UAS-B to celebrate 60th Foundation Day today

University of Agricultural Sciences-Bengaluru, the state’s first university in agriculture and allied sectors, is celebrating its diamond jubilee. The university, which has launched more than 300 product types, will celebrate its 60th anniversary on Thursday.

University Vice Rector Dr. SV Suresha said that the Foundation Day celebrations were hosted by Minister of Home Affairs Dr. who is also a university graduate. He said that it will be opened by G. Parameshwara.

He said that to mark the occasion, the university will present 96 awards in various categories to its teachers, scientists, extension staff and tutors. On this occasion, a newly developed web portal will be launched.

University Chancellor and Agriculture Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy will attend the diamond jubilee celebrations along with other dignitaries.