RAWE Programme · School of Agricultural Sciences
From Rural Agricultural Experience to an
AI-Driven Agricultural Future
RAWE Orientation Week concludes successfully at Career Point University, Kota — equipping students with modern farming technologies, agripreneurship skills, and AI-enabled agricultural knowledge.
The School of Agricultural Sciences, Career Point University, Kota, successfully concluded a seven-day Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) Orientation Week from July 15 to 21, 2026. Organized under Component-I of the ICAR RAWE Programme, the week-long initiative aimed to prepare students for rural engagement, agricultural extension, modern farming, agripreneurship, and effective dissemination of government welfare schemes among farming communities.
Days of orientation, July 15–21, 2026
Component-I, RAWE Programme
Students allotted to Krishi Vigyan Kendras
Inauguration & Opening Address
The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Gunnjeet Kaur, Associate Dean, School of Agricultural Sciences, who addressed students with a powerful reminder that the RAWE programme is not merely an academic requirement but an effective platform for bringing positive change in the lives of farmers. She encouraged students to visit rural communities and educate farmers about scientific farming practices, modern agricultural technologies, agricultural extension services, and welfare schemes of the Central and State Governments.
Throughout the week, all Assistant Professors of the School of Agricultural Sciences delivered subject-specific lectures and conducted comprehensive revision sessions on core concepts from previous semesters, along with practical and technical guidance for the upcoming field assignments.
Key Technical Sessions
July 18, 2026
Mr. Pawan Kumar Tak
Chief Scientist, Goyal Institute of Rural Development, Jakhora | Member, Governing Body, ICAR
Mr. Tak delivered an insightful lecture on rural development, sustainable agriculture, value addition, farmer empowerment, and agricultural innovations. He encouraged students to promote scientific technologies in rural areas and work towards enhancing farmers' income through innovation-driven agricultural practices.
July 18, 2026
Mr. Love Prakash Gome
Eki Foods
Mr. Gome conducted an informative session on hydroponics, protected cultivation, food processing industries, skill development, internships, and employment opportunities in the agri-food sector — highlighting the entrepreneurial avenues available to agriculture graduates today.
July 20, 2026
Prof. (Dr.) Madhukant Patel
Former Scientist, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) — Online Session
Prof. Patel delivered an online lecture on Artificial Intelligence, smart farming technologies, and digital agricultural innovations. He highlighted how AI, data analytics, and automation are transforming agriculture by improving productivity, resource management, and precision farming at scale.
July 21, 2026
Experts from Buttake Company
GIS, Remote Sensing & AI-Enabled Agricultural Technologies
The session covered Geographic Information System (GIS), Remote Sensing, and AI-enabled agricultural tools. Experts explained how these technologies support scientific crop management, soil analysis, water resource management, and informed decision-making in modern farming.
Valedictory Session
Prof. (Dr.) Mayank Saxena, Vice-Chancellor, Career Point University
At the valedictory session, Prof. (Dr.) Mayank Saxena, Vice-Chancellor, urged students to actively contribute to nation-building through agriculture and emphasized technology transfer as the cornerstone of rural transformation.
Dr. Dhirendra Kumar, RAWE Coordinator, briefed students about the upcoming Rural Agricultural Work Experience programme and allotted them to different Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs). He expressed confidence that the programme would help students understand real-life challenges faced by farmers and develop practical, field-based solutions.
Mr. Pramod Kumar Maheshwari, Chancellor, Career Point University
A Renewed Commitment to Rural Transformation
The RAWE Orientation Week concluded with great enthusiasm and a renewed commitment among students to disseminate scientific farming practices, innovative technologies, and farmer-centric approaches in rural communities — thereby accelerating sustainable agricultural development across Rajasthan and beyond.
Programme Gallery
"Ready for RAWE, Ready for Rural Transformation –
Empowering Farmers through Science, Innovation, and Artificial Intelligence."
