Farmers’ welfare must be at centre of seed sector innovation: Telangana Governor
Addressing a commemorative programme marking the contribution of late Mandava Venkatramaiah, founder of Nuziveedu Seeds Limited, at Kandlakoya in Medchal-Malkajgiri district, the Governor said agricultural innovation must help increase farm productivity and improve farmers’ livelihoods.
Shukla paid floral tributes to Venkatramaiah’s portrait and planted a sapling in his memory.
Recalling the founder’s contribution to the seed industry, the Governor said Venkatramaiah had focused on farmers’ needs and promoted quality, reliability and innovation in agriculture.
Describing farmers as the backbone of the country’s economy, Shukla said their contribution was crucial to ensuring food security.
He stressed the need to strengthen scientific research, develop quality seeds and promote modern agricultural technologies to improve productivity and farmers’ economic conditions.
He called for greater coordination among research institutions, seed companies and other stakeholders to address agricultural challenges and ensure farmers had access to quality seeds and modern farming technologies.
Emphasising that institutional success should be measured by its contribution to society and its treatment of employees, the Governor urged Nuziveedu Seeds to carry forward the ideals of its founder and continue supporting agricultural research and farmers’ welfare.
He also called upon young people to draw inspiration from Venkatramaiah’s life and pursue their goals with knowledge, hard work, integrity and determination.
He stressed the importance of ensuring equitable access to modern agricultural facilities and fair returns for farmers.
Former Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Mandava Venkateswara Rao, ICRISAT Director-General Himanshu Pathak, Nuziveedu Seeds Limited Chairman and Managing Director M. Prabhakara Rao, members of the Mandava family, company representatives and other dignitaries attended the programme.
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