Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Jammu working under the Administrative control of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) conducted 19 th Scientific
Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting on 23 rd of August, 2022 under the Chairmanship of Prof. J.P. Sharma, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-J at KVK R.S.Pura, Jammu. The meeting was attended by
Director Extension, SKUAST-Jammu, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Zone-1, Ludhina, Dean, F.V.Sc. & A.H., SKUAST-Jammu, District Heads of Line Departments, Representative from NABARD, Lead Bank,
CDPO, DFO (SF), Heads of Divisions of Faculty of Agricultural Sciences of SKUAST-Jammu, Kisan Board Members, progressive farmers of Jammu district and.
In his address, Prof. J.P. Sharma, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu stressed upon diversification, value addition of agriculture products and adoption of secondary agriculture. He also advised to focus on entrepreneurship development of rural youth of the district. Prof Sharma suggested to stude the economic impact of the various newly generated technologies viz., Hydrophonic system, Nano Urea etc for its mass adoption at farmers level. Vice Chancellor SKUAST Jammu emphasised on the creation of nutritional gardens at various level with the intervention of SKUAST J and KVK’s at
various levels technologies The Custom Hiring Centre of farm machinery and Food machinery at KVK Jammu was also inaugurated and dedicated to the farmers of Jammu by Prof. J.P. Sharma, Hon’ble
Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu on the ocassion. Prof Sharma appreciated the efforts of KVK Jammu for working tirelessly for the benefit of the farming community of Jammu district.
At the outset, Dr. Punit Choudhary, Chief Scientist & Head, KVK Jammu formally welcomed the Chief Guest and participants and presented power point presentation of KVK activities for the year 2021-22 and proposed action plan for the year 2022-23.
Dr. S.K. Gupta, Director Extension, SKUAST-Jammu thanked the officers of the line department and Heads of Divisions of Faculty of Agricultural Sciences for sharing their valuable information and
providing suggestions that will be helpful in designing a comprehensive action plan of KVK Jammu.
Dr. M.S. Badwal, Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, SKUAST-J also attended the meeting and assured that the faculty of Veterinary Sciences will render help for solving the
problems of livestock farmers. He also showed his satisfaction on performance of KVK Jammu.
The officers of line departments suggested their requirements regarding extension needs in their disciplines. The Heads of Divisions of Faculty of Agricultural Sciences of SKUAST-Jammu were present and provided their valuable inputs during the meetings. Kisan Board members namely S Tajinder Singh and Sh Kulbushan Khajuria also put forth farmer’s perception and expectations from KVK Jammu during the programme. Progressive farmers and farm women also attended the meeting and shared their experiences with KVK and its activities in the district. Dr. Ravneet Kour, Chief Scientist (Horticulture), Dr. Sheetal Badyal, Sr. Scientist (Home Science), Dr. Prem Kumar, Scientist (Fisheries),
Dr. Muneeshwar Sharma, Scientist (Plant Protection), Dr. Amitesh Sharma, Scientist (PBG), Dr. Raju Gupta, Programme Asstt. (Farms), S. Satbir Singh, Programme Asstt. (Trainings), Mr. Ashish Katoch,
Computer Programmer and Mr. Sahil Talgotra, Stenographer of KVK Jammu were also present during the meeting. The programme concluded with vote of thanks by Dr. Ravneet Kour whereas Dr Prem
Kumar conducted the proceeding of the minutes.
