July 2025

Head, JSS KVK and Heads of various departments seen at the trianing program.

Suttur, July 04, 2025: The ICAR JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Suttur, organized a three-day training programme on sheep and goat rearing to benefit livestock entrepreneurs and farmers from the region.

The training was inaugurated by Dr. H. Teggi, Joint Commissioner, Centre of Excellence for Animal Husbandry (CEAH), Government of India, Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru. In his address, he emphasized the potential of animal husbandry as a daily income-generating profession and its critical role in promoting organic and natural farming. He encour-aged farmers to consider sheep farming and dairy as sustainable subsidiary income sources for achieving financial stability. Dr. Teggi also cautioned against the use of un-scientific antibiotics, noting the risks associated with the misuse of 4th and 5th genera-tion antibiotics, and advised farmers to consult veterinary experts before administer-ing any medication to livestock.

Presiding over the programme, Dr. B.N. Gnanesh, Senior Scientist and Head, JSS KVK, advised farmers to stay informed about market trends and to seek expert guidance be-fore initiating sheep or goat rearing. He stressed the importance of starting with breeds suited to local climatic conditions and recommended scaling up livestock numbers only after gaining adequate experience and confidence.

Dr. U.M. Rakshitraj, Veterinary Science Expert at JSS KVK, delivered the introductory note. Sri Shamraj of JSS KVK, Dr. Prasad, Dr. Deepak, and other staff members were also present during the training.

The programme witnessed participation from over 70 farmers, including men and women. Progressive farmers such as Sri Puttanna from Hulimavu village and Pavan and Yogesh from Kalkunda also took part in the training.

Mysuru, July 3, 2025: Ananya H.C. Gowda, a postgraduate student of commerce at JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science (Autonomous), Ooty Road, Mysuru, has won the first prize in the essay competition on the topic “Simplifying GST Taxes in India and Empowering Citizens.”

The competition was organized by the Office of the Principal Commissioner of GST, GST Commissionerate, Mysuru, as part of the 8th Annual GST Day celebrations held at the GST Bhavan in Mysuru.

In recognition of her achievement, Ananya was felicitated at the college by Prof. B.V. Sambasivayya, Chief Executive of the College, Dr. M. Prabhu, Principal, Dr. N. Dilip, Head of the Department of Commerce, along with faculty members and non-teaching staff.

The management and faculty of the college congratulated Ananya for her accomplishment and lauded her for bringing laurels to the institution.

Students of JSS Free Residential School, Suttur, showcased their talent at the State-level Open Yogasana Competition held at Yoga Mandira, Mysuru, and brought home the Overall Team Prize. The photo features the proud winners along with their dedicated trainer and heads of various school departments.