Bhopal: Rabindranath Tagore University’s Faculty of Agriculture organized a special event to commemorate World Pulses Day. The program featured notable speakers, including Dr. Ashish Srivastava, an Assistant Professor from Agricultural College (JNKVV), Ganjbasoda, along with Dr. HD Verma, Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Ashok Kumar Verma, Head of the Department, and other faculty members and students.
Dr. Srivastava delivered an insightful lecture on the significance of pulse crops, highlighting their nutritional benefits and role in promoting environmental stability. He encouraged farmers to adopt improved varieties of pulses and sustainable agricultural practices, noting that these crops enhance soil fertility by fixing atmospheric nitrogen, which can reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers. Specific recommendations included selecting insect-resistant varieties of pigeon pea and gram suitable for Madhya Pradesh’s agro-climatic zones, as well as implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Integrated Disease Management (IDM) strategies.
Dr. Ashok Kumar Verma emphasized the vital role of pulses in human diets and their contribution to soil health, asserting that the event was instrumental in raising awareness about modern pulse production techniques. The program, coordinated by Dr. Rishikesh Mandloi, concluded with expressions of gratitude to all participants and supporters.
