Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 23: An impressive function was organized by the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) to commemorate its 17th foundation day.
Prof Pradeep K Sharma, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST- Jammu was the chief guest of the function. The students and faculty members of the university presented colourful cultural programme to celebrate the foundation day in which all the statutory officers, heads of the departments, professors, scientists, students and non-teaching staff of the University were present.
The Vice Chancellor congratulated the students, staff and faculty members on the occasion and exhorted them to rededicate their sincere efforts in taking the University to newer heights at national and international level. He also congratulated students on their scholastic achievements and for participation in extra-curricular activities.
Prof JP Sharma, Director Research presented the historical perspective of the genesis of SKUAST of Jammu in the year 1999. He also highlighted the contribution of the SKUAST of Jammu in field of teaching, research and extension.
The SKUAST of Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated into SKUAST of Jammu and SKUAST of Kashmir in September, 1999 by an Act of the State Legislature. In its 16 years of history, SKUAST-Jammu has contributed by developing location specific scientific innovations to augment the farm productivity.
The foundation day celebrations were organized by Dr SB Bakshi, Deputy Director Students Welfare, Directorate of Education.
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