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Telangana horticulture varsity in talks with Florida, World Bank
Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University (SKLTGHU) has begun talks to collaborate with the University of Florida and the World Bank. Vice Chancellor D Raji Reddy held an online meeting on Thursday…
The Story in Brief
Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University (SKLTGHU) has begun talks to collaborate with the University of Florida and the World Bank. Vice Chancellor D Raji Reddy held an online meeting on Thursday with University of Florida Professor Vijaya Gopal Kakani, World Bank Senior Agribusiness Specialist Adarsh Kumar, and Telangana Horticulture Director Yasmeen Basha.
The discussions focused on potential partnerships in research, innovation, technology transfer, and capacity building in horticulture. The Hans India reports that SKLTGHU is committed to developing strategic international collaborations to boost academic excellence and sustainable development in the sector.
The Indian Opinion
The usual hype around foreign tie-ups risks masking the real question: how many farmers actually benefit. Telangana boasts the second-highest horticulture output in India, yet extension services remain patchy. World Bank money and Florida expertise are welcome, but the university must show measurable improvements in cold-chain infrastructure and price realisation for smallholders. Watch for the MoU to set concrete Five-year targets for yield increase and farmer income.
Source: thehansindia.com
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