Sustainability In Agriculture: Iit-k Conducts Training Prog On Sustainability In Agriculture | Kanpur News

Kanpur: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) recently hosted an international training programme in association with the African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) on the role of nanotechnology in plant growth and crop protection for sustainable agriculture. IIT-Kanpur informed that the programme held from November 10-19, 2023 provided a platform for experts from various disciplines to deliberate on solutions to meet the pressing global challenge of ensuring food security and sustainability in agriculture. Notable sessions included discussions on smart agriculture practices, sustainable chemistry for crop growth, and the use of drones and agrivoltaic systems in agriculture. Professor S. Ganesh, Officiating Director, IIT Kanpur, in his statement, expressed his enthusiasm about the workshop’s success. “This programme is a confluence of ideas and innovations that highlights how nanotechnology can revolutionize sustainable agricultural practices. We are proud to have hosted this international event and are sure that the insights shared here will significantly take us towards a more sustainable and technologically advanced agricultural future.”The workshop also featured participation of organizations like the Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Lucknow, National Sugar Institute, Kanpur, Fragrance & Flavour Development Centre, Kannauj, and others, which were pivotal in integrating various perspectives and enriching the workshop.
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