Programme Organized for the Release of IAT Diary – 2015

Vol. 9 January - March 2015Issue 1 BangaloreKARENG/2007/22496

IAT Bangalore Activities

Programme Organized for the Release of IAT Diary – 2015

Dr. K.V. Sarvesh, President, IAT Bangalore released IAT Diary 2015 at Davanagere. Sri. Umesh, Smt. Ambica Prabhashankar,

Dr. Neelambika, Sri. K.J. Devendrappa, Dr. Samanth, Dr. D. Rajagopal, Sri. Gurusiddanagouda, Sri. Sadashiv and Dr. N. Mahantesh

participated.

B.H. Veerabhadrappa AO, Dr. Somanath CAO, Mahadeva Sarashetti, AAO recipients of Seva Sarvottam Award were honoured by IAT at

Davanagere. Members of Nisarga Mahila Vedike , K.J. Devendrappa, Dr. D. Rajagopal, Dr. K.V. Sarvesh, T. Gurusiddanagowda, Dr. N.

Mahanthesh, B.R. Shankar, Thippeswamy and Ullatti participated

The programme on the release of IAT Diary 2015 was

organized on 31-1-2015 at Taralabalu Krishi Vignana

Kendra Davanagere with the joint collaboration of

IAT Bangalore and Regional Chapter, Davanagere

and Nisarga Mahila Vedike Davanagere under the

Chairmanship of Dr. K.V. Sarvesh, President, IAT

Bangalore. Sri. K.J. Devendrappa, Secretary, IAT

Bangalore briefed about initiation of IAT for the

release of Diary for the 2nd year, details of various

Agri and allied departments, Universities, Boards

and Cooperations. Further he mentioned about the

suppor t ex tended by var i ous Deve l opment

Departments and Corporations in the form of

advertisements. He appealed to IATians to make use

of IAT Diary and also explained the various activities

of IAT carried out in the state on the occasion.

Dr. K.V. Sarvesh, President, IAT, Bangalore released

Diary. He congratulated K.J. Devendrappa,

Secretary and all other staff involved in the

preparation of Diary for their valuable contributions

in bringing out Diary for the second successive year in

a systematic manner. He further appreciated that,

contact numbers, programmes and production data of

Agr i cu l ture , Expor t and Import and o ther

development departments, all Universities, Boards

and Corporations are available in the Diary and he

was of the opinion that the IAT Diary will be definitely

more useful not only for IATians but even for other

development departmental officers.

Dr. D. Rajagopal, Vice President, IAT briefed about

activities of IAT particularly to the rural farmers and

appealed to all the IATians to take up activities in the

Rural areas. He appreciated the different contents of

IAT Diary where in, more number of departments and

corporation details have been included. This Diary

will not only providing the information but also

fulfilling the communication gap between the Univer-

sities and development departments in the state.

Dr. Somanath, Chief Accounts Officer, Mahanagar

Palike, Davanagere who is also an Agricultural

G r a d u a t e h a d e x p r e s s e d h i s h a p p i n e s s i n

participating in the programme and he appealed to

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working group of Regional Chapter, Davanagere to

take his help for the development of the IAT chapter.

D r . N . M a h a n t e s h , D e p u t y C o m m i s s i o n e r ,

Mahanagar Palike who is also an Agricultural

graduate participated as Chief Guest and he

appreciated the efforts of IAT in training the farmers

for their Agricultural production.

Sri. T. Gurusiddanagowda, Ex-MLA, Jagalur who is

also an Agricultural Graduate participated in the

programme. In his speech he was recollecting the

memories of college days and field experience of his

farm in the production as well as marketing of

Agricultural produce. He appreciated the efforts of

IAT for their involvement in educating the farmers

about production and technology transfer.

Dr. Shivamurthappa, JDA Chitradurga and Sri.

Sadashiva, JDA, Davanagere and President IAT

Davanagere, Sri. Rudreshappa and Sri. Dhananjaya,

DDA, Sri . Umesh, ADA and Secretary, IAT

Davanagere and Smt. Ambika Prabhashankar,

President, Nisarga Mahila Vedike, Davanagere

participated as Chief Guests. Smt. Shobalatha

Manjunath, Secretary, Nisarga Mahila Vedike,

Davanagere briefed about the activities of Mahila

Vedike. Dr. Somanath, CAO, Mahanagar Palike,

Davanagere, Sri. Mahadeva Sarashetti, Asst.

Agr icul tural Of f i cer , Malebennur and B.H.

Veerabhadrappa, Agricultural Off icer , RSK

Nyamathi, Honnali Taluk who are the recipients of

Seva Sarvotham Award were honoured during the

occasion.

The programme was started with invocation by the

members of Nisarga Mahila Vedike, Davanagere, Sri.

R . Thippeswamy, ADA and Treasurer , IAT

Davanagere welcomed the participants. Smt. Vinoda

Ajagannavar, Treasurer, Nisarga Mahila Vedike,

Davanagere proposed the vote of thanks as well as

anchored the programme. About 200 IATians and

other members participated in the programme.

Seminar and Endowment ProgrammeOrganised First Meeting for the preparation

of State Level Seminar on Women Empowerment in Agriculture

The first preliminary meeting in organising a State Level Seminar on Women Empowerment in Agriculture was conducted on 31-1-2015 at Taralabalu Krishi Vignan Kendra, Davanagere under the Chairmanship of Dr. K.V. Sarvesh, President, IAT, Bangalore. Dr. D. Rajagopal, Vice President and Chairperson, Seminar and Endowment sub-committee, Sri. K.J. Devendrappa, Secretary, IAT Bangalore, Dr. Shivamurthappa, M.C. member, IAT, Bangalore, Sri. Shivashankar, M.C. member, IAT, Bangalore, Sri. Sadashiv, President, IAT Davanagere and all the working group of IAT Regional Chapter, Davanagere, Members of Nisarga Mahila Vedike and Agri. Inputs Association of Davanagere, E. Jayarama Reddy, President, IAT Chitradurga, S.M. Siddareddy, President, IAT Raichur, Maruti, Secretary, IAT Shivamogga, Sri. Mohankumar, Secretary and Dr. Shivamurthy , Jo int Secretary , IAT Mysore participated in the meeting. The Managing Committee members of Regional Chapter, and many IATians from Davanagere participated in the meeting. The following decisions were taken.

1. T h e S t a t e L e v e l S e m i n a r o n W o m e n Empowerment in Agriculture will be organised at D a v a n a g e r e o n 8 - 3 - 2 0 1 5 d u r i n g t h e International Womens Day.

Dr. K.V. Sarvesh, President, IAT, Bangalore speaking to the IATians of Davanagere and Members of Nisarga Mahila Vedike during the first

meeting for organizing a State Level Seminar on Women Empowerment in Agriculture at Davanagere.

2. Farm women awarded with Krishi Pandit Prasasthi / Shresta Krishik Mahila Prasasti from the Agricultural Universities will inaugurate the State level seminar on Women Empowerment in Agriculture.

3. Farm women awarded with these honours from the districts of IAT Regional Chapters will share their success stories during the different sessions of the seminar.

4. A Souvenir containing the details of success stories of Farm Women of item 2 & 3 will be brought out and released during the seminar.

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5. About 300 farm women from the districts of IAT Regional Chapters will be participated in the seminar.

6. 9 Sub-committees were formed for the successful conduct of the seminar viz.,

( a ) S e m i n a r M o n i t o r i n g ( b ) R e c e p t i o n © Accommodation (d) Transport (e) Stage & Cultural (f)Souvenir (g) Food (h) Finance and (i) health.

7. The duties and responsibilities of the sub-committees were explained to the members by the Chair Person, Seminar and Endowment Sub Committee and Secretary, IAT, Bangalore.

8. The Finance sub-committee will workout the probable cost of the seminar and sources of funds

Dr. K.V. Sarvesh, President, appealed to all members to work wholeheartedly to make the forthcoming seminar a grand success.

Organised Second meeting for the preparation of State Level Seminar on Women Empowerment in Agriculture

The Second Preliminary meeting of State Level Seminar on Women Empowerment in Agriculture was conducted at Assistant Director of Agriculture Office, Davanagere on 15-3-2015 under the Chairmanship of Dr. K.V. Sarvesh, President, IAT. Dr. D. Rajagopal, Vice President and Chairperson of Seminar and Endowment sub-committee, Sri. K.J. Devendrappa, Secretary, IAT, Bangalore Dr. Shivamurthappa, M.C. member, Sri. Channabasavaiah, M.C. member, Sri. S a d a s h i v a , P r e s i d e n t , R e g i o n a l C h a p t e r , Davanagere, Sri. Umesh, Secretary, IAT Davanagere, office bearers of Regional Chapter, Davanagere, Smt. Ambika Prabhashankar, President, Smt. Shobalatha Manjunath, Secretary and office bearers and members of Nisarga Mahila Vedike, Davanagere, Dr. A.B. Patil, President, Regional Chapter, Bagalkot, Sri. Gurusiddamurthy, Secretary, Regional Chapter, Bellary, Sri. Maruti, Secretary, Regional Chapter, Shivamogga, Sri. E. Jayarama Reddy, President, Regional Chapter, Chitradurga, Input Dealers Association of Davanagere, President Nagaraj and their members and members of various sub-committees participated in the meeting. After detail discussions, the following decisions were taken.

1. State Level seminar will be conducted on 12-4-2015 at Dr. Kuvempu Kannada Sahithya Bhavan, Davanagere.

2. The seminar will be inaugurated by Smt.Uma Mahadevan, IAS, Secretary, Agriculture Department, Smt. Yashodamma Haleshappa, President, ZP, Davanagere, Smt. S. Usha Ashok,

Vice President, ZP, Davanagere, Smt. Renuka-bai Venkatesh Naik, Mayor, Mahanagara Palike, Davanagere will participate as chief guests.

3. The Souvenir will contain Biodata of about 32 Krishi Prasasti Awardees and Shresta Krishik Mahila Awardees, Farm Women from 12 districts and all of them will speak in different sessions about their success on Integrated Farming and all of them will be honoured.

4. About 300 Farm women from Davanagere, Chitradurga, Raichur, Bijapur, Dharwad, Bagalkot, Bidar, Shivamogga, Tumkur, Bellary, Mysore and Yadgir will participate in the programme with the cooperation of respective Regional Chapters and Joint Directors of Agriculture.

5. Input Dealers Association of Davanagere will meet the entire expenses of Breakfast, lunch and evening snacks and tea on 12-4-2015.

6. Advertisement for the Souvenir from Input dealers / Agri Entrepreneurs of Davanagere will be collected from Joint Director of Agriculture, Davanagere.

7. The Stage and cultural sub-committee will make n e c e s s a r y a r r a n g e m e n t s o f t h e s t a g e , invocation, Nadageethe, Raitha geethe and cultural programme on 12-4-2015.

8. The accommodation sub-committee will make necessary arrangements for the stay of Farm women coming from other districts.

9. The JDA Davanagere and President, IAT Davanagere will make necessary arrangements to invite all Press, Media for the programme.

Dr. K.V. Sarvesh, President, IAT appealed to all the members and participants to work whole heartedly to make seminar a grand success

Sri. Sadashiv, President, IAT Davanagere welcoming the members for the 2nd Meeting in organizing State Level Seminar on Women

Empowerment at Davanagere. Dr. K.V. Sarvesh, Dr. D. Rajagopal, Sri. K.J. Devendrappa, IATians from Davanagere and Members of

Nisarga Mahile Vedike participated.


Valedictory Programme of Krishi Ankura

The valedictory programme of Krishi Ankura was

organized at Government High School, Avverahally

on 20-2-2015 with the joint collaboration of IAT

Bangalore and Government High School, Avvera-

halli, Ramanagara taluk under the Chairmanship of

Sri. Renukaiah, President, School Development and

Monitoring Committee, Avverahalli.

Dr. K.V. Sarvesh, President, IAT Bangalore inaugurated the programme and released the Book brought out on the occasion with different activities conducted during Krishi Ankura Programme during the year 2014-15 at Avverahalli. He appreciated the efforts of Sri. Channabasavaiah, Co-Chairman, Extension Education and Training sub-committee and all the members of sub-committee for their sincere efforts in attending the teaching programme to the students on agriculture and allied subjects. He further complimented for the release of book with systematic compilation of topics covered including pictures under respective chapters. He congratu-lated the staff of Government High School for their cooperation and good discipline of the students. He was of the opinion that the maintenance of the Government High School is on par with any private school in Bangalore. He also recollected his memories of visit to Revanasiddeswara temple since his childhood and assured essential services required to the school.

Dr. D. Rajagopal, Vice President briefed on his involvement in most of the activities of Krishi Ankura programme right from the beginning and compli-mented the cooperation of the teaching and supporting staff of Government High School in making Krishi Ankura programme a grand success.

Dr. K.V. Sarvesh, President and Dr. D. Rajagopal, Vice President and other staff of IAT Bangalore singing the National Anthem during the

Republic Day Celebration

Extension Education and Training Programme

Celebrated Sixty-sixth Republic Day

Institution of Agricultural Technologists, Bangalore organized 66th Republic Day on 26th January 2015 at IAT premises. Dr. K.V. Sarvesh, President IAT hoisted the National Flag. Dr. D. Rajagopal, Vice President, Sri. B.S. Vaibhav, Engineer, Sri. N. Deshaiah, Coordinator, Sri . D. Krishnappa, T e c h n i c a l M a n a g e r , S r i . R . M . S h a m a n u r , Accountant, Sri. Krishnappa and Sri. Govindan, Office staff participated during the Republic Day programme. The programme was followed by the distribution of sweets to all the participants and also children of the office staff. Later Dr. Sarvesh discussed about the future activities of IAT with the MC members and office staff.

He also appreciated the interest and discipline of the students. Further he appealed to all students to make use of the lessons taught under Krishi Ankura by sharing the information with their parents. He also mentioned about the book brought out as a success story will be of much useful as package practices for cultivation of crops.

Sri. K.J. Devendrappa, Secretary, IAT Bangalore

briefed the different activities implemented under

Krishi Ankura at Avverahali. He also briefed the

different activities of IAT in increasing Agriculture

production. He thanked Head Master and all staff of

school for their valuable cooperation under Krishi

Ankura programme. Sri. K. Thammanna, Ex-SDMC

President, Avverahalli appreciated the efforts of IAT

in selecting Avverhalli High School and covering

valuable topics of agriculture and allied sectors to

students. He further requested President and other

Dr. K.V. Sarvesh, President, IAT, Bangalore released a Book on the Activities of Krishi Ankura at GHS, Avverahally.

Sri. Basavegowda, Sri. G. Srikantaiah, Sri. K.J. Devendrappa, Dr. D. Rajagopal, Sri. S. Lakshmana Naik, Sri. Renukaiah,

Sri. K. Thammanna and Sri. Channabasavaiah participated.


members of IAT to arrange to provide Borewell

Recharge at School.

Sri. Renukaiah, President, SDMC, Avverahalli

thanked IAT for selecting Avverahali school under

Krishi Ankura programme. He shared his

experiences under Krishi Ankura programme and

appreciated the efforts of IAT in supplying 10 solar

lanterns on free basis as gifts to 10 top students

through Karnataka State Nonrenewable Energy

Agency, Bangalore. He further requested to provide

Mike system to the school for the benefit of students

participation in cultural programmes. Different

cultural programmes were performed by students of

High school during the occasion. 3 students Vinutha,

Rakshit and Abhishek, shared their experiences

while acknowledging the benefits of Krishi Ankura

programme organised by IAT Bangalore.

20 Prizes were distributed to the students who have

scored highest marks in Krishi Ankura programme.

The Programme was started with invocation by the

students of High School, Sri. Channabasavaiah, Co-

chairman, Extension Education and Training sub-

committee welcomed the gathering, Sri. Lakshmana

Naik, Head Master, Government High School

proposed the vote of thanks and Sri. Basavegowda,

Teacher anchored the entire programme.

Activities of the Regional Chapters

BAGALKOT

The chapter in collaboration with Extension Education unit , University of Horticultural Sciences(UHS), Bagalkot, and Sree Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project, Bagalkot had organised a one day training programme for women from Srikshetra Self help group in making the flower bouquet on 12-3-2015 at UHS campus, Bagalkot. About 45 women were participated in the Training programme. The training programme was inaugurated by Dr.Y.K. Kotikal, Dean, Student Welfare, UHS Bagalkot by a novel method of watering a plant. While inaugurating the programme he addressed the trainees that the Agriculture is mainly depending on women farmers and their involvement is very much essential. He stressed that in order to make the Agriculture, a profitable one, it is necessary that women farmers must be trained on Self Employment in Agriculture and they can earn more and manage the family in a better way. He further said that 8th March will be celebrated as Women's day all over the world and advised the participating women farmers to fully utilize the benefits of this training programme.

Sri. Shankara Shetty, District Director, Sreekshetra D h a r m a s t h a l a R u r a l D e v e l o p m e n t P r o j e c t

Dr. Y.K. Kotikal, Dean, Student Welfare, UHS inaugurated the training programme. Sri. Shankar Shetty, Dr. D.R. Patil,

Sri. B. Manjunath, Dr. Sathish Patil, Sri. B.S. Lakshmana Reddy and Dr. Y.S. Mahesh participated.

participated as a chief guest and advised the trainees to utilize the benefits of this training and learn more about in preparing the flower bouquet.

Dr. D.R. Patil, Associate Director of Research and Director of Extension, Main Horticulture Research and Extension Centre, UHS, Bagalkot presided over the function. He stressed that the Bouquet making is less expensive and profitable, as such the trainees were asked to utilize the training to the full extent. He also said that there is lot of scope for self

Prizes were distributed to the best students under Krishi Ankura programme. Sri. G. Srikantaiah, Sri. Basavegowda,

Sri. Channabasavaiah, Sri. K.J. Devendrappa, Dr. D. Rajagopal, Sri. S. Lakshmana Naik, Dr. K.V. Sarvesh, Sri. Renukaiah,

Sri. K. Thammanna participated.


employment in Horticulture and requested the trainees to make use of this opportunity. Sri. B. Manjunatha, Planning Officer of Sreekshetra D h a r m a s t h a l a R u r a l D e v e l o p m e n t P r o j e c t participated in the programme.

The programme started with invocation by Dr. Uma Akki, Associate Professor, Sri. B.S. Lakshmana Reddy, Asst. Professor and Chief, UHS Training unit, Bagalkot explained the objectives in organising this programme. Dr. Satish Patil, Asst. Professor and Secretary, IAT Bagalkot Chapter welcomed the gathering, while Dr. Y.S.Mahesh, Asst. Professor proposed the vote of thanks. Kumari Vijaya Hosamani, Asst. Professor anchored the entire programme.

CHITRADURGA

1. Training programme on Developing Polyhouses

The chapter in collaboration with the Departments of Agriculture and Department of Horticulture Organized one day workshop/ training programme on developing the polyhouses and their advantages on 8-1-2015 at IAT premises Chitradurga. The resource persons were Dr. D. Chandrappa, Training coordinator and Dr. Prakash from KVK, Babbur, Hiriyur taluk. The participants are selected farmers and the officers of both the Departments, around 93 members participated in the training programme. The participants were taught on construction of polyhouses and their advantages and cultivation of suitable crops for seed production in getting higher yields.

Dr. E. Jayarama Reddy, President, IAT, Chitradurga presided over the Training programme. Dr. Shivamurthappa, JDA, Chitradurga, Dr. Rama-krishna Reddy and Dr. Devaraj, Deputy Director of

Horticulture were the chief guests on the occasion. Later the trainees were taken to Bharama sagara village where the polyhouses have been built and discussed on their advantages.

2. Training programme conducted under Krishi Bhagya Scheme

The chapter with the help of the Department of Agriculture conducted one day training programme on construction of Farm Ponds and Contour Bunding under Krishi Bhagya scheme of the Department of

Sri. E. Jayarama Reddy, President, IAT Chitradurga inaugurated the training programme. Sri. Chandrashekaraiah,

Sri. Ramakrishna Reddy and farmers participated

Agriculture at the premises of IAT on 20-1-2015. Around 86 selected farmers and the staff from the Department of Agriculture and Life members of IAT participated. The programme was inaugurated and presided over by Dr. E. Jayarama Reddy, President of IAT Chitradurga. The participants were taught on importance of Farm Ponds and Bunds and their construction in the farmers fields. The resource persons were Dr. Chandrashekaraiah, Retired officer from the Department of agriculture who gave details on subsidies provided under various schemes of the Department and Dr.Ramakrishna Reddy, ADA who explained on the importance of Farm Ponds and Bunds and their construction to the participants.

3. Training programme on the use of Instruments by the Animal Husbandry Dept.

One day training programme on use of instruments such as Milking machines, pressure washer, chaff cutter and silage making was organized at IAT on 28-1-2015. 63 Veterinary doctors from the district participated in the programme. Dr. Siddaramanna, retired Professor, imparted training to the partici-pants on the above aspects. Dr. Munivenkatappa, Addl. Director, Dr. Kantharaj, Deputy Director, Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Dr. B. Prasanna Kumar, Joint Secretary,

Dr. Shivamurthappa, JDA, Chitradurga inaugurated the training programme. Dr. D. Chandrappa, Dr. Prakash,

Sri. E. Jayarama Reddy, Dr. Ramakrishna Reddy and Dr. Devaraj participated


I A T a n d D r . D o d d a m a l l a i a h , m e m b e r , I A T participated in the training programme.

4. Organised Antidrug Addiction week

”Sreekshethra Dharmasthala Grameenabhivrudhi Yojane” in coordination with IAT, Chitradurga, and Department of Health and Family Welfare organized

Hon'ble MLA Raghumurthy inaugurated Antidrug Addiction week. Sri. Babu Reddy, Sri. E. Jayarama Reddy,

Sri. Shanthaveeraswamy of Hosadurga Kunchitigara Mahasamsthana and local leaders participated in the programme.

“Antidrug Addiction Week at Thuruvanuru village from 8th February to 15-02-2015. The inaugural function was conducted at Maruthi Kalyan Mantap, Thuruvanur on 08-02-2015. The valedictory function was held on 15-02-2015 at the village. The function was attended by hon'ble MLA Sri. Raghumurthy, Z.P. member Sri.Babu Reddy and IAT President E. Jayarama Reddy. Sri. Shanthaveera swamy of Kunchitigara Mahasamsthana of Hosadurga gave Ashirvachana to all the participants.

5. Exhibition on Horticultural crops

The “24th Phalapushpa Pradarshana” was arranged at the premises of Horti. Dept. with the collaboration of IAT and other development departments between 21.2.2015 and 23.2.2015. Dr. E. Jayarama Reddy,

President, IAT Chitradurga participated in the show as a special invitee. Thousands of farmers and public visited the exhibition.

6. Training Programme on Soil and Water Analysis

Sri. E. Jayarama Reddy, President, IAT Chitradurga Chapter inaugurated training programme on the importance of Soil and

Water analysis on 28-2-2015. Sri.Vijay kumar, Members of Nannivala village Farmers Club and staff of Myrada project participated.

The chapter in collaboration with the Farmers Club of Nanniwala village of Challakere taluk and Myrada an NGO organized one day training programme on the importance of Soil and Water analysis on 28.2.2015. Dr . E . Jayarama Reddy, Pres ided over the programme. Sri. Vijayakumar, Coordinator, Myrada and the staff and 42 farmers of Farmers Club were participated in the programme. The farmers were later taken to the soil and water testing laboratory at IAT and explained the importance of analysis.

7. Training Programme on Sheep Rearing

The chapter with the assistance of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services conducted one day training on sheep rearing to the members of Shepherd Society on 31.3.2015 at IAT. Dr.

Veterinary Officers from Chitradurga district participated in a Training Programme Organised by Dept. of Animal Husbandry and Vet.

Services, Government of Karnataka

A brochure on the activities and programmes of Horticulture Department was released on the eve of 24th Phalapushpa

Pradarshana at Chitradurga. Officers of Horti. Dept, ZP Members and Sri. E. Jayarama Reddy, President, IAT participated.


Prathapa Reddy and Dr. Doddamallaiah from the Department of AH&VS imparted training on sheep rearing. 63 members from the shepherd society were participated in the training programme.

The chapter analysed 2328 soils and 2306 water samples during 2014-15 and earned a revenue of rupees 4,63,500/-.

8. Republic Day celebrated

Sri. E. Jayarama Reddy, President, IAT Chitradurga hoisted the National flag on 26-1-2015. Dr. Shivamurthappa, JDA

and IATians participated.

Sixtysixth (66th) Republic day was celebrated on 26th January 2015 at 8.15 A.M. Dr. E. Jayarama Reddy, President, IAT hoisted the National flag. The programme was attended by Dr. Shivamurthappa, JDA, Chitradurga, the staff of the Department of Agriculture and the Executive Committee members, co-opted members and other life members of IATians.

DHARWAD

Farmers Training Programme

The chapter in collaboration with Department of Agriculture (ATMA scheme) and Raja ganga Farmers Friends Union organized one day Farmers training programme on 31.3.2015 at Surashetti Koppa village of Khalaghatki taluka of Dharwad district.

The training programme was inaugurated by Zilla Panchayat member Sri. Basavaraj Karadikoppa. In his inaugural address, he appealed to the farmers, not to sell their Agricultural lands to overcome their financial difficulties. Further he addressed that the farmers have to face the challenges of Natural Calamities due to man made mistakes. Since farming is utmost importance to the community, the Government must find out ways and means to tackle the natural calamities that the farmer has to face. He also stressed on the need to identify the farmers who have not availed any sort of benefit from the Agriculture Department in order to provide benefits to such farmers, as most of the Government benefits under various schemes are availed by the politicians and their followers.

Sri. Manjunath member taluk panchayat, Dharwad, stressed on the need for cultivation of minor millets like Same, Ragi, Navane, Sajje, Baragu etc. since now a days these crops are loosing their prominence and farmers have neglected their cultivation. Sri. Chandrashekara Patil of Tabakada, Honnali village who was honoured at IARI, Krishi Mela by the Hon'ble Central Minister for Agriculture, was felicitated during the training programme. The different programmes and their benefits to farmers from the Department of Agriculture, Horticulture and Sericulture were presented by Sri. P.R. Kivate, Sri. Yogesh and Sri. Soudagar respectively. Dr. S.M. Hiremath, M.S. Kulkarni, M.V. Patil and Sri. Channappa Angadi have imparted the training respectively on Horticulture crops, soil sample collection and analysis, experience in practicing agriculture and seed treatment.

Basavva Bad igera , V i ce Pres ident , Grama Panchayat, Mahadeva Gowda, Nadavina mani, Manjunatha Gowda Murali , Veerabhadrappa Hosamani, Rajashekara Patila, retired Bank officer, G.K. Kambale, Hanumantha Guruji, Shivaraj and

Sri. Basavaraj Karadikoppa, ZP member inaugurated the Farmers Training Programme. Sri. Manjunath, Sri. Chandrashekar Patil, Sri. P.R. Kivate, Sri. Yogesh, Sri. Soudagar, Dr. S.M. Hiremath,

Sri. M.S. Kulkarni, Sri. M.V. Patil, Sri. Channappa Angadi and farmers participated.

Dr. Pratap Reddy, Veterinary Officer delivering a lecture to the members of Shepherd Society. Dr. Doddamallaiah, Veterinary

Officer participated as a resource person in the Training Programme.

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Sachin were participated. The programme was attended by large number of farmers, farm women and facilitators from the Department of Agriculture. T h e d a y l o n g p r o g r a m m e o n t e a c h i n g , demonstrations and interactions was welcomed by Sri. Channappa Angadi and the vote of thanks was proposed by the progressive farmer Sri. Ningaiah Hiremath, who was also anchored the programme.

RAICHUR

One day training programme on “Krishi Bhagya Yojane” and Agri Forestry scheme was organized on 7-2-2015 at Sri. Gudikal Alipeera Swamy Mandira of Appanadoddi village. The programme was conducted in collaboration with the Departments of Agriculture and Forests, Grama Vikasa Samsthe, Rayasiri Organic Farming Production company, IAT, Samrudhi Samste and Marutheswara Agri and Rural development Samsthe, Raichur.

The Training programme was attended by 80 farmers and farm women from the villages of Appanadoddi, Naganadoddi, Kothadoddi and Madamanadoddi. The President, Secretary and members of Rayasiri organic Agri production company and farmers from Vikasa Samsthe Mobile Ryabo Bank Foundation were a l so par t i c ipated . Sr i . Sh ivara ja , Deputy Conservator of Forest and Sri. S.M. Sidda Reddy, President, IAT Raichur participated as Chief guests and also as resource persons.

The following subjects were stressed in the training programme.

1. The farmers were advised to adopt Integrated Farming System in order to get income throughout the year which will help for the maintenance of the family in a systematic way.

2. By adopting Agroforestry one can expect good rains, avoid pollution in the atmosphere helps in getting nonpolluted air etc. In a way, one can create good atmosphere to the children.

3. Under Krishi Bhagya Scheme, Teak, Mango, Drumstick, Hebbevu, Neem and other plants will be supplied to the farmers at rupees one per plant and the farmers were advised to plant them in open land as well as on bunds. An amount of rupees 10/-, 15/- & Rs.25/- will be given as incentive to the farmers to maintain the p lants dur ing 1st , 2nd and 3rd year , respectively.

4. By adopting organic farming one can improve the soil health which in turn helps in getting required food for Animals, birds and also that would improve the atmosphere. Farmers can


produce compost by utilizing locally available Bio-digestable waste for vermicompost.

5. The farmers could get regular income by adopting latest technology in the production of crops, Vegetables, and by adopting Agro-forestry, Dairying, sheep rearing etc.

6. Under Krishi Bhagya Scheme, there is provision for going for Agroforestry, Horticulture, Soil and Water conservation etc. The farmers should come forward to avail the benefit and IAT will tie up with the farmers from the respective developmental departments.

The Training programme was attended by Smt. Anithamma Bhaskara Reddappa Gowda, President, Rayasiri Company, Sri. Nakka Govinda, Secretary, Sri . Girani Thi mmappa, President , Grama Panchayat and Sri. Bhaskara Gowda, member, Grama Panchayat.

Grama Vikas Samsthe and Rayasiri company pledged to help the farmers in the areas of Agri, Horti, Dairying, sprinkler, drip irrigation and digging of borewells etc. and requested the farmers to strengthen their self help groups in all respects. Officers of Grama Vikas Samsthe, Kum. Radhika welcomed the audience and Sri. Ramesh Kakhi proposed the vote of thanks and Sri. Basavarajaiah anchored the programme.

SHIVAMOGGA

Training Programme on Organic Farming

The chapter in collaboration with Organic Farming Research Centre, Univesity of Agriulture and Horticultural Sciences (UAHS) Navile, and Green Life Youth Forum organized one day programme on “Savayava Krishi Darshana 2015” at Government high school grounds, Nidhige, Shivamogga Taluk on 03-01-2015. The programme was attended by Farmers from Nidhige hobli, students of Government

Sri. S.M. Sidda Reddy, President, Sri. Shivaraj, DCF, Members of Rayasiri Organic Agri Production, Farm men and Farm women,

participated in a training programme on Krishi Bhagya Yojane and Agro-Forestry at Appana Doddi village in Raichur district.


High School, Nidhige, Progressive farmers and Scientists from UAHS, Shivamogga.

Smt. Dhummalli Shivamma, Progressive Farm woman inaugurated the programme. In her inaugural address, she said that the organic farming is a difficult method of cultivation and one has to wait for 3 to 4 years to get sustainable yields. She has requested the farmers to produce their own compost and vermicompost by the locally available wastes and reduce the cost of cultivation by adopting Organic Farming and also maintaining good health.

Sri. Krishnaraju, Care taker of animals while speaking on the occasion requested the participants to maintain atleast one local cow, which gives all the required inputs for the production of compost. He also said that tooth powder, Vibhuthi, Mosquito coil and Kumkum can be prepared out of cowdung and he quoted a sloka as one cow for an house and one neem plant per land can solve all the problems of a small family and the survival of animal is the progress of a farmer.

Dr. K.C. Shashidhar, Vice President, IAT Shimoga while speaking on the occasion said that the organic farmers are producing different organic products and are getting very good income by adopting Integrated Farming System. Americans are spending more on research and our country is not spending so much of

amount on research and It has become a common practice that the Americans are getting patent to our products. Sri. Veeranna, Organic farmer from Vitalapura while speaking, expressed that, he took one hundred (100) earthworms from Dummahalli Shivamma for production of Vermicompost and now he has adopted Integrated Farming System in his 15 acres of land and he has become self sufficient in all respects.

Sri. Seetharam Kuruvari from Sagara said he has built one natural house costing 5 to 6 lakhs and living with very congenial atmosphere and ward off the human diseases by this way. Dr. T.H. Gowda, Director of Extension, UAHS, Shimoga explained the importance of organic farming and its necessity. Dr. Nandish, Scientist, Microorganisms while answering the questions of farmers imparted training on the preparation of Trichoderma at the farmers level. Dr. Adiveppar and Dr. Sharanabasappa participated in the interaction with the farmers.

Dr. Prakruthi, M.V., Associate Professor, Bapuji Ayurvedic Medical College, Shivamogga delivered a lecture on importance of Ayurvedic/Medicinal plants in relation to human health on 20-2-2015 at KVK Navile which was organised by IAT Shimoga chapter. The programme was attended by Sri. Madhusudhana, Pres ident , Sr i . S . Maruthi , Secretary , IAT Shivamogga. Dr. T.H. Gowda, Director of Extension, UAHS and ADAs, AOs, ATMA and KVK staff.

Smt. Dhummalli Shivamma, inaugurated Savayava Krishi Dharshan 2015 programme at Nidhige, Shivamogga.

Sri. Krishnaraju, Dr. K.C. Shashidhar, Sri. Veeranna, Sri. Seetharama Kuruvari, Dr. T.H. Gowda, Dr. Nandish, Dr. Adiveppar and

Dr. Sharanabasappa participated.

Sri. Madhusudana, JDA and President, IAT, Sri. Maruthi, Secretary and Dr. T.H. Gowda, Director of Extension, UAHS participated in a lecture programme on importance of Ayurvedic/Medicinal Plants

THE IATIANS ARE REQUESTED TO KINDLY INTIMATE THE FOLLOWING

1) Their latest postal address if there is any change.

2) Latest telephone numbers both landline and mobile.

3) Their e-mail address.

4) Their willingness to serve as a Resource person with his / her field of specialization to impart training and to work in consultancy services.


ndProceedings of the 42 Annual General Body Meeting of the Institution of Agricultural Technologists, Bangalore thfor the year 2013-14, held on Saturday the 27 December 2014 at Dr. H.R. Arakeri Auditorium

1. Welcome :

The Secretary extended a warm welcome to Dr. K.V. Sarvesh, President, Dr. D. Rajagopal, Prof. V. Veerabhadraiah, Vice

Presidents, Sri. T.V. Gurudevaiah, Treasurer, Sri. K. Anandakrishna, Joint Secretary, all the Managing Committee members, all

co-opted members and all the technologists present in the AGM and requested the President to Preside over the AGM. The

President extended a warm welcome to all the members present in the AGM and adjourned the meeting for 30 minutes as the

quorum was only 111 as against 407 which is 10% of the total members of 4072. The members reassembled after 30 minutes

of adjournment. The President requested the Secretary to initiate discussions as per the agenda.

2. Reverence to the departed membersst nd The Secretary read the names of IATians who passed away during the period from 41 to 42 AGM and requested the

members to observe two minutes silence to pay homage to the following departed IATians.

Sriyuths.:

i. P.C. Shantageri - Retired ADA, Badami

ii. M. Kenchappa - Retired DCF, Bangalore

iii. Dr. V.A. Mokashi - Retired Extension Coordinator, UAS, Dharwad

iv. V.R. Sankad - Retired ADA(ICL) Dharwad

v. Sridhar Rao - Retired A.O., Gulbarga

vi. K.R. Ganapathy - Retired Editor, UAS, Bangalore

vii. K.S. Bayya Reddy - Retired A.O., Bangalore

viii. Dr. M.K. Sethu Rao - Retired Director of Extension, UAS, Bangalore

ix. Dr. H.R. Kantharaj - Retired Director, AH&VS, Bangalore

x. T.L. Nagaraj - Retired ADA, Shimoga

xi. Smt. H.A. Vishalakshi Rao - Retired JDA, Bangalore

xii. C. Devaraju - Retired ADA, CADA, Mysore

xiii. K. Shivappa - Retired JDA, Hassan

xiv. Smt. T.S. Gowramma - Retired, Prof. of Food and Nutrition, UAS, Bangalore

xv. P.S. Hanumantha Rao - Retired ADA, Bangalore

xvi. M.S. Janardhan - Retired A.O., Bangalore

xvii. N.S. Rajappa - Retired Deputy Seed Officer, Mysore

xviii. A. Seshadri Iyer - Retired Senior Information Specialist, UAS Bangalore

The house observed two minutes silence.nd3. To read the notice calling for the 42 Annual General Body Meeting of the Institution.

th nd The Secretary read the meeting notice dated 30 November 2014 calling for the 42 Annual General Body Meeting of the

Institution.st th4. Confirmation of the proceedings of the 41 Annual General Body Meeting held on 29 September 2013 and Action

taken thereof.st th The Secretary placed the 41 AGM proceedings held on 29 September 2013 and action taken thereof before the august body

as furnished in pages from 5 to 9 of the AGM Report and requested to confirm the proceedings.

� At this juncture Sri. B.N. Aswathanarayana intervened and informed the august body that he is in possession of News paper

dated 13.9.1997 wherein the Commissioner of Agriculture, New Delhi have published that Bachelor degree holders of

Agricultural Sciences can prefix their names with “Dr.” and use the “green plus symbol”(+). Since Sri. Aswathanarayana did

not furnish the copy of the order in this regard, the august body suggested IAT to address a letter to Agriculture Commissioner,

GoI, to obtain a copy of the Government order if any. The President agreed for the suggestion. With this, Dr. T.V. Muniyappa,

proposed for adoption and was seconded by Sri. G. Gurusiddaiah. the General body unanimously approved the proceedings

including the action taken thereof.

5. To consider and adopt the Annual Progress Report for the period ending March 2014.

The Secretary presented the Annual Report of activities of the Institution including the Regional Chapters for the year 2013-14

as furnished in pages 11 to 43 of the AGM Report and sought the approval of the August body. Sri. B.N. Aswathanarayana,


proposed for approval of the Annual Report and the

same was seconded by Sri. N. Sampangi Reddy. The

House unanimously approved and adopted the Annual

Report for the year 2013-14.

6. To consider and adopt the Audited Annual Balance

Sheet as on 31-3-2014 and Income & Expenditure

Account, Receipts & Payments and Income &

Expenditure.

The Treasurer presented the Auditors' report pertaining

to the Receipts and Payments accounts, Income and

Expenditure accounts and the Balance Sheet for the year

2013-14, as furnished in the pages 47 to 54 of the AGM

Report and requested the August Body to approve the

same.

At this juncture, Dr. T.V. Reddy intervened and stated that,

the schedule numbers printed in the AGM Report are a little bit confusing and suggested to exercise proper care in printing the

schedule numbers. The President explained that the schedule numbers have been mentioned in the respective columns and

separate sheets have not been used as the content of the schedule is very small. Sri. V.M. Byrappa proposed for adoption of

the Annual Balance sheet and Sri. G. Srikantaiah seconded. The General Body unanimously approved the Balance sheet as on

31-3-2014, including the Receipts, Payments and Income & Expenditure Statement for the year 2013-14.

Sri. B.N. Aswathanarayana explained and requested to delete Rs.50,000/- running in Accounts as advance regarding printing

of History of Entomology in India as the final bill is settled long back. The same debated and the General body agreed to delete

the same.

Similarly it was also discussed and agreed to delete Rs.15,000/- shown as EMD from the A/c. as the said 2 EMD amount has

already received.

b. Ratification of expenditure incurred by the Managing Committee during the year 2013-14 exceeding the powers

of Managing Committee.

The Treasurer requested the August body, to ratify the following payments made exceeding the powers of Managing

Committee.

i. Rs.5,00,000 Given to UAS, Golden Jubilee Celebrations, UAS, Bangalore

ii. Rs.2,08,272 AGM 2012-13 Expenditure

iii. Rs.77,300 Purchase of Sofaset to VIP Room of IAT

iv. Rs.75,169 Website design and Installation at IAT

v. Rs.6,15,454 Vinayak Power Solution for Installation of Kirloskar Generator set

vi. Rs.5,41,070 Banashankari Floorings towards Vinyl flooring in HRA & BJN Conference Halls

vii. Rs.2,70,080 Printing of IAT Diary 2014

viii. Rs.5,00,000 IAT Regional Chapter, Bijapur for Building construction

ix. Rs.2,67,500 IAT Regional Chapter, Chitradurga towards infrastructure

At this point of discussion Sri. A. Mohan Das, and Sri. N. Srinivasan intervened and strongly objected for the ratification as the

list is not made available to the members. After a brief discussion on the subject, the list was made available to them and

assured to furnish the list in advance in the coming years. Sri. E. Jayarama Reddy, proposed for adoption and the same was

seconded by Sri. B.N. Aswathanarayana. The General Body unanimously ratified the above list of expenditure.

7. To approve the budget for the year 2014-15

The Treasurer Sri. T.V. Gurudevaiah placed the budget proposals for 2014-15, before the August Body for approval.

Sri. K.H. Seetharama Reddy, Sri. N. Srinivasan, Dr. B.V. Shivamurthy, Sri. A. Mohan Das and others opined that seeking approval

for the budget proposal for 2014-15 in the month of December is not appropriate and suggested to prepare the budget

proposals well before the commencement of the Financial year and to get the approval for proper implementation of the

programmes. The President agreed for the suggestions and assured to follow from the next financial year. Sri. G. Srikantaiah

proposed for adoption and the same was seconded by Sri. N. Sampangi Reddy. The General Body unanimously approved the

budget proposals for the year 2014-15.

Dr. K.V. Sarvesh, President, IAT, Bangalore delivering the Presidential remarks during 42nd Annual General Body Meeting

Sri. K.J. Devendrappa, Dr. D. Rajagopal, Prof. V. Veerabhadaiah, Sri. T.V. Gurudevaiah, Sri. K. Anandakrishna, Sri. Shivashankar,

Dr. Margoob Hussain and Dr. Shivamurthappa participated.


8. To appoint auditors for the year 2014-15 and to fix their remuneration.

The Treasurer proposed for the continuation of the present Auditors M/s. G. Lakshmipathaiah & Co. for the year 2014-15 and

to pay their remuneration depending on the workload and the financial transactions of the Institution.

After a brief debate on the issue Sri. A. Mohan Das proposed for adoption and the same was seconded by Sri. B.N. Aswathanarayana. The General Body unanimously approved to continue the present auditors M/s. G. Lakshmipathaiah & Co for the year 2014-15 and to pay their remuneration.

9. To consider written proposals if any received by the Secretary

Sri. K.J. Devendappa, Secretary placed before the General Body the letters received by (i) Sri. N. Krishnan (ii) Sri. N. Srinivasan

and (iii) Sri. B.N. Venugopal and Sri. S.A. Govinda Reddy on behalf of other 44 IATians.

i. Sri. N. Krishnan :

Suggested to co-opt a member from Banking sector as M.C. member in order to successfully implement the aims and

objectives of IAT in the overall improvement of Agriculture sector with special reference to Rural development and

empowerment of women in Agriculture.

The President informed the AGM that NABARD has already been nominated as Ex-officio member of the M.C. of IAT. However,

the President assured Mr. Krishnan that a suitable person will be included as a member of Agriculture Policy and Development

sub-committee.

ii. Sri. N. Srinivasan suggested Eight issues for consideration/ discussion, they are

1. Notice book does not contain any Note on achievements or progress of the year 2013-14 with reference to Objectives of

the Institution for which it is established particularly in the field of Technology innovations for increase of food production

touching upon various matters related to Agriculture and Veterinary sciences.

The President clarified that the six Agricultural Universities established in the State will develop the new technologies for the

increase of food production and the respective Departments will work towards the transfer of technology to the farmers and

IAT is also doing the job of technology transfer by way of conducting training programmes at field level in selected villages.

2. No proposals are envisaged to establish modern or digital based library to access latest Technology available worldwide,

for which the Institution is supposed to ponder about in the interest of stake holders- Farmers, students, Research workers,

policy makers, NGOs, Govt./ Semi Govt. Organisations and public in general.

The President clarified that, establishing the modern or digital based library is a difficult task and said even the universities are

not in a position to do it in a proper way and only ISEC is managing. Hence, the Institution will not venture for such an activity

in the near future. Since IAT Library is very small it is not feasible to digitalise at this juncture.

3. Being the State level Apex body supported by Govt. and other Organisations, this Institution should work as a Single

Window Agency to get any information on Agriculture technology, Schemes and Programs being implemented by the Govt.

and other National and International Agencies. Why not do this?

The President clarified that IAT is not a government aided institution and is running on its own. However the Institution is

periodically getting the information on various schemes and the facilities available in the major development departments

like Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Sericulture etc. and whoever approaches this office are suitably advised.

4. It is not known as to whether any proposal is being proposed to build up linkages with all Karnataka based Agri. and Vet.

Sciences and Research stations to collate information on Technology innovations or findings. It is necessary to coordinate

with all such Institutions to update the Technology Advisory Committee of this Institution.

The President clarified that the Institution is in touch with all such Research stations and collects information on a regular

basis.

5. Presently I do not find any mode of drive to enroll new members which is necessary to infuse new blood into the

Institution. Why not establish Centers in all the Districts to enroll all eligible graduates as Members?

The President clarified that the Institution is already having its regional chapters in 13 districts and members are

being enrolled regularly from all over the State and even outside the State and as on this month the membership number

stood at 4072.

6. Presently lot money is being spent to print Newsletters. Do these Newsletters are serving any purpose to propagate

Technology? All letters including the Annual Report contains news of formalities of popularizing the names of few

individuals who welcome, garland, inaugurate, propose vote of thanks which need not be publicized at the cost public

money. Why not look around and see how other Organisations publicise Annual Reports and monthly or quarterly bulletins

and print material of importance.


The President clarified that, the Institution is releasing “Krishi Tantrajna” a Newsletter once in a quarter and we are suppose to publish all the activities conducted by the Institution at Bangalore and the regional chapters are covered in the newsletter including the training programmes arranged for the farmers and most of the life members of IAT have appreciated the way in which the Newsletter is published. Similar newsletters are being published in the Agri. Universities, Traditional Universities, KVKS, Alumni Association etc. in the state of Karnataka.

7. Annual General Body meeting can be held within a quarter after the year is completed and it is not fair to discuss budget proposals of 2014-15 when the year is getting almost over. How can the expenditure be incurred without proper sanction? Are you taking the General Body for granted? Please clarify. Please present the proposed budget of 2015-16 and let us discuss on it.

The President assured to take appropriate action to conduct the AGM early and to prepare the budget proposals well in advance after discussing the same in the M.C. meeting.

8. How long do you propose to appoint the same Auditors? New Auditors are to be appointed every 3 years. Please clarify.

The President clarified that, since the this is not a very big organization and as there is no problem with the present Auditors M/s.G.Lakshmipathaiah & Co. changing of the Auditors is not required and the remuneration the institution is paying is also less(Rs.15,000/-P.A. at present).

9. Sri. B.N. Venugopal & Sri. S.A. Govinda Reddy

Requested the Management to provide accommodation in the proposed second floor auditorium, to conduct the meetings of like minded retired IAT members and also to conduct indoor games.

The President informed the august body that the management of IAT is ready to provide accommodation for conduct of meetings provided the meetings are within the norms of IAT. As regards providing space for Indoor games, the President said that the M.C. will decide after the completion of the construction of the Auditorium.

10. Any other subjects :

The following suggestions were made by some of the senior IATians they are

a. Sri. K.H. Seetharama Reddy (i) suggested to send the invitations of important programmes like celebration of Foundation day of Institution, World Food Day to all the life members of IAT or atleast the interested members instead of sending only to Bangaloreans.

The President informed that the invitations of important programmes are being sent to President, Vice President and Secretary of Regional Chapter and request them to inform the interested members about those programmes at present and this will be continued and further invitations are uploaded in the website of the institution.

b. Dr. Chandrashekar Buggi : Suggested to set up committees to study the Development Projects in order to help the farmers.

c. Sri. B.N. Aswathanarayana : Suggested to utilize APWSS funds to conduct training programme on Weedicides or to transfer to IAT Golden Jubilee fund.

d. Sri. Krishnan : Suggested not to honour the technocrats who have crossed 65 years of age in an hurried way and the person who read the bio-data should have studied the details in advance to present the bio-data in a systematic way.

e. Sri. Pinjar : Suggested to supply/ provide group photo of the felicitated senior IATians instead of individual photos.

f. Sri. N.T. Paramashivaiah : Suggested that IAT can help the interested retired Agriculture and allied graduates to take up some enterprises.

g. Sri. E. Jayarama Reddy : (i) Suggested IAT to generate funds since the chapters do not have the source to generate income of their own.

(ii) Suggested to include the names and phone number of Presidents of IAT Regional Chapters also in the IAT Diary 2015.

h. Dr. Vasantha kumar Thimakapur : Suggested to identify the eligible persons/ farmers and to send the list to Government for honouring.

He further requested the technocrats to visit his own Agri clinic Lab at Mysore.

i. Dr. Khoth from Bijapur : requested to give more funds to Bijapur chapter for the construction of building.

j. Mr. Chamarajappa from Davanagere : requested to release more funds to Davanagere chapter for the construction of building.

The President Dr. K.V. Sarvesh in his presidential address assured the AGM that the suggestions of the members will be considered wherever possible and further requested the members to send suggestions if any, to IAT through any means and on any


aspect, including the budget for 2015-16. The President further informed that at present the invitations of important programmes are being sent to the President, Vice Presidents and Secretaries of the Regional Chapters and requested them to inform the interested members about the programmes and the procedure will be continued further, besides uploading in the website of the Institution.

ndThe President also informed the august body that construction of auditorium in the 2 floor has been started at an estimated thcost of Rs.43.00 lakhs (Rupees forty three lakhs) as per the decisions of 38 AGM held on 11-12-2010, Special General Body meeting

held on 5-3-2011 and recommendations of the Core Committee constituted as per the approval of the Special General Body meeting held on 5-3-2011. Proper procedure have been followed in calling tender and negotiation and finally M/s. K.M. Consultants have been selected for the construction. Accordingly the construction work is under progress and expected to complete by

ndMay 2015. The President Dr. K.V. Sarvesh thanked all the participants for their co-operation in conducting the 42 AGM smoothly and effectively.

11. Vote of thanks:

Sri. K. Anandakrishna, Joint Secretary proposed the vote of thanks to the Chair, the office bearer's, M.C. members and the members present in the AGM.

ndThe President declared that the 42 AGM is closed.Bangalore Sd./-Date: 8-1-2015� Secretary

AWARDS / HONOURS / ABROAD VISITS

Sri. Channappa Angadi, Secretary, IAT Regional Chapter, Dharwad has been honoured by Karnataka Sahithya Academy for his novel “Bhoomi Thiruguva Shabda”. The award was presented by Smt. Umashri, Hon'ble Minister for Kannada & Culture on 22-1-2015 at Ravindra Kalakshetra ,

Bangalore.

Dr. Channarayappa, Professor and Head, Department of Biotechnology, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), Bengaluru was conferred with National awards “Bharat Excellence Award” and ”Rashtriya Ratan Award” during the national level seminar on 'Economic

Growth and National Unity' at New Delhi on January 31, 2015. The award was presented by Mr. G. V. G. Krishnamurthy, former Election Commissioner of India.

H o n o r a b l e J u s t i c e S r i . M N Venkatachalaiah, Former Chief Justice of India conferred Sir J.C. Bose Memorial Award to Dr. K.P. Ramesha, Principal Scientist, NDRI at a ceremony at Bengaluru on 18th January 2015 for his contributions in the field of Dairy

Industry. He was also conferred with Fellowship of Indian Dairy Association at Kolkata during the 43rd Dairy Industry Conference on 19th February 2014 from Dr. A. K. Srivastava, Director cum Vice Chancellor, NDRI, Karnal, Haryana. Dr Ramesha was also honoured for his Life Time Achievement Award during District Kannada Sahithya Sammelana at Chikamagalur on 28th February 2015 in a glittering function.

Dr. R. Basavarajappa, Professor and University Head, Department of Agronomy, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad conferred with Fellow of the Association for the Advancement of Biodiversity Science (FABSc) for his achievements in Agronomy made in Teaching, Research and Extension and also he has been awarded “Rashtriya Gaurav Award” from India International Friendship Society (IIFS), New Delhi for his life time achievements made in Agricultural Sciences.

Dr. S. Chandrashekhar, Associate Professor & NSS Programme Officer, College of Sericulture, Chintamani, UAS, Bengaluru , rece ived “Best NSS Programme Officer State Award” from his Excellency Governor of Karnataka Sri Vajubhai Vala, on 6th February, 2015 at Rajabavan, Bengaluru.

Dr. K.P. Suresh Naik, Research Associate (Agronomy), Organic Farming Research Centre, UAHS, Shivamogga received the Young Scientist of the Year Award at International Environment and Ecology (ICEE-2015), Science City Auditorium, Kolkata, West Bengal during 2-3rd March, 2015, Best Doctoral Dissertation Award at PJTAU, Hyderabad and also awarded Best Oral Presentation Award on the occasion of National Conference on RAINFED-2015 during 1st and 2nd April, 2015.

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Dr. N. Krishnamurthy, Professor of Crop Production and Univ. Head (Agronomy) received "Eminent Scientist of the Year A w a r d 2 0 1 4 " o n t h e o c c a s i o n o f International Conference on Environment and Ecology, organised by the Scientific and Environmental Research Institute

Kolkata on 2nd March 2015.

Dr. Narayana S. Mavarkar, Professor, Dept. of Agronomy, UAHS, Shivamogga received “Scientist of the year award 2014” in the field of Environment and Agricultural Science by the Scientific and Environmental Research Institute, Kolkata on 2nd March 2015.

Dr. M.S. Nataraju, conferred with Fellow of the Indian Society of Extension Education (ISEE) for his contributions in the fields of Extension Education, in a N a t i o n a l S e m i n a r o n “ E x t e n s i o n Innovations and Methodologies for Market-L e d A g r i c u l t u r a l G r o w t h a n d Development” held at RVSKVV, Gwalior (M.P.) during February 26-28, 2015. He has also received Achiever Award 2014 from Dr. Y.S. Paramar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, Himachal Pradesh in recognition to the outstanding contributions made to the Society for Advancement of Human and Nature especially in the field of Agriculture.

IAT congratulates all the above technocrats for their achievements

APPEALIAT is planning to organise a state level seminar during the month of July/August 2015 for the graduates in Agriculture and allied sectors and also non-agricultural graduates, who are most successful Agrientrepreneurs without joining to the government service in the areas of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy, Sericulture, Seeds, Fertilizers, Pesticide etc. Such Agrientrepreneurs are requested to register their names at IAT Bangalore immediately. IATians are also requested to inform the Agrientrepreneurs in and around their jurisdiction to register their names with IAT at the earliest.

- Secretary, IAT, Bangalore


OBITUARY

IAT deeply mourn the death of the following Technocrats.1. Sri. K. Shankar, Former Treasurer, Institution of Agricultural Technologists, Bangalore 2. Sri. B. Sreeramappa, Supt. Engineer (Retd.), PWD, Govt. of Karnataka.3. Sri. P. Hanumappa, Extension Coordinator (Retd.), UAS, Bangalore4. Sri. K.T. Pandurangaiah, Professor (Retd.), UAS, Bangalore5. Dr. R.B. Jettappanavar - Deputy Director (Retd.), Dept. of Animal Husbandry and Vet. Services, GoK,

Bangalore 6. Sri. C.V. Talur, Addl. Director of Agriculture (Retd.)

For Kind Attention of IATians

IATians are requested to send the following details for publication in KT.

1. Abroad visits for Conferences/Seminars/Trainings

They have to submit the participation certificate from the Organizers including paper presentation, venue and dates.

2. Awards/Fellowships/ Honours

The exact name of the Award including their contributions with a copy of the certificate contained sponsors, place and date of receiving and a photo preferably while receiving the award.

Programme Organized for the Release of IAT Diary – 2015

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