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One Week Faculty Development Programme Organized by Faculty of Agricultural Sciences & Allied Industries, Rama University, Kanpur
05 Aug 2025
Day 1: 28th July 2025
The FDP began with a formal inauguration and lamp lighting ceremony in the presence of faculty members and invited guests.
Dr. Biswajit Mondal, Senior Scientist, delivered the keynote lecture on "Agricultural Data Analysis through the Use of Statistical Tools", emphasizing data-driven approaches in research and field applications.
Day 2:
Mr. Justin K. George (Scientist/Engineer-SE, IIRS-ISRO) delivered an online lecture on "Precision Farming using Remote Sensing and GIS in Agriculture", highlighting geospatial technologies for efficient crop management.
Day 3
Dr. Man Mohan Dev (Senior Scientist, ICAR-IIPR) presented on "Smart Farming through the Use of AI, Drones and Robotics", showcasing automation, disease detection, and productivity enhancement through advanced tools.
Day 4
Dr. Aneeta Yadav, Dean, FASAI, addressed the gathering with an insightful lecture on "Climate Resilience and Sustainability in the Current Scenario".
She underlined the growing challenges posed by climate change and stressed the urgent need for adaptive, resilient, and sustainable agricultural strategies to ensure food and livelihood security in vulnerable regions.
Day 5
Prof. Dr. Narendra Kumar Singh, GBPUAT, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, delivered an expert talk on "Sustainable Agricultural Practice Development through Transgenic and Molecular Breeding Interventions".
He elaborated on the role of biotechnology, genetic engineering, and molecular tools in developing climate-smart and high-yielding crop varieties, promoting long-term sustainability in agriculture.
Conclusion:
The one-week Faculty Development Programme on “Transforming Agriculture through Technological Interventions” successfully provided a comprehensive platform for academic enrichment, knowledge exchange, and exposure to cutting-edge innovations in agriculture. Through expert-led sessions by distinguished scientists and professionals, the programme addressed critical themes such as climate resilience, precision farming, smart technologies, sustainable practices, and biotechnological advancements. The active participation, insightful interactions, and interdisciplinary learning experiences significantly contributed to enhancing the pedagogical and research capabilities of the faculty. The FDP concluded with a renewed commitment to adopt and disseminate innovative and sustainable agricultural technologies for the betterment of farmers and the agricultural community at large. Overall it was a successful event.
