. Dharmendra Kumar Dr. S.K. Tomar Dr. Shailesh Kumar Singh Dr. R.K. Singh Dr. Saurabh Verma Dr. R.R. Singh Dr. Shashi Kant Yadav Dr. R.K. Anand Dr. A.K. Gangwar Shri Umesh Pathak