Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir

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Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir
Latin: Leo Kashmir Universitas Scientiarum Agricultural et Technologiae
Other name
Agricultural University
TypeGovernment
Established1982;43 years ago (1982)
Founder Government of Jammu and Kashmir
Accreditation IARI, VCI
Chancellor Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir
Vice-Chancellor Dr. Nazir Ahmed Ganai
Total staff
2344
Students3000
Undergraduates 1100
Postgraduates 600
133
Location
CampusMulti Campus Urban
Language Koshur, Urdu, English
Websitewww.skuastkashmir.ac.in
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir
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Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) is an agricultural university located in Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. [1] With its main campus and Faculty of Horticulture in Shalimar, Srinagar, the university has multiple campuses, colleges, research and extension centers across the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh Union Territory. The Faculty of Agriculture (FoA) is located in Wadura, Sopore

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and the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (F.V.Sc & A.H) campus is located in Shuhama, Alusteng, Ganderbal.

History

The university was founded in 1982 by an Act passed by the State Legislature of Jammu and Kashmir. It was named after Kashmiri leader Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah who is popularly known as Sher-e-Kashmir (Lion of Kashmir). The name given to the university was "Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology" (SKUAST). [2]

Initially, the university had jurisdiction over the entire State of Jammu and Kashmir with its headquarters at Shalimar, Srinagar. When the SKUAST Act came in force, the agricultural education, research and extension training units were transferred to SKUAST from various development departments viz; Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry and Sericulture of Jammu and Kashmir State.

In 1998–99, the territorial jurisdiction of the university was redefined by amending the SKUAST Act 1982 under which a separate agricultural University was established for Jammu Division and named as Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) with its territorial jurisdiction extended to the entire Jammu Division. The parent University was renamed Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir.

Establishment of the university

The Vice President, Mohammad Hamid Ansari at a group photograph with the members of the Academic Council, the Board of Management, the University Council, the Vice-Chancellor The Vice President, Mohammad Hamid Ansari at a group photograph with the members of the Academic Council, the Board of Management, the University Council, the Vice- Chancellor.jpg
The Vice President, Mohammad Hamid Ansari at a group photograph with the members of the Academic Council, the Board of Management, the University Council, the Vice-Chancellor

In 1979, the expert team of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) on the proposal of state government recommended the establishment of an agricultural university for the advancement of the agricultural sector in the state. The Act for the establishment of a university under the name and style of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology was passed by the State Legislature in the 33rd year of the Republic of India on 31 March 1982 which came into force on 1 August 1982 with its jurisdiction over the entire State of Jammu and Kashmir and headquarters at Shalimar, Srinagar.

With the establishment of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) named after great patriotic leader Jenab Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah (popularly known as Sher-e-Kashmir) the agricultural education, research and extension training units were transferred to SKUAST from development departments of Jammu and Kashmir Stateagriculture, animal husbandry, sheep husbandry and sericulture. The university operates on the Land-Grant College concept following the Model Act of SAUs evolved by ICAR. It is a multicampus university.

It is a matter of great satisfaction that extremely coherent research infrastructure, relevant educational base and extension education services have given way to an organised institution of SKUAST, which has taken over the responsibility of supporting the state in its effort to develop its agricultural economy in agriculture and allied sectors. There is no doubt that SKUAST has developed faster than many agricultural universities in the country.

In 1998–99, the territorial jurisdiction of the university was redefined by amending the SKUAST Act 1982 under which a separate agriculture university was established for Jammu Division and named as Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J). Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir has jurisdiction over Kashmir Valley and Ladakh comprising two agro-ecological zones. These include

Research centers

Rankings

The NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) ranked it 10th among Agriculture institutes in India in 2024. [3]

Faculties

The faculties of the university include the following: [4]

Furthermore, there are KVKs (Krishi Vighan Kendras) in every district which are affiliated with the university. [8]

References

  1. "State Agricultural Universities". Indian Council of Agricultural Research . Archived from the original on 7 February 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
  2. "University".
  3. "2024 NIRF Ranking" (PDF).
  4. "Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST)". skuastkashmir.co.in.
  5. "Faculty of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, Ganderbal". Shiksha. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  6. "Faculty of Fisheries, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Ganderbal". Shiksha. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  7. "Faculty of Forestry, Ganderbal". Shiksha. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  8. "Faculty of Forestry Benhama organises awareness program on Boundary Plantation". 31 October 2017.