Bahawalpur, March 27, 2023 (PPI-OT):In continuation of the dialogue and efforts of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur for Rain Enhancement in Cholistan, a delegation from Kazakhstan led by Dr. Hanif (Alumni), Ex-chief meteorologist, PMD, comprised of Mr. Ainabek Altay, CEO, ICCCT, Mr. Mirassilov Kanat, Tech expert, ICCCT, Mr. Imtiaz, ICCCT Representative in Pakistan and Dr. Khalid Alamgir, Technology Expert were warmly welcomed at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur by the team of experts from the National Research Centre of Intercropping and Representative of PRO-IUB.
The delegation visited the Cholistan dessert and expressed their keen interest in the installation of their Rain Enhancement Technology (RET) at Cholistan. The delegation was also called upon by the Vice Chancellor Engr. Prof. Dr. Athar Mahboob to discuss the possibility of rain enhancement in Cholistan and the other matters of mutual interest. Engr. Prof. Athar Mahboob offered the full support for RET. Experts and stakeholders of the RET were very excited to initiate a research-oriented Pilot Project of RET in Cholistan. At the end of their visit, the delegation also visited different departments of university and witnessed the wheat – and sugarcane-based strip intercropping trials at NRCI research fields.
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