GUWAHATI: The North East Chapter of the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE) emphasized the need for enhancing and extending agricultural engineering education and facilities in Assam.
The annual meeting of the Northeast (NE) chapter of the ISAE was held on the premises of the Agricultural Engineering Department of Assam Agricultural University in Jorhat on Saturday.
The meeting discussed critical agendas aimed at fostering agricultural engineering education and employment in the region.
One of the focal points of the meeting was the proposition to establish the Directorate of Agricultural Engineering in the state, recognizing the necessity to promote and elevate agricultural engineering expertise within the state.
The meeting also emphasized the need to establish an Agricultural Engineering College in the state. The establishment of such a specialized institution would ensure a dedicated focus on agricultural engineering education, research, and development, fostering skilled professionals in the field.
Furthermore, a unanimous agreement was reached on the imperative to introduce a Bachelor of Technology (B Tech) programme in Agricultural Engineering in Assam. The proposal sought to offer undergraduate students a comprehensive academic curriculum that combines agricultural knowledge with engineering principles, preparing them for the evolving agricultural landscape.
The meeting witnessed the esteemed presence and insightful address by Dr Pradip Kr Bora, director of the North East Regional Institute of Water and Land Management (NERIWALM) and the chairman of ISAE, NE chapter along with dignitaries from various universities of the state, members Dr Debendra Chandra Baruah, Dr Manuj Kr Hazarika, and Dr Ajita Tiwari from Tezpur University and Assam University.
Dr Pankaj Barua, Head of the Department of Agricultural Engineering at Assam Agricultural University, left the attendees with a renewed commitment of fostering agricultural engineering education and research, recognizing its potential to revolutionize agricultural practices in Assam and propel the region towards sustainable agricultural development.
