Science and Tech Key to Advancing Agriculture: Minister

Swift Summary

• Minister N.S. boseraju highlighted the role of science and technology in accelerating global advancement and its complementary impact on agriculture at the 6th science and Technology in Kannada conference held at UAS Raichur.
• The conference was organized by the karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA) in collaboration with the University of Agriculture Science (UAS), Raichur.
• Boseraju emphasized integrating newly researched scientific methods into agriculture, particularly to expand irrigation areas. Currently, six lakh acres are irrigated using water from the Tungabhadra dam.
• MP G. Kumar Naik praised agricultural science’s growing prominence, language accessibility for farmers, and government benefits such as announced support prices for green and red chilli.
• A.G. Srinivas from UAS noted that KSTA has been active for over two decades in raising awareness about science and technology.
• Key attendees included prominent figures like Rajasab A.H., Dr.Vasundhara Bhupathi,M.K Nayak, faculty members, scientists from UAS, among others.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The 6th Science and Technology in Kannada conference underscores Karnataka’s commitment to making scientific advancements accessible to local communities-particularly farmers-by leveraging regional languages like Kannada for communication. This approach ensures inclusivity while empowering grassroots stakeholders such as farmers with practical tools to enhance agricultural productivity amid expanding irrigation initiatives.The discussion around linking research with implementation reflects a pragmatic effort by both government entities and academic institutions like UAS Raichur to strengthen agro-sciences-a need heightened due to India’s dependence on agrarian economies in rural regions. Continued focus on education-led reforms can create a more informed farming community capable of adapting emerging technologies effectively without cultural or linguistic barriers.

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