A national seminar on "Hindi Me Vigyan Lekhan" was organised in Banaras Hindu University on February 16, 2011. Hindi Cell of the BHU and Union HRD Ministry jointly organised the seminar. BHU vice-chancellor Professor DP Singh presided over the seminar.
A delegation of scientists from the International Wheat and Maize Improvement Centre called on the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) vice-chancellor Prof Dharmendra Pal Singh to explore the possibilities for shared research in the the area in Varanasi on February 15, 2011.
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) stopped burning of waste in open after a lot of protests made by local people for polluting the environment. BHU authorities sought fire tenders from district administration to extinguished the fire near Seer Gate on the campus.
Bollywood actor Anupam Kher was in Varanasi on February 13, 2011 to inaugurate the 5th All-India Astrology Meet in Banaras Hindu University. The department of jyotish (astrology) under faculty of Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vijnana, BHU, the meet.
Annual review workshop of continuous rural livelihood security under National Agriculture Innovative Programme (NAIP) was held at Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University on February 13, 2011.
Two-day Kisan Mela (Farmers Fair) concluded in Banaras Hindu University on February 13, 2011. Institute of Agricultural Sciences Director Professor Shiv Raj Singh was the chief guest in the closing function.
The two-day Kisan Mela (Farmers Fair) and Agri Business Exhibition began in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) on
BHU Rector Professor BD Singh (left in top pix) presided over the inaugural function. Dr Singh also felicitated Dr Pathak (right in top pix) on the occasion by presenting him a memento.
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Speaking in the occasion BHU vice-chancellor Professor DP Singh said: “This is a momentous occasion in a year when the university is celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of its founder Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya”.
He said Pandit Malaviya was a visionary and believed in propagating
He also appreciated BHU’s Faculty of Ayurveda in taking the initiative to have a Public Private Partnership (PPP) which will be the first of its kind.
Under the proposed arrangement Faculty of Ayurveda,
Research will also be focused on medicinal plants used in Ayurveda both in North and
In addition the venture will aim to establish standardization of classical Ayurvedic drugs for purity, safety and efficacy. Large scale and sustainable cultivation of medicinal plants at their habitat form will be a key area of interest.
BHU and KAL will exchange best practices between the Northern Indian and Kerala traditions, in particular “Panchakarma” therapies. The research will aim to validate the fundamental principles of Ayurveda and its therapeutic techniques through modern medical science.
The MoU was signed by Dr. KP Upadhaya, registrar, BHU and Mr Ramesh Vangal , chairman KAL in the presence of the vice-chancellor Professor DP Singh. The meeting was also attended by Gokul Patnaik, Amerish Singh, director of KAL, Prof. Anand Kumar, medical superintendent, Dr Chandramauli Upadhyay and Professor Rajesh Singh, chairman, PPP Cell.
Kerala Ayurveda Limited operates a chain of 30 treatment centers and clinics and three Ayurveda Hospitals located across
KAL has embarked on an exciting journey over the last 2 years to validate Ayurveda through a rigorous, scientific process based on US FDA norms. The research chain has dug deep into the ancient Ayurvedic texts, purity of ingredients, herbal chemistry and validation of claims through science.
Photo: BHU vice-chancellor Professor DP Singh holding meeting with the officials of KAL in Varanasi on February 9, 2011.
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Banaras Hindu University (BHU) celebrated Saraswati Puja with traditional gaiety and fervour in Varanasi on February 8, 2011. BHU vice-chancellor Professor DP Singh offered prayers to the Goddess of Learning amidst chanting of Vedic hymns. He also performed "Havan" to appease the "Vagdevi".
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) vice-chancellor Professor Dhirendra Pal Singh inaugurated a newly-built dairy farm in the university campus in Varanasi on February 8, 2011.
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) vice-chancellor Professor Dhirendra Pal Singh inaugurated Dump Yard on the university campus in Varanasi on February 5, 2011.
The partnership is joint venture of USAID, BHU and
USAID officials, scientists from
BHU vice-chancellor Professor DP Singh presided over the function.
The IUSCA will update the education and curriculum of BHU and other SAUs to keep pace with international agricultural education, improve the extension expertise to provide support in management and agri-technology to Indian farmers as they move from subsistence farming to a more market-driven economy.
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will provide the project cost of Rs 50.00 crores to strengthen food security in
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Officials of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Cornell University arrived in Banaras Hindu University (BHU) on February 2, 2011. BHU vice-chancellor Professor Dharmendra Pal Singh welcomed the members of the delegation at LD guest house. The USAID and Cornell University will launch "Agricultural Innovation Partnership" in association with the BHU. Nodal centre of the partnership will be in Banaras Hindu University.
