Nagpur:

Anjuman College

of Engineering and Technology (ACET) successfully hosted a six-day online

faculty development programme

(FDP) on ‘Harnessing AI Technology for

Sustainable Rural Agriculture

' from February 17 to 22. The programme was sponsored by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under the ATAL (AICTE Training and Learning) initiative.
The inaugural session was graced by GK Awari, Government Polytechnic, and KS Zakiuddin, principal, ACET, who delivered insightful speeches. Ruhina Quazi, head of the department of electronics and telecommunication at ACET, provided an overview of the FDP's objectives and significance.
A total of 167 participants from across the country attended the programme, which focused on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with sustainable agriculture in rural areas. The FDP featured expert-led sessions by national and international speakers from both academia and industry, offering participants a deep understanding of AI-driven agricultural innovations and their practical applications.
The event was meticulously coordinated by Prof Mohammad Nasiruddin, with Prof Sanjay Ganar as the co-coordinator, ensuring its smooth execution. Recognising the success of the FDP, administrator of Anjuman Hami-e-Islam, Justice Zaka Haq (retd judge, Bombay High Court), along with the management, congratulated principal KS Zakiuddin and the faculty members for their efforts in organising the event. The six-day FDP marked a significant step toward leveraging AI in rural agriculture, promoting sustainability and technological innovation in one of India's most vital sectors.

Nagpur: Anjuman College of Engineering and Technology (ACET) successfully hosted a six-day online faculty development programme (FDP) on ‘Harnessing AI Technology for Sustainable Rural Agriculture' from February 17 to 22. The programme was sponsored by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under the ATAL (AICTE Training and Learning) initiative.
The inaugural session was graced by GK Awari, Government Polytechnic, and KS Zakiuddin, principal, ACET, who delivered insightful speeches. Ruhina Quazi, head of the department of electronics and telecommunication at ACET, provided an overview of the FDP's objectives and significance.
A total of 167 participants from across the country attended the programme, which focused on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with sustainable agriculture in rural areas. The FDP featured expert-led sessions by national and international speakers from both academia and industry, offering participants a deep understanding of AI-driven agricultural innovations and their practical applications.
The event was meticulously coordinated by Prof Mohammad Nasiruddin, with Prof Sanjay Ganar as the co-coordinator, ensuring its smooth execution. Recognising the success of the FDP, administrator of Anjuman Hami-e-Islam, Justice Zaka Haq (retd judge, Bombay High Court), along with the management, congratulated principal KS Zakiuddin and the faculty members for their efforts in organising the event. The six-day FDP marked a significant step toward leveraging AI in rural agriculture, promoting sustainability and technological innovation in one of India's most vital sectors.