Innovation

and Modern Technology Key to Doubling Farmers' Income: Vice-Chancellor Prof.

(Dr.) Rajendra B. Lal

Prayagraj,

24 Feb (HS): Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and

Sciences (SHUATS) is set to host a grand two-day 'Kisan Mela and Exhibition' on

April 10–11, 2026. The event aims to showcase agricultural innovations,

advanced machinery, and farmer-friendly government schemes. To mark the

commencement of preparations, a massive Awareness Rally was organized within

the university campus.

Leading

the rally, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Rajendra B. Lal emphasized the

university's commitment to rural development. He stated that our objective is

not just to practice agriculture but to make it profitable. This Kisan Mela

will manifest the 'Lab to Land' vision. We are committed to providing farmers

with technologies that not only boost productivity but also safeguard crops

against climate change. I urge all farmers in the region to participate and

benefit from this knowledge-sharing platform. Exhibition Stalls Display of

high-yielding seed varieties, organic farming inputs, and modern agricultural

implements.

Expert

Technical Sessions Interactive forums with scientists from prestigious

institutes and government departments. Climate-Smart FarmingGuidance on

Agri-Entrepreneurship and sustainable techniques to enhance rural income.

The

awareness rally saw the participation of Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Rajendra

B. Lal, Registrar Dr. Ranu Prasad, Pro-VC (Admin) Prof. Dr. Biswaroop Mehra,

Director (PR) Dr. Ramakant Dubey, and Program Convener Capt. (Dr.) Amish John

Stephen. Other notable attendees included Additional Registrar Dr. John Wesley,

Organizing Secretary Dr. Mukesh Maurya, Dr. Amit Pasi, Dr. Pritesh Dwivedi,

Jayant Zakaria, Dr. Shobha Thakur, and researchers Nikhil Tiwari, Amit Raj,

Chirag, and Satyam.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi