Mysore :

“Though the country is capable enough to produce food for the entire world, we are lagging behind in full utilisation of technology in agriculture,” opined Dr. M. Mahadevappa, Padma Bhushan awardee and Chairman, Task Force, SC/ST and Rural Development, Department of Bio-technology, New Delhi and Director, JSS Rural Development Division, JSS Mahavidyapeetha, Mysore.

He was speaking after receiving a felicitation at the valedictory programme of the PG Cultural Forum of JSS College of Arts, Science and Commerce at its premises on Ooty Road here on May 10.

Dr. Mahadevappa pointed out that in China, the quantity of agricultural produce per unit area was more than twice the quantity in India indicating the advancement of technology there. He said that most of the students look for cushy jobs with hand some salaries thus indirectly triggering an imbalance in society.

Dr. Mahadevappa and his wife Sudha were feted on the occasion.

Retd. Professor Maleyur Guruswamy was the chief guest. JSS Mahavidyapeetha Director (College Education) T.D. Subbanna presided.

Principal M.B. Mallikarjuna Pandit welcomed.

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