Varanasi: Dean, VIT School of Agricultural Innovations and Advanced Learning (VAIAL), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, R Rajendran, accompanied by associate professor of agronomy Pradeesh Kumar, visited IRRI’s South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) in Varanasi on Thursday to learn about advances in agricultural research, innovative rice production technologies, and research infrastructure.
The delegation attended a presentation on ISARC’s research activities and held discussions with the ISARC team on a PhD research project. The interaction enabled an exchange of ideas on ongoing research and potential areas of academic and scientific collaboration. As part of the visit, the delegation toured ISARC’s research facilities, including the GIS Lab, Computational Biology Lab, EdTech Studio, Plant and Soil Lab, and the Centre of Excellence in Rice Value Addition (CERVA) labs. These facilities showcased ISARC’s multi-disciplinary capabilities in agricultural innovation, digital technologies, scientific research, and rice-based value chain development. The visitors also toured ISARC’s research farm facilities, including the SpeedBreed Facility, Mechanization and Post-harvest Unit, Direct Seeded Rice plots, and natural farming experimental plots. They were briefed on ongoing research and technology applications focused on crop improvement, sustainable rice production, resource-use efficiency, and resilient farming systems. The visit provided an opportunity for VIT officials and IRRI scientists to exchange knowledge on agricultural research, emerging technologies, and potential academic engagement. Discussions on VIT PhD student research at ISARC further highlighted the importance of research-based learning and scientific exchange in addressing key agricultural challenges. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Varanasi | Silver Rate in Varanasi | Bank Holidays in Varanasi | Public Holidays in Varanasi | Varanasi AQI | Weather in Varanasi | Petrol Price in Varanasi | Diesel Price in Varanasi | CNG Price in Varanasi | LPG Price in Varanasi