About Me
- Rajesh Jeetah
- Dr Jeetah was elected Member of the National Assembly in December 2003 for the first time for Constituency No.7 (Piton/Rivière du Rempart), and remained so until April 2005. Dr Jeetah was re-elected as: • Member of the National Assembly for Constituency No.11 (Vieux Grand Port-Rose Belle), in 2005 and became Minister of Industry, Small and Medium Enterprises, Commerce & Cooperatives (2005 to 2008).He became Minister of Health & Quality of Life (2008 to 2010). • Member of the National Assembly for Constituency No.10 (Montagne Blanche- GRSE)in 2010 and became Minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology till 2014. Education and Qualifications: a. University of Cambridge (2002 -2003) - ACU Research Fellowship b. University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) (1984-1993) • BSc (Hons) – Textile Technology • PhD – Textile Technology
‘Wheat Harvest Ceremony at Cluny today Wednesday 26 November 2014 ‘
It is a pleasure for me
to be present for the second wheat harvest ceremony at Le Val. Last year wheat was first cultivated on an experimental
basis and this year the Rose Belle Sugar Estate has allocated some 12 acres of land for the growing of wheat. I thank the Rose
Belle Sugar Estate for participating in this project.
As
children we used to hear that wheat is grown mostly in Europe, Australia and
the States. Yet, today we have through
science and innovation managed to cultivate wheat in Mauritius. Wheat
and Rice are the most important staples that we import for consumption. Research
is currently being carried out on the possibility of cultivation of staples in
Mauritius. The establishment of rice farms in the south eastern part of the
island (Cluny) has been a success with a yield of over 1000 tons. My Ministry together with the MRC has initiated a study
to evaluate the potential of local wheat cultivation. This research is
important because even if it will be extremely difficult for us to produce all
our wheat requirements, it is essential that we can produce it even on a small
scale. Our research knowledge will not
only address the food security in the region, but can also be disseminated in
the region with Mauritius taking a lead in this field. I
would like to thank the staff of the Mauritius Research Council for their
relentless effort in making this project successful. I
hope that this fruitful collaboration among all these stakeholders continues
and that next year we will be able to see more progress especially in some of
the potential applications.
‘Launching of Research proposal : “Just-in-Time Diabetes Assistance Using Mobile and Web Technologies”’ at Université des Mascareignes, Rose Hill Campus’
We are all aware that the diabetes problem in
Mauritius is unprecedented and that the solution can only be brought through
quality research and innovation which can measure up to the extent of the
problem. I therefore acclaim this bold, innovative initiative of the young
researchers of l’Université des Mascareignes for their leadership in the
development of this project proposal.
The Project is designed to transform the manner in
which diabetes can be monitored and controlled, through the use of mobile and
web technologies. This will help improve the prevention and management of
diabetes through a feasible system that aims at closely monitoring the
patient’s glucose level. The expertise and knowledge thus gained will improve
the quality of care for people with diabetes, whilst strengthening the health
system in Mauritius.
I am also pleased to state that this project brings
together various actors of the system in an effective partnership: namely
university researchers, linking with NGOs, health facilities, hospitals,
doctors, nutritionists assigned by the Ministry of Heath and Quality of Life
and the Mauritius Institute of Health. It is a concrete example of the linkages
and synergies that I have always fostered at the level of my ministry, to
ensure that the output of university research contribute to the strengthening
of the quality of life of citizens of this country.
As Minister of the Tertiary Education, Science,
Research and technology, I have always advocated that Research brings hope and
improves the welfare of people. I am confident that the research results of
this Project will provide hope to patients suffering from diabetes and to their
families
Thank You.
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