SKUAST-K scholar selected for prestigious Japan LOTUS fellowship
Srinagar, December 5,2025 : A promising scholar from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir has been selected for the highly prestigious Japan LOTUS Fellowship, marking a significant achievement for the university and the region. The fellowship, aimed at promoting international collaboration in agricultural research, biotechnology, and innovation, will provide the scholar with […]
Reimagining floriculture: SKUAST-K explores year-round Tulip magic
Kashmir,November 18,2025- Students from various parts of the country pursuing studies at SKUAST-Kashmir are making significant strides in advanced horticultural innovation. Their ongoing research focuses on achieving year-round tulip blooming, altering flower colour patterns, and developing new methods for colour preservation in floriculture. At the university’s horticulture and floriculture research wings, scholars are experimenting with […]
SKUAST-K workshop explores agroforestry innovations for Kashmir’s organic future
SRINAGAR, October 10, 2025 – A transformative two-day brainstorming workshop on “Integrating #Agroforestry for #Sustainable #OrganicFarming in #Kashmir” began at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Faculty of Forestry, Benehama, Ganderbal. Organized under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) Project – Alternate Agriculture System for Sustainability, the event aims to chart a […]
J&K Mohammad Firdoos awarded MY Bharat NSS award for outstanding social service
Srinagar, October 7, 2025: Mohammad Firdoos, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir, has been awarded the distinguished MY Bharat National Service Scheme (NSS) Award 2022-23 in the Volunteer category for his exceptional commitment to social service and community development. The accolade, conferred by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, recognizes his significant contributions to […]
SKUAST-K’s Gramapriya Chicks uplift tribal families in Ganderbal with #SEWAPARV
Srinagar, October 5, 2025 – In a significant step towards enhancing rural livelihoods and nutritional security, the Livestock Production and Management (LPM) Division of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) distributed improved Gramapriya chicks to 40 tribal families from the Ganderbal district. The event, held at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences […]
Director Agriculture Kashmir flags off progressive farmers for exposure visit
SRINAGAR, September 16, 2025 – In a significant initiative to empower local farmers with modern agricultural practices, Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, today flagged off a group of 45 progressive #farmers from various zones of Srinagar district for an #exposure visit to the Faculty of Agriculture Wadura Sopore campus of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences […]
HADP midterm review: Dr Mangla Rai, Atal Dulloo chart 25-year J&K agriculture strategy
Srinagar , September 11, 2025- The three-day Apex Committee midterm review of the Holistic Agriculture Development Program concluded in Srinagar with Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo leading a dynamic brainstorming session to craft a transformative 25-year agricultural strategy for Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting, aimed at ensuring long-term prosperity and sustainability for the region’s agriculture sector, […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha to attend International Conference on Hangul Conservation in Srinagar
Srinagar, September 9,2025 : The 2nd International Conference on Hangul and Other Threatened Ungulate Conservation (2IHUC 2025) will commence tomorrow at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Srinagar. The three-day event, scheduled from September 10 to 12, will focus on the conservation of the Critically Endangered Kashmir Red Deer (Hangul) […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha applauds J&K institutions for Stellar NIRF-2025 rankings
Srinagar, September 04, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha extended heartfelt congratulations to the universities and educational institutions of Jammu and Kashmir for their outstanding achievements in the NIRF-2025 rankings, announced recently. In a post on X at 10:12 PM IST, the Lt Governor praised the institutions for their contributions to establishing world-class teaching and research ecosystems in the Union Territory.The University of Kashmir secured the 34th position and the University of Jammu the 51st position in the Universities […]
SKUAST-K’s Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect promotes youth empowerment & drug-free India
Srinagar, August 8, 2025 – Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) organized the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect and Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan Programme, a dynamic pre-event leading up to the national launch by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 12, 2025. Held under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Professor Nazir Ahmad Ganai, the […]