AMRITSAR, JUNE 27
An agriculture scientist from Zurich University (ZU), Zurich, Switzerland, Dr Peter Marty visited department of agriculture at Khalsa College Amritsar (KCA), here and interacted with faculty and students. He also visited organic farm at the college campus and stated that their university would like to have students’ exchange programs with KCA and would share information on new research and faculty training programs.
Khalsa College Governing Council (KCGC) honourary secretary Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina welcomed Peter and exchanged dialogues relating new research and applications in agriculture and food production sector. Chhina said they have explored the possibilities of exchanging students and faculty interaction programs in near future.
Peter said he was impressed by the idea of organic farming which is a major hit in Switzerland. ``We have a very successful program of organic farming in our country which is the answer to future food requirement. We can collaborate in this sector immensely’’, said Peter who teaches sustainable development at department of Life Sciences at ZU.
He thanked teachers and KCGC for extending him the warm welcome as he addressed the students narrating the detailed presentation about his university research program.
Others who were present during the interaction program included KCGC finance secretary Gunbir Singh, joint secretary (farms) Rajbir Singh, member SS Chhina, Ajit Singh Basra, Prof. Sukhdev Singh and Prof. Gurbakash Singh.
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