Agricultural Extension Education department at Vellayani Agri College celebrates golden jubilee
The Department of Agricultural Extension Education at Kerala Agricultural University celebrated its golden jubilee with a two-day event focused on innovation and entrepreneurship. The program included startup summits, research presentations, and alumni networking sessions to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
Why it matters
The event highlights the growing importance of integrating agricultural research with startup ecosystems to drive economic and social development in the sector.
Kerala Agricultural University Vice-Chancellor T. Sajitha Rani has highlighted the role of agricultural universities in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and socially relevant research. The Vice-Chancellor was speaking after inaugurating the golden jubilee celebrations of the Department of Agricultural Extension Education at KAU’s College of Agriculture, Vellayani. The celebrations featured a two-day programme ‘Samanwaya - Uniting Academia’ on August 6 and 7.
Kerala State Higher Education Council Vice-Chairperson, Achuthsankar S. Nair, who was the chief guest, emphasised the need to integrate education, research, innovation and entrepreneurship through stronger institutional mechanisms. He said KAU’s initiatives offered a replicable model for higher education institutions seeking greater societal impact.
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