Shri Ramswaroop
Memorial University
INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND
TECHNOLOGIES
SESSION: – 2022-23
REPORT ON EDUCATIONAL TOUR TO
PANTNAGAR UNIVERSITY ,BHIMTAL &
NAINITAL
Name – sonal Submitted to:-
Roll no. – 202011201120048 Dr. PRANAV MISHRA
B.Sc. (Hons.) agriculture, 3rd year
6th semester
REPORT ON EDUCATIONAL TOUR
Visit to Pant Nagar, Uttrakhand
DAY 0 - 2 JULY 2023
We all reached to Lucknow station (choti line ) at 10:30 pm for our
departure to Pant Nagar .
Day 1 - 3 July , 2023
We reached at Pant Nagar station on 3/07/2023 at 8:30 am with
our respected faculty members Dr. Prachi Bhargava ma’am, Dr.
Balvir Singh, Dr. Pranav Mishra, Dr. Riyaz Ahmed . Dr. Balvir sir
arranged shuttle for our safe reach to IGH and farmer's guest
house.
1. INSTRUCTIONAL POULTRY FARM
Reached at 9:42 am where we gathered information like
different species of foul used for breeding, rearing etc.
- Uttara was the first variety of Uttarakhand; it is distributed in
kumaon region.
Many different species like safed cornice, RIR, coloumbian and
many more were kept and reared.
Information like their egg laying capacity, feeding capacity, weight
gaining ability.
We also learnt about the feeding habits, feeding material,
vaccination kit, and artificial insemination kit used for their
safe reproduction process.
The discussions also covered the cage system and deep litter
system. For the cage system, we learned about how individual
chickens are caged and fed in order to enhance the quality of egg.
2.INSTRUCTIONAL DAIRY FARM
In this session, we learned that cattle were kept in separate
groups based on their age, which aids in easy identification.
We also learned how to manage cattle for their milk extraction
and the use of their dung for vermicomposting and manure.
Fair example of tagging the animals were seen at the farm. Proper
disease management and vaccination is done at regular intervals
of time.
The center at which cattles are kept for extracting the milk. It was
clean and kept sanitized to prevent the infection to cattle.
Artificial insemination process is also done to ensure the good
productivity of milk and desirable characters in the calf.
After collecting so much valuable knowledge on dairy farm we
moved to seed processing unit
3 . Seed processing unit
Nearly 12 pm we reached at the unit where the incharge of
the area guided us.
We all students were amazed to see large storage tanks
when sir told us that they have the capacity of storing 240
quintal/ hr seeds.
He told us that moisture lays a very important role in
storage of seeds. In case of paddy crop it requires 12%
moisture during packing and 16% in storage.
Belt conveyor used for the easy transportation of seeds from
the storage tanks or to the storage tanks. The operator of
the unit told us about the working of seed drying machine.
We came to know about the air seed cleaner. Which is used
to preclean the seeds from dust and physical impurities.
We visited the site and saw the whole running process.
It was very helpful in understanding the procedure of
making a certified seed.
He told us about the procedure how breeder seeds then
foundation seed and then certified seeds are made.
The certified seed are sold and default seed is send back to
be proceed.
4 .College of Fisheries
We reached at 2:39 pm .
The professor took a lecture where he told us about the
establishment of college of fisheries in 1985.
Area - 12.5 hectare of college of fisheries, pant nagar . It
has 56 ponds . In pant nagar only 6 species of fish are
used for seed production.
He also told us that one kg of fish requires 1000 L of
water to grow but due to technology it has been
enhanced to 100 kg of fish.
Food conversion ratio determines the good quality of fish.
It helps them in converting their food efficiently and
obtained energy.
The potential of producing 27,000 per year of fish is not
achieved due to poor resource and it lead to 6000 per
year of fish.
He also mentioned the scope of fisheries that low risk,
good returns, high economic profits.
Then we moved to the area where fishes were cultured.
Fish species –TROUT
1. It is a exotic species.
2. Winter spanner
3. Rich source of Omega -3
4. Not allowed in natural water body
5. It is a cold water fish.
MAHASHEIR
It is a native of Jammu and Kashmir as well as Uttarakhand.
It can tolerate wide range of temperature.
Fish seed hatchery
They make a pair of good male and female fish for inducing
breeding.
Desirable characters are seen and then low follicle stimulating
hormone injection is given which increases the ovulation.
Then the male sperm fertilize the female egg .
Hatching is done in 18 to 21 hrs ( egg ~ sperm baby ) eg: Rohu fish
take 21 hrs of hatching .
5. HONEY BEE RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTER
We reached at 3: 11 pm. A large area of about 90 acres in which
bee keeping is handled.
Honey bee research and training centre is located in sub
tropical zone in Tarai region.
Aim - to accommodate bee products, quality bee stock and
quality control of honey, value addition in bee products and
processing and role of insects pollinator for the sake of
additional income generation to the farmers and to enhance
biodiversity in the state to improve agricultural yield.
The care taker of bee hives showed us the bee box and
queen bee present in a single box.
Achievement - production and marketing of different types
of honey that is litchi honey mustard honey sunflower
honey etc.
Production and processing of other b products like pollen
wax propolis and royal jelly
stingless be keeping with honey production and marketing
mobilization on the importance of beekeeping through
training
Day 2 - 4 July 2023
1 . Horticulture research centre , Patharchatta
We reached their at 9:42 am. Here we got to know about their
work on vegetable, fruits, flower but mainly dealing with fruit
crops like mango, guava, dragon fruit, plum and pear.
The honorable professor told us about 263 germplasm of mango
found in HRC.
Mango
Commercial variety - Langra, Chausa, Dushehri .
The commercial varieties do not have their man made
seedlings.
Propagation time - 15 nov to mid December
Soil type - clayey loam, alluvial soil with good organic matter.
This type of soil is not good for citrus plant. They also have a
good water table.
Grafting technique: usually mango links are grafted using
top and wedge grafting method.
Base of scion is cut into a wedge shape. The top section of
the rootstock is removed and a vertical cut made into the
stem around the depth of the wedge.
Rejuvenation - it is done to improve the floral growth in
mango, it also take care of no pest infestation.
Process - 1st year : rejuvenate the plant
2nd year: no fruits on the tree
3rd year : fruits appear on tree
Evaluation of dragon fruit in Tarai region
1. Also known as kamalam .
2. They are mainly grown in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh.
3. They have antioxidant properties
4. Training system:
He told us about the spacing used in planting dragon fruit 2
X 2 m. 3 varieties found in dragon fruit were:
Pink skin - white flesh
Yellow skin - white flesh
Pink skin - red flesh
The major problem in dragon fruit was sunburn which
makes their skin cranky and make it economically less
valuable. The solution to sunburn was shading the plants.
Banana
Peach
As we know that they are temperate fruit but they are grown in
sub tropical regions with low chilling variety " kala Amritsari" .
2. VEGETABLE RESEARCH CENTRE
We come to know about the climatic conditions like it is a
subtropical area with temperature variation 30-43°C in summer
and minimum temperature 20°C in winter.
They focus - to enhance productivity of vegetable crops on
sustainable basis.
4. GARDEN SECTION
Palm Coleus
5. MODEL FLORICULTURE CENTRE
Here Dr. V. K. Rao sir gave a brief description on floriculture.
We have seen various type of flower like Rose, Marigold,
Tuberose, chrysanthemum, lily etc. and we also visited playhouse
and greenhouse that has different types of aromatic plant
Day 3 - 5th July 2023
It was a day where we all were excited to see the library and the
colleges of G.B Pant University of agriculture and technology.
Our 1st visit was to mushroom
1. MUSHROOM RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE
The professor Dr. R. P . Mishra sir told us about the work on
button mushroom ( Agaricus bisporous ).
He told us about the compost which is made up of chicken
excreta, gypsum , wheat choker , straw .
The compost kept outside in natural decomposition it take
30 days to get ready whereas bulk pasteurization chamber
take 20 days to get ready for use.
6 species are found in India.
Button mushroom, paddy straw mushroom, oyster
mushroom, shiitake mushroom, milky mushroom and many
more .
Some Poisonous mushroom
2. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Here we found a library for any student who can understand the
basic of agriculture. Different varieties of wheat, rice, sugarcane
are reserved to have detailed study by an individual.
Wheat varieties
Sugarcane varieties
4 . UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
Dr. Kiran, the librarian, shared valuable insights about the
extensive collection of books, totaling 350,000 books, she also
told us about the collection of journals, magazine, documents etc.
Each book is assigned with a specific code.
Dr. Kiran also explained the meticulous process of organizing
and arranging new additions to the collection, ensuring that
Students can easily access the books they need in such a
vast library.
5. COLLEGE OF BASIC SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES
The session proved to be highly informative as we delved into the
concept of hydroponics. Dr. Shankdhar sir gave us the lecture on
how the modern world has embraced this technique of cultivating
plants without traditional soil.
6 . COLLEGE OF VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES
During our visit, we gained knowledge about the various
developmental stages of fetus in different animals.
The milk production done at the university farm is used as a
source of economy. Local farmers take care of the farm and learn
better techniques to increase their farm production.
Kisan mela held twice in a year where local farmers take
participation with their cattle
Day 4 - 6 July 2023
Department of Biotechnology
KUMAUN UNIVERSITY, SIR JC BOSE TECHNICAL
CAMPUS , BHIMTAL
.
Guided by Dr. Tapan Kumar Nailwal senior Professor in the
Department of Biotechnology, we were presented with an
overview of the university and the wide-ranging potential of
biotechnology and its associated technologies.
During our visit, we had the opportunity to explore the campus,
including their laboratories equipped with advanced tools
dedicated to the field of biotechnology.
Lab equipments
Centrifugal Spectrophotometer
Orbital shaker Thermo cycler
Tissue homogenizer Refrigerator
ELISA reader
Refrigerator
Centrifugal
Day 5 - 7 July 2023
ICAR- NATIONAL BUREAU OF PLANT GENETIC
RESOURCES
After having the breakfast we headed to Bhowali to visit NBPGR.
There, The lecture was addressed by Dr. MAMTA ARYA on
working principles of NBPGR.
She told us about the purification of orthodox seed for long term
storage, she also told us about the genetic markers:-
• Morphological Marker
• Biochemical Marker
• Molecular Marker
Conclusion
The educational tour provides an excellent opportunity for
Students to learn outside of the classroom setting. The
Tour’s theme of promoting scientific knowledge, historical
Awareness, and environmental consciousness is evident
in the choice of destinations.
Thank you
