Kashmir set to bloom in autumn as SKUAST-K student propagates 19 Chrysanthemum varieties
Kashmir, October 6,2026-A student of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Jaan Arbina Rouf, has developed and propagated 19 varieties of chrysanthemum, adding new colour to the Valley beyond its famous tulip season. She has planted around 1.5 lakh planting materials, with an estimated return of ₹11 lakh in just […]
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 […]