BHADERWAH, OCTOBER 09: In an effort to bridge the gap between classroom education and practical farming, around 60 students of Government Higher Secondary School (HSS), Chinta, accompanied by their teachers, visited Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Doda for a one-day scientific exposure tour aimed at familiarising them with modern agricultural practices, technological advancements and emerging career opportunities in the agriculture sector.
The visit was designed to provide students with hands-on learning experiences, technical knowledge and career guidance, enabling them to understand the growing relevance of scientific agriculture and its potential for entrepreneurship and employment.
The students were warmly welcomed by Dr. Amit Singh Charak, Chief Scientist and Head, KVK Doda, along with his team of expert scientists.
During an interactive session, Dr. Charak highlighted the pivotal role of KVK as a Farmer’s Science Centre, serving as a vital link between laboratory research and field-level application. He briefed the students on the importance of adopting scientific methods and innovative technologies to improve agricultural productivity and promote sustainable farming.
The students were given detailed insights and live demonstrations on modern agricultural technologies, integrated farming systems, organic farming, nursery management and high-tech polyhouse cultivation. The practical exposure enabled them to gain first-hand knowledge of innovative farming techniques and the role of scientific interventions in transforming the agriculture sector.
A key highlight of the programme was the career guidance session, during which students were informed about the diverse opportunities available in agriculture beyond conventional farming. These include careers as agricultural scientists and officers, agri-entrepreneurs and the establishment of agriculture-based startups.
Encouraging the students to explore the sector’s entrepreneurial potential, Dr. Charak urged them to become job providers rather than job seekers by embracing innovation, modern agricultural technologies and agri-based entrepreneurship.
The staff and students of HSS Chinta expressed heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Amit Singh Charak and his team for the informative session, practical demonstrations and guided tour of various demonstration units at KVK Doda. They observed that the exposure visit had been an enriching learning experience that would help broaden students’ understanding of agriculture and motivate them to explore promising career paths in the sector.
