K.R. Kavya, who was awarded three gold medals for emerging as topper in B.Sc., Horticulture, at the Horticultural College in Hiriyur, at the convocation of the University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences (UAHS), Shivamogga, here on Monday, said that she would undertake research on improving agricultural and horticultural yield in dry land.
Ms. Kavya, who hails from Annehal, a perennially drought-hit village in Chitradurga district, told presspersons that she grew up amidst farmers, who faced difficulties due to drought. “I opted for agricultural science to bring about some positive changes in the lives of farmers in drought-affected areas.”At present, Ms. Kavya, who is pursuing post-graduation in Bio-technology and crop improvement at UAHS, Bagalkot, said that she would take up research on developing drought-resistant crop varieties with bio-technology.
C.S. Chandana, student of Horticultural College, Hiriyur, who was awarded three gold medals, is pursuing post-graduation in Post-Harvesting Technology at UAHS, Bagalkot. She said it was possible to tackle hunger and mal-nutrition with scientific post-harvest practices.Supriya Sankranthi, who was awarded two gold medals, said that she was preparing herself for civil services examination. “Participation in Rural Agricultural Work Experience programme provided me with an opportunity to closely understand the socio-economic problems in villages. The country can progress by upgrading infrastructure related to education, health and civic amenities in rural areas. As civil services provide an opportunity to bring positive changes in the lives of rural people, I am preparing to take up this task.” In all 28 students get gold medals at the convocation.
