Nauni Varsity’s VC to attend Republic Day reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Nauni, January 24, 2024: Nauni, January 24, 2024: Prof Rajeshwar Singh Chandel, Vice Chancellor of Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, has received an esteemed invitation to attend the 'At Home' reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in celebration of the 75th Republic Day of the country. This recognition positions Prof Chandel among a distinguished group of academicians invited to attend the prestigious event.

The invitation to Rashtrapati Bhavan is for Prof. Chandel's noteworthy contributions to the promotion of natural farming across the nation. Serving as the Executive Director of Prakritik Krishi Khushaal Kisan Yojna, he spearheaded the natural farming movement in Himachal Pradesh. At the national level, Prof Chandel is a member of the national committee chaired by the Union Agriculture Minister, dedicated to advancing the cause of natural farming in the country.

Under his visionary leadership, UHF Nauni has taken a pioneering role in generating scientific data on natural farming methodologies. This has not only gained acclaim within the Indian scientific community but has also garnered attention internationally. 

In addition to sharing expertise through capacity-building programs for Krishi Vigyan Kendras and university scientists nationwide, the university has been recognized as a partner institution in the International Initiative for Agro-Ecological Crop Practices funded by the European Commission. This initiative involves 15 renowned institutions from 11 countries, with UHF Nauni being the sole university representing 
India in the project.

Prof Chandel has also been instrumental in formulating a comprehensive natural farming curriculum for both agriculture graduates and school students at the national level. Furthermore, the university is actively collaborating with NABARD and the Agriculture Department of Himachal to provide handholding support to various Natural Farming Farmer Producer Companies established in the state. Prof Chandel's multifaceted contributions especially in natural farming have significantly enhanced the university's stature not only nationally but also on the global stage.