Agricultural Laboratories at RGU to Boost Development of NE Region: NEC Secretary
GUWAHATI, June 10: In a significant boost to agricultural education and research in the region, Sri S. K. Bhalla, Secretary, North Eastern Council (NEC), Government of India, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), inaugurated the newly established Laboratories of Agricultural Sciences at The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) today in the presence of Prof Alak Kumar Buragohain, Vice Chancellor of RGU, Dr Bidyut Kumar Sarmah, Director, NECAB, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, apart from deans, faculty members and other high officials.
Addressing the gathering following the inauguration, the NEC Secretory S. K. Bhalla said, “Only when the Central Government, the State Governments, and the private sector work together can the country truly progress. I have observed that Royal Global University is dedicatedly committed to nurturing talent. The inauguration of the Agricultural Sciences Laboratories will facilitate hands-on training and research, enabling students to engage effectively at the grassroots level.”
Sharing his impressions, he further stated, “My interaction with the faculty members here has been truly encouraging, as it gave me an opportunity to learn about the impressive number of patents they have secured. I am delighted to see such talented academicians engaged in impactful research across diverse fields. Their dedication and innovation reflect a strong commitment to advancing knowledge and addressing societal needs. I am confident that the excellent work being carried out here will contribute significantly to strengthening and enriching society as a whole. I congratulate RGU for its commendable efforts and am certain that it will continue to play a vital role in the development of the North Eastern Region in the years to come.”
Prof. Alak K Buragohain stated that the state-of-the-art laboratories have been developed to cater to the growing needs of students pursuing Agricultural and Allied Sciences by providing advanced training facilities, hands-on learning opportunities, and a strong platform for research and skill development. Equipped with modern instruments and essential facilities, the laboratories will support both academic and research activities in diverse areas of agricultural sciences.
The laboratories have been established in accordance with the guidelines of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and will support the four-year undergraduate degree programme in Agricultural Sciences offered by the University. The Department of Agricultural Sciences has been functioning at RGU since the last academic session and has been steadily expanding its academic and research capabilities.
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