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Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot connected Friday said that agrarian India is mostly agriculture-based and that carnal husbandry forms the backbone of agrarian economical development.
Presiding implicit the 15th convocation of the Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU) successful Bidar, helium conferred degrees and golden medals connected graduating students.
The Governor said that cultivation output, beverage production, dairy improvement and fisheries person importantly contributed to farmers economical progress. India, helium noted, holds a starring presumption successful beverage and food production. He urged assemblage scientists to follow a holistic “One Health” attack that integrates human, carnal and biology health.
Emphasising the relation of modern subject and technology, Mr. Gehlot said that advancements should absorption connected enhancing cultivation and livestock productivity.
Control of assorted carnal diseases remains a large situation and scientists indispensable proceed sustained probe successful this direction, helium added.
He advised graduates to prosecute their careers with dedication, integrity and a tone of work and to service farmers with compassion portion besides contributing to biology conservation.
Animal Husbandry Minister K. Venkatesh said that Karnataka has astir 2.9 crore livestock and ranks 2nd successful beverage accumulation successful the country. The State produces astir 1 crore litres of beverage per day, helium added.
He said that carnal husbandry plays a important relation successful strengthening the agrarian system and that the State authorities is implementing assorted schemes to boost the sector.
Under the Anugraha scheme, compensation is being provided for cattle deaths and livestock are being distributed to women and self-help groups to beforehand livelihood security.
Delivering the convocation address, ICRISAT Director-General Himanshu Pathak praised Karnataka for its advancement successful agriculture and education.
He said that the State’s scientists are contributing crossed the country.
Referring to nationalist achievements, helium said that India produced 217 cardinal litres of beverage successful 2025. It has made important strides successful agriculture with carnal husbandry and fisheries playing a captious role.
Modern subject and exertion are helping code respective challenges, helium observed, portion underlining the value of acquisition successful ensuring peace, prosperity and economical development.
Vice-Chancellor K.C. Veeranna delivered the introductory address.
A full of 34 students were awarded golden medals astatine the convocation, with Khushi Mendan from Udupi securing 16 golden medals.
Deputy Commissioner Shilpa Sharma, Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Girish Badole, Superintendent of Police Pradeep Gunti, Registrar P.T. Ramesh and different dignitaries were present.
