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Volume.IV, Issue – 11 Dr.YSRHU e-Newsletter 1st —15th June, 2018

Events

Academic Council Meeting

21st Academic Council Meeting was conducted on

11.06.2018 at University Campus, Venkataramannagudem

under the chairmanship of Sri Chiranjiv Choudhary, IFS,

Vice-Chancellor (FAC), Dr.YSRHU & Ex-Officio Secretary to

Government of A.P. Dr.B.Srinivasulu, Registrar & Member

Secretary, Expert member, Dr.P.Venkata Rao, former Prof

(Hort.), ANGRAU and other members of Academic Council

gave their valuable inputs.

Board of Faculty Meetings

14th Board of Faculty of UG Studies meeting was conducted

on 10.06.2018 at University Campus, Venkataramanna-

gudem under the chairmanship of Dr.M. Lakshminarayana

Reddy, Dean of Horticulture. Expert member

Dr.P.Narayana Swamy, Registrar, UAHS, Shivamogga and

other members of UG Faculty Board gave their valuable

inputs in the meeting.

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14th Board of Faculty of PG Studies meeting was con-

ducted on 10.06.2017 at University Campus, Venkatara-

mannagudem under the chairmanship of Dr.D.Srihari,

Dean of PG Studies. Experts member Dr.K.Umesha,

Dean, College of Horticulture, UHS Campus, GKVK, Ben-

galuru and other members of PG Faculty board gave

their valuable inputs in the meeting.

Nava Nirmana Deeksha

Navanirmana Deeksha programme was conducted at university head quarters, constituent colleges,

Research Stations and KVKs of Dr.Y.S.R.Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem. All the staff

members and students took Nava Nirmana Deeksha pledge for comprehensive development of An-

dhra Pradesh.

Inauguration of Carp Hatchery and Bio-control Lab at KVK

Sri. Chiranjiv Choudhary, IFS, Vice Chancellor (FAC) & Ex-Officio

Secretary to Government of AP inaugurated Carp Hatchery Unit

and Bio Control Laboratory at KVK, Venkataramannagudem on

11.06.2018 in the august presence of Dr. B. Srinivasulu, Registrar,

Dr. R.V.S.K Reddy, Director of Extension and Dr. A. Sujatha,

Dean of Student Affairs. Bio control agents viz., Pseudomonas

fluorescence, Trichoderma viride and Paecilomyces lilacinus were

distributed on this occasion to the guava

farmers as a part of OFT on “Management

of root knot nematode (Meloidogyne en-

terolobii) in guava fields of West Godavari

District”.

At Admn. office At HRS, A.R.Peta At KVK, Vonipenta

Education

World Environment Day

World Environment Day was conducted with the theme of “Beat Plastic Pollution” on 05.06.2018 at CoH, Venkataramannagudem and CoH, Anantharajupeta. All students and staff have participated in this programme and conducted a plastic free drive and planted saplings as a part of this programme to create pollution free environment.

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Exposure Visit

Dr. A.V.D Dorajee Rao, Assoc Professor(Hort.) and Dr Zehra

Salma, Asst Professor (Hort.) conducted an exposure visit for III

year B.Sc (Hons.) Horticulture students of CoH, Venkataraman-

nagudem on 06.06.2018 to Vijayawada and surrounding places.

The students were taken to Vijayawada airport, Avatar park,

Scrap park, Kanakadurga gardens, Rajiv Gandhi park, Pavitra

Sangam gardens with the help of A.P Urban Greening officials .

Severe fruit fly, fruit borer and mango hopper damage

was observed in Y.S.R. Kadapa and Chittoor districts of

Andhra Pradesh. Framers were advised not to spray

any chemicals prior to harvesting and advised them to

keep fruit fly traps to attract flies.

Among the four varieties of date palm planted at HRS, Anantharaju-

peta, ‘SNA’ variety was precocious in bearing but failed to retained the

fruits.

Research

Extension

Vocational Training Programme

Six days vocational training programme on Bee keeping was

conducted by KVK, Venkataramannagudem from 11.06.2018

to 16.06.2018. Sri. Chiranjiv Choudhary, IFS, Vice-Chancellor

(FAC) & Ex-officio Secretary to Govt. of A.P inaugurated the

programme in the presence of Dr.B.Srinivasulu, Registrar,

Dr.R.V.S.K.Reddy, Director of Extension and Dr.A.Sujatha,

Dean of Student Affairs and explained about the importance

of honeybees in agricultural and horticultural ecosystems for enhancing productivity of crops. A

total of 35 trainees from West Godavari, East Godavari, Guntur, Kurnool and Nellore districts

attended the training programme. On 15.06.2018 Dr.E.Karunasrre, Senior Scientist & Head, KVK,

V.R.Gudem distributed certificates & technical bulletin on Apiculture to the trainees during the

valedictory function. Sri.G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Ento.) has co-ordinated the training programme.

Training Programmes

Smt. B.Neeraja, Scientist (Pl. Path.) and G. Krishna Rao, Research

Associate (Ento.), HRS, Ambajipeta attended the training programme

as resource persons on Rugose spiraling whitefly on coconut and

oilpalm at Neeladevipuram and Kurukuru villages of Eluru division

organized by Department of Horticulture and suggested suitable

management measures to the farmers on 02.06.2018.

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Dr.N.B.V.Chalapathi Rao, Senior Scientist (Ento.), HRS, Ambajipeta at-

tended the training programme on identification of nematode prob-

lems in horticultural crops, nurseries and their management at Kadi-

yam, Rajamahendravaram of East Godavari district on 08.06.2018 and

delivered a lecture on insect pest management in nursery and major

horticultural crops for the benefit of the farmers

On 06.06.2018, an exposure visit cum training programme was con-

ducted on ‘Balanced feeding of milch animal’ at KVK, Periyavaram for

dairy farmers. On this occasion, the farmers were explained about

feeding of balanced feed to the cattle for better milk yield and fat. The

farmers were taken to KVK Demo unit of Super Napier fodder field

and the cuttings were also distributed to farmers as part of OFT.

Dr.P.Manjari, Scientist (Veterinary Science) co-ordinated the programme.

HRS, Chintapalli conducted a workshop on “Processing and

Value addition in Spices” in collaboration with Indian Insti-

tute of Spices Research, Calicut, Kerala, SERP, Andhra

Pradesh and Tata Trust, Andhra Pradesh at HRS, Chintapalli.

Dr.K.NirmalBabu, Director & PC, Dr. Rema, PS (Hort.), Dr. Ra-

jeev, PS (Ag.Ext.), Dr. Jaya Sree, SS (Ag. Eng.), Dr. Lizo, SS

(Ag.Econ.) from IISR, Calicut, Dr. J.DilipBabu, Director of Re-

search, Sri. Homicheriyan, Director, DASD, Dr.Siva Kumar, Scientist (Hort.) & Head, HRS, Chin-

tapalli, Dr.Joginaidu, ADR, RARS, Chintapalli and representatives from SERP, ITDA, APRIGP, GCC,

NGOs& FPOs have attended and participated in the discussions conducted on scientific cultivation.

Four turmeric boilers and polishers were distributed to FPO groups under TSP programme on this

occasion.

A one-day training programme on ‘Nematode Problems in

Horticultural crops, Nurseries and their Management’ was

organized jointly by HRS, Kovvur and AICRP (Nematodes),

ICAR- IARI, New Delhi at Kadiyam on 08.06.2018. Dr. Raman

K. Walia, Project Coordinator, AICRP Nematodes, Dr. J. Dilip

Babu, Director of Research, YSRHU, Venkataramannagudem,

Dr. K. Poornima, Head, Department of Nematology, TNAU, Coimbatore, Dr. BVK Bhagavan, Principal

Scientist (Hort.) & Head, HRS, Kovvur; Dr. A. Snehalatha Rani, Scientist (Pl. Path.), HRS, Kovvur; Dr.

NBV Chalapathi Rao, Senior Scientist (Ento.), HRS, Ambajipeta and Dr. K Kranti KVVS, Scientist,

AICRP Nematodes, IARI, New Delhi. Dr K Mamatha, Sr. Scientist (Hort.) and Dr.R.Nagalakshmi,

Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Kovvur attended the training programme. An awareness on nematodes, their

symptoms and management in nursery seedlings was created successfully among the participants.

The workshop was attended by nearly 180 participants.

Dr. K. Venkata Subbaiah, Scientist (Hort), KVK, Venkataramanna-

gudem attended a training programme on “Improved vegetable

cultivation” as a resource person at Gopalapuram on 12.06.2018

organized by RHTI, Eluru.

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A three-day training programme on ‘Carp Breeding and Seed

Rearing’ was organized by KVK, Venkataramannagudem from

06.06.2018 to 08.06.2018. Dr. R.V.S.K. Reddy, Director of Exten-

sion inaugurated the training programme in the presence of Dr.

E. Karuna Sree, Sr.Scientist & Head and Mr. Abulu, FDO, Buttai-

gudem and Polavaram mandals, Dept. of Fisheries. Dr. A.

Devivaraprasad Reddy, Scientist (Fishery Science), conducted

the technical sessions to the tribal farmers. Dr. R.V.S.K. Reddy, Director of Extension during his wel-

come address stressed on the quality seed requirement for successful culture and also need to

identify the diseases and timely treatment for sustainability. Thirty tribal farmers learned the skills

in carp breeding and hatchery.

Dr.A.Srinivas, Sr.Scientist & Head conducted a training programme on

‘Cage aquaculture management practices’ to tribal fishermen

co-operative societies of Bhupathipalem and Musurumilli reservoirs

of Rampachodavaram mandal on 07.06.2018 under TSP.

Sri.Padmakar, State Co-ordinator from TATA TRUST and Dr.A.Srinivas

conducted technical sessions followed by a visit to Musurumilli reser-

voir for site selection and construction of cages.

Cluster Front Line Demonstrations

KVK, Venkataramannagudem initiated CFLD-Redgram seed var PRG-

176 demonstrations for the year 2018-19. Seed treatment chemicals,

bio fertilizers and pre-emergence herbicide were distributed to the

farmers of Yerrampeta village of Koyyalagudem mandal on 07.06.2018.

Tribal Sub Plan

KVK, Venkataramannagudem distributed one month aged Rajasri

poultry birds to 38 tribal farmers under tribal sub plan scheme at

Chegondapalli village of Polavaram mandal. Dr.T.Vijaya Nirmala,

Scientist (Veterinary Science) explained about the management

practices to be followed in backyard poultry rearing and its importance

in nutritional security on 12.06.2018.

Diagnostic Visits

A field diagnostic survey carried out by Dr.N.B.V.Chalapathi Rao, Sr. Scientist (Ento.)

and G. Krishna Rao, Research Associate (Ento.), HRS, Ambajipeta on coconut slug

outbreak at Metlapudi village in Veeravasaram mandal on 15.06.2018 and recorded

parasitization recovery percentage of parasitoid Pediobius imbreus on coconut slug

caterpillar.

Smt. B.Neeraja, Scientist (Path.) and G. Krishna Rao, Research Associate (Ento.), HRS, Ambajipeta

conducted field diagnostic survey in coconut gardens along with local farmers at Antarvedipalem,

Gondi and Antarvedi villages of East Godavari district on 12.06.2018 and observed the incidence of

Ganoderma wilt, stem bleeding, Redpam weevil and Rhinocerous beeltle damage and suggested

suitable management measures.

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Scientists of CRS, Petlur conducted diagnostic field visit to acid lime

gardens at Chintalatmakur, Kalavayi mandal on 07.06.2018. Scientists

visited about 15 farmer’s fields and recorded the pest, disease and other

problems. Water and soil samples were tested and suggested the

application of gypsum. In some gardens severe incidence of root rot and

nematodes was noticed and suggested suitable remedial measures.

Dr.P.Manjari, Scientist (Veterinary Science), KVK, Periyavaram partici-

pated in ‘Fertility Camp’ organized by Animal Husbandry Department

at Chapallapalle village of Dakkili mandal on 01.06.2018. In this

programme, 53 buffaloes were screened on the basis of pregnancy

diagnosis for estrous synchronization. Acyclic non-pregnant buffaloes

were given injectable and oral vitamin and mineral supplements along

with gonadotropin injection @ 5 ml IM whereas cyclic buffaloes were given prostaglandin injection

@ 5 ml IM.

Dr.K.Ravindra Kumar, Scientist (Hort.), Shri. Homicheriyan, Director,

DASD, Dr.K.NirmalBabu, Director & PC, AICRP on Spices, Dr. Rema,

PS (Hort.), Dr. Rajeev, PS (Ag.Ext.), Dr. Jaya Sree, SS (Ag. Eng.) and Dr.

Lizo, SS (Ag.Econ.) from IISR, Calicut, Shri. Mallikharjun, RA visited

turmeric, ginger and pepper fields in Chintapalli and G.K.Veedhi

mandals on 08.06.2018 and observed the implementation of im-

proved technologies of AICRP Spices, Chintapalli centre in the fields of tribal farmers. Director, IISR,

Calicut and Director, DASD planted Clove plants in the newly developed block at HRS, Chintapalli.

Dr. P. Rama Devi, Senior Scientist (Pl. Path) & Head along with technical team of

HRS, Venkataramannagudem made a diagnostic field visit to coconut gardens at

Telikacherla on 11.06.2018 and advised the farmers about the scientific manage-

ment of coconut.

Dr.T.Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist (Vet. Science), KVK, Venkataramannagudem

observed feather loss in poultry birds of Girimahila poultries at Muddap-

pagudem village, Buttaihgudem mandal and diagnosed as lice infestation

and suggested external application of Butox @ 2 ml in 1 litre of water and

monitored the hatchability of eggs in poultry egg incubator on 12.06.2018.

On 14.06.2018, Dr. S Adarsha, Scientist (Ento.) and P. Raja Sekhar,

Scientist (SS&AC), KVK, Pandirimamidi visited fruit orchards of

mango, citrus, guava, sapota and intercropping of pine apple under

organic cultivation. Observed thrips damage in pumello, fruit cracking

in citrus and mango due to boron deficiency. Application of bio-

pesticides and bio-fertilizers such as VAM etc. along with organic

manures/compost were recommended for correction of micro nutrient deficiencies.

On 14.06.2018, technical team of KVK, Vonipenta visited nurseries at G.V. Satram village of

Mydukuru mandal. Indentified colar rot disease in papaya at nursery stage and recommended

application of Copper Oxy Chloride @ 3 g /l to control the diseases.

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Dr.R.Nagaraju, Senior Sceintist (Hort.) & Head, HRS, Anantharajupeta,

Dr.P.Ramadevi, Sr.Scientist (Pl.Path) & Head, HRS, Venkataramana-

gudem and Dr.Y.Sharath Kumar Redddy, Scientist (Pl.Physilogy), HRS,

Anantharajupeta along with the officials of APCRDA inspected the

problematic Ficus benjamina black and other ornamnetal plants on

08.06.2018 in road median from Gannavaram to Nidamanauru stretch

and advised necessary precautionary measures.

Soil Sampling

Dr.V.Deepthi, Scientist (Agri. Extn.), KVK, Venkataramannagudem con-

ducted preliminary field visits and identified the fields in Kamaiahkunta,

Pandugudem villages for initiating frontline demonstration on cotton

crop and also collected soil samples from identified fields on 13.06.2018.

On 06.06.2018 & 14.06.2018 Sri P. Raja Sekhar, Scientist (SS & AC)

and Dr. S.Adarsha (Ento.), KVK, Pandirimamidi visited DFI villages

such as Sokulagudem and Vedurupaka for soil sampling in identi-

fied beneficiary farmer’s fields in order to implement on-farm trials

and front line demonstrations. During the visit, Scientists conducted

method demonstration on depth wise composite soil sample and

location specific soil sample collection in fruit orchards and field crops based on area and topogra-

phy was explained to the farmers of respective villages.

On 12.06.2018, technical team of KVK, Vonipenta collected water samples

from Nagapatnam and Adireddypalli villages of Mydukur mandal. The sci-

entists explained the importance of Soil and water analysis and also dem-

onstrated soil and water sample collection.

General

Meetings

Dr.Y.Sharath Kumar Reddy, Scientist (Pl.Phy), HRS, Anantharajupeta

attended two days mango exhibition conducted at Vijayawada from

02.06.2018 to 03.06.2018 and displayed 18 popular varieties/ hybrids

produced at HRS, Anantharajupeta and was appreciated by the

Sri.B.Lakshmikantam, District Collector, Krishna (Dist).

Dr.T.Suseela, Assoc. prof (Hort.), CoH, Venkataramannagudem attended “India’s first ever green

roof and green wall competence” held on 4th-6th June, 2018 at the Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru and got

exposure to new concepts of green wall and green building construction and designing with differ-

ent ornamentals for indoor and outdoor landscaping to make the environment green and pollution

free.

Dr.K.Uma Jyothi, Associate Dean, CoH, Venkataramannagudem attended a meeting on

“Gnanabhoomi” at District Collectorate, Eluru, West Godavari Dt. on 7th and 14th June, 2018 and dis-

cussed about the updation of data in respect of Dr YSRHU.

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Dr.B.V.K.Bhagawan, Principal Scientist (Hort.) & Head,

Dr.A.Snehalatha Rani, Scientist (Pl. Path.), HRS, Kovvur and

Smt.T.Naga Lakshmi, Scientist (Pl.Path), HRS, Anantharajupeta

attended QRT Review meeting at HC&RI, Periyakulam, Tamilnadu

from 14.06.2018 to 15.06.2018 and presented the research

results of respective research centres.

Dr. G.Ramanandam, Principal Scientist, (Hort.), Dr.N.B.V.Chalapathi

Rao, Senior Scientist (Ent.), Smt. B.Neeraja, Scientist (Path.) and G.

Krishna Rao, Research Associate (Ento.), HRS, Ambajipeta attended

the Human Resource Development Training Programme (HRD) on

Rugose Spiralling Whitefly on coconut, oilpalm and other Horticul-

tural Crops at Agricultural Market yard, Ambajjipeta, East Godavari

district organized by Central Integrated Pest Management Centre (CIPMC), Vijayawada and briefed

about the integrated pest and disease management with emphasis on Rugose spiraling whitefly to

the farmers on 13-06-2018 and 14.06.2018, wherein 200 farmers participated. Sri. Bonam

Nagewsara Rao, Hon’ble Member, Board of Management, Dr.YSRHU was the chief guest.

As resource person, Dr. E.Padma, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Ambajipeta and Dr. B. Ramesh Babu,

Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Venkataramannagudem participated in one day workshop on ‘Quality

planting material production’ with all Horticulture Farms in-charges / Farms H.Os at Commission-

erate of Horticulture held at Guntur on 08.06.2018 and delivered a lecture on Quality planting

material production in coconut and integrated management of pest and diseases.

Dr. P. Rama Devi, Senior Scientist (Pl. Path) & Head and Dr. M. Ravindra Babu, Scientist (Hort.), HRS,

Venkataramannagudem attended one day work shop to finalise the topics for tomato learning

modules at ICRISAT campus, Hyderabad on 12.06.2018.

Dr. P. Ashok, Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Venkataramannagudem attended “Jack Fruit Conclave” at

College of Horticulture, Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka from 01.06.2018 to 02.06.2018.

Dr. E. Karuna Sree, Sr. Scientist & Head, Dr. A. Devivaraprasad

Reddy, Scientist (Fishery Science). Dr. V. Deepthi, Scientist (Agri

Extn.), Mr. Abulu, Fisheries Development Officer, have interacted

with Project Officer (PO), ITDA, K.R.Puram on 13.06.2018 and

mentioned about the progress of the fish farmers in the tribal areas

and also requested for registration of society and equipment like

drag nets and insulated boxes to the non traditional tribal fish

farmers.

Dr.K.Ravindra Kumar, Scientist (Hort.), Dr. K.Rajendra Prasad,

Scientist (Hort.) and Sri.Mallikharjun, HO, Kadiyam inspected

nine nurseries located in Kadiyam and Alamuru mandals on

14.06.2018 as members in accreditation and rating of Horticul-

ture nurseries. Evaluated nurseries based on the maintenance of

scion blocks, nursery plant maintenance, infrastructure facilities,

labelling and maintenance of records and registers.

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Dr.R.Nagaraju, Senior Scientist (Hort.) & Head, HRS, Anantharajupeta

inspected the work taken up by the APUGBCL, Tiruapti at RIMS, Ongole on

13.06.2018.

Smt. Uma Devi, ADH and E. Anand, H.O. along with Horticulture Dept.

team inspected small nursery unit, vermi compost unit and electrifi-

cation in KVK, Periyavaram on 12.06.2018. Suggested to start

commercial seedling production of fruits, vegetables and flower

crops. The inspection was co-ordinated by Dr. M. Kavitha, Officer

in-charge, KVK, Periyavaram.

Visits

Dr. K.T.Venkata Ramana, Zonal Research Head, Rayalaseema Zone

and Dr.R.Nagraju, Senior Sceintist (Hort.) & Head, HRS, Anantharaju-

peta & other Scientists interacted with the farmers from Nellore dis-

trict and expalined about the ongoing research programmes at HRS,

Anantharajupeta on 02.06.2018.

On 05-06-2018, Sri. D.Sreedhar Scientist (Hort.) and Dr.Y.Sharath

Kumar Reddy, Scientist (Pl. Physiology), HRS, Anantharajupeta

explained about the on going research projects and management of

horticultural crops to 20 student participants from RASS – KVK,

Tirupati during their field visit to HRS, Anantharajupeta under

“Agriculture skill development certificate course for rural youth for

employability programme”.

Input dealers of Chittoor district visited Citrus Research Station, Tirupati

under DAESI program, ATMA, Chittoor on 12.06.2018.

On 15.06.2018, Dr.R.Nagaraju, Senior Sceintist (Hort.) & Head, HRS,

Anantharajupeta and Sri. D.Sreedhar, Scientist (Hort.) along with

Dr.V.N.P. Siva Rama Krishna, Assistant Professor (Hort.) explained

about the propagation techniques in mango, cultivation aspects of

mango, papaya & guava to the first year student of B.Sc (Hort), College

of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta.

Second year Students of B.Sc (Ag) from Agricultural college, Raja-

mahendravaram visited HRS, Ambajipeta and HRS, Kovvur on

12.06.2018 and 15.06.2018 respectively as part of educational tour

and were briefed about the ongoing research activities on crop

improvement, crop production, plant protection and mass multiplica-

tion of bio-control agents, quality plant material production and tissue

culture propagation in banana .

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Dr.S.D.Shikhamany, former Vice-Chancellor, Dr.Y.S.R.Horticultural

University, Venkataramannagudem visited Citrus Research Station,

Tirupati on 11.06.2018 and interacted with the scientists.

As members of expert committee constituted by CDB, Kochi, Dr. G. Ramanandam, Principal Scientist,

(Hort.) & Dr.N.B.V.Chalapathi Rao, Senior Scientist (Ento.), HRS, Ambajipeta visited coconut Demon-

stration cum seed production farm at Vegiwada in West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh along

with other members to study the farm situations, analyze the technical problems and to recommend

feasible options. Suggested wholesome recommendations for the overall development of Seed

Production Farms under Coconut Development Board on 05.06.2018.

Publications

Ravindra Kumar K, Kanwar Pal Singh, Jain P K, Raju D V S, Prabhat Kumar,Reeta Bhatia and Sapna

Panwar. 2018. Influence of growth regulators on callus induction and plant regeneration from

anthers of Tagetes spp. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. Vol.88 (6).

TV Programmes

Dr.K.Mamatha, Senior Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Kovvur attended phone-in-live programme on “Dumpa

pantala saagu” at Dooradarshan Kendra, Vijayawada on 07.06.2018.

Radio Programmes

Dr. K.Mamatha, Senior Scientist (Hort.), HRS, Kovvur attended a recording on “Chema saagulo

melyna yajamanya paddatulu” at All India Radio, Vijayawada on 12.06.2018

Dr.K.Uma Jyothi, Associate Dean, CoH, Venkataramannagudem attended a recording on

“Polyhouselo kuuragayala saagu” at All India Radio, Vijayawada on 14.06.2018.

Felicitation

Sri Chiranjiv Choudhary, IFS, Vice-Chancellor (FAC), Dr.YSRHU &

Ex-Officio Secretary to Government of A.P was felicitated on the

occasion of receiving ‘CHAI-Honorary Fellow Award –2018 by the

members of Academic council held on 11.06.2018.

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