Srinagar: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir Saturday kick-started a 10-day national program on natural farming along with Kissan Samman Diwas at Shalimar campus.
SKUAST-K’s Directorate of Extension organised a series of programs under the World Bank-ICAR-funded National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP). A certificate course on Integrated Nutrient Management for Input Dealers, Agri Clinics and Agri Business
Leh, June 14 (Scoop News)-Chairman/CEC, Tashi Gyalson convened a meeting with the officials of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) New Delhi, as well as representatives from SKUAST-K and SKUAST Leh. The meeting aimed to address the operations and functionalities of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) units and research stations based in Leh, and to discuss future plans for Ladakh. Executive Councillor for Agriculture, Stanzin Chosphel, and Executive Councillor for Horticulture, Ghulam Mehdi were present during the meeting.
During the meeting, CEC Gyalson emphasised the importance of maintaining the existing functionalities and operations of KVKs and research stations in Leh. He suggested that until a major apportionment is undertaken for Ladakh in the future, the current systems should remain in place. This approach would ensure continuity and stability in agricultural research and extension services in the region.
The officials from ICAR and SKUAST-K positively took no