Dharwad: At the 27th annual convocation of the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) held in Dharwad on Thursday, honorary doctorates were presented to Rjasthan-based water expert Rajendra Singh and A&M University, Texas interim President Mark Hussey. 

In the absence of Governor H R Bhardwaj, who is also the Chancellor of the State varsities, Agriculture Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, who is the Pro-Chancellor of the varsity presented the honoris causa to the two eminent personalities.

Speaking after receiving the honorary doctorate, Rajendra Singh, popularly known as ‘Water man of India’ dedicated the doctorate to the farmers of Rajasthan.

He said, the agriculture varsities should focus on creating an indigenous knowledge system, wherein the students pursuing careers in agriculture can understand the tradition of Indian agriculture and the burning problems haunting the farmers.

“Unless we adopt an indigenous knowledge system, we cannot address the problems of the farmers and attain food security,” he added.

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