Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAS), the faculty of agricultural sciences of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) here, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Outstanding Agriculture Institute/University’ award at the Outlook Agri-tech Summit and Awards 2024 held at New Delhi on Sunday.

Prof. Santosh Kumar Rout, Dean of IAS, received the award from Mr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. Mr. Pritam Nayak, Officer-on-Special Duty to SOA Founder President Prof. (Dr.) Manojranjan Nayak was also present.

The award was given to IAS in recognition of its outstanding achievements in agricultural education, research and technological advancement. The theme of the event was ‘Future of Farming: Sowing Seeds of Change’.

Prof. Rout said the award was a significant milestone for the institute solidifying its standing as an innovator in agricultural education, research and extension and contributing towards the future of Indian agriculture.