Achievements of scientists
Agri scientists in Jammu and Kashmir have been able to give a new direction to the farming sector recently scientists of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu revealed that the farm University has released 21 new varieties of different crops during the last two years, developed Integrated Farming System Model, established Agri-business Incubation centre for the Start Ups etc.
He said that sixty six students of the University qualified for the National Eligibility Test and ICAR has accredited the institution with grade ‘A”. He said that three new faculties and three new KVKs have been established by the University.
Another scientist on the occasion said that for the holistic development of agriculture in J&K, the government and both farm universities should focus on recent trends in agriculture development like biotechnology, nanotechnology, digital agriculture, and the promotion of FPOs. Further, he shared his scientific as well as administrative experience dedicated to the welfare of the farming community.
Prominent personalities of Jammu namely Dr. Sushil Sharma, Head, Cardiology Department, GMC Jammu; Mahant Rohit Shastri, Pradeep Kapoor of Sewa Bharti, Maj. Gen. (Retd.) S.K. Sharma, Member, SMVDN Hospital governing body and Head Vigyan Bharti, Priti Choudhary (Nasha Mukti Kendra), Puneet Mahajan (Blood donation), Vir Pratap Singh, Head Career Counceeling, Gurha Slathia, Abhishek Abrol (SDM), Harmeet Singh, Tehsildar, Pallavi, Himanshu Sharma, Seva Bharti Gou Raksha were felicitated on the occasion for their immense contribution towards the welfare of the society.
