Punjab Newsline, Bathinda, January 31-
The Department of Geography, CU of Punjab successfully organized an ICSSR - JSPS sponsored “Community Outreach Farmer’s Interaction Program” in collaboration with theIGES, Japan, and Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur. This Indo-Japanese initiative focused on sustainable water and energy management in agriculture, engaging experts from India and Japan with local farmers in Bathinda district.
Prof. Raghavendra P. Tiwari, the Vice-Chancellor, CU Punjab, in his presidential address, emphasized the
importance of adopting strategies for water conservation and protection of natural resources. During this programme, experts from Japan and India shared valuable insights on innovative agricultural techniques. From the Japanese collaborator, Dr. Pankaj Kumar, Senior Policy Researcher at IGES, Japan, underscored the need for a hybrid approach combining traditional conservation techniques with modern technologies to ensure sustainable development of agriculture.
Dr. Yukako Inamura, Research Manager, Adaptation and Water Area at IGES, stressed the significance of climate adaptation strategies to counteract water scarcity and energy crises. Dr. Sui Kanazawa, Policy Researcher, at IGES, introduced Japanese precision irrigation techniques and their potential applicability in Punjab’s agricultural sector.