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| SKUAST-Jammu celebrates 23rd foundation day | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 2: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology- Jammu (SKUAST-J) celebrated its 23rd Foundation Day at Baba Jitto Auditorium, Chatha.
Sham Lal Sharma, ex-minister was the chief guest on the occasion and Prof JP Sharma, Vice-Chancellor of the university presided over the function. The function was organized both in offline and virtual mode.
In his address, Sham Lal Sharma appreciated the efforts of Prof Sharma in giving right impetus to the university. He advocated for multidimensional approach for promoting sustainable agriculture. He stressed upon exploitation and exploration of horticulture, floriculture, apiculture and olericulture.
The Vice Chancellor, in his presidential address, lauded the efforts of University employees, students and farmers for their contribution in the growth and development of SKUAST-Jammu. He said that SKUAST-Jammu has made rapid strides since its birth in 1999. Prof. Sharma said that our focus is on specialty agriculture. He advocated for the promotion of location specific commodities. He reiterated that J&K has immense scope and potential in poultry, dairying and organic farming.
Prof Sharma informed that agrivarsity has released 12 varieties of different cereals, oilseeds, pulses, fruits and vegetables, developed Integrated Farming System Model and established Agri-business Incubation center to promote Start ups in agriculture and allied vocations.
On the occasion, a foundation day lecture on 'Specialty agriculture for enhancing income and livelihood options" was delivered through online mode by Dr Sanjay Kumar, Director, CSIR - IHBT, Palampur. Diwali Mela was also organized where stalls of various products were displayed by the University students, FPO farmers and agri-start ups.
Earlier, Dr Jag Paul Sharma, Director Research and Registrar, SKUAST-Jammu welcomed the dignitaries and guests and also briefed the audience about SKUAST-Jammu. He informed about the reason for the establishment of SKUAST-Jammu after bifurcation from erstwhile SKUAST. Friendship Cricket Match was also played between Chatha and RS Pura Campuses of SKUAST-Jammu. Cultural Programme was also organized in which students, faculty members and wards of faculty members participated enthusiastically. Besides, scientists, students and farmers were also felicitated with awards for their outstanding contribution. The University also accorded a warm farewell to the superannuating employees viz Asha Tukra, Munshi Ram, Sham Lal, Lal Hussain and Tilak Raj in an impressive function held at Baba Jitto Auditorium.
Vote of thanks was presented by Dr S.E.H Rizvi, Director Education while the proceedings were conducted by Dr Vinod Gupta and Dr Vivek M Arya. |
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