(PAU)GUR MAKING PROCEDURE EXPLAINED TO STUDENTS

LUDHIANA, APRIL 29:-----



The PAU Department of Agronomy organized gur making day to educate the students about the procedure for making jaggery. A demonstration on various operations ranging from collecting canes, crushing, and heating to making jaggery were explained to them. Dr. D.S.Cheema, Dean, College of Agriculture said that the traditional ways of cooking and processing should not be given up as each has its own worth. He added that the students will be involved in hands-on-experience regarding processing of farm commodities in order to provide them with practical insight. Dr. G.S.Butter, Head of the Department highlighted about the ongoing research and technology transfer programmes of sugarcane Agronomy. Additional Director of Communication, Dr. Jagtar Singh Dhiman discussed the cultural and nutritional significance of gur with the students. Mr. Gurbhajan Singh Gill, Editor Punjabi said that gur has a special place in Punjabi way of life as it represents happiness and auspiciousness. Present on the occasion were Dr. S.S.Mahal, Dr. J.S.Kang, Dr. J.S.Deol, Dr. Tarandeep Kaur Grewal and students of various classes.
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