ANNUAL REPORT
2010-11

  Mandate

   The Indian Agricultural Universities Association (IAUA) is a Registered Society under Registration no. 3498 of 10 November, 1967. It was established in November 1967 with nine agricultural universities as its founder members, viz. PAU, Chandigarh (now Ludhiana); APAU (now ANGRAU), Hyderabad; JNKVV, Jabalpur; UPAU (now GBPUAT), Pantnagar; UAS, Bangalore; KU, Kalyani university (now BCKV, Mohanpur); OUAT, Bhubaneshwar; UU (now MPUAT), Udaipur and IARI, New Delhi

    During this long span there has been phenomenal increase in the number of member universities, especially during the late 90s and onwards. At present the strength of the IAUA membership is 51 including i.e. 44 state agricultural universities, 5 deemed-to-be universities (IARI, IVRI, NDRI, CIFE and SHIATS) and 2 central agricultural universities (CAU, Imphal and BHU, Varanasi). All these are regular members of the Association.

    The main objective of the Association is to promote agricultural research, education and extension in the universities and the states, and thereby rural development in the country. It also acts as a bureau of information to facilitate communication, co-ordination and mutual consultation among agricultural universities. The Association also acts as a liaison between member universities and government departments to facilitate communication and expedite the needed action in matters of importance.

    All the SAUs and institutions (deemed-to-be universities) and (Central Agricultural Universities) in India, which provide an integrated programme of teaching, research and extension education in agricultural sciences, are qualified to become regular members of the Association.

    Vice-Chancellors of member universities constitute the Association's General Body. The General Body meets once a year to decide the agenda for the next convention and also for adoption of its audited accounts of the year and approval of budget estimates for the next financial year, besides the election of the office-bearers for the following calendar year. The Executive Committee of the Association consists of President, Vice-President, Secretary- Treasurer and three members. The Executive Committee meets quarterly.

    The office of the Association is manned by Secretary General, who implements the decisions of General Body and Executive Committee on behalf of the Association. A quarterly newsletter is also being published by the Association since 2000, giving important news, events and achievements by member universities for the information of all the members and other interested.

    The main source of revenue of the Association is the annual subscription from member universities. The ICAR also provides a nominal grant annually.

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Management

Executive Committee

   The Executive Committee of the Association takes decisions in its quarterly meetings, regarding day-to-day functioning of the Association. Its directions on activities, events and policy matters are referred to the General Body for final approval and ratification. The composition of the Executive Committee during the year 2009-10 was as follows :

Executive Committee

    During the year 2010-11, four Quarterly Executive Committee Meetings were held, viz. No.2 of 2010 on 28 June 2010 at IAUA, Hd. Qtr., New Delhi; No.3 of 2010 on 20 September 2010 at IAUA, HQRs; No.4 of 2010 on 6 December 2010 at OUAT, Bhubaneswar; and No.1 of 2011 on 24th March 2011 at IAUA, Hd. Qtr. Some important resolutions adopted during these meetings are given below: -

• President, IAUA to write to Governors, Chief Ministers and concerned Ministers of States, stressing the need of public investment in agricultural research and education.


• To hold 8th IAUA National Symposium on 'How to make agriculture more remunerative for small farmers" and 36th Annual Convention of VCs and Symposium on "AUs efforts to generate internal financial efforts" and 4th Brainstorming Session on "Man power assessment in relation to work and output in AUs".


• To expand the Association's linkages with international sister organizations like APAARI, Bangkok, by first becoming its 'Affiliate' and then associated member and member of AAACU, Philippines.


• To organize a conference on 'Operationalization of national policy for farmers, 2007' in collaboration with ICAR and Ministry of Panchayati Raj, G.o.l in 2009-10 (2-3, March 2010) held at ANGRAU, Hyderabad.

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General Body Meeting

The General body meeting was held on 7-8 December 2010, at OUAT, Bhubneshwar. Some important resolutions adopted during the meeting are as under:

1. The tenure of Vice Chancellor of State Agricultural Universities should be minimum of 5 year and age of their superannuation should be 70 years. Similarly age of superannuation of faculty members should be 65 years as per UGC norms.


2. The state Government should take primary responsibility of Agricultural Education. There should be a separate line of funding in state budget for State Agricultural Universities with revision atleast every 2 years.


3. The State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) should not be bifurcated or fragmented to 2 or more universities, rather new SAUs with necessary funding, infrastructure and manpower be established if essentially required.


4. The Private Agricultural Colleges existing in General Universities should be brought under the State Agricultural Universities under National Agricultural System.


5. The Zonal Research Stations should be strengthened to cater to the need of generating location specific technology.

• President, IAUA to send letters to request Governors and CMs of concerned States for uniformity of 5 years in the tenures of VCs and 70 years in their retirement age.


• Adequate funding of NAARM, Hyderabad by ICAR to enable it to impart training to the staff of SAUs free of cost, as in the case of ICAR staff.


• Creation of more central universities and upgrading of state agricultural universities to central universities.


• To request Government of India and National Planning Commission to provide special fund to strengthen financially sick universities.


• To request ICAR to enact a policy regarding counting of past service for all purpose in case of inter- university selection or transfer of teaching and research staff.



• To encourage universities to develop inter-universities linkages for research work.


• To encourage universities to generate carbon credit in rural and peri -urban areas.



• Adoption of Association's audited accounts for the year 2009-10.


• Election of New Executive Committee for the calendar year 2011 :

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Editorial Board of IAUA Newsletter

1. Dr R. P. Singh, Executive Secretary, IAUA
2. Dr Kirti Singh, Ex-Chairman, ASRB
3. Dr MP. Yadav, Ex-VC, SVPUAT, Meerut
4. Dr K. Vjayaragvan, Jt.Dir(Extn.), IARI
5. Shri R.S. Gupta, Ex-Editor (English), ICAR

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Events

I) 7^th National Symposium

Major recommendations of the Conference

1. A consortium of different SAU/DU in the area of veterinary and fishery science should be established to address the issues of mutual interest.


2. A collaborative program on the effect of climate change on epidemiology of animal diseases should be developed and executed in a participatory mode.
3. Collaborative programme for harnessing the potential of cold deserts for fruits, vegetables and seed production should be chalked out.
4. National core faculty in certain disciplines from ICAR-DU and SAU should be identified and the modalities for exchange of faculty and resources should be decided.
5. A six year integrated course with minimum qualification of 12th standard should be introduced in CAU/SAU/DU for attracting rural youth towards agricultural education.
6. An active participation of entrepreneurs in integration of production and processing technologies should be ensured by developing a framework.
7. IAUA should take an initiative to prepare synthesis document listing 2-3 strengths for each university and send to all SAUs for feedback.(till date 31 AUs)
8. UGC package in full to be implemented in all SAUs. IAUA may convey this recommendation of the conference and request ICAR to take up the issue of implementing 6th pay commission in SAU's where it has not been implemented so far.
9. Inbreeding in SAU's should be stopped and few posts should be allocated to central pool where anyone from any state can apply for recruitment.

II) 35^thAnnual Convention of VCs and Symposium on "Tribal Areas Development" on 7-8/12/2010 at OUAT, Bhubneshwar.

Specific Recommendation for "Tribal Areas Development"

1. Intensive literacy drive and checking school dropouts in tribal areas to remove superstitions beliefs, liquor addiction and poverty of Tribals.
2. Provision of proper market, with market support policy and access to Information and Communication Technology to tribals to make agricultural products remunerative.
3. Evaluation of all existing welfare schemes on tribal people, identification of reasons for failure or non adoption of technology for refinement and formulation of new schemes/programmes in an integrated manner.
4. Establishment of Central Agricultural University/ Specialized National Institutes in the intensive tribal populated zone of the country to address tribal need.
5. Initiation of Network Project/ AICRP on Tribal Area Research in tribal populated states for solving state specific tribal problems.
6. Amendment of Forest Conservation (Amendment) Act of 1988, distribution of degraded land amongst tribals and comprehensive acceptable package for displaced persons before undertaking any essential development Project in tribal areas.
7. Improvement of livestock sector through establishment of viable co-operative societies, fodder cultivation, periodic training on livestock management, provision of soft loan for Animal Sector including backyard poultry, piggery, goatry and fishery.
8. Ensuring timely supply of quality planting materials of horticultural crops and seeds of other crops viz., cereals , miner millets, pulses etc. as per the need of tribal area.
9. Integration of primary, secondary and tertiary agricultural activities like kendu based/ sericulture based/ bamboo based products, food processing, beekeeping, mushroom culture along with crop and animal husbandry through Integrated Farming System and Cropping System models for holistic economic growth of tribal people while conserving soil, water and the rich bio-diversity of the region.
10. Encouragement of Agricultural processing facility in tribal areas in Public Private Partnership mode for value addition and higher return for Agricultural produce.
11. Need based and problem oriented training through KVKs and training on women empowerment, exposure visit of tribal people of less developed area to the developed tribal area for interaction with successful tribals.
12. Promotion of Self Help Groups (SHGs)/ Commodity Groups/Women SHGs etc. to empower the tribals for Agricultural production and marketing of produce in a Co-operative manner for better return through enhanced bargain power.
13. Soil and water conservation measures like rainwater harvesting, check dams, conservation Agriculture etc. for enhancing cropping intensity and year round employment generation.
14. Development of small tools and implements for drudgery reduction and appropriate technology for enhancing farm productivity in tribal areas for easy adoption.
15. Engagement of scheduled tribe agricultural graduates ambassadors through KVKs to win the trust of the tribal people and motivate them for their holistic development.

III) “Operationalization of National Policy for Farmers, 2007”

   A conference on “Operationalization of National Policy for Farmers 2007” was held on 02-03- March 2010 at University Auditorium ANGRAU, Rajendarnagar, Hyderabad. His Excellency Shri. E.S.L. Narasimhan, Governor of Andhra Pradesh & Chancellor ANGRAU, Hyderabad was the Chief Guest.

   The following recommendations emerged

The Context

   Low agricultural productivity, declining rate of growth of total factor productivity, stagnating and low farmers' income despite the increase in agricultural produce prices, technology fatigue, glaring technology transfer gaps, extension failures, huge post harvest losses, declining net agricultural trade intensity, stubbornly high hunger and poverty, worsening cost-risk-return structure of farming and rising farmers' indebtedness dot the agrarian landscape.

   Stemming from the National Commission on Farmers' (NCF's) draft National Policy for Farmers, for the fist time in the history of Indian agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture brought out the National Policy for Farmers (NPF), September 2007. Major goals of the Policy, are geared to meet the above challenges. The Agricultural Universities (AUs), both at state and national levels, shall play significant role in operationalizing the National Policy for Farmers.

   The term “farmer” should be taken to mean the same as originally suggested by the National Commission on Farmers (NCF) and adopted in the NPF document. It refers to both men and women, and includes landless agricultural labourers, sharecroppers, tenants, small marginal and sub-marginal cultivators, farmers with larger holdings, fishers, livestock and poultry rearers, pastoralists, small plantation farmers, as well as rural and tribal families engaged in a wide variety of farming related occupations such as apiculture, sericulture and vermiculture.

   Several of the recent initiatives of the Government of India, such as the National Horticulture Mission, the National Rainfed Area Authority, National Food Security Mission, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, etc. launched for increasing agricultural production and productivity are in consonance with the intent, direction and measures suggested in the National Policy for Farmers. As the Union Budget is not just a mere statement of accounts but also a reflection of the government policy and direction, the following initiatives included in the 2010-11 budget are also relevant for operationalization of the NPF by the SAUs.

1. Extending the green revolution to the eastern region of the country comprising Bihar, Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, West Bengal and Orissa.

2. Organising 60,000 “pulses and oil seed villages” in rain-fed areas during 2010-11 and providing an integrated intervention for water harvesting, watershed management and soil health to enhance the productivity of the dry land farming areas.

3. Sustaining the gains already made in the green revolution areas through conservation farming, which involves concurrent attention to soil health, water conservation and preservation of biodiversity.

4. Operationalising a nutrient-based subsidy policy for fertilizer sector, which will lead to an increase in agricultural productivity and better returns for the farmers and overtime reduce the volatility in demand for fert

5. Addressing the issue of opening up of retail trade to help in bringing down the considerable difference between farmgate, wholesale and retail prices and augmenting the storage capacity.

6. Setting up five more mega food parks in addition to the ten mega food parks projects already being set up.

7. Making available external commercial borrowings for cold storage or cold room facility, including for farm level pre-cooling, for preservation or storage of agricultural and allied produce, marine products and meat.

8. Establishing National Clean Energy Fund for funding research and innovative projects in clean energy technologies.

9. Providing additional central assistance for drought mitigation in the Bundelkhand region.

10. Meeting the specific needs of women farmers through the Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana as a sub-component of the National Rural Livelihood Mission.

   Government's emphasis on credit support to farmer, National Ganga River Basin Authority, enhanced spending on social sector, development of rural infrastructure, enhanced allocation for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee and to Bharat Nirman is also appreciated as these will facilitate universities' effort towards implementation of the NPF.

1. Extension

   The State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) and the Deemed Agricultural Universities (DAUs), generally by-passed by concerned government departments, play only a peripheral role in planning, priority setting, and programme development and implementation for agricultural and rural transformation, especially at district and micro levels. On the other hand, it was noted that the ANGRAU is successfully playing a lead role in integrating the various planning and implementation activities related to extension and technology transfer at district level in Andhra Pradesh by establishing District Agricultural Technology Centres in close cooperation of and consultation with concerned stakeholders, especially the district authorities, agricultural development department and Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRIs).

   The ANGRAU experience should be critically documented and all states should adapt and implement it as per their needs and capacities to ensure their involvement in the grassroots planning and implementation processes. The Vice Chancellor of ANGRAU may coordinate and monitor this activity through IAUA. A small committee may be established to prepare a framework and set of guidelines for establishing the proposed district-level institution under the control of concerned SAU within the next six months with due consideration of ongoing programmes, existing institutions and funding arrangements.

   In particular, Sarpanch Melas should be regularly organized by SAUs for information sharing, awareness raising, feedback and promoting role of the grassroot institutions in operationalization of the NPFs. Wherever feasible, help may also be sought of religious preachers/leaders in raising the awareness and disseminating new agricultural knowledge and technologies.

2. Technology Transfer

   Appreciating the differentiated approach of the Government for providing additional funds to enhance income, food, nutritional and livelihood securities through extending and consolidating the Green Revolution to the eastern region and by organizing thousands of pulses and oilseeds villages in rainfed areas, the corresponding SAUs should lead these initiatives by generating and transferring appropriate technologies for enhancing productivity in the resource-poor areas. The concerned universities in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh should be supported to develop drought mitigation and adaptation strategies in the Bundelkhand region.

   While efforts should be intensified for reviving the agricultural crescent of eastern India, the heartland of the Green Revolution (Punjab, Haryana and Western U.P.), which has been contributing the bulk of the national food buffer stocks, should not be neglected and appropriate strategies and technologies should be developed by the Agricultural Universities in these areas for maintaining and further expanding the gains already made, particularly through promoting conservation agriculture.

   Based on the successful adoption of the Model Farmer concept by some of the SAUs, it was recommended that all states should adopt this approach for speedy and effective transfer of technologies.

3. Input Use

   The emphasis on nutrient-based fertilizer pricing and subsidy regimes to enhance balanced usage of fertilizers is a step in the right direction. Adequate budget should be allocated by the Union Government and part of it should be diverted to AUs for enriching the related extension services, knowledge base and software components to enhance nutrient use-efficiency. SAUs should develop clear cut and simple guidelines and make them widely known for implementing the nutrient-based fertilizer pricing and subsidy policy.

   The AUs through the District Agricultural Technology Centres should lead revitalization and strengthening of soil testing capabilities in each district and foster collaborative effort of Departments of Agriculture, other related departments and concerned agencies. The ICAR should strengthen the KVKs to be the focal soil testing service centres. The facilities, equipment and human resources currently available for soil testing in Government departments should be transferred to SAUs. The ICAR should provide the needed additional fund and manpower for the purpose.

   The Agricultural Universities with strong support from ICAR have been the main source of supplying nucleus, breeder and foundation seeds. However, the seed replacement rate for all major crops has been far below the desired level, especially in case of pulses and oilseeds, including soybean and groundnut. The universities should analyze the situation region-wise and commodity-wise and in collaboration with concerned governments and private sector agencies should lead the national movement of assuring timely and adequate flow of quality seed from breeders' plots to farmers' fields. This role of the universities will provide healthy competition to the private sector and help moderate seed prices.

4. Post-Harvest Management and Value Addition

   The AUs should, on priority basis, strengthen and streamline their research, education and extension programmes on prevention of post-harvest losses along with value addition for enhancing productivity, access to markets and net income of farmers along the productionconsumption chain. All AUs should have incubation centres and windows of entrepreneurial development and should restructure and rename their KVKs as Krishi Vigyan and Udyog Kendras and benefit from the initiatives on food parks and cold chain development. Short-term trainings and diploma courses on post-harvest technologies and market linkage should be institutionalized for income, environmental and employment securities.

5. Management of Assets and Climate Change

   The urgency of ensuring resilience against climate change-induced vulnerability and the need for developing adaptation and mitigation strategies can hardly be overemphasized. Integrated farming system should become pivotal to the sustainable management of the natural and other resources and an economic stake should be created in conservation of resources. Interdisciplinary research for developing location specific farming systems and promoting conservation agriculture for concurrently improving and conserving soil, water, biodiversity and other resources should be undertaken by all SAUs.

   The SAUs should assess the status of land/soil, water, agro-biodiversity, livestock, fisheries, agroforestry and other resources (as described in NCF reports) of their states/areas of jurisdiction, identify available technologies awaiting transfer, effect transfer of the proven technologies through the proposed district agricultural technology centres in partnership with the state departments, farmers' organizations and other stakeholders, and undertake research on priority areas to bridge the knowledge and information gaps. Dr. V.M. Mayande, Vice Chancellor, PDKV, Akola, will constitute and chair a National Committee on this subject which shall prepare a nation-wide programme on assets management with clearly defined outcomes, monitoring and time frame. The IAUA will provide the secretariat support.

6. Agricultural Research for Development

   For judicious and effective implementation of the NPF, the AUs should streamline their socioeconomic studies and researches with the farmers in focus, including the following aspects:

• Biorisk assessment and management to develop reliable biosecure measures towards harnessing biotechnology and other cutting-edge technologies.


• Implementation of land reforms, prospects of contract farming, diversion of food land to fuel farming.


• Food prices, agricultural prices, input prices, net income level of farmers, level of MSPs and MSP coverage, farmgate price and retail price, minimizing price slippage, management of market volatility, insulating the poor from the uncertainties, and translating price incentives into increased net income and welfare of farmers.


• Standardization of the methodology for identification of the poor and hungry and quantifying the depth of hunger and poverty.


• Enhancing the role of the private sector in augmenting agricultural research, education and extension for development, particularly for welfare of the farmer.


• Prospects of agricultural diversification at small farms.


• Carbon budgeting, trading and dispensation of carbon credits.

LINKAGES

    The Association expanded its linkages with international sister Associations, like Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI), Bangkok, AAACU, Philippines and signed MOU with NCHU, Taichung, Taiwan. This will facilitate global exchange of views and knowledge in the field of agricultural research, extension and education.

AWARD AND RECOGNITIONS

Prof. ( Dr) M.P. Yadav Honored by Chhattisgarh State

    Prof. Dr M.P. Yadav, Former Director, Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar and Ex Vice Chancellor, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut (UP) was honored by the Honorable Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Dr Raman Singh on 22nd June 2010 at Raipur during the Inaugural Session of the National Seminar on Small Ruminants with particular reference to the control of PPR in goats and sheep (sheep and goat plague). On this occasion, Dr Yadav also delivered a Keynote address on the "Management of Small Ruminant Diseases with particular reference to PPR". Goat and sheep, having more Prof.(Dr.)M.p.Yadav than 32 million population in Chhattisgarh, make valuable contribution to the small holder farmers economy, and food and nutritional security. About 75% farmers in Chhattisgarh are smallholders, having less than two hectares of land. PPR, a viral disease of small ruminants, inflicts heavy economic losses through high morbidity and mortality.

Life-time achievement award to Prof. (Dr) M.P. Yadav

    The Indian Society for Advancement of Canine Practice conferred Life-time Achievement Award to Prof. (Dr) M.P. Yadav for his distinguished contribution to Veterinary Science, especially to Canine Practice. H.E. Shri N.N. Vora, Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, presented him the award during the 8th Annual Convention of ISACP and national symposium on "Prevention and management of companion animal diseases vis-à-vis human health", held at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology- Jammu on 2 February 2011.

G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar

Scientist awarded for writing book

    Two scientists of Department of Vegetable Science of the College of Agriculture of the University, Dr. D.K. Singh and Dr. Durvesh Kumar Singh have been honoured with Rajendra Prasad Puraskar by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi for writing a useful book 'Sabji Beej Utpadan kiNaveentam Takneek. The award comprising of a certificate and Rs. 50,000 was given by the union Agriculture Minister, Shri Sharad Pawar at a function held on the occasion of foundation day of the Council, i.e. 16 July, 2010, in New Delhi.

ANAND AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, ANAND

Awards to scientists

    Dr J.G. Patel and Dr Mahesh R. Patel, Directorate of Extension Education, were awarded by Shri Bhupendrasinh Chudasama, former Agriculture Minister, on the occasion of Mavtar Vandana programme and Lok diaro, organized by Gandhinagar Rachnatmak Seva Samiti at Gandhinagar on 31 December 2010. The award was given for their best contribution in the field of agriculture through an innovative technology for the benefit of farming community based on value addition of cowdung and urine.

Dr. G.K. Mishra, H.J. Derashri, J.A. Patel and V.P. Belsare received Prof. Nils Lagerl of Memorial Award of Indian Society for Study of Animal Reproduction, on 10 November 2010 at Pantnagar for the best research paper published during 2009. The paper was on "Economic management of post-partum period to optimize the profit in pure Holstern- Friesien cows". It was given during International symposium on Biotechnologies for optimization of reproductive efficiency of farm and companion animals to improve global food security and human health, and XXVIth Annual convention of ISSAR, organized by Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, GBPUAT, Pantnagar.

Honours to MPKV, Rahuri

   The Times of India in its Education Times issue dated 28 March 2009 has published the survey rank of top ranked universities and institutes of the country in the fields of Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture etc. The survey has ranked MPKV, Rahuri the first among the State agricultural universities in India and Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi ranked first on all India basis. MPKV, Rahuri also received Sardar Patel Institute Award of the ICAR, New Delhi. Recently, it was awarded Rs 100 crore special grants as an Institute of Excellence by Government of India.

Dr Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli

Fellowship to Dr V. B. Mehta

    Dr V.B. Mehta, VC, was made 'Fellow' by Indian Society of Coastal Agricultural Research, West Bengal. Shri Pratapsingh Rane, Speaker, Goa Assembly, presented the award to him during National Symposium on 30 October 2010.

KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, THRISSUR

KAU wins ICAR performance Award again

    The KAU has won the ICAR Performance Award again in 2010-11, the only State Agricultural University to get this recognition for four consecutive years (since 2007). It secured the first prize by winning 46 JRF.

    Dr K.R. Viswambharan, VC, received the award from the Shri Sharad Pawar, Union Minister of Agriculture, at New Delhi on 23^rd February 2011.

SRI VENKATESWARA VETERINARY UNIVERSITY, TIRUPATI

Young Scientist award to Dr Alpha Raj

Dr M. Alpha Raj, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science, Tirupati, received Young Scientist Award at second International symposium on Medicinal plants and herbal products, held at Tirupati, organized jointly by A.P. Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Board, Hyderabad; Sri Venkateswara University; A.P. Council of Science and Technology; and Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India, in December 2010. The award was given for his significant contribution in the field of medicinal plants and herbal products in livestock-disease prevention and drug development. His research findings demonstrated the beneficial effects such as hepato-protective effect of plant extract from Boerhaavia diffusa, cardio-protective effect of Tinospora cordifolia, antioxidant effect of powders of Spirulina, anti in-flammatory effect of Boswellia ovalifoliata and Ocimum sanctum, and phyto-estrogenic effects of Trigonella foenumgraecum and Cicer arietinum

TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, COIMBATORE

TANSA awards

Dr B. Meena, Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology), Sugarcane Research Station, Sirugamani, received Tamil Nadu Scientist Award-2008 in Agricultural Sciences, constituted by Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, Chennai, based on her research contribution in biological control of plant diseases.

Dr K.S. Subramanian, Professor and Head, Department of Nano Science and Technology, received Tamil Nadu Scientist Award (TANSA) in Agricultural Sciences, for his outstanding contribution in the development of ICT-enabled interactive visual diagnostic kit software for the identification of nutrient deficiencies in crops and mycorrhizal symbiosis-associated nutrient dynamics in rhizosphere. The award was presented by Minister for Higher Education on 24 August 2010atChennai.

FAI Golden Jubilee award-2010

The team of Dr P. Murugesa Boopathi, VC, Dr R. Santhi and Dr R. Natesan, Professors of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, TNAU, Coimbatore, received Fertilizer Association of India, New Delhi, Golden Jubilee Award for excellence in the field of Nutrient Management of Vegetable and Fruit Crops, Directorate of Natural Resource Management. The award was given for the commendable research work done on nutrient management through soil testbased integrated plant nutrition system (mineral fertilizers, organic manures and bio-fertilizers) on Incept sols, Ultisols and Alfisols for vegetable crops, viz. onion, bhindi, cabbage, carrot, potato, tapioca and chilli. They developed packages of site- and situation-specific soil test-crop response-based integrated plant-nutrition system (STCR-IPNS) fertilizer recommendation for desired yield targets of vegetable crops. The STCR-IPNS are useful to avoid nutrient mining, recycle the farm wastages, ensure balanced and efficient fertilizer use, and sustain production potentials of vegetable crops.

 

Shri M.K. Alagiri, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, gave the award to Dr R. Santhi, on behalf of the team on 29 November 2010 at the inaugural function of the FAI Annual Seminar-2010 at New Delhi. The award carries a citation, gold medal and a cash prize of Rs 20,000.

 

Honour to VC

Lt General R.K. Karwal on approval of Government of India, Director-General of NCC, conferred the honorary rank of Colonel to Dr P. Murugesa Boopathi, VC.

The piping ceremony was conducted by Colonel S. Gopalan, Commander, NCC Group Headquarters, Coimbatore, and Lt. Col. D. Deenadayalan, Commanding Officer, 4 Tamil Nadu Battalion NCC, Coimbatore, on 16 December 2010 at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. Dr Murugera Boopathi was also appointed Honorary Colonel Commandant of the NCC in TNAU.

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  Membership Strength of IAUA

   The complete list of Member Universities of IAUA, New Delhi as on 31 March 2011 is given below:

SAUs

1. Assam Agricultural University, JORHAT-785013 (Assam)
2. Anand Agricultural University, ANAND-388001 (Gujarat)
3. Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, HYDERABAD-500030 (A.P.)
4. Birsa Agricultural University, Kanke, RANCHI-834006 (Bihar)
5. Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalya, P.O. Krishi Vishwavidyalya, MOHANPUR-741252 (W.B.)
6. Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, HISAR-125004 (Haryana)
7. Chandra Shekher Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, KANPUR-208002 (U.P.)
8. Chaudhary Sarvan Kumar Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, PALAMPUR-176062 (H.P.)
9. Dr Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, DAPOLI (dist. Ratnagiri) 415712 (Maharashtra)
10. Dr Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Krishinagar, AKOLA-444104 (Maharashtra)
11. Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, NAUNI (dist. Solan) -173230 (H.P.)
12. Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, LUDHIANA-141 004 (Punjab)
13. Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, PANTNAGAR -263145 (Uttaranchal)
14. Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Krishaknagar, RAIPUR-492012 (Chhattisgarh)
15. Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalya, JABALPUR-482004 (M.P.)
16. Junagadh Agricultural University, JUNAGADH-362001 (Gujarat)
17. Karnataka Veterinary Animal & Fisheries Sciences University, BIDAR-585401 (Karnataka)
18. Kerela Agricultural University, Vellanikkara, THRISSUR-680654 (Kerala)
19. Maharashtra Agricultural and Fishery Sciences University, Seminary Hills, NAGPUR-440006 (Maharashtra)
20. Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, RAHURI-413 722 (Maharashtra)
21. Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, RCA Campus, UDAIPUR-313001 (Rajasthan)
22. Marathwada Agricultural University, PARBHANI-431402 (Maharashtra)
23. Narendra Dev university of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, FAIZABAD-224001 (U.P.)
24. Navsari Agricultural University, NAVSARI-396450 (Gujarat)
25. Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, BHUBANESHWAR-751003 (Orissa)
26. Punjab Agricultural University, LUDHIANA-141004 (Punjab)
27. Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwa Vidhyalaya evam Go Anusandhan Sansthan, MATHURA-281001 (U.P.)
28. Swami Keshwaanad Rajasthan Agricultural University, BIKANER- 334006 (Rajasthan)
29. Rajendra Agricultural University, PUSA (Dist. Samastipur) -848125 (BIHAR)
30. Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, SARDAR KRUSHINAGAR-385506 (Gujarat)
31. Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (J), Railway Road JAMMU TAWI– 180 012 (J&K)
32. Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (K), Shalimar Campus, SRINAGAR-191121 (J&K)
33. Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, MEERUT-250110 (U.P.)
34. Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, TIRUPATI-517502 (A.P.)
35. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, COIMBATORE-641 003 (T.N.)
36. Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Madhavaram Milk Colony CHENNAI- 600 051 (T.N.)
37. University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, BANGALORE-560 065 (Karnataka)
38. University of Agricultural Sciences, Krishinagar, DHARWAD-580 005 (Karnataka)
39. Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, COOCHBEHAR-736 165 (W.B.)
40. West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Khudiram Bose Sarni, Belgachia, KOLKATA-700 037 (W.B.)
41. Rajmata Vijyaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, GWALIOR – 474002 (M.P.)
42. University Of Agricultural Sciences, RAICHUR – 584102 (Karnataka)
43. University of Horticultural Sciences, BAGALKOT - 587 102 (Karnataka)
44. Andhra Pardesh Horticultural Universities, TADEPALLIGUDEM – 534101 West Godavri Distt. (A.P)

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Central University

45. Central Agricultural University, Iroisemba, IMPHAL-795 004 (Manipur)
46. Banaras Hindu University, VARANASI-221005 (U.P.)

Deemed to-be Universities

47. Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, ALLAHABAD-211 007 (U.P.)
48. Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Jaiprakash Road, Seven Bungalows, Versova, MUMBAI- 400 061 (Maharashtra)
49. Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa Campus, NEW DELHI-110 012
50. Indian Veterinary Research Institute, IZATNAGAR-243 122 (U.P.)
51. National Dairy Research Institute, KARNAL-132 001 (Haryana)

NEW IAUA MEMBERS

52. Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar
53. Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner

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VICE-CHANCELLORS

Relinquishments

1. Dr. Arun S.Nirawe, VC, MAFSU, Nagpur
2. Dr. M.C. Varshneya, VC, AAU, Anand
3. Dr. Basant Ram, VC, NDUAT, Faizabad
4. Dr. Anwar Alam, VC, SKUAST, Srinagar
5. Dr. P.G. Changappe, VC, UAS, Bangalore
6. Dr. Dilip Kumar, Dir. VC, CIFE, Mumbai
7. Dr. R.B. Deshmukh, VC, MPKV, Rahuri
8. Dr. P. Thangaraju, VC, TNVASU, Chennai
9. Dr. S.S. Kadam, VC, MAU, Parbhani
10. Dr. S.K. Shikhamani.VC, Dr.YSRHU, Tadepalligudem

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Appointments

1. Dr. S.K. Sharma, VC, ChCKHPKV, Palampur.
2. Dr. S.P.Tiwari, VC, SKRAU, Bikaner.
3. Dr. Tej Partap, VC, SKUAST, Srinagar.
4. Dr. K.Narayana Gowde, VC, UAS, Bangalore.
5. Dr. A.R.Hanchinal, VC, UAS, Dharwad.
6. Dr. B.V.Patil, VC, UAS, Raichur.
7. Dr.S.B.Dandin, VC, UHS, Bagalkot.
8. Dr. R.Prabhakar Rao, VC, SWU, Tirupati.
9. Dr. R.Probakaran, TNVASU, Chennai.
10. Dr. R.S.Kuril,VC, NDUAT, Faizabad.
11. Dr. W.S. Lakra, Director, CIFE, Mumbai.
12. Dr. T.A.More, VC, MPKV, Rahuri.
13. Dr. K.P.Gore, VC, MAU, Parbhani.
14. Dr. A.K. Dahama, VC, SKRAU, Bikaner.

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Extension Granted

1. Dr. S.N.Puri, VC, CAU, Imphal.
2. Prof. C.S.Chakrabarti, VC, Kolkata.
3. Dr. D.P.Ray, VC, OUAT, Bhubneshwar.
4. Dr. V.K. Taneja, VC, Ludhiana.
5. Dr. K.R.Dhiman, VC, Nauni.

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Publications

1. IAUA Newsletter, 2010 (Quarterly): 4 issues
2. 2. Proceedings:

   a. 7th National Symposium on' 'AUs Achievement on Mile Stones Success Stories and Nobel Strengths for Sharing'.
   b. 35th Annual Convention of VC's and Symposium Tribal Area Development'.

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FUTURE PROGRAMME FOR 2011-12

1. 4th Brainstorming Session "Man power assessment in relation to work and output in AUs".

1. 8th National Symposium on How to make agriculture more remunerative for small farmers'.

2. 36th Annual Convention of VCs and Symposium on A Us efforts to generate internal financial support'.

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FINANCE, BUDGET AND AUDIT REPORT

The main source of revenue of the Association is the subscription from member universities. In addition, the ICAR also provides a nominal assistance of Rs 10 lakhs annually for organizing national - level events like Annual Conventions, National Symposia and Brain-storming sessions etc.

    The audited Statement of Accounts for the Year 2010-11 is given in Annexure 1. It shows that total income of the Association is Rs 35,52,417.08/- (Rupees Thirty Five Lakhs Fifty Two Thousand Four Hundred and Seventeen and Eight paise only) (i.e., i) Rs. 24,49,775/- as membership subscription, ii) Rs. 10,00,000/- as grant from ICAR and iii) Rs. 1,02,642.08/- as interest from bank) and total expenditure Rs. 28,26,575/- (Rupees Twenty Eight Lakh Twenty Six Thousand Five Hundred and Seventy Five Only). At the close of the financial year 2010-11, the Association has fixed deposits of Rs.86,66,428/- (Rupees Eighty Six Lakhs Sixty Six Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Eight only), which will be Rs. 1,11,53,854/- as on 28th November 2014

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Acknowledgements

    The Association thanks Dr Dilip Kumar, Director/ VC, CIFE, Mumbai, Dr. DP. Ray, OUAT, Bhubaneshwar, for organizing and hosting 7th National Symposium, 35th Annual Convention of VCs and National Conference, respectively, at their universities.

    The Association is also grateful to Prof. (Dr) R.B.Lai, VC, SHIATS, Allahabad, the then lAUA-President and his team of Executive Committee for carrying out the mandate of the Association to its new height for more visibility through International Collaboration.

Auditors’ Report

We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of INDIAN AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITIES ASSOCIATION, PUSA CAMPUS, NEW DELHI as at 31st March 2011 together with Income and Expenditure Account and Receipts and Payment Accounts for the year ended as on that date. We certify that the said accounts are true and correct in terms of the books of account produced before us and explanations given.

INDIAN AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITIES ASSOCIATION
Assessment Year 2011-2012
Statement of Assessable Income

INDIAN AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITIES ASSOCIATION
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31^st MARCH 2011

Auditors’ Report:

As per our separe report of even date annexed to the Balance Sheet.

Blance Sheet.

INDIAN AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITIES ASSOCIATION
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.3.2011

Auditors’ Report:

As per our separate report of even date annexed to the Balance Sheet.

INDIAN AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITIES ASSOCIATION
RECEIPTS & PAYMENT ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.03.2011

Auditors’ Report:

As per our separe report of even date annexed to the Balance Sheet.