ALIGARH August 28: Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis, Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University today inaugurated a seminar hall at the Department of Agricultural Economics and Business Management at Shafi House, Qila Road.
The Seminar Hall was constructed with a cost of ` Ten Lakhs under XI Plan by the Building Department of the University.
On this occasion, AMU Vice Chancellor, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis released four books titled “Micro Finance and Women Empowerment”, “WTO and Indian Agriculture”, “Globalization and Economic Development” and “Cooperative Management and Development” edited by Dr. Rais Ahmad.
In his welcome address, Dr. Rais Ahmad, Chairman, Department of Agricultural Economics and Business Management said that the University Grants Commission has allocated ` Ten Lakhs under XI five year plan and the construction work of this project has been completed well in time. He appreciated the efforts of Prof. Pervez Mustajab, the then OSD (Development) and Mr. Firoz Khan, University Engineer to construct the building within time.
AMU Registrar, Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel said that the building of this department was donated by Brig. Iqbal Shafi before he migrated to Pakistan. His father, Prof. S. M. Shafi was the renowned teacher of Commerce. He congratulated the building department to complete the job in time.
In his presidential address, Prof. Azis appreciated the efforts of Dr. Rais Ahmad for editing four books on important themes. Prof. Azis said that agriculture is the backbone of Indian economy and this institution needs a new generation of agricultural scientists. He said that the State of Uttar Pradesh is producing highest grains and water distribution system in UP is very excellent compared to South Indian states.
Prof. Azis said that the University is planning to establish Cooperative Society to provide all households items on cheaper rates to the staff and students. He urged the Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences to prepare a blue print. Prof. Farzana Aleem, Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences proposed a vote of thanks.
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