PR-COOPERATION CAN HELP ADDRESS REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL CONCERNS

LUDHIANA, OCTOBER 19:-----



The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has its roots in College of

Agriculture at Layallpur (now Faislabad) in Pakistan. This was stated

by Dr. Manjit Singh Kang, Vice-Chancellor, PAU during his interaction

with Rai Aziz Ullah Khan, the former Member Parliament (MNA) and

Chairman Standing Committee Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs,

Pakistan, who visited the University, today. Dr. Kang said that the

agrarian problems in East and West Punjabs can be addressed better

through joint efforts. He said that there is 99.5% similarity in DNA

of humans on this globe. For regional prosperity, peace and joint

efforts in agricultural education, research and technology transfer

can be helpful, he said.



Mr. Khan remarked that the bonds between people of both the Punjabs

are quite strong even six decades after partition. He said that PAU

has contributed greatly toward ushering in green revolution that made

India self sufficient in foodgrains. He appreciated the affection and

regards he received from Punjabis every time he visited Punjab. He

shared that his forefathers belonged to Raikot, near Ludhiana. Mr.

Khan wished all Punjabis a bright future.



Those who interacted with Mr. Khan included the PAU Registrar, Dr.

R.K.Mahey and Additional Director of Communication, Dr. Jagtar Singh

Dhiman. Mr. Harvinder Singh Toronto also accompanied Mr. Khan. Dr.

Kang presented Mr. Khan with a set of information about PAU.
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