22/08/2026
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Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV), Mohanpur, had the privilege of hosting Dr. S. N. Jha, former Deputy Director General (Engineering), ICAR, and President of the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), on 18 August 2026. His visit provided an important opportunity for meaningful interaction and discussion on the future of Agricultural Engineering and its growing role in transforming Indian agriculture.
โThe programme was organised jointly by the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, BCKV and Kolkata Chapter of the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE).The programme commenced with a warm welcome to the distinguished guest and participants by Prof. Subrata Karmakar, Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, BCKV. A large number of members of ISAE, faculty and staff members, and students of BCKV were present on the occasion, making it a significant academic and professional gathering.
Dr. Jha delivered a highly insightful and inspiring special lecture, followed by an interactive session with the faculty members and students of the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering. His motivational address greatly inspired the students and provided valuable guidance regarding their academic pursuits, professional development and future career opportunities.
During his address, Dr. Jha strongly emphasised the need to establish Directorates of Agricultural Engineering in all States of the country for the effective implementation and coordination of programmes and schemes related to farm mechanisation, water management and irrigation, agro-processing and post-harvest technology. Such institutional mechanisms, he observed, would help strengthen the integration of engineering innovations with agricultural development and ensure that the benefits of modern technologies reach farmers and other stakeholders more effectively.
The Honโble Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Ashok K. Patra, appreciated the efforts of the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and the BCKV Chapter of ISAE in organising this important programme. In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor highlighted the enormous and expanding opportunities for Agricultural Engineering in the context of rapidly changing Indian agriculture. He emphasised that the discipline will play an increasingly important role in addressing the major challenges of the future, including farm labour scarcity, climate change, water scarcity, resource-use efficiency, precision agriculture, mechanisation, renewable energy, post-harvest management and value addition.
Agricultural Engineering today is not merely a supporting discipline but an essential driver of technological transformation and sustainable agricultural development. The convergence of engineering with agriculture, digital technologies, automation and environmental sustainability offers unprecedented opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship and employment for the next generation of agricultural engineers.
BCKV remains committed to strengthening Agricultural Engineering education, research and innovation and to preparing skilled professionals who can contribute meaningfully to a modern, technology-driven, climate-resilient and sustainable agricultural future.
The visit and interaction of Dr. S. N. Jha will undoubtedly serve as a source of inspiration for the faculty, students and members of ISAE, while further strengthening BCKVโs commitment towards excellence in Agricultural Engineering and its application for the benefit of farmers and society. ๐พ๐๐งโ๏ธ