Information about the quality education process organized in accordance with the goals of sustainable development at the Andijan Institute of Agriculture and Agrotechnology
The Andijan Institute of Agriculture and Agrotechnology has established a high-quality education process aligned with the principles of sustainable development. The institute’s departments have formed economic agreements with farms, clusters, enterprises, and organizations in the Fergana Valley region. These agreements involve the preparation and cultivation of medicinal plant seedlings, testing of chemical preparations, disease and pest control in fruit orchards, entomologist services, agricultural and silkworm feeding, biological protection of plants, and safeguarding agricultural crops from diseases and pests. Furthermore, the departments are providing computer and laboratory equipment, the expenses for which are covered by funds allocated by the departments to the Institute’s Innovation Fund. Additionally, faculty promotion is linked to their active involvement in printing textbooks, teaching aids, and contributing to research projects, enriching the funds derived from scientific research work.
Moreover, experienced professors, teachers, doctoral and basic doctoral students, as well as master’s and bachelor’s students, actively engage in a wide range of fundamental, practical, and innovative scientific research activities aimed at achieving sustainable development goals. This includes a total of 8 educators, comprising 1 scientific leader, 4 senior researchers, and 3 junior researchers; 1 master’s student also participated as a junior researcher. In a noteworthy project in Uzbekistan, 2 undergraduate students took part in an innovative project focused on the integrated use of mineral-organic fertilizers and physiologically active substances. Additionally, there were 7 teachers, including 1 scientific supervisor, 1 junior scientific worker, 2 scientific advisors, and 3 technical assistants; 2 master technical assistants (laboratory technicians), and 3 undergraduate students serving as technical assistants (laboratory aids). Moreover, involvement in various innovative projects, such as “Creation of the industrial part of the rice field,” demonstrates the institute’s commitment to practical and impactful research.
Furthermore, the institute is actively involved in projects aimed at enhancing the knowledge of rural women in the socially vulnerable strata of the Andijan region, focusing on financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Additionally, students are participating in start-up projects, competitions, and initiatives, showcasing a commitment to fostering innovation in agriculture and related fields.
In summary, the institute’s active involvement in impactful projects and its dedication to research and innovation underscores its commitment to providing an enriched and sustainable educational experience while also contributing significantly to the regional development.
At the end of the project, Nurmatova Nafisakhan and Islamova Shahzoda were awarded 2 million soums to start their own business. Certificates and gifts were awarded to all other listeners.