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Dr. B.N. Tripathi, Vice Chancellor, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology today inaugurated the cutting-edge High-Ended Portable Photosynthetic System (LICOR-6800F). This system, housed in the Division of Plant Physiology within the Faculty of Basic Sciences at Chatha, is poised to revolutionize agricultural research in Jammu and Kashmir under the JK HADP Project.

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) conducted a two-day training programme on “Updates in Canine Diagnostics and Therapeutics." Veterinary doctors from Animal Husbandry and postgraduate scholars participated in the programme. Expert lectures were delivered by the distinguished scientists.  The event, led under the dynamic guidance of the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) B.N. Tripathi, and graced by the esteemed presence of the Dean, FVSc & AH, marked a significant initiative to sensitise and set the tone for future quality health care for the dog population. Professor (Dr.) S.R. Upadhyay, organising secretary, briefed that the training was designed to cover all important aspects like dermatology, nephrology, neurology, cardiology, respiratory medicine, gastroenterology, and hepatology in a short span of two days.

Dean Student Welfare SKUAST Jammu today inaugurated maiden plantation drive organised by Lakshay Boys hostel SKUAST Jammu. Amid global climate crisis India has committed itself to net zero by 2070 and one of the major facets of it is national mission for green India, remarked the Prof. Sudhakar Dwivedi, Dean Student Welfare, SKUAST-Jammu & Prof. Rajesh Katoch, Dean FVSc & AH. In this regard Professor Sudhakar Diwidi conducted an awareness camp and simultaneously a plantation drive for the first time by planting saplings of pear, orange, pomegranate, lichi etc.

Division of Vegetable Science, SKUAST Jammu celebrated Vegetable Day on 4th March, 2024 at Experimental Farm-I, Main Campus Chatha. The event was inaugurated by Dr. B.N Tripathi, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu. Dr Amrish Vaid, Director Extension and Dr Vikas Tandon, Dean- Faculty of Horticulture and Forestry were also present in the function. More than 140 farmers, farm women and urban dwellers from various pockets of Jammu attended vegetable day.

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu hosted the XXVIII Biennial Workshop of the All India Coordinated Research Project on Dryland Agriculture (AICRPDA) and 11th Annual Review Meeting of AICRPDA-NICRA. Dr. S. K. Chaudhuri, DDG (NRM), ICAR was the Chief Guest on the occasion and Dr. B. N. Tripathi, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu presided over the function.

Two days training cum awareness program on “Goat and Poultry rearing and management” was concluded under DBT-GOI funded project entitled “Socio-Economic Upliftment of Poor Farmers through Animal Husbandry using Scientific Interventions in Jammu Province” at Panchyat Bhawan of Village Saida, and Badoli of district Kathua, Jammu from 29th Feb to 1st March, 2024 including the Clinical Camp and awareness Program, next day..

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) launched a groundbreaking two-day training program on wildlife health monitoring. Veterinary Doctors from Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, Zoo veterinarians post graduate scholars participated in the programme. Expert lectures were delivered by the distinguished scientists from USA, Central university and Wildlife Institute of India.  The event, led under the dynamic guidance of the Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) BN Tripathi, and graced by the esteemed presence of the Dean, FVSc & AH, marks a significant initiative to sensitize and set the tone for future wildlife health monitoring at the wildlife-domestic interface in Jammu and Kashmir.

Under the esteemed guidance of Prof. B.N Tripathi, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Division of Agricultural Economics and ABM, SKUAST-Jammu in collaboration with Directorate of Horticulture Planning and Marketing, Jammu organized a two-day training program for Rural Business Service Hubs as part of Project No. 4 of Holistic Agriculture Development Programme entitled "Strengthening Agricultural Marketing in Union Territory of J&K".

Prof. B.N. Tripathi, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor SKUAST-Jammu inaugurated one day Rabi Kisan Mela at KVK Samba in the presence of Sh. Abhishek Sharma (IAS), Deputy Commissioner, Samba. The Theme of the Mela was “Diversified farming under rainfed ecosystem”. While speaking on the occasion, Prof. Tripathi emphasized upon the role of women in development of agriculture, especially in Kandi areas of Samba district. He highlighted the role of women for promoting diversification in agriculture through adoption of enterprises such as mushroom, beekeeping, vegetable, floriculture and value addition. He discussed the role of high-tech agriculture in enhancing the income from farming under changing climate scenario.  He extended full support and cooperation from research and extension wing of the University to strengthen farmers of Kandi areas and women groups.

Two days training cum awareness programme on “Goat and Poultry rearing and management” was inaugurated under DBT-GOI funded project entitled “Socio-Economic Upliftment of Poor Farmers through Animal Husbandry using Scientific Interventions in Jammu Province” at Division of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology, F.V.Sc & A.H, R.S.Pura, SKUAST-Jammu.