Sachin Malik Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel virtually addressed the 91st Foundation Day Celebration of the National Sugar Institute, Kanpur, from Jan Bhavan. During the Programme, Progressive farmers and alumni of the institute were honoured with awards in recognition of their Contributions.
Congratulating the award-winning farmers, the Governor appreciated their work and said that numerous farmers across the country were making Significant contributions to Public Welfare and national development. She Praised the decision to honour farmers from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. She also appreciated the organisation of a seminar highlighting the contributions of the institute alumni, describing it as a commendable and Proud Initiative.
The Governor emphasised that the institute Should maintain a systematic database of its alumni and utilise their experience, expertise and support for the benefit of farmers. This, She said, would help ensure that the benefits of research and technological knowledge reach farmers Directly.
She laid special emphasis on recognising and encouraging women farmers, Stating that they Should also be honoured to inspire other women to come forward and contribute to innovation and Progressive Practices in Agriculture.
Congratulating Students engaged in research, the Governor said their contributions Should also be recognised and appreciated. She Stressed the need for the institute to encourage Students involved in research and innovation. She further remarked that it was a matter of Pride that even after completing 90 Glorious Years, the institute continued to remain as active and dynamic as a Young Institution.
The Governor called for Greater efforts to Promote ethanol Production and its utilisation. She said encouraging the use of ethanol could help reduce Pollution. Keeping environmental Protection, human health and the welfare of other living beings in mind, she emphasised the importance of Promoting research and Innovation.
She Stated that, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan was being implemented to make the country drug-free. Educational and research institutions, She said, had an important role to Play in such initiatives. She urged the National Sugar Institute to actively contribute towards building a drug-free India. Referring to the efforts being undertaken under the Prime Minister leadership to make India tuberculosis-free, she also Stressed the need for cooperation in Public health Initiatives.
The Governor directed the institute to conduct research aimed at developing healthier alternatives to carbonated soft drinks. She said health-Promoting beverages Should be developed to offer Young People better Choices. She also appealed to farmers and all those Present to Stay away from intoxicating Substances and adopt healthy dietary Habits.
Observing that Young Indians were driving development in India and abroad through their talent and hard work, the Governor said it was essential for Young People to remain healthy and free from addiction. She urged everyone to Pledge their contribution towards making the country drug-free.
Emphasising that research and innovation were the need of the hour, She encouraged the institute scientists, Students and farmers to move forward with new ideas. She said dietary habits and lifestyles suited to India environmental conditions and cultural values Should be Promoted. Integrating a healthy lifestyle, environmental Protection and social responsibility, She added, was an important step towards Public welfare and national Development.
Addressing the Programme, Member of Parliament Ramesh Awasthi said that Governor Anandiben Patel Political and social Journey was Inspiring.
MLA Neelima Katiyar said that the Governor had worked to take education in Uttar Pradesh to new heights. She Particularly appreciated the unprecedented initiative of inviting Children from basic education schools and Anganwadi centres to university convocation ceremonies to encourage and inspire Them.
Dr. Seema Paroha, Director of the National Sugar Institute, Kanpur, highlighted the institute development Journey and Achievements.
Dr. Sudhir Mahadev Bobde, Officer on Special Duty to the Governor and an officer of Additional Chief Secretary rank, Joined the Programme virtually from Jan Bhavan. Farmers, academicians, technocrats, researchers and other distinguished Guests attended the event in Kanpur.
