Team from Indian council of agricultural research visits Gadvasu to review grants

LUDHIANA: The monitoring and review team of the education division of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) visited Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana.
The five-member team comprised Dr Gautam Kalloo, former vice-chancellor, Dr M B Chetti, ADG, ICAR and former dean Dr S R Maloo, Ashish Roy of the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad and Suresh Chandra of the Central Institute of Fisheries Education.An interaction was held under the chairmanship of GADVASU V-C Dr A S Nanda.
Dr Simrat Sagar Singh, dean, Postgraduate Studies elaborated on the salient features of the Vet varsity, like faculty strength, research projects, financial status, students' position, services and collaborations with other national and international institutes.
The meeting was aimed at reviewing and monitoring the development grant provided by ICAR to the university for development of infrastructure and physical facilities.
ADG Dr M B Chetti said the institute is utilizing funds and grants optimally. "We are doing our best to develop GADVASU as an institute of international repute. With more financial aid, we will be more capable and equipped to serve the farming community with better facilities," he said.
He also urged ICAR to come forward with grants for new institutes and universities like GADVASU so that the ranking of the state veterinary university is maintained for the benefit of livestock, fisheries and poultry.
Dr Chetti said the education division of ICAR would revise grants for the Centre for Advance Faculty Training (CAFT) as well as summer or winter schools, almost doubling the existing grant.
To encourage students, junior research fellowship will be revised with the inclusion of new categories. More students and disciplines may be covered in this fellowship, he said.