SKUAST Jammu holds 21st Research Council Meeting (RCM)
JAMMU JULY, 31: SKUAST-J today held 21st Research Council Meeting(RCM) under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor, Prof. J P Sharma.
Two eminent experts Prof. P. K. Sharma, Former Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-J, and Dr. M.C Sharma, former Vice-Chancellor & Director IVRI-Izatnagar, Bareilly, besides K.K.Sharma, Director Agriculture, Jammu; Krishan Lal, Director Sheep Husbandry, Jammu; statutory officers of the university and other senior officers from the allied departments animal husbandry, horticulture, and fisheries were also present at the meet.
The Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST Jammu, and Chairman of the meeting instructed the scientists to commercialize the technologies generated in the university on a larger scale. Prof.Sharma advised the university scientists to go for geotagging, copyrights and to pursue patents for different technologies. He advocated for developing close linkages between the university and allied departments so that the end-users can reap the benefits of the latest technologies developed by the university. Prof. Sharma further emphasized upon the university scientists to bridge the gap between farm universities and farmers. Prof.Sharma further elaborated upon diverse agro-ecologies of the Jammu region that can be a potential boon for the farmers for their socio-economic upliftment. Prof.Jag Paul Sharma, Director Research SKUAST-J apprised the house about the overall research activities of the university and also formally welcomed the vice-chancellor and eminent experts.
Prof.M.C. Sharma, former Vice-Chancellor & Director and expert for the meeting emphasized to focus on commercially viable products from the veterinary field. He said that regular awareness programmes must be made a regular feature at universities for sensitizing the farmers. Prof. M.C Sharma emphasized upon the scientists to tap the niche area of the region for developing geographical indicators.
Prof.P.K Sharma, Former Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-J, and expert for the meeting advised the university scientists to cater to the ever-changing and challenging needs of the farming community. He advocated that proven technologies should be taken to the farmer’s field through KVKs and allied departments with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and ICTs.
Prof. Pradeeep K Sharma appreciated the efforts of the present vice-chancellor for his dedication and commitment for taking ahead the university by leaps and bounds. Later HODs and Incharge Regional Stations presented work of their respective units. Proceedings of the meeting were conducted by Dr.Mahital Jamwal Deputy Director. A vote of thanks was presented by Dr.Pardeep Wali, Deputy Director.
