"The amount of arable land is shrinking for urbanization and climate change. Our prime target is to ensure long-term food security for the population and build a profitable, sustainable and environment-friendly agriculture system," he added.
Honorary doctorate degrees was conferred on agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan and zoo veterinarian L.N. Acharjyo. Some 752 graduates, 452 postgraduates and 14 Ph.D. students were conferred with degrees. Besides, 113 gold medals, three Chancellor's Running Cup and three Vice-Chancellor's cup were also awarded. Text by Anwesha Ambaly, picture by Ashwinee Pati
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