| What achievements of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University did Dr. S.Ayyappan commend during the Foundation Day celebrations? | TNAU’s achievements in setting an example to all other agricultural institutions in the country | TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY NEWS LETTER Patron: Editor: Dr. K. Ramasamy, Dr. R. Venkatram, Vice Chancellor Director (i/c), Planning & Monitoring »òÂØï_éVD cðk¹ÂzD cÝ>\ cwkìïÓÂz c>sÂï«D Àâ|D Ã_ïçéÂïwïD Vol. 69 No. 7 July 2017 th The 47 Foundation Day and the Open and Distance Learning Graduation Day Celebrations were held on 1.07.2017 at Coimbatore. Dr. S.Ayyappan, Former Director-General, ICAR & Secretary (DARE) was the Chief Guest and delivered the Foundation Day Address.He appreciated the TNAU’s achievements in setting an example to all other agricultural institutions in the country and the legacy of the University will continue to exist even beyond 100 years. He complimented the B. F (Tech) for its uniqueness in empowering the farmers. Dr. K. Ramasamy, Vice-chancellor, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University delivered Keynote Address. Dr. P. | 503 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2017/tnau_pub/JUL.pdf | S.Ayyappan, Former Director-General, ICAR & Secretary (DARE) was the Chief Guest and delivered the Foundation Day Address.He appreciated the TNAU’s achievements in setting an example to all other agricultural institutions in the country and the legacy of the University will continue to exist even beyond 100 years. | 1 | page=1,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What experiences did Thiru. Ilango share during his speech on 19.07.2017? | the challenges he had encountered as a visually challenged person and how he overcame these situations | Apart from stalls and exhibitions, seminars on important themes were held on all the four days in order to explain the modern agro-technologies to the farming community. speech on “Born to Win” (Vella Piranthen) was delivered on 19.07.2017 by the renowned inspirational speaker, Thiru. Ilango. Music and motivation ‘Musivation’ as Thiru. Ilango calls,was the highlight of the speech centred around positivity and mind set. He instilled confidence in the minds of students to face any type situation by narrating his experiences in life, the challenges he had encountered as a visually challenged person and how he overcame these situations, to become a winner as a voice artist. A total of 1200 students participated in the program organized by the Directorate of Student’s Welfare. | 537 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2017/tnau_pub/JUL.pdf | He instilled confidence in the minds of students to face any type situation by narrating his experiences in life, the challenges he had encountered as a visually challenged person and how he overcame these situations, to become a winner as a voice artist. |
| What key points did the Vice-Chancellor highlight during the Science & Technology workshop? | the need to promote nano- technology and to create opportunities for graduate students to excel in the cutting-edge technologies | th th Science & Technology from 26 to 28 July, 2017. The experts from ICAR, CFTRI, Mysuru, and IIFPT, Thanjavur, shared the inputs. The Workshop was inaugurated by Dr. K. Ramasamy, Vice Chancellor, TNAU. The Vice-Chancellor emphasized the need to promote nano- technology and to create opportunities for graduate students to excel in the cutting-edge technologies. care should also be taken on the bio-safety and environmental concerns of nanotechnology. Dr. S. Mahimairaja, Dean, i/c (Agri), Dr. D. Sudhakar, Dean, i/c (SPGS) and Dr. D. Jawahar, Special Officer, i/c (DNRM) offered felicitation. Dr. G.J. Janavi, Professor& Head, welcomed the gathering and Dr. K.S. Subramanian, NABARD Chair Professor gave preamble to the curriculum development. Dr. Jeya Sundara Sharmila, PG Co-ordinator proposed the formal Vote of Thanks. | 235 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2017/tnau_pub/JUL.pdf | The Vice-Chancellor emphasized the need to promote nano- technology and to create opportunities for graduate students to excel in the cutting-edge technologies. |
| What recognition has AGRI INTEX achieved over the years? | being a premier agricultural trade fair which is organized continuously during the last 17 years | The seventeenth edition of AGRI INTEX was held during July 14-17, 2017 at CODISSIA fair grounds, Coimbatore. The AGRI INTEX 2017 was inaugurated by Dr.K.Ramasamy, Vice- C h a n c e l l o r, Ta m i l N a d u A g r i c u l t u r a l University.Thiru.Shunchonngam Jatak Chiru I.A.S. Commissioner, Directorate of Agricultural Marketing and Agri-business Development, Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Dr.S.Thilagar, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai, Thiru S.N.A.Jinnah, Chief General M a n a g e r, N A B A R D , C h e n n a i , T h i r u . V.Sundaram, President, CODISSIA and Thiru. R.Soundararajan, Chairman, AGRI INTEX 2017 were the dignitaries in the inaugural event. The AGRI INTEX has earned the distinction of being a premier agricultural trade fair which is organized continuously during the last 17 years. | 760 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2017/tnau_pub/JUL.pdf | The AGRI INTEX has earned the distinction of being a premier agricultural trade fair which is organized continuously during the last 17 years. | 2 |
| What was the purpose of the seminars held on all four days? | to explain the modern agro-technologies to the farming community | Apart from stalls and exhibitions, seminars on important themes were held on all the four days in order to explain the modern agro-technologies to the farming community. speech on “Born to Win” (Vella Piranthen) was delivered on 19.07.2017 by the renowned inspirational speaker, Thiru. Ilango. Music and motivation ‘Musivation’ as Thiru. Ilango calls,was the highlight of the speech centred around positivity and mind set. He instilled confidence in the minds of students to face any type situation by narrating his experiences in life, the challenges he had encountered as a visually challenged person and how he overcame these situations, to become a winner as a voice artist. A total of 1200 students participated in the program organized by the Directorate of Student’s Welfare. | 104 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2017/tnau_pub/JUL.pdf | Apart from stalls and exhibitions, seminars on important themes were held on all the four days in order to explain the modern agro-technologies to the farming community. | 2 | page=2,block=4 | 0.700 |
| What was the topic of the interactive workshop sponsored by Kothari Sugars and Chemicals Ltd. on 19.07.17? | Engineering interventions on Soil and Water Conservation Measures – Challenges for their Eco-friendly Adoption | Interactive Workshop on ‘Engineering interventions on Soil and Water Conservation Measures’ M/s Kothari Sugars and Chemicals Ltd. Trichy sponsored an one-day interactive workshop on “Engineering interventions on Soil and Water Conservation Measures – Challenges for their Eco-friendly Adoption” at AEC & RI, Kumulur, Trichy on 19.07.17. Dr. I. Muthuchamy, Dean (i/c), AEC &RI, Kumulur delivered Presidential address. Dr.D.Jawahar, Special Officer, NRM, TNAU delivered the Inaugural Address. Dr.P.Pandiyarajan, Dean (i/c), ADAC&RI. Trichy and Dr.R.Kavimani, Principal, IOA, Kumulur felicitated. Thiru. Anna Arasu, Senior Manager (Cane) and Thiru. Senthil Vel, Deputy Cane Manager, Kothari Sugars, Trichy, spoke. Resource persons from National | 183 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2017/tnau_pub/JUL.pdf | Trichy sponsored an one-day interactive workshop on “Engineering interventions on Soil and Water Conservation Measures – Challenges for their Eco-friendly Adoption” at AEC & RI, Kumulur, Trichy on 19.07.17. | 2 |
| What phrase does Thiru. Ilango use to describe the blend of music and motivation? | Musivation | Apart from stalls and exhibitions, seminars on important themes were held on all the four days in order to explain the modern agro-technologies to the farming community. speech on “Born to Win” (Vella Piranthen) was delivered on 19.07.2017 by the renowned inspirational speaker, Thiru. Ilango. Music and motivation ‘Musivation’ as Thiru. Ilango calls,was the highlight of the speech centred around positivity and mind set. He instilled confidence in the minds of students to face any type situation by narrating his experiences in life, the challenges he had encountered as a visually challenged person and how he overcame these situations, to become a winner as a voice artist. A total of 1200 students participated in the program organized by the Directorate of Student’s Welfare. | 316 | definition | 0.940 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2017/tnau_pub/JUL.pdf | Music and motivation ‘Musivation’ as Thiru. | 2 | page=2,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| What was the main subject of Thiru. Ilango's speech? | positivity and mind set | Apart from stalls and exhibitions, seminars on important themes were held on all the four days in order to explain the modern agro-technologies to the farming community. speech on “Born to Win” (Vella Piranthen) was delivered on 19.07.2017 by the renowned inspirational speaker, Thiru. Ilango. Music and motivation ‘Musivation’ as Thiru. Ilango calls,was the highlight of the speech centred around positivity and mind set. He instilled confidence in the minds of students to face any type situation by narrating his experiences in life, the challenges he had encountered as a visually challenged person and how he overcame these situations, to become a winner as a voice artist. A total of 1200 students participated in the program organized by the Directorate of Student’s Welfare. | 398 | summary | 0.890 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2017/tnau_pub/JUL.pdf | Ilango calls,was the highlight of the speech centred around positivity and mind set. | 2 | page=2,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| What was the main theme of Thiru. Ilango's speech? | positivity and mind set | Apart from stalls and exhibitions, seminars on important themes were held on all the four days in order to explain the modern agro-technologies to the farming community. speech on “Born to Win” (Vella Piranthen) was delivered on 19.07.2017 by the renowned inspirational speaker, Thiru. Ilango. Music and motivation ‘Musivation’ as Thiru. Ilango calls,was the highlight of the speech centred around positivity and mind set. He instilled confidence in the minds of students to face any type situation by narrating his experiences in life, the challenges he had encountered as a visually challenged person and how he overcame these situations, to become a winner as a voice artist. A total of 1200 students participated in the program organized by the Directorate of Student’s Welfare. | 398 | summary | 0.890 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2017/tnau_pub/JUL.pdf | Ilango calls,was the highlight of the speech centred around positivity and mind set. | 2 | page=2,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| What outdoor live demonstrations were showcased at the AGRI INTEX event? | micro-irrigation, integrated farming system, vegetable crops, medicinal plant garden and protected cultivation technologies | The number of public and private institutions from agricultural and allied sectors participating in the event has increased tremendously over the years. More than three lakh farmers visited the fair and benefitted from modern technologies and equipments in agriculture and allied sectors. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore and its research stations and KVKs have put up 25 stalls. Apart from these indoor stalls, outdoor live demonstration of micro-irrigation, integrated farming system, vegetable crops, medicinal plant garden and protected cultivation technologies were done to showcase the latest technologies. | 456 | list | 0.820 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2017/tnau_pub/JUL.pdf | Apart from these indoor stalls, outdoor live demonstration of micro-irrigation, integrated farming system, vegetable crops, medicinal plant garden and protected cultivation technologies were done to showcase the latest technologies. | 2 | page=2,block=4 | 0.700 |