The School of Agriculture, Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University is celebrating Agricultural Education Day with the objective of highlighting the vital role of agricultural education in nation building, food security, rural development, and sustainable livelihood generation. Agricultural Education Day is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India and an eminent statesman who strongly believed in the power of education and agriculture for national progress. The celebration underscores the importance of agriculture as a science-based, innovation-driven, and socially relevant discipline that goes far beyond traditional farming practices. Through this event, the School of Agriculture aims to promote awareness among students, academicians, and young aspirants about the scope, significance, and future potential of agricultural education in addressing contemporary challenges such as climate change, declining natural resources, food and nutritional insecurity, and farmers’ welfare. The programme emphasizes how modern agricultural education integrates diverse fields including agronomy, horticulture, soil science, plant protection, agricultural engineering, biotechnology, agribusiness management, and sustainable farming systems to create skilled professionals capable of transforming Indian agriculture. This session will help students understand the practical relevance of classroom knowledge and inspire them to apply scientific principles to real-world agricultural problems. The celebration also serves as a platform to motivate students to pursue careers in agriculture, research, extension, entrepreneurship, and allied sectors, thereby strengthening the human resource base required for sustainable agricultural development. Special emphasis is laid on innovation, start-ups, and agri-entrepreneurship, encouraging students to explore self-employment and value-addition opportunities in the agricultural sector. By fostering a spirit of inquiry, responsibility, and service, Agricultural Education Day reinforces the role of agricultural institutions in shaping competent professionals who are sensitive to farmers’ needs and environmental concerns. Overall, the celebration at Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University reflects the institution’s commitment to excellence in agricultural education and its vision of empowering youth with knowledge, skills, and ethical values to contribute meaningfully to the growth of agriculture and rural society in India.
AIM of the Event:
- To highlight the importance of agricultural education in ensuring food security, sustainable agriculture, and overall national development.
- To create awareness among students and young aspirants about the wide scope and career opportunities in agriculture and allied sciences.
- To promote scientific, innovative, and technology-driven approaches in agriculture through academic interactions and knowledge sharing.
- To bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical application by encouraging experiential and skill-based agricultural education.
- To motivate students to contribute to farmers’ welfare, rural development, agri-entrepreneurship, and sustainable resource management through education and research.
| Participating School | |
|---|---|
| School/Department Name | Year/Department |
| School of Agriculture | (1st Year, 2nd Year, 3rd Year, 4th Year) |
Department:
- Department of Agriculture
Is this Event Under IIC?
- Yes, Under IIC
Is the event in collaboration with another school/Department?
- No
Date, Time & Venue of the Event:
- 26-Dec-2025 to 26-Dec-2025
- 02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
- SoA Building
Event Coordinator
- Ms. Anjali Adhikari
Contact Person:
- Anjali Adhikari
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