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importance of basic and strategic research. Also got <strong>University</strong> Cafetaria<br />

and International Students Hostels sanctioned.<br />

26. In order to streamline submission/processing of projects under major<br />

programmes, appointed separate Nodal Offices/Scientist In-Charges for<br />

Food Security Mission, Horticulture Mission, Rajeev Gandhi Vikas Yojna<br />

(RKVY), etc.<br />

27. Signed mutually beneficial MOUs’ with prestigious institutions such as<br />

IIPR, Kanpur, CIMAP, Lucknow, Jain Irrigation, Jalgaon, U.P. Remote<br />

Sensing Centre, Lucknow, etc.<br />

28. Got a record number of competitive research projects submitted by the<br />

scientists to different agencies. During 2007-08 and 2008-09, about 11 and<br />

23 new Adhoc research projects were sanctioned/financed respectively by<br />

various agencies. Under National Horticulture Mission, projects worth 2<br />

crore rupees were got sanctioned.<br />

29. New sale points were opened for supply of quality materials viz. flowers,<br />

flower bouquets, seeds, seedlings, cuttings, buds, saplings, horticultural<br />

plants and regenerated material, etc.<br />

30. In order to upgrade competence and skills of employees, a Human<br />

Resource Development Centre was set up. It made a start by organizing<br />

21-day training for those teachers who had crossed age bar.<br />

31. A Technology Park with a vision to demonstrate the best basket of<br />

technologies related to agriculture and allied enterprises was set up. The<br />

CSAUAT is the pioneer in above area.<br />

32. Annual assessment system covering all categories of employees was totally<br />

overhauled (developed new comprehensive proformae) and reviewed.<br />

Updated system was also enforced.<br />

33. Students’ Instructional Farm Buildings were renovated, some buildings<br />

were also added. Its income was also enhanced substantially through<br />

various measures.<br />

34. A number of initiatives were taken to enhance university income such as<br />

intercropping in orchards, sale of flowers/flower bouquets/fruits/<br />

vegetables / flower/ forestry / medicinal and aromatic plants/saplings,<br />

dairy and dairy products, organic produce, vermicomposting, charging for<br />

various kinds of testing (soil, water, manures, fertilizers, products)<br />

especially in Central Instruments Laboratory by various clients. The

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