Sher-e-KaShmir University of agricultural Sciences and Technology...

Sher-e-KaShmirUniversity of agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir

Shalimar Srinagar - 190025

Annual Report2015-16

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Published and Issued by : Dr. Masud-ul-Haq WaniRegistrar

Contributors : Dr. Shakil Ahmad WaniDirector EducationDr. M. Y. ZargarDirector ExtensionDr. Mushtaq Ahmad TeeliDirector ExtensionProf. M.H. BalkhiDean, Faculty of FisheriesDr. Sarfaraz A. WaniDean, FVSc. & A.H.Dr. Farooq A. ZakiDean, Faculty of HorticultureDr. Zahoor Ahmad BabaI/C Dean, Faculty of AgricultureDr. Sheikh Bilal AhmadI/CDean, Faculty of Forestry Dr. M.A.A. SiddiqueStudents Welfare OfficerMr. Parvez SajjadComptrollerMr. M.I. TeliProject Planning & Monitoring OfficerMr. B.A. TeliLibrarian

Editorial Board : Dr. Badrul HasanProfessor Agronomy & Editor-in-Chief (SJR)Dr. Masood Saleem MirAssociate Professor (Vety. Pathology)F.V.Sc. & A.H. ShuhamaDr. Parvez A. SofiAssistant Professor (GPB)Faculty of Agriculture, WaduraMr. Aarif Hussain QadriAsstt. Controller of Examinations

Compiled and Composed by : Mrs. Yasmeen, & Mrs. Nasreen JanComposers, SKUAST Journal of Research

Copyright© 2017 by Dr. Masud-ul-Haq Wani Registrar, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar Srinagar-190025, J&K

Sl. No. Particulars Page No.

Foreword v

University Authorities and Officers vii

Members of University Council vii

Members of Board of Management viii

Finance Committee / Planning Committee ix

Planning Committee ix

Officers of the University ix

Activities, Performance & Perspective xi

1. Education 1-14

Admissions and pass outs 1

Library and Information System 3

Students Welfare Activities 7

2. Research 15-43

Research Achievements : An Overview 15

Crop and animal genetic resources and their conservation 15

Crop improvement 21

Breed improvement 24

Research on horticulture 25

Research on spatial changes in NRM under climate change 27

Research on pollinizers, pollinators and pollination management 27

Saffron improvement 28

Organic farming research and input production 29

Research on quality assessment and pesticide residue analysis 30

Reserch on wildlife sciences 30

Production and distribution of quality seed 31

Farm power and machinery design 32

CONTENTS

Research on post-harvest value addition 13

Research Projects Operational In SKUAST-K 33

Rajiv Gandhi Chair 42

3. Extension 44-54

Highlights of KVK activities and performance 44

Consolidated progress of the Directorate off Extension 47

4. Infrastructure Development 55-57

5. Finance 58-59

6. Appendices 60-80

Officers/Scientists/Officials deputed for attending Trainings/Study Visits 60

Retirement on Superannuation pension 71

Placement as Assistant Professor/Junior Scientist (Senior Scale) 73

Direct Appointments by Selection 74

Promotion/placements under Career Advancement Scheme 75

Appointments made on compassionate grounds under SRO-43 of 1994 76

Adhoc employees regularized during the period 76

List of the Court cases filed against the University before Hon’ble High Court and the cases decided during the period

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Annual Return of RTI cases. 80

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SKUAST AnnUAl RepoRT-2015-16

The J&K State is an agrarian state with about 70% population directly or indirectly associated with agriculture and allied sectors for subsistence and livelihood. It has diverse climatic regimes ranging from sub-tropical Jammu to temperate Kashmir and cold arid Ladakh. The diversity of agroclimatic zones creates bottlenecks but also offers opportunities. The valley of Kashmir is largely a mountainous terrain and a typical Himalayan area and suffers from marginality, fragility, diversity, inaccessibility but also has niche characteristics for certain crops. The agriculture is largely marginal subsistence based with average size holding about 0.67 hectares. Agriculture contributes about 20% to state GDP. The farming systems are invariably heterogenous and complex and suffer from a host of socioeconomic and production constraints. However, there is great scope for harnessing comparative and niche advantage in certain crops that can give enhanced market orientation and livelihood opportunities to farming. SKUAST-Kashmir is a leading academic and Research institution in the region that caters to basic, applied and strategic research needs of Kashmir and Ladakh region by developing crop varieties, technological backup and extension support for transformation of agriculture in the valley. Over a period of time University has achieved remarkable feats in advancement of science based progress in farming system.

In the year that has passed by, despite unfavorable situations for most part of the year, University did a commendable progress in different spheres of activity that has won accolades for the institution.

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University successfully revived the Mushkbudji and other aromatic rice landraces of Kashmir and identified market channels to promote conservation through use. The initiative has resulted in huge response from farmers and the programme has been a great success. University identified eight high yielding varieties of field crops, pulses, oilseeds and vegetable crops that can go a long way in enhancing productivity. University has taken up promotion of high density apple plantation in collaboration with line departments to augment fruit production in valley. Various elite varieties have been procured and are being evaluated and mother blocks established to make available bud wood to farmers in coming years. Frontier sciences like biotechnology is being strengthened and university successfully created MAS derived products in rice in Mushkbudji and other backgrounds for blast resistance and the approach is being vigorously pursued to pyramid desirable genes of resistance in apple for scab. University scientists also brought laurels to the university by bagging prestigious national and international awards and fellowships in India and abroad for advancing academic excellence. University also got a number of mega projects for creating infrastructural and research capacity in various strategic areas of focus. In line with the requirements for creating state of art instructional and research capacity, university augmented the infrastructure in various constituent units of SKUAST-K including instructional facilities, laboratories, hostels, guest houses etc.

Prof. (Dr.) Nazeer Ahmad Vice-Chancellor

UNiVerSiTY aUThOriTieS aND OFFiCerS

a. SKUaST-KaShmir [memBerS OF UNiVerSiTY COUNCiL]

S. No. Name

1. Shri N.N. VohraHon’ble Governor, Jammu & Kashmir(Chancellor, SKUAST-K)

2. Mr. Mufti Mohammad SayeedHon’ble Chief Minister, Jammu & Kashmir(Pro-Chancellor, SKUAST-K)

3. Mr. Ghulam Nabi LoneHon’ble Minister for Agriculture, Jammu & Kashmir

4. Mr. Abdul Rehman VeeriHon’ble Minister for Horticulture and Haj & Auqaf, Jammu & Kashmir

5. Mr. Bali BhagatHon’ble Minister for Social Welfare, Forest, Ecology and Environment, Jammu & Kashmir

6. Mr. Sajad Gani LoneHon’be Minister for Science & Technology and Animal Husbandry, Jammu & Kashmir

7. Mr. Syed Mohammad Altaf BukhariHon’be Minister for Public Works, Floriculture and Parks, Jammu & Kashmir

8. Dr. Tej Partap /Dr. Nazeer AhmedVice-Chancellor, SKUAST-K

9. Dr. A.R. TragVice-Chancellor, Islamic University of Science & Technology, Awantipora, Kashmir

10. Dr. P.K. SharmaVice-Chancellor, SKUAST-J

11. Dr. R.B. SinghChancellor, CAU, Imphal

12. Shri B.R Sharma, IAS Chief Secretary to the Government, J&K(Holding charge of Planning & Development Department, GoJK)

13. Shri Navin Kumar Choudhary, IASComissioner/Secretary to Government , J&K

14. Shri Mohd Ashraf Bukhari, IASCommissioner/Secretary to Government, Agriculture Production Department, GoJK

15. Dr. Narendra Singh RathoreDy. Director General (Edu.) ICAR, New Delhi

16. RegistrarEx-officio Non-member Secretary

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B. SKUaST-KaShmir [memBerS OF BOarD OF maNaGemeNT]

S. No. Name

1. Dr. Tej Partap /Dr. Nazeer AhmedVice-Chancellor, SKUAST-K

2. Prof. P.K. Sharma Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-J

3. Shri B.R Sharma, IAS Principal Secretary to the Government, Planning & Development Department, GoJK

4. Shri B.B.Vyas, IASPrincipal Secretary to Government,Fiancne Department, GoJK

5. Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon, IASCommissioenr/Secretary to Government,Agriculture Production Department, J&K

6. Dr. K.L. ChadhaEmminent Agricultural Scientist

7. Dr. V.K. TanejaEmminent Veterinary Scientist

8. Dr. B.P. SinghDirector CPRI, Shimla

9. Dr. Gazala Amin,Agro-Industralist

10. Mr. Mir Mohamamd AminProgressive Farmer

11. Dr. M.Y. ZargarDean, Faculty of Agriculture, SKUAST-K

12. Dr. Sarfaraz Ahmad Wani Dean, FVSc & AH, SKUAST-K

13. Dr. Mushtaq AhmadRegistrar, SKUAST-K

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C. FiNaNCe COmmiTTee

S. No. Name

1. The Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST – K (Ex-officio Chairman)

2. Financial Advisor

3. Two Secretaries to Government to be nominated by the Government

4. Director Research / Director Extension / Director Education (one Director by rotation every year to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor)

5. One nominee of the Board who should be the non-official member of the Board

6. Comptroller shall be the Ex-officio Secretary of the Committee

D. PLaNNiNG COmmiTTee

S. No. Name Chairman

1. Vice-Chancellor Member

2. Director Education Member

3. Director Research Member

4. Director Extension Member

5. Registrar Member

6. Comptroller Member

7. Estates Officer Member

8. One nominee of the Board of Management not in the University service

Member

9. One or two persons to be co-opted by the Vice-Chancellor depending upon the nature of item to be considered in each meeting

Member

10. Project Planning & Monitoring Officer Member Secretary

e. OFFiCerS OF The UNiVerSiTY

S.No. Name and Designation Phone No

Office Cell No.

1. Dr. Nazeer AhmedVice-Chancellor

0194-2462159 2462758

9419000983

2. Dr. Badrul HasanDirector Education

0194-2461349 9596782411

3 Dr. Afifa S. KamiliDirector Extension

0194-2463460 9419006824

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S.No. Name and Designation Phone No

Office Cell No.

4. Dr. Shafiq A. WaniDirector Research

0194-2463255 9419085998

5. Dr. Farooq A. ZakiDean Faculty of Horticulture

0194-2461382 9419018443

6. Dr. M.H. Balkhi,Dean Faculty of Fisheries

0194-2147300 9419004020

7. Dr. Sarfaraz A. WaniDean, Faculty of Vety. Sci. & AH

0194-2262207 9419088688

8. Dr. M.Y. ZargarDean Faculty of Agriculture

01954-262260 9906697666

9. Dr. Mushtaq AhmadRegistrar

0194-2461271 9596187537

10. Dr. K.N. Qaisar, Incharge DeanFaculty of Forestry

01954-262212 9419424653

11. Mr. Mohammad IsmailPP&MO

0194-2461493 9797785241

12. Mr. Parvez Sajjad Sofi, KAS

Comptroller0194-2461272 9596194490

13. Dr. H.R. NaikStudents Welfare Officer

0194-2461442 9796320858

14. Mr. Bashir Ahmad TeliUniversity Librarian

0194-2463559 9419018831

15. Er. Mohd. Sultan NajarEstates Officer

0194-2461442 9796320858

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yy Imparting education in agriculture and other allied sectors.

yy Undertaking Research in agriculture, animal husbandry and other allied branches aimed at benefiting farmers of Kashmir and Ladakh region.

yy Undertaking the extension education focused on institutional capacity building of line departments, NGOs and skill development of farmers of Kashmir and Ladakh region.

yy Other purposes, felt necessary by the University so as to fulfil its mission of education, research and extension education.

In a pursuit to accomplish the mandate of the university, the University focused on teaching, research and extension education in agriculture, horticulture , allied sectors of economy including forestry, fisheries, veterinary sciences & animal husbandry and achieved through a broad based and location specific network of its constituent units – academic campuses, research stations, sub-

stations and Krishi Vigyan Kendras spread over entire region of the Kashmir Division covering all the agro-ecological zones, viz., temperate valley of Kashmir and cold arid region of Ladakh. The University has now over a period of around 33 years of its existence accomplished its goals and objectives by making significant contributions consistent with the emerging challenges, at national and international level.

The teaching programmes to build human resource through creation of trained and competent manpower at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries, Sericulture and Agricultural Engineering etc is the prime objective of the university. Consistent efforts are being made to make Agriculture Education responsive to the growing and changing needs of the society in general and aspirations of the farming community in particular. These efforts are being made to produce trained professionals with capabilities befitting the present day needs of

Food and livelihood security of approximately 70 percent of the population in Kashmir valley comes through agriculture and its allied sectors. The average size of farms is becoming smaller; therefore the farming practices need to be diversified and use judiciously the available resources to make it sustainable. This demands adoption of integrated farming system besides improving productivity for which the region has ample scope, coupled with the adoption of scientific way of cultivation of crops

that could prove handy in harnessing the economic potential of the rural masses.

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) came into being in 1982 and subsequently renamed as SKUAST of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) in 1999 after a separate Agricultural University was established at Jammu and named as SKUAST of Jammu (SKUAST-J).

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activities, Performance & Perspective

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leadership towards professional, social and civic responsibilities.

The University has been perusing comprehensive programme of research in all relevant disciplines of agriculture and allied sciences, veterinary sciences & animal husbandry and fisheries aimed, to address the problems of farming community and to develop new varieties and location specific technologies suited to the respective agro-ecological zone(s) for sustainable development. The research endeavors are facilitated through sustained infrastructure development and efficient research management teams of dedicated scientists. The research programmes of the University are mostly funded from Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and other funding agencies like ICSSR, DAC & FW, DBT, DST, UGC, APEDA etc.

The extension programmes of the university directed at transfer of agricultural technologies, development of human resources through up scaling

of skills and the knowledge clubbed with the market intelligence and other information support for ensuring the adoption of improved technologies as a comprehensive package for increasing agricultural productivity. The Directorate of Extension serves as a link between the farming community, line departments and research institutions for providing technical support and region specific solutions to the problems encountered by the farmers. Special attention has been paid to on-farm and off-farm skill oriented trainings for rural youth (men and women) as a step towards their self-employment. The extension services are also carried out through the Krishi Vigyan Kendras functional in twelve districts of Kashmir and Ladakh, which have strengthened the scientist-farmer interface. The State Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute, functioning under the administration of the University, also arranges trainings for state and field functionaries and contributes significantly to the extension services.

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admissions 2015-16

S. No Faculty Admission/Passouts in Undergraduate Degree programmes

Admission/Passouts in Masters Degree programmes

Intake Admissions Passouts Intake Admissions Passouts1. Agriculture (including

Sericulture)115 112 32 84 37 40

2. Horticulture (including Agri. Engg.)

135 135 36 84 35 27

3. Forestry 30 30 12 09 09 034. Fisheries 37 37 13 08 06 015. Veterinary 90 90 42 43 30 31

Total 407 404 155 228 117 102

Students admitted at Ph.D. level 2015-16Categories

S.No. Discipline OM Self Finance

In-serviceSKUAST

ICAR SRF Inspirefellowship

Total

01 Agronomy 03 - - - - - 0302 Agri Extension & Communi. 03 - - - - - 0303 Entomology 05 - - - - - 0504 Plant Breeding & Genetics 03 - - - - - 0305 Microbiology 02 01 - - - - 0306 Plant Pathology 04 01 - - - - 0507 Soil Science 07 - - - - - 0708 Sericulture 03 - - - - - 0309 Fruit Science 04 - - - - - 0410 Vegetable Science 03 - - - - - 0311 Flori & Landscape Architecture 03 - 02 - - - 0512 Statistics 02 01 01 - - - 0413 Environmental Science 01 01 - - - - 0214 Fisheries 01 - - - - - 0115 Forestry 02 - 01 - - - 0316 ARGO 0 - 01 - - - 0117 Animal Nutrition 01 02 - - - - 0318 Animal Genetics & Breeding 01 - - - - - 0119 LPT 02 - 01 - - - 0320 Poultry Science 01 - - - - - 0121 Vety Micro & Immunology 01 02 01 - - - 0422 Vety Clinical Medicine, Ethics &

Jurisprudence02 01 - - 01 01 05

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CategoriesS.No. Discipline OM Self

FinanceIn-serviceSKUAST

ICAR SRF Inspirefellowship

Total

23 Vety, Pathology 02 - - - - - 0224 Vety Surgery & Radiology 01 - - - - - 0125 Vety. Parasitology 0 - 01 - - 01 02

Total: 57 09 08 - 01 02 77

Pass-out students (masters and Ph.D.) during the year 2015-16

Discipline Masters Programme Ph.D. ProgrammeAgronomy 03 03Entomology 09 03Agri Extension & Communication 01 -Plant Pathology 08 04Genetics & Plant Breeding 04 01Soil Science 05 03Microbiology 02 -Post Harvest Technology 01 02Agri.Economics 03 -Sericulture 05 02Fruit Science 05 04Floriculture & Landscape Architecture 04 01Vegetable Science 04 02Biotechnology 05 -Environmental Science 01 02Statistics 01 01Soil & Water Engineering 06 -Forestry 03 02Fisheries Resource Management 01 03Livestock Products Technology 01 -Vety Microbiology & Immunology 01 -Vety Pathology 02 -Vety Parasitology 01 -Vety Public Health 01 -Biotechnology 06 -Vety Biochemistry 02 -Animal Reproduction & Gynaecology 02 -Vety Surgery & Radiology 02 -Livestock Production & Management 03 -Poultry Science 03 -Animal Nutrition 04 -Vety Anatomy & Histology 01 -Animal Genetics & Breeding 02 -Total: 102 33

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Library and information SystemSKUAST-K Library System being multi-campus in structure made every possible effort during 2015-16 to provide information services to its users at each campii both in print as well as in electronic form. The Library System was enriched not only by addition of new information sources but also through incorporation of new information delivery and communication techniques. It strived hard to facilitate the required information to the scientists and the students and tried to outreach them on anytime anywhere basis by offering them the desired information at their work place and in anticipation to their demand. A brief about the core activities carried out during the year 2015-16 are as under:

I. Addition of Information Sources: The primary focus in a library or information centre remains on the development of its information resources. The information at present is available in print and electronic forms and the users are seen to use both of these formats as per their convenience and taste. The Library System made efforts to acquire/subscribe information in either of the formats in accordance with the information seeking behaviour of its users. The variety of information thus facilitated during the year under either of the formats is given as under:

(a) Print information resources

1) Books in Print Form: Utmost care was taken to ensure that at least basic requirement of users with regard to Print Books is met. As such 1006 books pertaining to Agriculture & allied disciplines were purchased during 2015-16, which involved an expenditure of Rs. 22.00 Lacs approximately. The book collection was thus substantially improved with much focus on quality than quantity and the total number of Text and Reference Books has now reached to 52,441.

2) Theses in Print Form: The Library System received 109 Masters’ and 33 Doctoral theses in print form during the academic session 2015-16, submitted by students. The degree and faculty wise breakup is presented in Table 1.

Degree and faculty wise breakup of theses received during the academic session 2015-16

No. Faculty Masters’ Doctoral Total

1Faculty of Agriculture & Horticulture

72 28 100

2 Faculty of Veterinary Sc. and AH 33 00 33

3 Faculty of Fisheries 01 03 044 Faculty of Forestry 03 02 05

Total 109 33 142

3) Gratis Items in Print Form: A good number of gratis items were received and added to the print collection of the library. The items which were received free under this category include 21 books, 30 journal issues, 100 research, statistical and institutional reports.

(b) electronic information resources

Besides print information resources the scientists and students were facilitated offline/online access to a series of electronic information resources during the year 2015-16. Efforts were also made to ensure anytime anywhere access to these e-resources. A detailed account in this regard is given as under:

1) CeRA: The Scientists and Students of the University all across the constituent campii were provided access to full text of +3000 e-journals relevant to Agriculture and allied disciplines. The service was made available from a new platform known as J-Gate+ (http://jgateplus.com/). J-Gate+ is the largest Indian electronic gateway to global e-journal literature, providing seamless access to bibliographical details & abstracts of millions of journal articles (46,218,379) offered by 11,428 Publishers and available online through J-Gate+. Presently it provides access to a massive database of journal literature, indexed from 44,527 e-journals with links to full text at publisher end.

2) CABI eBooks: Access to world’s leading e-Book collection in Agriculture & Allied Disciplines i.e. CAB eBooks was continued during the year 2015-16 and every possible effort was made


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to ensure its smooth & convenient access to scientists & students. This way access to full text of 850+ Refereed eBooks of 16 years covering the period January 2000 to February 2016 was ensured for the registered members. Backup of full text of these e-books on DVDs was collected from the publisher in light of the already set terms and conditions. The DVD backup has facilitated full text search and retrieval of these e-books through offline mode as well.

3) KrishiPrabha: KrishiPrabha is a full-text electronic database of Indian Agricultural Doctoral Dissertations of research scholars of +50 State/Deemed Agricultural Universities. The Scientists and Students of the of SKUAST Kashmir availed bibliographic information about 8312 Doctoral Dissertations and full text access to about 6662 Dissertations through this national level e-Theses repository. By the end of April 2016 the University has deposited 210 Doctoral Dissertation in this repository.

4) Indexing and Abstracting (I&A) Databases: The Library System has developed a rich collection of indexing & abstracting databases (11 CDROM Databases bibliographical detail and abstracts of journal articles of world famous titles in digital/electronic form) subscribed from 2003 with retrospective data from 1972. About 15.15 million research articles (bibliographical data along with the abstracts) are available in these databases. Mention worthy among them are CAB Abstracts (6.75 million), AGRIS (3.20 million), AGRICOLA (3.30 million), VetCD (0.55 million), MEDLINE (1.10 million) and FSTA (1.0 million).

5) Institutional Repository: The library system has developed an institutional repository on open source digital library software ‘DSpace’ of MIT and HP. Room has been created for posting information sources under four categories i.e. Theses, Research Paper, Seminar & Symposia Proceedings and Open Access Information Sources. By the end of year 2015-16 the full text of 743 Theses (including 510 Masters’/ 233 Doctors’ theses), 2821 Research Papers (niche areas of research) and 76 Seminar & Symposia Proceedings has been kept available for the access of authorised/registered members

of SKUAS-K Library System through this repository. The repository has been placed on local network of LAMP atmosphere to ensure its fast/ reliable access & delivery and a fool proof, secure & smooth usage. This has enabled the Library System to facilitate its users with use of this valuable treasure irrespective of availability of Internet access in an offline mode at each campus library over LAN. The data of the repository has recently been migrated from Windows based SQL to Linux based MySQL and a new user interface have been developed for its online access and smart search & retrieval.

6) Remote Access to E-Resources: The above mentioned e-resources are not only accessible in the main campus of the University, but scientists and students are able to access them remotely on anytime anywhere basis from outside of their respective campii. This has been made possible through subscription of EZ Proxy Software of OCLC. This software has enabled the scientists and students to use all subscribed & open access e-resources from one platform providing single stop access on anytime/anywhere basis. Furthermore, the software acts as a single window for library users to avail access of all the subscribed/self garnered e-resources of the library system, which now do not need to remember the individual URLs and wander from window to window in search of information. More than 500 scientists and students have registered their names for availing this remote access facility through user name & password provided to them by the library system.

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7) Databases Updation: Bibliographic details of newly added 1006 Books, 142 Theses and 211 gratis items were incorporated to the Books/Theses Database operated through SOUL software. Moreover, the 4939 bibliographic records were added to Article Alert Database, thus taking the total number of articles indexed to 95,000; added detail of about 1000 issues to Journal Directory Database taking it to a total of 20,843 records. The Electronic Accession Register was updated with bibliographic record of 1,359 book and theses.

II. Infrastructure Development: In addition to enriching of the information base in print and electronic forms the steps necessary for its smooth, reliable, efficient and optimum usage were taken by making some improvement in the basic library infrastructure. The detail about the newly added infrastructure is as under:

1. Establishment of E-Resource Centres: With the financial support & assistance of ICAR four browsing labs, one at Central Library, Shalimar (60 Terminals); 2nd at FOA, Wadura (10 Terminals); 3rd at FVSc, Shuhama (15 Terminals); and the 4th at FOFy, Rangil (10 Terminals) were established. The furniture for these labs has been got specially carpentered and customised. Imported material and modular technology has been used for carpentering and customising the side counters and central curvilinear wall less cubicles to establish exemplary E-Resource Centres in the University. An amount of Rs. 20.00 Lacs has been utilised for the purpose, approximately.

2. Computer Systems for E-Resource Centres: A good number (55) of Computer Systems has been procured for the newly established E-Resource Centres at various faculties of the university against an amount of Rs. 22.39 Lacs.

3. Electricity Support: During 2015-16 the Library System was strengthened with one 10 KVA and another 3 KVA Online UPS, each having a facility of one hour backup. The UPSs have been procured to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the browsing labs and the centralised blade server providing online server support to all main constituent libraries (05) of the system for rendering of smooth library services to users. It involved an amount of Rs. 2.65 Lacs. This helped the library system to facilitate 24/7 access and server support for the online e-resources.

4. Data Collection cum Updation Centres for NISAGENET Project: Four computer systems and 4 printers were procured for establishing Data Collection Cum Uploading Centres for Updation of NISAGENET Database at four Faculty Libraries of the University against an amount of Rs. 3.50 Lacs.

E-Resource Centre at Central Library Shalimar with curvilinear cubicles for users


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5. Software Development: In light of the ICAR guidelines the Library System has installed the Library Management Software (KOHA). Data has been successfully migrated from SOUL 2.0 to KOHA and the work is on to verify and streamline the migrated data. The library services shall be shortly rendered from this newly built platform. The constituent unit libraries will now be able to access and update the central database from their respective places through online mode.

The Library System has also installed the Digital Library Management Software (DSpace) over LAMP atmosphere for secure hosting of the content of the SKUAST-K Institutional Repository. This has empowered the library system to develop a dynamic and secure digital library architecture for hosting and online posting of full text Masters’ and Doctoral Dissertations.

6. Data Capturing and Scanning Facility: In order to digitalize the print only material available with the SKUAST-K Library System viz. full text rare books, theses, documentaries, brochures, and other copy righted university publications; a high definition and intelligent flat bed document scanner worth Rs. 2.42 Lacs has been procured during 2015-16. The machine is capable of scanning, storing and transferring the data in digital format in a networked atmosphere directly to the targeted software and the external storage devices. It is capable of scanning the documents of A3 size and 2 pages in a single go with 100-600 dpi resolutions.

7. Cloud Facility: The EZProxy software was placed on Cloud to ensure uninterrupted access to e-resources on anytime anywhere basis.

8. Library Stacks and Circulation Counters: The newly constructed FOA Library was equipped with appropriate Library Stacks so that the print documents are shifted from the older building and shelved properly in the newly constructed one. It is in this connection that an amount of Rs. 8.71 Lacs was utilised procurement of Library Stacks (9 main and 72 add on units) for proficient display of material (books, journals, theses, etc.). Moreover, three state-of-the-art circulation-cum-reception counters have been purchased against an amount of Rs. 2.67 Lacs, one each for three faculty libraries viz. FOA Wadura, FVSc. Shuhama, and FOFy Rangil.

9. Establishment of Comfort Reading Zone: Three sets of deluxe type sofa sets have been procured for establishment of Comfort Reading Zone in the Central Library for students as desired by ICAR.

10. Furnishing and Refurbishing: A total area of 5286 sq. ft. of the Library System was furnished with quality carpets during the year under report and semi-mechanised vertical blinds (curtains) were also installed on the windows and entrances of the newly constructed e-resource centres.

11. Pure Drinking Water Facility: The purifying and storage facility of drinking water at Central Library was also established for students during the year 2015-16.

III. Academic Activities: The basic knowledge required for efficient searching and retrieval of information and proficient writing of scientific and technical reports was imparted to a batch of 262 students by offering them two courses namely PGS-501 & PGS-502 during 2015-16. For convenience of students the courses were offered at four Faculties of the University viz., Central Library Shalimar, FoA Wadura, FVSc Shuhama and FoFy Rangil.

IV. Training Programme: During 2015-16 a training programme was organised in collaboration with M/s. Total IT Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi for imparting training to library professionals of SKUAST-K Library System regarding the

Centralized web OPAC of entire library system

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installation, configuration, customisation and integration of KOHA Library Management System & DSpace Digital Library Software. The team deputed by M/s. Total IT Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd. provided adequate hands on and operational training to a team of 10 library professionals of SKUAST-K Library System, and also educated three of them about the techniques and procedures required for future configuration, trouble shooting and bring about independent back-end customisation in both of these software.

On the request of the NIT Srinagar training was imparted to 02 library professionals of NIT towards the installation, data entry and day to day operation of digital library software DSpace.

V. Services Rendered: The number of book issues/returns carried out during the year under report tuned to 35,000; assistance toward searching and convenient consultation of books, theses & journals provided to readers over 50,000 instances; number of reference queries which were positively addressed & responded during the year was recorded to be as 22,000; the number of relevant articles/chapters and pieces of information delivered to relevant users under CAS/SDI service through print or electronic means was more than 14,500 pages, moreover around 7200 pages were photocopied and provided to users on request against nominal charges on no-profit no-loss basis; assistance was provided to users in searching and downloading of +10 Lac bibliographic records or full text papers from CDROM Library and Internet; 255 full text research articles were received from different SAUs, DAUs & ICAR Institutes of the country under Document Delivery on Request Service (DDRS) of CeRA & in return 161 research articles were sent to aspirants belonging to SAUs, DAUs & ICAR Institutes participating in this consortia.

Student Welfare activitiesThe Students Welfare Office is devoted towards the overall personality development of the students by creating an ambient atmosphere for constructive learning, academic success and socialization. The office is grooming students from the day they are admitted in the University system by orienting them into a new academic hierarchical platform and providing the desired administrative information regarding studies starting from the

process of registration upto the level of obtaining their degrees. The goal of our education is not only to create employability but also prepare students to help the farming community in the best possible professional way. For this purpose, this office, conducts career counselling and placement sessions in all the Faculties which includes skill orientation also. The students are exposed to a wide variety of cultures and societal groups through the scheme on educational Tours. This office shoulders the responsibility of housing /catering of the students in Hostels located in various Faculties. Health care facilities are also being provided to the students as well as the faculty members. For this purpose a network of medical units has been established in various constituent units of the University which provide free medical aid along with ambulance services. Additionally, recreational facilities for indoor and outdoor sports are also being offered to the students.

The student’s office intends to launch the following additional services for the students:

yy Coaching Services (for state level and National level competitive examinations )

yy Help & Advice Services ( to provide confidential, professional help to the students with personal problems whether or not they relate to his /her study )

yy Student Awards (for students who excel in extracurricular activities)

yy Development of Alumni Services ( which will act as a point of contact for all the members and the University )

yy Stress Management Services (Studies are often a very stressing and a challenging experience. Therefore the students office will be providing special counselling services aimed at dealing with social or psychological problems faced by the students)

We are continuously striving for moving forward from providing “desired Services”(hope & expectation) to “adequate Services” (acceptance and sufficiency) to the students because for new youth generation that is coming from consumeric society ,non academic services (student welfare services) have assumed more importance than academic services.


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maNDaTeThe Students Welfare office has the following mandate:

1. To make arrangements and supervise management of students hostel, cafeteria and mess;

2. To plan and organize students extra-curricular activities such as sports, cultural and other recreational activities national cadet corps and other allied activities of the University;

3. To Plan and direct the programme of students

advisement and counselling and /to enlist the co-operation of prospective employers and employment agencies to assist in the placement of graduates of the University, to promote discipline amongst the students of the University;

4. To supervise and control medical and health services and other welfare measures in the University;

5. To make arrangements for scholarships, stipend, part-time employments and travel facilities for the study tours of the students.

Organizational Structure:

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SaLieNT FeaTUreS:

1. Career Counselling and Placement

Counselling Programmes Organized

Theme FacultyCareer opportunities in agriculture Horticulture,Forestry,TSRISensitization and awareness programme for the PG students in collaboration with NABARD

Horticulture

Lecture delivered by Dr. A.N. Vijay Kumar, IIPM Bangalore at FOH and FOF

Sensitization and awareness programme for the PG students at FOH in collaboration with NABARD


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Placements

1. Placement Notices issued 1542. Number of companies /

organization contactedAgri-Horti.

StreamsVeterinary

& AH112 15

3 Mock JRF Tests conducted 24 Number of students

employed/qualified for various services

a ARS 4b Assistant Professor

SKUAST-J1

c Assistant floriculture officer

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d Junior Scientists Central silk Board

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e J & K bank 2f Senior Research Fellow at

CITH6

g Banking sector 5h Senior Research fellow at

SKUAST-K2

i Research Associate at SKUAST-K

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j Kashmir Administrative Services

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k Research Scholar at University of Illinois USA

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2. Students Scholarships

The Office of the Students Welfare has provided counselling/guidance to the students for filling of the application forms for obtaining financial assistance/scholarships from various financial agencies. Accordingly, applications were forwarded to the concerned quarters as per the following breakup. Most of the applicants have already been benefitted from these schemes.

Sr. No.

Name of the scholarship No. of Forwarded/Awarded applications

1. Merit Scholarship 2072. Post Matric scholarship 603. Frontier Scholarship 30

3. Scheme on educational Tours /exposure Visits

Students are being regularly exposed to various cultures and also to private and public sector

B. Tech. students on an interactive session at CIPHET Ludhiana during All India Education Tour

Essay Competition on the Theme”Farming My Profession at FOH

enterprises within the country. This year 150 students from Agri-horti streams were sent on an All India Tour while as 98 veterinary students were sponsored for educational tour to South India

4. Literary events

To promote the art and habit of writing among the students, several competitions of essay writing, debates and painting were organized with a view to promote the art of art of learning , writing, speaking and painting.

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5. Sports events

Vice Chancellor’s Sports week was organized wherein participating teams were drawn from all the Faculties (faculty of Agriculture, Veterinary, Forestry, Fisheries, Shalimar, TSRI Mirgund and Division of Agri.Engg ). Besides that Intra faculty sports week was also conducted at the faculty’s level. Students were also facilitated for the participation in National level sports meet.

Organization of on-line exam of Youth Money Olympiad

Glimpses of Volleyball match of Vice-Chancellor’s Sports Week

Glimpses of Football match of Vice-Chancellor’s Sports Week


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Prize Distribution to the Winner teams of the Sports Week by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor

Hon’ble Vice Chancellor interacting with the players during intramural

6. Cultural events:

7. NSS activity

In order to develop a sense of responsibility among students towards their society NSS programmes were given priority. Cleanliness Drives, Medical Camps, Blood Donation camps, Plantation Days etc. were organized in all the faculties.

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Cleanliness Drive at the FOH by the NSS Volunteers

Free Medical Camps Students on Trekking ventures

Cleanliness Drive during Fish Migration Day at Fisheries

Plantation drive at F.V.Sc.


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Exposure of School Children to agricultural technologies developed by the University

Hon’ble Vice Chancellor and Ex Vice Chancellor after an interactive session with students on a mission to beautify the University Campus - Inauguration by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor

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research achievements-an overviewResearch is the major driver of agricultural transformation. SKUAST-K is the leading university of hill and mountain agriculture and is mandated with conducting basic, applied and strategic research on crops and commodities that generate technological backup for securing food and livelihood security. The university conducts research at various subject matter faculties and crop/commodity / region specific research stations under AICRP,. Externally funded and in house research activities. The major focus of research activities is to conserve and harness genetic resources of crop, animal and microbes and crop and breed improvement, horticulture based farming systems, organic farming, seeds and planting material as well as basic research in frontier areas of agricultural technology development.

1. Crop and animal genetic resources and their conservation

SKUAST-K is the custodian of all local biodiversity in crop, animal and microbial genetic resources. In order to augment the biodiversity, university procures materials from national and international gene banks. Currently university holds more than 7000 accessions of crops, animal breeds and microbes maintained at various faculties and research stations. The material is characterised to identify trait based sources of variation for use in breeding programmes.

rESEarCH 2repository of crop genetic resources maintained at SKUaST-K

S.No Crop No. of landraces/breeding lines/varieties/rootstocks

1. Rice 2272 2. Wheat 733 3. Maize 221 4. Oil seeds 199 5. Pulses 1112 6. Fodder crops 269 7. Fruit crop varieties and

rootstocks 418

8. Vegetable crops 718 9. Ornamental crops 432 10. Bio agents/Bio fertilizers/

Nutrient mobilizers 491

11 Mulberry 6212 Silkworm 8713 Sheep/goat 1214 Medicinal and aromatic

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15 Ambri apple 12

In view of niche value and adaptability of various local landraces/breeds/microbes, SKUAST-K is proactively pursuing revival and conservation of local bioresources in crops/animal /microbial etc. the efforts especially in case of local aromatic rices, local chilli, rajmash and other animal breeds have been rewarding and have won accolades for the university and changes the perception about the profitability of landraces.


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Local biodiversity of cowpea in Kashmir

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Biodiversity of Rajmash


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Biodiversity of sheep and goat at mrCSG

Fec B

Bakarwal

Boer

Alpine Cross

Corriedale

Poll Dorset

Boer Cross

Bakarwal Cloned pashmina goat Noori with her kid

Southdown

Kashmir Merino

Pashmina

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Species diversity of medicinal and aromatic plants at herbal Garden Benhama

S. No. Common name Scientific name 1 Lavender Lavendula angustifolia 2 Rosemary Rosemarinus officinalis 3 Seabuck thorn Hyphophe rahmenodies 4 Vai Acorus calamus 5 May apple (Van wangun) Podophyllum hexendrum 6 Mint Mentha arvensis 7 Wormwood (Thehwan) Artemesia absenthium 8 Yarow (Phel gase) Achelia millifolium 9 Basil (Baber) Ocimum tenuiflorum

10 Sweet violet (Banafshaw) Viola odorata 11 Poshkar Inula racemosa 12 Kalweith Prunella vulgaris 13 Pyrethum Chrysanthemum pyrethroides 14 Kuth Sausseria costus 15 Cotton lavender Santolina chamaecyparissus 16 Picrorrhiza Picrorhiza kurroa

Species diversity of herbal plants at Benhama


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Revival of elite landraces of Mushkbudji and Kamad: Revival programme of elite indigenous rice landraces of Kashmir valley has been initiated since 2008 and activities began while making the exploratory visits wherein, 350 samples were collected from entire niche belts known to be the source of rich local biodiversity of rice. Mountain Research Centre for Field Crops, Khudwani developed the purified version of these landraces and devised and popularised an integrated disease management capsule for blast disease.

Quality and Truthfully Labeled Seed (TLS) production of Mushkbudji and Kamad in the farmer’s fields

Year Activity Location Mushkbudji KamadArea Production (q) Area Production

(q)(ha) (ha)2011 Seed Production of

pure linesMountain Research Centre for Field Crops, Khudwani

0.03 0.85 0.08 2.5

2012 Participatory seed production

In farmers fields in niche areas

1 40 2.5 50

2013 Seed multiplication to cover entire niche areas

In farmers field 60 3000 50 2100

2014 Entire niche area of Kashmir valley were brought under these high and premium quality rices and entire quantity produced has been procured by Sarveshwar Organic Food Ltd. Jammu.

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revival of Kashmiri Chilli

Two elite collections of Kashmiri chilli have been isolated and analysed for yield and quality to revive Kashmiri chilli. Their large scale seed multiplication and popularization is being carried out.

fodder, oilseed, vegetable, and fruit crops, university is laying major focus on quality and resilience. During 2015-16, a large number of varieties have been identified by UVEC based on the performance recorded in station trials, AICRP centers, minikit programmes as well as participatory research programmes.

Varieties identified by UVEC for recommendation to State Sub-committee on Seeds

Crop Variety Rice Shalimar Rice-2

Shalimar Rice-3Shalimar Rice-4Shalimar Rice-5

Maize Shalimar Pop Corn-1Shalimar Sweet Corn-1Shalimar QPMH-1

Rajmash Shalimar Rajmash-1Moong Shalimar Moong-2Masoor Shalimar Masoor-2Chickpea Shalimar Chickpea-1Oilseed Shalimar Sarson-2

Shalimar Sarson-3Oats Shalimar Fodder Oats-2Soybean Shalimar Soybean-1Methi Shalimar Methi-1Dhania Shalimar Dhania-1Silkworm SK6 X SK 30

SK 28 X SK 1

revival of Kargil apple and apricots

Survey made and collected and established local cultivars at RRS Kargil & Leh. Technology for control of codling moth, an important pest of apple and apricot in Ladakh is standardized.

2. Crop improvement

2.1. Varietal development

SKUAST-K has a well structured programme of varietal development programme to cater to the emerging challenges especially under looming threats of climate change. In addition to the mainstream objective of breeding varieties in food,

Rice: Shalimar Rice-5 Rice: Shalimar Rice-4 Maize: Shalimar Sweet Corn-1


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Maize: Shalimar QPMH-1

Rajmash: Shalimar Rajmash-2

Methi: Shalimar Methi-1

Brown Sarson: Shalimar Sarson-3

Chickpea: Shalimar Chickpea-1

Coriander: Shalimar Dhania-1

Brown Sarson: Shalimar Sarson 2

Lentil: Shalimar Masoor-3

Soybean: Shalimar Soybean-1

hybrid breeding in rice:

Hybrid breeding has been contemplated as the potent technology to boost rice production in the face of limited scope for horizontal growth. In this regard hybrid breeding program was initiated at Khudwani Centre in 2001. Two well adapted and stable cytosterile lines designated as SKUA-7A & SKUA-11A have been developed. Work is underway to identify compatible restorers for use in breeding programmes aimed at developing rice hybrids for Kashmir valley. Rice fertility restorer lines carrying genes Rf-3, Rf-4 through molecular breeding

techniques which can lead to generation of three-line temperate rice hybrids.

introduction and popularization of Basmati rice varieties- a success story.

Pusa Basmati 1509 introduced from IARI, New Delhi has shown the promising performance in comparison to PS-3 in terms of maturity and yield. During 2014, 5q seed was produced at Khudwani Centre in spite of cold stress and flood damage and it is expected that this variety can emerge as best substitute for Pusa Sugandh-3.

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SKW-356: an early maturing variety of wheat

Evaluation of 26 early maturing lines from CIMMYT, South Asia Regional Station for rice-wheat crop rotation led to identification of SKW-356 (VL-22) and is currently under seed multiplication.

rapeseed-mustard improvement

Among the 10 toria varieties tested ,TCN 15-12 ( 14.8q/ ha) and TCN 15-14 ( 14.1 q/ha) out yielded the standard check Shalimar sarson 1( 12.5 q/ ha) by a margin of 18.4 %and 12.8%, respectively. In the IVT-1, Among 8 brown sarson varieties tested, the entries KBS 44(17.6q/ha) and KBS 3(18.0q/ha) surpassed the best check (SS-1) by a margin of 30 %and 33 % respectively. Similarly in IVT-II among 8 entries tested, two genotypes viz. KBS 16( 16.7q/ha ) and KBS 78( 15.0 q/ha ) out yielded SS-1 ( 14.2q/ha) by a margin of 17. 6% and 5.6 %, respectively.

2.2. Germplasm enhancement and trait development

2.2.1. marker assisted incorporation of blast resistant genes in high yielding and aromatic cultivars of Kashmir valley.

Rice blast is a major production constraint in Kashmir. Therefore, breeding of blast resistant varieties forms an important activity. Marker assisted incorporation of major blast resistance genes in the background of predominant high yielding variety Jhelum and important aromatic landrace Mushkbudji is underway. Marker assisted backcross breeding approach has been followed and currently BC3F1 seed has been generated.

2.2.2. molecular characterization of varieties for blast resistance

Among the high yielding rice varieties released from the Centre, the ones which occupy considerable area and are popular include Jhelum, Shalimar Rice 1 and K-332. Shalimar Rice 1 is known for its resistance towards blast invariably in whole Kashmir region. An attempt was made to generate the preliminary information regarding the molecular basis of its resistance. The said variety along three other popular varieties Jhelum, K-332 and Kohsar (K-429) were screened using a panel of gene based and gene linked molecular markers to confirm the presence/ absence of alleles known to confer resistance against blast.

2.2.3. Development of climate resilient varieties

Research on development of climate resilient varieties that could perform better under water, low temperature and heat stress has been initiated in the university based on root architectural variation, physiological and biochemical parameters and field performance under stress conditions. While focus has been on cold stress in rice, water stress is mainly targeted in case of maize and rajmash. A facility for in depth root studies has been established at Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura. In case of maize two genotypes DT-1 (GM-6 x C8) and DT-2 (GM-6 x KDM-111) and three genotypes in rajmash (WB-1634, WB-341 and WB-185) have been identified and are currently under testing.


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3. Breed improvementMLRI Mansbal procured Jersey frozen semen from M/S World Wide Sire U.S.A (Average lactation yield of 8500-9064 kg) for breeding programme to open the close herd of Jersey cows for improvement in milk production and to supply elite bull calves to Livestock Development Board, Kashmir for breeding purpose to improve milk productivity in Kashmir. MLRI Manasbal signed a Memorandum of Understanding with LDB-Kashmir regarding procurement of USA Jersey semen from them w.e.f. 2015 and the produced bull calves shall be supplied to them for breeding purpose in Animal Husbandry Department Kashmir. Besides maintenance of Jersey breed, this institute has initiated to maintain 25 Holstein Friesian and their crosses and the F1 generation heifers are inseminated with USA Holstein Friesian frozen semen with average sire’s dam lactation yield of 12000 kg.

introgression of FecB gene

Successful introgression of Fec-B gene has increased lambing percentage to increase to 140%. The animals provided Sheep Breeding Farm at Gowbal, Ganderbal for upgradation of the flock and for

increasing lambing percentage. Besides package of practices for management of twin and triplet bearing ewes is underway. The centre is working on producing twin and triplet producing flock which shall help in providing the elite germplasm to the farmers.

Breed improvement using elite germplasm (Boer Goats)

Studies on Artificial insemination using frozen semen pellets from Boer Goat for augmenting Chevon production in J & K State. The overall conception rate of obtained was 75% which is more than what was obtained by other workers around the world which may be attributed to better techniques, timely detection of oestrus and timely AI. Supply of Boer goat semen. Twenty one farm-bred goats and some local goats under field conditions were inseminated. Study on Oestrus behaviour of goats. Study was conducted for scoring oestrus behaviour of goats in temperate climatic conditions.

marker polymorphism for milk production genes

DGAT1 gene polymorphism and its association with milk production traits were studied in exotic crossbred and local cattle breeds. A substantial genetic variation with respect to DGAT1 K232A

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polymorphism was observed in Jersey and crossbred animals whereas local cattle were monomorphic for K variant. The polymorphism was significantly associated with various milk quality and yield traits. The K (lysine) variant was associated with high fat content and A (alanine) variant with protein and milk yield.

Validation of markers for early detection of mastitis

In order to find markers for early diagnosis of mastitis, its association of acute phase proteins and polymorphism of Toll-Like receptor 4 (TLR4) gene was investigated in dairy cattle. The studies suggested that exon2 of TLR4 gene may serve as a candidate gene for selection purposes for production of mastitis free dairy cattle.

Silkworm breeding

TSRI Mirgund has evolved 20 new and more productive breeds from some exotic ones. Two of these breeds viz., SK1 and SK6 in the form of their hybrid designated as SKAU-HR-1 has already been authorised for commercial exploitation in temperate areas of the country. A double hybrid (SK6 x SK30) x (SK28 x SK1) has been developed by the Institute. Further trials of this hybrid are being conducted for their disease tolerance.

4. research on horticulture

march towards hDP- establishment of model orchards

Established high density orchard systems using clonal root stocks (apple, 2 ha; cherry, 1 ha; walnut, 1.5 ha; almond, 1 ha and pear, 0.75 ha) for identification of HD new varieties and technologies. Clonal rootstock, nursery production initiated at Shalimar, Shuhama and Wadura, 3 ha. A complete roadmap submitted to the Government for transition to high density orcharding and providing technical expertise in import of root stock and planting material.

Survey, selection and evaluation programme of promising ambri selections

Four Ambri selections were identified and evaluated as promising selections for revival of Ambri after extensive survey and selection programme conducted in different Ambri growing belts in the region. The quality planting materials of these selections are being made available for Apple growers. Inter-stock technology for successful Ambri cultivation at non-irrigated areas has been developed and standardized using M9, MM106 & MM111 clonal rootstock interpiece. The long gestation period has been also reduced to one third using inters tock (from 17 years to 5 years).

Promising Selections: AMBP- 04, 07, 28 , 57 were found to be outstanding with respect to various pomological traits, besides regularity in bearing


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(based on IPGRI descriptor), out of a lot of 200 samples collected from different Ambri growing belts of Kashmir valley. High density orcharding in Ambri using Trellis system and accommodating 2000plants/ha was developed.

Pollination studies in Ambri revealed that Golden spur is the most effective pollinizer for better fruit set, yield and fruit shape, since Ambri is late flowering cultivar and encounters pollen overlap with most of the pollinizers used so for.

Selection No.

Tree age (Yrs)

Cropping Bearing Fruit Size Fruit Colour

Colour amount (%)

Fruit Weight

Fruit Shape

TSS (%)

Acidity (%) L B

AMBP-04 >65 Heavy Regular 63.43 60.05 R-S 80 165.52 LC 16.20 0.067 AMBP-07 >70 Medium Slightly

Irregular 80.77 69.89 R-S 75 168.75 LC 15.87 0.066

AMBP-28 >60 Medium Regular 72.45 67.55 R-S 75 155.72 LC 17.20 0.064 AMBP-58 >60 Medium Slightly

Irregular 69.43 63.78 R-S 70 156.34 LC 15.3 0.061

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5. research on spatial changes in Natural resource management under climate changeClimate change is more than obvious now. University established the center with the major focus of initiating resaerch on resource mapping, land use pattern as well as crop distribution and spatial changes under climate change.

Geospatial maps of natural resource and land use pattern in J&K usiong GIS

Lassioglossum himalayense

Lassioglossum nursei

Lassioglossum regolatum

Lassioglossum marginatun

Lassioglossum polyctor

Componotus oblongus

6. research on pollinizers, pollinators, and pollination managementPollinators identified: Species: 44, Genera: 26, Families: 11, Orders: 03 (Hymenoptera, Diptera and Lepidoptera)


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Top six promising pollinators:

Lassioglossum marginatum, Apis cerana, Apis mellifera, Xylocopa spp., Andrena spp., Syrphids

habitat management of native pollinators

Success observed in habitat management of native pollinators by installing wooden blocks for Megachile spp. and reeds for Osmia spp. in apple orchards Success observed in soil mounds in apple orchards for soil dwelling bees Lassioglossum spp. Technology developed for habitat management of native pollinators adopted by farmers in apple orchards at Shopian and Baramulla

7. Saffron improvementMutation Breeding followed by selection has facilitated development of a high yielding saffron variety Shalimar Saffron -1, a composite population of 13 mutagenic lines developed through exposure of saffron clones to chemical and physical mutagens. Saffron variety suitable for high density plantation

FYM @ 15 tons/ha and vermi-compost @10 q/ha before plantation in August ensures fetches more economic benefits compared to normal density .On an average high density production system module over four years planting cycle produces 11.88 kg saffron /ha compared to 6.3 kg saffron/ha achieved under normal density.

New foliar disease of saffron caused by Rhizoctonia solani has been identified. Infected leaves show purple to dark brown lesions and partially or complete yellowing particularly starting from tips. Application of carbendazim (12%) in combination

exhibits an average productivity of 14.5 kg/ha with high quality for colour, flavor and bitterness showing 22.5% increase in saffron yield over natural population.

Plantation of graded saffron corms at 120 corms/m2 with 5 corms/ditch planted with a geometry of 25x15cm on raised beds supplemented with N:P:K @ 120 : 90 : 80 kg/ha in combination with

with mancozeb (63%) 75WP @ 0.25% or carbendazim 50WP or Thiophanate methyl each @ 0.05% as foliar spray together with field sanitation and proper drainage of field/raised beds has to be adapted as a control measure.

Three step explants sterilization involving 0.1 % carbendazim + 0.2 % mancozeb in combination with 50 % sodium hypochlorite and 1.6 % mercuric chloride followed by culturing on sprouting medium (MS +4.0mg l-12,4-D+ 3 mg l-1zeatin or

In vitro Micropropgation of Saffron Corms

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MS with 0.5 mg l-1NAA + 1.5 mg l-1BAP), shooting medium (Ms+ 6.0 mg l-1Zeatin or 6.5 mg l-1 BAP ) and multiple shooting medium (Ms+ 6.0 mg l-1

zeatin + 1.5 mg l-1 2,4D or 6.5 mg l-1 BAP + 0.25 mg l-1 NAA ) confirms to induction and growth of sprouts, shoots and multiple shoots. Corm

formation is characterized by four stages of growth after transferring viable shoots with prominent swollen base on corm inducing medium (MS + 0.2 ml l-1 CCC ) with 3 % sucrose for first 6 weeks followed by 90 % sucrose

8. Organic farming research and input productionIn view of increasing health consciousness, market orientation and increased livelihood opportunities, University is making all out efforts to promote organic farming especially in niche crops. The technological backup and input production is undertaken at state of art facilities created by university that has led to identification of useful microbes that can be harnessed.

isolation of Cold Tolerant earthworms:

Apporectodea caliginosa

Apporectodea rosea

Eisenia foetida


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Apporectodea caliginosa Apporectodea rosea Eisenia foetida

isolation of microbes for Solid Waste management:

Cellolytic, Hemicellulolytic, Proteolytic

Organic inputs supplied to different agencies during 2015-16

S. No. Organic input Quantity

1. Azotobacter 1200 litres

2. PSB +KSB+ZnSB 1500 litres

3. Rhizobium 700 litres

4. Shalimar Microbes 1500 litres

5. Vermicompost 300 quintals

6. Vermiwash 3000 litres

7. Vermiculture 234 kg

8. Trichoderma 400 litres

9. Pseudomonas 200 litres

9. research on quality assessment and pesticide residue analysisThe Centre for Residue and Quality Analysis undertakes basic and applied research on quality

analysis and persistence of pesticide residues as well as providing consultancy services. About 50 samples (Soil and Leaf) received from farmers were analyzed for quality parameters and reports were issued accordingly. Method Validation for residue analysis of HMO was started and required standards were procured. The Centre also provides facilities for the entire routine and advanced quality analysis test to various stakeholders in and outside the \university.

10. research on wildlife science

yy Conservation breeding & reintroduction programme for critically endangered Hangul A collaborative effort of the State Wildlife Protection Department, SKUAST-Kashmir, Central Zoo Authority and Wildlife Institute of India.

yy Wetlands and Climate Change: waterfowl ecology, Migration and Avian Influenza Monitoring and Surveillance in the Wetlands of J & K in collaboration with WII, BNHS, Mumbai and HSL, Bhopal:- Initial Project already undertaken with funding from SERB DST – Another project submitted to MOEF.

yy Study Phylogeny of wildlife species of the state in collaboration with CCMB, Hyderabad, with which MoU has already been signed by the University:- Already Undertaken under RCM but needs to be strengthened with external funding.

Successful Animal Habituation in Oak Patch of DNP

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yy Study the Ecology and Socio-Economic Studies on Tibetan Antelope or Chiru and Conservation breeding of Chiru and Musk deer with the aim to exploring possibilities of live –combing for shahtoosh fibre and extraction of Musk using non-invasive technique:- Initial Project Already undertaken with funding from DST, GoI

yy Study of In-vitro fertilization and assisted reproduction in endangered species in collaboration with the Central Zoo Authority, State Wildlife Protection Department, CCMB, Hyderabad, and Smithsonian Institute USA.

yy Development of standard guideline and protocol for wildlife health management under in-situ and ex-situ conditions.

yy Assessment of Anthropogenic Dependence and its Impact on Dachigam NP and other protected Areas in Jammu & Kashmir: Phase 1 of the study already undertaken in collaboration with AMU under MOEF funded project. Phase 2nd submitted to MOEF & CC for funding.

yy Studies on Management of wild Animals under captive conditions: Some preliminary studies

already initiated at Mini Zoo Pahalgam – Project Proposal submitted to CZA for finding

11. Production and distribution of quality seedIn order to make available quality seed of different classes, university is making use of all the resources as well as participatory approach to meet out the demand of seed. During 2015-16, the University met all the target indents of various classes of seed for supply to various indenting agencies as well as sale to farmers through university counters.

Participatory seed production

Under this programme the high altitude rice variety K-332, a short and bold grain and highly cold tolerant rice variety suitable for an altitude of 2200-2300m amsl was planted on an area of about 300 ha for seed increase during Kharif-2013. It was estimated to produce 12000 q of seed targeted to fulfill the demand of entire high altitude rice ecology comprising 12-15% of total rice grown area of the state (approximately 2.54 lakh ha). About 1500 q certified seed was procured and covered an area of about 1200 ha during Kharif-2014.

Seed production during 2015-16 (q)

Crop Breeder seed Foundation Seed Certified/TLS

Indent Production Target Production Production Target

Procurement

Paddy 13.95 20.00 400.00 860.00 5985.00 900.00

Maize 5.72 8.50 24.00 25.00 1135.00 100.00

Pulses 3.63 4.00 3.00 3.00 0.00 0.00

Wheat 10.78 15.00 15.00 40.00 34.00 21.00

Oilseed 1.60 2.00 2.00 21.00 20.00 8.00

Fodder 55.00 60.00 60.00 200.00 200.00 42.00

Total 90.68 109.50 504.00 1149.00 7374.00 1071.00


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12. Farm power and machinery design Under AICRP on PHET, SKUAST (K) has designed and developed a power operated walnut grader having the capacity 350 kg/h and efficiency of 97.40% and also designed hand and power operated walnut crackers.

Traditionally dried pear Osmotically dehydrated pear slices

Brown rice based extruded snacks Twin screw extrusion facility available at Division of PHT, SKUAST (K).

13. research on Post-harvest value additionA process protocol has been developed by AICRP on PHET and Division of Post Harvest Technology for value addition and shelf life improvement of pear by osmotic dehydration.

Power operated walnut grader developed under AICRP on PHET

Hand operated walnut cracker developed under AICRP on PHET

Power operated walnut cracker developed under AICRP on PHET

Under AICRP on PHET, SKUAST (K) has developed a process protocol for the production of nutritious ready to eat snack food from brown rice using extrusion technology.

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research Projects Operational in SKUaST-K

S. No

Name of the Project Principal Investigator Year of start/Duration

Total Budget(in lacs)

1. Projects sponsored by Government of J&KA. RashtriyaKrishiVikasYojna (RKVY)

1 National Mission on saffron–economic revival of J&K saffron sector

Dr. F.A NehviProfessor,Saffron Station, Pampore

2011-12/4 years

540.00

2 Revival of local Kashmiri chilli for export and better income opportunities to farmers

Dr. NayeemaJabeenProfessor, Vegetable Science

2014-15/ 4 years 07.50

3 Establishment of farm machinery testing facility

Er. J. DixitAssoc. Professor,Agr. Engineerng

2013-14/4 years

07.50

4 Horticultural crops research and technology development

Dr. A. H. PanditAsstt. Professor,Fruit Science

2013-14/3 years

17.80

5 Management of Blackening of leaves in pear Dr. M. K. SharmaAsstt. Professor,Fruit Science

2014-15/3 years

06.00

6 Resource mapping using remote sensing & GIS approach.

Dr. N.A KirmaniAsstt. Professor,Soil Science

2013-14/4 years

08.00

7 Organic horticulture research and technologies Dr. Zahoor A. BabaAsstt. Professor,RRS, Wadura

2013-14/4 years

06.40

8 Kashmir valley composting mission Dr. Sumati NarayanAssoc. Professor,Vegetable Science

2013-14/4 years

05.50

9 Farmers participatory crop breeding for strengthening local seed systems.

Dr. GulZaffarProfessor,DARS, Budgam

2013-14/4 years

05.80

10 Establishment of nut centre to augment requirement of quality planting material

Dr. GulZaffarProfessor,DARS, Budgam

2014-15/3 years

07.00

11 Refinement and demonstration of technology for revival of Ambri Apple in Kashmir valley

Dr. Z. A. BhatAsstt. Professor,AARC, Pahnoo

2014-15/3 years

09.00

12 Capacity building in post harvest management of walnuts through transfer of technologies

Dr. A. H. RatherAssoc. Professor,Post Harvest Tech.

2014-15/3 years

08.00

13 Mineral status of feed/fodder and livestock resources and development of area specific mineral supplement(s) for augmentation of livestock production in Kashmir

Dr. A. M. GanaiProfessor,Animal Nutrition

2014-15/3 years

11.00


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14 Biofortification of Paddy straw for quality feeding of livestock

Dr. A. M. GanaiProfessor,Animal Nutrition

2014-15/3 years

08.50

B. Directorate of Agriculture (Kashmir) under RKVY15 National project on management of soil health

& fertilityDr. Mushtaq A. WaniAssoc. Professor,Soil Science

2013-14/ years 20.00

C. Jammu & Kashmir State Council for Science and Technology, GoJK (S&T)16 Development of pre & post-harvest

technologies for narcoses (daffodils)Dr. M.A.A SidiquiProfessor, FMAP

2012-13/3 years

17.16

17 Indexing & molecular characterization of viruses infecting cherry, apricot and peach in Kashmir.

Dr. B. A. PadderAsstt. ProfessorPlant Pthology

2012-13/3 years

15.00

18 A Socio–economic study of fishing community of Kashmir Valley

Dr. Rizwana MalikAsstt. Professor,Faculty of Fisheries

2012-13/3 years

12.15

19 Nutrient indexing of crops to monitor the changes in soil fertility and soil mapping using global positioning system (GPS)

Dr. Mushtaq A. WaniAssoc. Professor,Soil Science

2010-11/5 years

21.10

D. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) GoJK20 Conservation and creation of germplasm

repository of traditional, commercial and scab resistant apple cultivars of Kashmir

Dr. Khalid MushtaqAssoc. ProfessorFruit science

2014-15/3 years

23.90

21 Revival of grape culture through demonstration of improved propagation and canopy management practices/ techniques

Dr. Aroosa KhalilAsstt. ProfessorFruit Science

2014-15/3 years

24.25

22 Demonstration of effective package of practice for organic production of strawberry.

Dr. Umar IqbalAsstt. ProfessorFruit Science

2014-15/3 years

17.35

23 Popularization of Kiwi fruit cultivation in Kashmir valley

Dr. NowsheenNazirAsstt. ProfessorFruit Science

2014-15/3 years

25.00

24 Creating models of high density orcharding in apple at farmers field to harness high production and quality attributes for export

Dr. A. H. PanditAsstt. ProfessorFruit Science

2014-15/3 years

60.20

25 Establishment of Bio Control Laboratory Dr. ShowkatAraAssoc. Professor, Environmental Sc.

2014-15/3 years

99.00

E. National Bamboo Mission, GoJK26 Establishment of Hi tech nursery and national

seminars (National Bamboo Mission)Dr. T. H. MasoodiProfessor, Faculty of forestry

2014-15/3 years

43.50

F. National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) (sub-scheme of On Farm Water Management)27 Establishment of Micro-irrigation systems (On

Farm Water Management)Dr. R. KumarAssoc. Prof., Agr. Engineering

2014-15/2 years

81.00

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G. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)28 Revival of high valued traditional rice landrace

cultivation for increased income and livelihood security of farmers

Dr. N. R. SofiAsstt. ProfessorKhudwani

2014-15/3 years

11.90

2. Projects sponsored by Government of IndiaA. Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR)

a) Niche Area of Excellence (NAE)29 Pollination management research in apples and

other fruits in Kashmir valley.Dr. M. A. ParreyAssoc. Professor,RTCPPPM

2012-13/5 years

402.00

30 Study of Clostridium perfringens and DichelobacterNodosus (Anaerobic Bacteriology)

Dr. Shakil Ahmad WaniProfessorVet. Microbiology & Immunology

2015-16/ 5 years 399.008

b.) Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP)31 Securing the livelihoods of tribal population

inhabiting the Zanskar Valley of Ladakh region.Dr. Maheshwar SinghAssoc. Professor,KVK Nyomah

2014-15/yearly

29.95

32 Enhancing livelihood opportunities of nomads associated with livestock enterprise in tribal Changthang region of Ladakh

Dr. Anoop RajAsstt. Professor,HPSR&ES, Zanskar

2012-13/yearly

60.53

33 Technological internventions to enhance livelihood opportunities of tribals of Gurez Valley

Dr. M. A. RatherAssoc. Professor,MAR&ES, Gurez

2013-14/yearly

12.00

34 Technological interventions to improve food, income and livelihood security of Tribal farmers of Nubra Block and improve their livelihood.

Dr. DorjiNamgayalAssoc. Professor,PC, KVK Leh

2014-15/yearly

41.42

35 Technological interventions for improving tribal farmers food, fodder, income and livelihood security among Tribal farmers of Leh Block and improve their livelihood.

Programme CoordinatorKVK, Leh

2014-15/yearly

78.15

c) National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR, ICAR)36 National surveillance programme for aquatic

animal disease Dr. Feroz A. ShahAsstt. Professor,Faculty of Fisheries

2014-15/4 years

78.80

d) National Initiative on Climate Resilent Agriculture (NICRA)37 Impact of climate variability on Pollinators Dr. Abu Manzar

Associate ProfessorEntomology

2015-16 -3.50

e) National Agricultural Science Fund (NASF)38 Elucidating the mechanism of Pashmina fibre

development: An OMICS approachDr. Nazir Ah. GanaiADRAnimal Science

2015-16/ 3 years 226.67560

f) National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research39 Network project on market intelligence Dr. S.A Wani

ProfessorAgr. Econ. & Mark.

2013-14/5 years

35.94


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g) National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP)40 Visioning policy analysis and gender (V-PAGE) Dr. M. H. Wani

ProfessorRajiv Gandhi Chair

2013-14/3 years

20.00

h) Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI)41 Cold Arid Network (TSP) M. Saleem Mir 2010-11/

5 years15.70

i) Extramural Research Project42 Production and Forcing of bulbous in Lilium Dr. Nasir H. Masoodi

Astt. ProfessorFlor. & Land. Archt.

2015-16/2 years

18.67

B. University Grants Commission (UGC)43 Development of integrated disease

management capsule for wilt/root complex in Solanaceous vegetables.

Prof. G. H. DarAssoc. Professor,Plant Pathology

2012-13/ 3 years 10.08

44 Introducing earliness and stripe rust resistance in wheat for a successful rice-wheat cropping system in Kashmir valley.

Dr. M.A. KhanAssoc. ProfessorPlant Pathology

2012-13/ 3 years 13.32

45 Development of ArbuscularMycroryzal fungal inoculum for increasing nutrient use efficiency from Kashmir and Ladakh regions of J& K state

Dr. Z. A. BabaAsstt. Professor,RRS Wadura

2012-13/ 3 years 10.08

46 Rajiv Gandhi chair in contemporary studies on livelihood and food security

Dr. M. H. WaniProfessor,Rajiv Gandhi Chair

Ongoing 138.00

47 Biochemical and Molecular characterization of efficient soil isolates of Trichoerma species for the management of soil borne pathogens of significance

Dr. F. A. Mohi-ud-DinAssoc. ProfessorPlant Pathology

2015-16/3 years

11.96

48 Diversity analysis of maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines for development of hybrids in temperate ecologies using morpho-molecular markers

Dr. Z. A DarAssociate Professor,DARS, Budgam

2015-16/3 years

19.14

49 Improving the resource use efficiency and productivity of rice through modified system of rice intensification (SRI) and direct seeding (DSR) under temperate conditions

Dr. AshaqHussainAssistant Professor,Khudwani

2015-16/3 years

14.10

C. Department of Science & Technology, GoI (DST)50 Differential gene expression analysis in

compatible and incompatible interaction of common bean with Colletotricumlindeme-thianum

Dr. Bilal PadderAsstt. Professor,Plant Pathology

2013-14/ 3 years 38.71

51 Farmers participatory varietal selection in Rajmash (Phaseolusvulguris L.) for promotion of Livelihood opportunities and local seed systems (CODDER)

Dr. P. A. SofiAsstt. Professor,RRS Wadura

2014-15/ 3 years

13.84

52 Standardization of vermi-compost production to enhance the livelihood opportunities for farmers in the cold desert areas (CODDER)

Dr. M. Y. ZargarDean, Agriuclture

2015-163 years

19.67882

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53 Intercropping in mulberry – a sustainable income augmenting venture for rural woman (CODDER)

Dr. MushtaqRasoolAsstt. Professor,TSRI, Mirgund

2014-15/3 years

18.28

54 Development of sericulture in new areas of KargilLadakhn (CODDER)

Dr. M. A. MalikProfessor,TSRI, Mirgund

2014-15/3 years

23.33

55 Ecological and socio economic study on Tibetan antelope or chiru inChangchinmo Wild life Sanctuary LehLadakh.

Dr. Khurshid AhmadAsstt. Professor,LPM

2011-12/ 3 years 29.83

56 Molecular characterization of fish fauna of Kashmir and Ladakh for taxonomical identification

Dr. FerozBhatAsstt. Professor,Faculty of Fisheries

2011-12/ 3 years 37.28

57 Electronic saffron corm grader and walnut grader

Dr. G. M. MirAssoc. Professor,Agr. Engineering

2012-13/ 3 years 25.00

58 Entrepreneurship development of flowering bulbous crops in Ladakh region of Jammu & Kashmir State (CODDER)

Dr. Z.A. BhatAssoc. Professor,FMAP

2014-15/ 3 years 28.14

59 Enhancement of livelihood security of pashmina spinners through popularization of Table Top Paddle Operated Charkha

Dr. Sarfaraz A. WaniDean, FVSc& AH

2014-15/3 years

18.21

60 S&T Interventions in Agricultural & Allied Sectors for Strengthening Livelihood Security in Kashmir Division

Dr. S. H. BabaAsstt. ProfessorAgr. Econ. & Mark.

2015-16/ 2 years 16.85

61 Biomass carbon distribution of major forest types in the Northern region of Kashmir Himalayas using field inventory sensing and GIS

Dr. Akhlaq Amin WaniAsstt. ProfessorFaculty of Forestry

2015-16/3 years

43.56577

62 Experimental Agromet Advisory Services (GrameenKrishiMausamSeva, GKMS)Merged in DMT

Dr. RehanaHabaibProfessorAgronomy

1995-96 Funding on yearly basis

63 Mass trapping and mating disruption of codling moth in Ladakh to save fruit industry

Dr. BarkatHussainAsstt. ProfessorEntomology

2016-17/3 years

38.81348

64 Genetic susceptibility to mastitis in cows, reared in temperate regions of Kashmir

Dr. Manzoor urRehmanProfessor,Veterinary Bioch.

2015-16/3 years

58.3345

65 Ecological engineering for conservation biological control of insect pests in vegetable ecosystem of Kashmir

Dr. Akhter Ali Khan,Associate ProfessorEntomology

2016-17/3 years

41.725

D. Department of Biotechnology, GoI (DBT)66 Marker aided incorporation of major genes

conferring resistance to blast disease into genetic background of high altitude temperate rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Dr. Asif Bashir ShikariAsstt. Professor,Genetics & Pl. Breeding

2015-16/ 4 years 50.00

67 Assessment, Characterization and maintenance of Apricot (Prunusarmenica L.) germplasm in Kashmir and Ladakh regions of J&K

Dr. FaizanAsstt. Profesor,KVK, Kargil

2014-15/3 years

16.50


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68 Development of cold tolerant biological nutrient solubilizes (P, K & Zn) for organic farming in Kashmir valley

Dr. Z. A. BabaAsstt. ProfessorRR&S, Wadura

2014-15/3 years

13.30

69 Development of new cultivars in ornamentals through in vitro mutagenesis

Dr. Zahoor A. RatherAsstt. ProfessorFMAP, Wadura

2015-16/ 3 years 40.626

70 Marker assisted selection for breeding scab resistant and high quality apples (Malus x domesticaBorkh)

Dr. Khalid MushtaqAssoc. ProfessorFruit Science

2015-16/ 3 years 42.892

71 Marker assisted introgression of rice (Oryza sativa L.) with high consumer acceptability

Dr. M. Ashraf BhatAssoc. ProfessorDiv. of Plant Biotech.

2015-16/ 3 years 0.00

72 Differential expression analysis of cold stress responsive transaction factors in rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Dr. AmjadHussainiAssoc. ProfessorDiv. of Plant Biotech.

2015-16/ 3 years23.12

73 Distribution of virus free planting material and establishment of virus free bud-wood donors mother plant banks of apple and training demonstration of viral disease management to apple growers in Kashmir.

Dr. M. D. ShahAsstt. ProfessorPlant Pathology

2015-16/ 3 years 21.80

74 Mammary gland transcriptional profiling of Kashmiri cattle and its Jersey Cross for milk quality and yield traits

Dr. Syed Mudasir Ah.Asstt. ProfessorDiv. of Biotechnology, FVSc. & AH

2015-16/ 3 years 49.096

E. Directorate of Arecanut & Spices Development, Calicut (MIDH, GoI)75 Production and popularization of temperate

spice crops for livelihood securityDr. NayeemaJabeenProfessor,Vegetable Science

2014-15/3 years

72.80

F. Bioversity International 76 Broadening the genetic base of crops to

empower farmers for climate change adaptation through crowdsourcing Rice, Kharif 2015

Dr. G. A. ParrayADR,MRCFC, Khudwani

2015-16/ yearly 2.60858

G. KASP Technology77 KASP Technology (in collaboration with Dr.

JohonWitcome, Nepal)Dr. Asif Bashir ShikariAsstt. Professor,Genetics & Pl. Breeding

2015-16/ yearly

H. Other Funding Agencies1. Ministry of Earth Sciences, India Meteorological Department

78 Forecasting agricultural output using space agro-meteorology and land based observations.

HOD, Agronomy 2010-11/ 6 years 12.64

2. Defense Research & Development Organization (Life Sciences Research Board) DRDO (LSRB)79 Sericulture based farming system for sustainable

agriculture Dr. M. A. MalikProfessor,TSRI, Migrund

2013-14/ 3 years 24.15

3. National Committee on Plasticulture Applications in Horticulture (NCPAH)80 Precision farming development center at Leh Dr. Anoop Raj

Asspc. Professor/ADR,HMAARI, Leh

2009-10/ 5 years 121.62

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4. Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE)81 Network project on non-timber forest products

(NTFP).Dr. S. A. GangoAssoc. Professor,Faculty of Forestry

2012-13/ 3 years 15.00

5. National Horticulture Board (NHB)82 Establishment of high-tech mother plant

nursery for high pedigree planting material of apple and walnut

Dr. I. A. LoneAsstt. Professor,RRS Wadura

2012-13/ 3 years 48.90

6. National Fisheries Development Board, Govt. of India (NFDB)83 Setting up of Aquatic Animal Health and

Environment Management Laboratory in Jammu and Kashmir

Dr. Feroz A. ShahAsstt. Professor,Faculty of Fisheries

2014-15/3 years

39.43

7. Central Wool Development Board, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India (CWDB)84 Processing and utilization of Angora rabbit,

pashmina, short staple wool, yak and camel hair for value added products

Dr. Sarfaraz A. WaniProfessor

2014-15/ 3 years 62.00

8. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Deptt. of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare, New Delhi (MM-III under NMOOP)

85 Evaluation of different genotypes of Wild Apricot for oil yield under temperate conditions of Kashmir valley

Dr. A. H. MughalProfessorFaculty of Forestry

2015-16/ 2 years 10.94

9. National Oilseeds and Vegetable Oils Development (NOVOD)86 National network on integrated development of

wild apricotDr. A. H. MughalProfessorFaculty of Forestry

2004-05/ 11 years

46.74

10. Central Agroforestry Research Institute (CAFRI)87 Network Project on Tree Fodder Dr. A. H. Mughal

ProfessorFaculty of Forestry

2015-16(yearly based)

5.00

11. International Potash Institute (IPI)88 Potassium Dynamics in apple crop ecosystem of

KashmirDr. Gh. Hassan RatherAssociate ProfessorFruit Science

2015-16/3 years

13.96

12. University funded project89 Identification, Collection, Conservation and

multiplication of wild fruit cropsDr. A. H. MughalProfessorFaculty of Forestry

2015-16 8.50

13. Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB)90 Evaluation of Vegetation, its Communities

and Habitats for Developing Micro-Level Conservation and Management Strategies in Dachingam National Park, Jammu & Kashmir

Dr. Shalu Devi ThakurStart Up Research Grant (Young Scientist)

2015-16/ 3 years 29.00

91 Phytochemical analysis, micropropagation and hypolipidemic, antidiabetic/ antihypertensive mode of action of indigenous crops of Kashmir region”

Dr. Omi Laila MajeedNational Post Doctoral Fellowship Scheme

2016-17/ 2 years 19.20


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14. Wildlife Trust of India (Snow Leopard Conservation Grants (SLCG)92 Assessment of Status, distribution and threats of

Snow Leopard and its prey in Kashmir region of Jammu & Kashmir State.

Dr. Khursheed AhmadAsstt. ProfessorCMWS, FVSc

2015-16/ yearly based

3500$

H. G. B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development (GBPIHED)93 Vulnerability to disturbances, resource mapping

and ex-situ conservation of endemic and relict species BetulaUtilis D. Don (Himalayan birch) in Sindh Forest division of Kashmir

Dr. T. H. MasoodiProfessorFaculty of Forestry

3 years/ 2016-17 12.815

I. Department of Science &TechnologyG(i) Young Scientist Fellowship Projects

94 Use of action affecting drugs to dissect the role of SNTAI”

Dr. HinaBhat 2014-15/ 5 years 35.00

95 Development of NTFPs livelihood of rural communities in moist temperate forests of Kashmir Valley, India

Dr. PeerzadaIshtiyak 3 years 25.16

96 EPT (Ephemeroptera, plecoptera and trichoptra insect) technique for biomonitary of selected fresh water ecosystem (Wullar Lake & Dal Lake) of Kashmir Himalaya

Dr. SajadParray 2014-15/ 3 years 27.00

All India Coordinated Research Projects (AICRP)a) Coordinated projects

1 AICRP on Biological Control of Pests and Weeds

Dr. M. JamalAssoc. Professor,Entomology

1985-86 --

2 AICRP on Potato Dr. S. H. KhanProfessor,Vegetable Science

1985-86 --

3 AICRP on Vegetables Dr. Sumati NarayanAssoc. Professor,Vegetable Science

1985-86 --

4 National Seed Projecta) Breeder Seed Productionb) Seed Technology Research

Dr. Gowhar AliAsstt. Professor,NSP

1985-86 --

5 AICRP on Post-Harvest Technology Dr. Syed ZameerAsstt. Professor,Post Harvest Tech.

2000-01 --

6 AICRP on Agro-forestry Dr. A. H. MughalAsstt. Professor,Faculty of Forestry

1985-86 --

7 AICRP on Maize Associate DirectorDARS Budgam

1985-86 --

8 AICRP on Pulses Associate Director DARS, Budgam

1985-86 --

9 AICRP on Rice Associate Director Research Khudwani

1985-86 --

10 AICRP on Oil Seeds Associate Director Research Khudwani

1985-86 --

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11 AICRP on Forage Crops Dr. M. SaleemKhuroo/Dr. T.K. SarkarMLRI, Mansbal

2010-11 --

12 AICRP on Floriculture Dr. M. Q. SheikhAssoc. Professor,FoA, Wadura

1987-88

13 AICRP on Application of Plastic Engineering & Technology

Dr. Rohiteshaw KumarAssoc. Professor,Agr. Engineering

2010-11 --

14 AICRP on Pesticide Residues Dr. Sheikh Bilal Ah.Professor, RCRQA

2012-17 --

15 AICRP on Honey Bees & Pollinators Dr. M. A. ParreyAssoc. Professor,RTCPPPM

2014-15 --

16 AICRP on Wheat & Barley Associate Director ResearchMRCFC, Khudwani

2012-13 -

17 Seed Production in agricultural crops and fisheries

Dr. A. M. NajarAsstt. ProfessorFaculty of Fisheries

2009-10 -

18 AICRP on Agro Meteorology (AICRPAM) Dr. Rehana HabibProfessorAgronomy

2014-15 --

j) Network Centres19 Soil Test Crop Response (STCR) based Fertilizer

Recommendations for Rice sunder Temperate Conditions of Kashmir

Dr. Uzma BashirAsstt. Professor,Soil Science

2010-11 --

20 AICRP on Goat improvement Dr. F. D. SheikhAsstt. ProfessorAGB, Shuhama

2014 --

21 Network Project on Poultry Seed Production Dr. AzmatAlamAssoc. ProfessorLPM, Shuhama

2014 --

22 Impact Assessment of Agricultural Research and Development

Dr. Massod-ul-Haq WaniProfessor,Rajiv Gandhi Chair

2014-15 --

23 Network project on insect biosystematics Dr. Z.H.KhanAssoc. ProfessorEntomology

2005-06 --

k) Voluntary Centres24 AICRP on Weed Control HoD Agronomy 2013-14 -25 Network project on Vertebrate Pest

ManagementDr. G. M. LoneAssociate ProfessorEntomology

2015-16 -

26 AICRP on Mushroom Dr. Shaheena J. KounserAssoc. ProfessorPlant Pathology

2015-16 -


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rajiv Gandhi ChairThe Rajiv Gandhi Chair was established in SKUAST-K by the Human Resource Development Ministry, Government of India vide communication no. D. O .No. F.1-2/2005 (CM) Dt: 15/10/2005 the chair became effective since January, 31st 2006 which is headed by Prof. M. H. Wani. The mandate of the chair is as under;

mandate

yy To coordinate and provide a think tank in the area of the studies drawing expertise and inputs from academics and from experts from other sectors like government and national/international NGO’s.

yy To provide a forum for inter-University/inter college P.G. and research level dialogues, discussion meetings summer/winter institutes, involving other Universities/autonomous institutions/P.G. centers.

yy To design and execute capacity building programmes for teachers in higher education focused towards the designated discipline of the chair.

yy To strengthen the role of Universities/Academics in public policy making.

yy To conduct short term courses in the concerned disciplines.

yy Institution of Doctoral Programme

activities during the year 2015-16

The Rajiv Gandhi Chair during the period under report focused the attention to carry out the following activities to meet various mandated functions of the chair.

One Day’s national Seminar on Himalyan Development and Policies on Livelihood and Food Security was organized, wherein heads of the divisions of the university from Fruit Sciences, Vegetable Sciences, Pathology, Entomology, Soil Sciences and various resource persons and faculty from SKUAST-K and Central University of Kashmir including members from the Development Department of Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir. Leading experts with diverse specializations from national and international institutions were invited to the seminar which includes Dr. D. K. Marothia,

President National Institute of Ecology, India, Dr. V. P. Singh, Senior Advisor for Policy Development, International Centre for Research in Agro-Forestry (ICRAF) and Mr. Devinder Sharma, Distinguished Food and Trade Policy Analyst besides the experts from state and university. The experts from outside the state made their presentations on diverse fields which were followed by interactive sessions. Mr. Devinder Sharma deliberated upon sensitivity of Himalayas to the trade policies and advocated preservation of natural system in mountains. In his presentation, Dr. V. P. Singh discussed linkage and role of agro-forestry in food, livelihood and environmental security especially in Himalayan regions. The various deliberations highlighted the uniqueness of Himalayas and emphasized on separate policies for development of these regions. They also invited attention towards restructuring course curricula for undergraduate and Post Graduate programmes. Emphasis was laid on the organization of awareness programmes at school, community and district levels regarding specialized features of these regions. In the final phase of the seminar, a meeting was held to discuss a concept note on setting up of Centre for Excellence in Mountain Ecosystem Management (CEMEM) in SKUAST-Kashmir. Members of the meeting had a consensus on the various modalities for establishment of the said centre in the university.

yy A lecture was delivered by Prof. Rajiv Gandhi Chair on the developmental economics with special reference to Jammu and Kashmir in the University of Kashmir, wherein faculty from different departments of University of Kashmir and the P.G. Students of Economics, Business

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Management, Tourism Management, Central University of Kashmir and faculties of Law from Central University of Kashmir and University of Kashmir participated.

yy A lecture on Relevance of indigenous/ local agricultural knowledge: its importance in food security was delivered in The Directorate of Extension, SKUAST-K. An interactive session was also organized with the participants on the relevant theme and suggestions were invited for policy development.

yy A day long interaction at the University of Kashmir was conducted by Rajiv Gandhi Chair in the UGC Academic Staff College, wherein the faculty members from social science departments and around 50 research scholars from all over the state of Jammu and Kashmir participated.

The interactive research methodology workshop focused on the Propensity Score Matching as a tool to assess impact of educational policies and technologies developed for enhancing production in the public, private and farming sector.

yy D.K Desai Prize was awarded to Prof. Rajiv Gandhi Chair for the best paper entitled’ “Market Intelligence and price forecasting of Apple in India”, Published in Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Indian Society of Agricultural Economics. The prize contained a certificate and cash award of Rs. 10,000/-

research projects completed

Following four projects were undertaken by Rajiv Gandhi Chair with a budget allocation of Rs. 35.50 laces and were completed during the year 2014-15.

1. Envisioning Urbanization Process, Issues, Extent, Drivers & Implications: A Case of Mountainous State of J&K.

2. Inter-Sectoral Linkages in Jammu & Kashmir Economy-An Econometric Analysis

3. Climate Change in Kashmir Valley: Is it initiating transformation of mountain agriculture?

4. D-S Gaps, Utilization Pattern and Impact of Institutional Credit to Agriculture in Jammu & Kashmir.

The research papers and policy briefs were published in the referred National Journals with NAAS rating between 4.00 to 6.00.


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EXTENSiON 3Directorate of Extension plays a statutory role of creating strong linkages between scientists of the university, stakeholders and farming community for transfer of improved and need based technologies in agriculture and allied sectors to enhance the income of Hill & Mountain farmers and promote the growth of agriculture sector in the state in general and Kashmir and Ladakh region in particular. Extension is one of the three major mandates of the university for carrying out different outreach activities including transfer of technology, capacity building, refinement of technologies, front line demonstrations, advisory and diagnostic services, impact analysis, publication /documentation and monitoring.

1. highlights of KVK activities and performance:

Krishi Vigyan Kendras of Kashmir and Ladakh:

As a national policy KVKs have been established in each district of Kashmir and Ladakh region for carrying out mandated activities. As many as 12 KVKs (9 in Kashmir Division and 3 in Ladakh Division) are working under SKUAST-Kashmir. In view of having difficult farming situations in Kashmir and Ladakh, proposal for establishing 2 additional KVKs one in Kashmir (Gores Valley) and another in Ladakh (Zanskar Valley) are under the consideration of ICAR

a) Technology refinement 102 technologies with respect to plant protection, nutrient management, crop production, post harvest management, value addition on cereal, pulses, vegetables, fruits & oilseeds, horticulture and management & health of poultry and livestock were assessed under OFTs.

KVK wise OFTs conducted during 2015

S. No Name of KVK No of OFT Conducted1 Srinagar 12 Pulwama 53 Ganderbal 124 Bandipora 4

5 Kupwara 96 Shopian 77 Anantnag 118 Kulgam 129 Budgam 11

10 Kargil 611 Leh 812 Nyoma 13

Total 102

Off Campus training programme on Plant protection

b) Frontline demonstrations

During the period under report, 344.63 ha area were covered benefiting 3754 farmers under frontline demonstrations for various crop technologies through KVKs.

KVK-wise FLDs conducted during 2015

No. KVK Area covered (ha)

Beneficiaries (No)

1 Srinagar 2 11.42 Pulwama 12 43.73 Ganderbal 44.3 04 Bandipora 69.27 24125 Kupwara 54.11 2046 Shopian 5.6 257 Anantnag 24 638 Kulgam 5234 2159 Budgam 17.8 101

10 Kargil 11.5 21111 Leh -1 6.5 8912 Nyoma (Leh2) 4.1 130

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2. Consolidated Progress of the Directorate of extension, SKUaST-Kashmir (2015 16)

i. Trainings/meetings

yy 3 days workshop on “Skill development for conducting effective trainings” June 22-24, 2015 (sponsored by Govt. of India, Ministry of Agriculture, Extension Education Centre Nilokheri, Haryana).

yy National level Model Training Course on “Recent trends in improvement of small ruminant production for rural livelihood” September 14-21, 2015.

yy 38th Research Extension Advisory Committee Meeting for Kashmir and Ladakh Zone (Rabi-2015) held on 30th October, 2015 at SKUAST-Kashmir under the chairmanship Prof. Nazir Ahmad, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor.

yy 7 days Master Trainers Programme on “Training and Pruning of Temperate Fruit Trees” organized for Scientists, Subject Matter specialist of KVKs, extension functionaries of Department of Horticulture, GoJK and progressive farmers from all the districts of the valley November 12-18, 2015.

yy One day training cum workshop on “Hands on Training on High Density Plantations” was organized by the Directorate of Extension, SKUAST Kashmir for the Officers of Horticulture Department of Govt. of J&K on December 8, 2015.

yy 12 numbers of capacity building trainings were conducted by SAMETI-Kashmir for extension functionaries of Line Department and University.

ii. Popularization of technologies

a) Crop based

yy FLD on Jhelum variety of rice in the districts of Srinagar, Budgam, Ganderbal, Kulgam, Kupwara and Bandipora.

yy FLD on Pusa Sughand-3, a scented long grained rice in village Narkara (district Srinagar) and Langate (district Kupwara).

yy FLD on Shalimar Rice-1 in district Bandipora and Kupwara.

yy FLD on Maize KG-1 & 2 in Gurez, and higher areas of Bandipora and Anantnag Districts. Out of which 20 q of KG-2 and 6 q of KG-1 have been produced by KVK Anantnag during the year 2015 and supplied to DARS Budgam.

yy Demonstration on Low Tunnel technology for off season vegetable production, commercial flower production and fruit plant materials in the districts of Budgam, Kulgam, Anantnag Kupwara, Ganderbal, Kargil, Leh and Nyoma.

yy Demonstration on Popularization of Saffron in non production areas like Anantnag, Tral and Gurez.

yy Demonstration on Commercial potato production on scientific lines in boarder areas of Kupwara (Machil) and Bandipora (Gurez).

yy Training and demonstration on Value addition of water chestnut by converting its flour into bakery items (Bandipora).

yy Training on Scientific training and pruning of apple in all fruit growing districts of the Valley.

yy Popularization and demonstration of SKUAST-K spray schedule for fruit crops through awareness programmes and print & electronic media.

b) Livestock based

yy FLD on Promotion of Vanraja, a profitable backyard poultry. (KVK Bandipora Srinagar, Ganderbal & Shopian)

yy Training and awareness Schedule for vaccination and dosing of livestock and poultry (KVK Bandipora, Budgam, Ganderbal, Kulgam, Anantnag & Pulwama).

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yy Training awareness and camps on Popularization of vaccines to control foot rot disease in sheep & goat.

yy Clinical camps organized in all flood affected districts of the Valley.

yy Demonstration on Zero energy low- tunnel technology for poultry production (KVK Kargil).

yy Demonstration on Rearing of Pashmina Goat in non-traditional areas of Kargil. (KVK Kargil)

yy Demonstration, Popularization and distribution of 200 improved low cost paddles driven charka for Pashmina Spinning and drudgery reduction in women. (KVK Srinagar and KVK Kargil).

yy FLDs were laid with respect to paddy, maize,

oilseeds, vegetables and poultry benefitting farmers. The overall per cent increase in production with respect to Paddy was estimated to be about 16 per cent in Maize, about 29 per cent in oilseeds, 19 per cent in Pea, 10 per cent in oats and more than 13 per cent in vegetables.

yy KVKs laid on-farm-trials (OFTs) at different locations on Apple, Pear, Garlic, Stone fruits, Paddy, Maize, Oilseed, Pea, Oats, Wheat and other vegetables.

yy OFTs at different locations were laid on mastitis management, bloat and tympani management in dairy animals. 57 animals showed an average improvement of 65% in reproductive efficiency.

iii). Diagnostic Visits during 2015-16

S. No Date of visit Area visited Problem1 15-04-2015 Poshwari, Gulshanpora

Naidkhai, Batipora, Gundjahangir Shah gund and Sumbal Sonawari of District Bandipora

Post flood problems

2. 30-04-2015 Kakhran, Yasbatpora Pombay, Mirhama, Amino of District Kulgam and some areas of District Pulwama (Arihal)

Presence of caterpillar on blossom, sheath Scab and nutritional deficiency

3. 11-05-2015 Sarabagh Harwan Calcium and boron deficiency 4. 16-05-2015 Villages of District Baramulla, Bandipora and

GanderbalSheath scab

5. 24-06-2015 Villages of Pattan area of District Baramulla Water stagnation, poor orchard sanitation, use of undecomposed FYM and nutritional deficiency

6. 10-07-2015 Manzgam, Brain Nishat, Srinagar Scab and nutritional deficiency7. 12-08-2015 Harwan, Srinagar Tomato fruit rot and fruit drop

iv). advisory issued to farmers through print and electronic media during 2015-16:

S. No Date Advisory1 22-04-2015 Advisory for Hail hit orchards of the valley2 22-04-2015 Advisory for disease control orchards of the valley3 24-04-2015 Advisory for disease/insect control orchards of the valley4 25-06-2015 Advisory for fruit growers in view of incessant rains5 26-06-2015 Advisory for farmers regarding paddy and vegetable crops in view of incessant rains6 20-07-2015 Advisory for Orchardists7 22-12-2015 Agro advisory for fruit/field and vegetable crops8 29-12-2015 Agro advisory for fruit/field and vegetable crops9 06-01-2016 Agro advisory for fruit/field and vegetable crops

10 08-01-2016 General agro advisory for farmers11 12-01-2016 Agro advisory for Cattle/sheep and goat and poultry12 29-01-2016 General agro advisory for farmers

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v). exposure visit of Farmers/trainees to SKUaST-K Shalimar campus: 21

S. No. Date Sponsored by No. of farmers visited

Under the Programme

1. 19-04-2015 to 24-04-2015

Department of Horticulture, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

20 HMNH

2. 26-08-2015 Horticulture Deptt., district Poonch 30 MIDH3. 28-08-2015 Agriculture Deptt., district Srinagar 30 MIDH4. 09-09-2015 Horticulture Deptt., district Rajouri 36 MIDH5. 15-09-2015 Agriculture Deptt., district Ramban 38 HRD 6. 17-09-2015 Horticulture Deptt., district Baramulla 40 HRD 7. 18-09-2015 Horticulture Deptt. district Kathua 10 HRD 8. 22-09-2015 Agriculture Deptt., district Srinagar 15 HRD 9. 30-09-2015 Agriculture Deptt. district Kupwara 30 MIDH

10. 03-10-2015 Agriculture Deptt. Baramula (Tangmarg/Pattan) 25 MIDH11. 08-10-2015 Agriculture, Deptt. district Baramulla (Janbazpora) 38 MIDH12. 21-10-2015 Agriculture Deptt., district Baramulla 40 MIDH13. 04-11-2015 KVK Nyoma district Leh (Village Mudh) 10 KVK,Nyoma14. 14-11-2015

to15-11-2015

Farmers, Horticulture Development Officers of Kashmir division and SMS of KVKs visit to CITH, Srinagar under 07 days Pruning and training of temperate fruits)

30 Directorate of Extension

15. 18-11-2015 Agriculture Deptt., Sub division Bandipora 50 RKVY16. 09-12-2015 Agriculture Deptt Beerwah, district Budgam 35 HRD17. 29-12-2015 Agriculture Deptt district Bandipora 38 MIDH18. 30-12-2015 Agriculture Deptt, district Ganderbal 40 NVIUCA and

ACTECH Agro. Pvt Ltd19. 07-01-2016 Agriculture Deptt , Sub division,

Khan Sahib Budgam50 RKYV

20 14-01-2016 Deptt. of Horticulture, Srinagar (Unemployed youth group)

40 Canning and processing unit, Lalmandi,Srinagar

21 01-02-2016 Deptt. of Agriculture, district Ramban 50 MIDH


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vi) Students exposure visit to SKUaST-K Campus:

S. no

Date Name of the School No. of students

1 11-06-2015 Woodland High School Srinagar

400

2 19-08-2015 Muslim Educational Institute Pampore

50


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5 30-09-2015 High school Matergam, Bandipora

200

6 15-12-2015 Home Science Department, University of Kashmir

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vii). mobile diagnostic and exhibition services

yy Mobile diagnostic services (10 No.) were offered to the farmers at their door steps with the help of fully equipped Mobile Diagnostic Van. The mobile diagnostic visits have been carried out in various villages where in farm problems were addressed and on the spot remedial measure were suggested.

b) For extension Functionaries

One year PGDAEM course has been launched through MANAGE, Hyderabad for officers of line departments to improve the qualification of officers and extension workers of Line departments. Eight extension Officers of Line Departments were registered in said programme during the year.

c) Farmer School

Farmer school on training and pruning, flower production, production of budded fruit plant material, back yard poultry, walnut nursery production, vegetable production have been launched by different KVKs.

d) empowerment of Women and Group Dynamics

In order to ensure women empowerment, several self help groups were created in various districts regarding Food processing, Integrated farming, Mushroom Production, Vegetable production, Back yard poultry and apiculture

KVKs have established six farmers Clubs besides 10 Self Help Groups (SHGs) on cut flower gerbera, marigold, Tilla embroidery, Mushroom production, Dairy farming, poultry and fruit processing.

e) Farmer’s portal service:

SMS portals/ farmer’s portal service has been developed providing advisory to thousands of farmers in a month through KVKs.

ix). agri.-innovation and entrepreneurship Development Cell

yy The cell was established to help the unemployed youth, farmers and farm women to establish small scale units/cottage industries. 20 entrepreneurs were registered for establishing their unit through NABARD. One of them, Gulshan Enterprises prepared low cost food warmer (Rice Benton cover, Milk-curd converter) through the cell. She has sold about 1000 pieces. The cell is working to attract youth and women to establish their units.

yy Tabasum a young women entrepreneur resident of Naik Bagh, Natipora, Srinagar after getting a polytechnic diploma of 6 months of commercial

viii). Special programmes launched

a) For school drop outs

One year Basic Horticulture Training Programme for school drop outs was launched from open market. Most of the pass outs have been absorbed in State Horticulture Department.

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crafts & EDI training in handicrafts through women development co-operation has started her business in jute/canvass folders, leather bags, and fashion designing. Directorate for Extension, women entrepreneurship cell SKUAST-K played a vital role in shaping the lives of Kashmiri women. She has employed 10 women workers and imparted training to 12-13 youth girls. She is supplying her products to the universities, school, and to leading shops. The bags and folders are in great demand and the ladies dresses are in a big sale. An earning of 70,000-80000/month has raised on the standard of living as well as boosted her confidence as an independent woman.

yy Another women namely Mehroon Nigan from Kargil after completing 10+2 course and getting a BHT course from KVK Kupwara has registered to WEQCELL at Directorate of Extension education SKUAT-K, she got a canning Diploma of 6 months from Lalmandi Agriculture department SKUAST-K has been employed at Chonche Foods Pvt Limited. They are exporting the traditional Kashmiri Wazwan products in and outside the state and fetching got returns and a successful woman today.

yy Besides, consultancies to different stake holders have been provided in various fields’ i.e. vegetable production, mushroom production, apiary, vermin-composting and processing of fruits and vegetables.

yy For revival of Ambri Apple in different villages Ramnagri, Chaitragam, Zawoora, Rajpora, Turkwagun, Haripora, Chukur and Hajipora of district Shopian and villages viz., Shekargah (Tral), Razipora, Pehoo of district Pulwama have been identified and adopted.

yy Farmers of various districts have been identified for adopting Integrated Farming System (IFS).

x). Kissan melas / Goshties/ Sammelans/ Technology week

Kisan Melas, field days and awareness programmes have been conducted in all the districts for dissemination and awareness of new technologies.

yy Technology week on “Plant Health Engineering in Agri.-Eco System” was organized at Directorate of Extension on February 25-30, 2016.

yy “Technological Exhibition cum Sale Mela” organized by Directorate of Extension on March 6-7, 2016.

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xi). Success Stories

yy Mr. Mohammad Ahsan Dar S/O Mohammad Shaban Dar for transformation of barren land into cultivable land at Sitaharan, Budgam, Kashmir received IARI National Innovative Farmers Award during PUSA Krishi Vigyan Mela 2015 on 12th of March 2015 at IARI, New Delhi.

yy Self Help Group of 15 women at Chashmashahi for dairy farming, vegetable production, floriculture and mushroom production, have been registered under Society’s registration Act of J&K Govt.

xii). Linkage Developed:

yy MOUs signed with The Synthetic & Art Silk Mills’ Research Association (SASMIRA), Mumbai to establish a Centre for Agro textile for KVK, Ganderbal, SKUAST-K during May, 2015.

xiii). National initiative on climate resilient agriculture (NiCra)

yy KVK Pulwama and KVK Bandipora were identified by ICAR for carrying out activities under NICRA project where in interventions were made with respect to use of drip irrigation system in apple and vegetable, rain water harvesting, popularization of drought resistant pulse varieties, introduction of backyard poultry bird (Vanraja and Kroiler), establishment of custom hiring centres and distribution of quality planting material.

xiv). registration of indigenous varieties

yy 100 indigenous varieties of Cereals, Pulses, and Vegetables have been submitted to PPV&FR authority New Delhi for Registration.

xv). information and Publicatio

yy Liaison with farmers through electronic media TV/Radio Talks

yy During the period under report, 245 TV and 95 radio talks were delivered by the scientists on various topics in agriculture, sericulture, animal sciences and other allied disciplines for benefit of farming community.

Publication released

yy A biannual Urdu magazine (Zarai Paigam) has been developed and released.

yy Meeti kee khsoosiyat ka zamindar kay zariya azkhud jayeza.

yy Patoon ka tejzeya bagoon kee zarkeez kee khaziyat kay liya batoor rahnuma.

yy NADEP compost- A step towards healthy soils & crops.

yy Management of reproductive deficiency in farm animals.

yy Advisory and spray schedule-2015 for apple orchards of Kashmir.

yy Bagat wali meeti ka namoona hasil kernay ka tareeka.

yy 245 T.V. and 95 radio talks were organized to provide technical services to the farmers and agro technicians.

yy Liason with farmers through electronic media TV/Radio talks.

yy Training system of High density Apple

yy Milk fever-ilamat Alagi Au Ahtiyat

yy Bovine mastitis in a dairy farm

yy Foot rot in sheep

yy Spray schedule-2015 for apple orchards in Kashmir

yy Reproductive deficiency systems, causes and management in farm animals

yy Indigenous technical knowledge (ITK) in Animal Medicine

yy Preparation of urea molasses mineral block

yy Preservation of fodder through silage making.

xvi). aTiC activities

yy Technology Information was provided to 3388 farmers individually by Subject Matter Specialists.

yy 108 farmer groups consisting of 2814 farmers/growers/students visited ATIC for exposure visit and awareness.

yy Sale of 5186 Books/Package of Practices was made through ATIC.

yy 12558 copies of extension literature free of cost distributed to growers.

yy 347 Diagnostic services were provided to farmers.

yy Soil, Water and Leaf Testing was done for farmers free of cost.

yy Sale of Technology Products viz. Seeds (18010 packets), Seedlings (188 poly bags), Planting material, Milk, Honey, saffron. Seedlings of different vegetable crops were distributed by Directorate and KVKs.

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Trainings conducted for officials/officers of line departments by State Agriculture Management and extension Training institute (SameTi)

S.No. Name of the training No. of Participants /BeneficiariesAgri ATMA Horti Flori Seri AH SH Fisheries KVK/

SKUASTTotal

1 Six days training programme on “Diseases & physiological disorders in horticultural crops-Cause & Remedies”w.e.f. 26 Nov – 01 Dec 2015

3 10 3 - - - - - 7 23

2 Six days training programme on “Livestock, sericulture and fisheries as components of Sustainable Integrated Farming System”w.e.f. 28 Dec-02 Jan 2016

2 9 - - 4 4 3 3 17 42

3 Two days training programme on “Women Empowerment and Agriculture”w.e.f. 14-15 Jan 2016

15 8 - - - 2 - - 8 23

4 Three days training programme on “Spray schedule advisory and safe handling of pesticides for the protection of users”w.e.f. 23-25 March 2016

8 18 3 - - - - - - 29

5 Three days training programme on “Emerging problems in agriculture under changing climatic conditions and mitigation thereof ”w.e.f. 29 Feb-02 March 2016

8 8 2 - - 4 2 - 5 29

6 Three days training programme on “Agricultural Marketing-Issues, Potential and Prospects”w.e.f 28-30 March 2016

12 9 2 - - - 1 - 3 27

7 Three days training programme on “Approaches for reclamation of traditional Orchards & saffron growing areas affected by recent floods in Kashmir”w.e.f 18-20 Nov 2015

10 8 3 - - - - - 3 24

8 Three days training programme on “Mitigation of aftermath of recent floods in the content of agriculture”w.e.f 06-08 Jan 2016

15 8 5 - - 2 1 - - 31

9 Three days training programme on Market-Led Extensionw.e.f 17-19 Dec 2015

12 9 3 - - 2 1 - 2 29

10 Three days training programme on “Value addition of fruits & vegetables in Kashmir and Ladakh”w.e.f 7-9 Dec 2015

8 10 4 - - - - - 5 27

11 Three days training programme on “Development of sericulture and floriculture under diversified agricultural conditions in Kashmir”w.e.f 01-03 Feb 2016

11 9 - 3 5 - - - 2 30


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S.No. Name of the training No. of Participants /BeneficiariesAgri ATMA Horti Flori Seri AH SH Fisheries KVK/

SKUASTTotal

12 Three days training programme on “Production techniques of high value crops of saffron, kala zeera & underutilized field crops”w.e.f 17-19 Feb 2016

10 8 4 - - - - - 3 26

Total 114 114 29 3 9 14 8 3 55 349

* Agri : Department of Agriculture Govt. of J&K AH : Department of Animal Husbandry Govt. of J&KHorti. : Department of Horticulture Govt. of J&K SH : Department of Sheep Husbandry Govt. of J&KFlori : Department of Floriculture Govt. of J&K Fisheries : Department of Fisheries Govt. of J&KSeri : Department of Sericulture Govt. of J&K KVK. : Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s

xvii). Other important activities:

Technology Week on “innovative Technology Transfer for Livelihood and

entrepreneurship Development:

The week long celebrations of the Technology Week on “Innovative Technology Transfer for Livelihood and Entrepreneurship Development” organized by Directorate of Extension SKUAST-Kashmir concluded on 29th of March, 2015. The programme was attended by Officers/Directors of SKUAST-K, Head of Divisions, and Scientists/Officers from University of Kashmir, Govt. Medical College Srinagar, SKUAST-Kashmir, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, progressive farmers, entrepreneurs and other stake holders. Relevant and need based technologies were discussed threadbare during the brain storming technical sessions.

Besides, innovative technologies adopted at International and national level including China, Thailand and Italy were presented for their replication under Kashmir conditions.

Three entrepreneurs - a progressive farmer from district Kupwara and two lady entrepreneurs from district Srinagar and Pulwama were felicitated as the best farmer and Entrepreneurs. The participants had exposure visits to some women self help groups and other entrepreneurial units wherein expert Subject Matter Specialists discussed the impact of latest technologies and provided on spot solutions for the problem faced by them. In her concluding remarks, Director Extension, Prof. Afifa S. Kamili laid emphasis on conducting training and awareness programmes to bring necessary preparedness among the farmer to face the challenges posed by climate. She also stressed on generation of internal resource technologies and regenerative resource conservation.

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The SKUAST-Kashmir being a residential institution with the mandate of teaching, research and extension education needs appropriate infrastructure development by way of constructing Administrative/Laboratory Blocks, Hostels, and Roads etc. Moreover, the University is multi campus and infrastructure is scattered from Shalimar (Srinagar) to Wadura (Baramullah) and Rangil (Ganderbal) to Khudwani (Anantnag). The Government of Jammu and Kashmir is providing Grant-in-Aid by way of Advance drawals on yearly basis under Annual Plan/Capex budget so that spill-over/new projects of the University could be completed through Estates wing of the University.

S.No. Name of work Location/Station Status01 Academic Block B Shalimar Srinagar Work in progress02 Symposium Complex -do- Work in progress (Executing Agency:

J&KPCC)03 Directorate of Extension Building -do- Completed04 Dining Hall Block – II, Faculty of Sericulture -do- Completed05 Agri. Engineering -do- Completed06 MBA Block -do- Completed07 Boys Hostel (Room Wing) -do- Completed08 I T Block -do- Completed09 Laboratory Block-I -do- Completed10 Laboratory Block-II -do- Work in Progress11 Girls Hostel (Block-IV) -do- Completed12 Students Service Centre/Placement Cell -do- Completed13 3rd floor over existing library -do- Completed14 Widening of Campus Roads -do- Completed 15 Veterinary Clinic Complex Shuhama, Ganderbal Work in Progress16 Boiler & Layer Product Centre -do- Completed 17 4-No. lecture Hall block -do- Completed18 Business complex -do- Work in Progress19 Milk & Milk Product Processing Centre Manasbal Completed20 New Girls Hostel Wadura Sopore Completed21 New Boys Hostel -do- Completed22 Reconstruction of gutted Boys Hostel -do- Completed23 B-Type, C-Type Residential Quarters -do- B-Type Completed; C-type in progress24 Filtration Unit -do- Completed25 Auditorium -do- Work in Progress26 Farmers’ Hostel -do- Completed27 Widening of Road Network -do- Completed 28 Adm/Lecture Block for Faculty of Fisheries Rangil Ganderbal Completed29 Adm/Lecture Block for Faculty of Forestry Benhama Ganderbal Completed30 Adm-cum-Laboratory Block Stakna Leh Completed31 Residential Quarter -do- Completed

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S.No. Name of work Location/Station Status32 Animal Repository -do- Completed33 Adm. Building for KVK Nyoma Changthang Completed

Broiler & Layer Production Centre, Shuhama

Adm. Building for KVK Nyoma Changthang

Guest House - I, Stakna, Leh

B-Type Residential Quarter, FoA, Wadura

Laboratory Block-I (Almond Hall) Shalimar Campus

Adm-cum-Lab block , Stakna, Leh

Guest House-II, Stakna , Leh

Farmers’ Hostel, FoA, Wadura

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Water Treatment Filtration Plant, FoA , Wadura

Dining Hall Block – II, Shalimar Campus

I T Block, Shalimar Campus

4-No. Lecture Hall, Shuhama Girls Hostel, Shalimar

PG Hostel (Boys), FoA, Wadura

Students Service Centre/Placement Cell, Shalimar Campus

Veterinary Clinical Complex, Shuhama


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FiNaNCE 5University has a Finance Branch lead by the Comptroller, who is assisted by a team of Deputy Comptrollers and Assistant Comptrollers. The main functions and activities of finance wing are as under;

i. The main function of the wing is to prepare annual budget of the University and to present it to the State Government for approval

ii. Maintenance of all the financial records of the University

iii. Maintenance of Service books and service records of the employees of the University

iv. Supervision of all the financial transactions of the grants received by the University from State Government, ICAR, and other centrally as well as State funding Agencies who are sponsoring various Ad-hoc projects.

v. Conducting of internal audit of the University Accounts

vi. Conducting of yearly Audit of Accounts by the Principal Accountant General and by empanelled Chartered Accountants for the external/ centrally funded ad-hoc projects

vii. It also ensures that all the claims made on the University are valid and genuine and in accordance with the rules and regulations as laid down in the University Statutes, J&K CSR and Financial Code.

viii. Maintaining provident Funds account of the employees of the University.

ix. To offer comments/opinion in the financial matters referred by officers of the University as well as Vice-Chancellor

Financial resources of the University

a) State Government

University is funded by the State Government both under Plan (Capital component) as well under Non-Plan Sector Revenue Component); however, most of the funding by State Government is under Non-Plan sector. The Non-Plan budget is mainly

meeting the expenditure on account of Salaries, pension and other pensionery benefit; the non-plan budget is also compensated by the internal resources (Revenue Utilization) to the extent fixed by the State Government during budget discussions, which was fixed at Rs 630.00lacs during the year 2015-16. The State Government is also providing funds under capital component for infrastructure development, during 2015-16 an additional grant of Rs 300.00 lakhs were sanctioned for acquisition of land and Rs 50.00 lakhs for purchase of equipments for establishment of Residue Quality control Laboratory.

B) indian Council of agricultural research

Indian Council of Agricultural Research is another major funding agency which is providing funds for the infrastructure development of the University both at UG and PG Level. In absence of sufficient funds from State Government for the development of Class rooms, Laboratories hostels facilities and other relates activities undertaking by University for imparting education to UG and PG students, ICAR is providing a helping hand.

Besides above ICAR is also providing 75% funds for All India Coordinated projects which is helping to a great extend in conducting research on various crops mostly grown in the Valley of Kashmir like Rice, Oilseeds Vegetables, Pluses, Maize, Fodder and also providing financial assistance for improvement of Post harvest technology for preservation of Horticulture Crop which is backbone of J&K’s economy.

ICAR is also providing 100% funds for twelve Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s (KVK’s) operational in Kashmir and Ladakh region, which are helping the farmer community to introduce new techniques in Agriculture for better crop production besides importing training related to various agriculture activities

C) Other resources

The scientists of the University are conducting research in different fields of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal sciences and in other

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allied sciences with a main aim to enhance the productivity, reduce the inputs and remedies for various diseases. These Research projects are funded by the various Departments which includes Ministry of Agriculture, GOI, Department of

Science & Technology, GOI, Department of Bio-technology University Grants Commission, ICMR, NOVOD Board, etc.The details of funds received by the University during the financial year 2015-16 are as under

Financial Position of the University during the year 2015-16

Sector Head of Account Allocation (Rs in Lakhs)

Actual receipts

State Plan Revenue 0.00 0.00

Capital (on-going works, new works) Land acquisitionEquipmentsTotal

900.00

300.0050.00

1250.00

1250.00

State Non-Plan 1. Salaries2. Pensionary benefits3. Other chargesTotal

11118.002339.00

505.0013962.00

12805.00

4. Internal ResourcesG. Total 13962.00

630.0013435.00

ICAR funded projects

AICRP 551.67 599.95

KVK’s 1343.21 1328.94

ICAR Education Division

1. Development Grant2. Strengthening of library3. Experiential Learning 4. TSP 5. RAWE6. NTS7. NICHE8. Fellowship 9. Trainings

280.6754.00

171.00297.61

5.570.54

269.179.831.56

1090.25 1090.25

Other ad-hoc/ centrally sponsored Projects 1. DBT,

2. DST, 3. UGC,4. RKVY5. MIDH6. SIMITI7. Other

120.40110.48

57.14120.77

62.5020.00

299.11

790.40 790.40

Scholarship/stipend INSPIRE, UGC 0.00 111.34

Misc 1. Testing fee2. Trainings

0.00 9.001.30

Grand Total 18987.53 18616.18


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aPPENdiCES 6Deputation of Officers/Scientists/Officials deputed for attending Trainings/Study Visits etc. from april, 2015 to march, 2016

S.No Subject of the Programme Venue & Date Name of the Officer/Scientist/Official1 21 day training programme on

“Quarantine Pests: Detection and Identification”

National Institute of Plant Health Management, Rajendranager, Hyderabad w.e.f. April 08 to 28, 2015.

Dr. Tarique Hassan Askary, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior ScientistDivision of Entomology, ShalimarDr. Ahmad Adbullah Saad,Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist (Agron),Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura

2 International Training on “Communicating Research to Stakeholders”

SKICC-Srinagar w.e.f. April 26 to May 02, 2015.

Dr. Nayeema Jabeen, Head, Division of Vegetable Science, Shalimar

3 Refresher Course in Life Sciences

w.e.f. April 27, 2015 at UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Kashmir, Srinagar

Dr. Gohar Bilal Wani, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Division of Fishery Extension Education, Faculty of Fisheries, Rangil GanderbalDr. Iffat Jabeen Ghani,Assistant Professor (Home Science), ETC/KVK, MalangporaDr. Bilal Ahmad Lone,Assistant Professor, Division of Agronomy, Dr. Sajad Ahmad Bhat,Assistant Professor, Division of PHT, Shalimar Dr. Ashwani Kumar,Assistant Professor, Faculty of Fisheries, Rangil

4 05 day training programme under “Network Project on Impact Assessment”

w.e.f. May 25 to 29, 2015 at NASC, New Delhi

Dr. M.H. Wani, Professor, Rajiv Gandhi Chair/CCPI “Network Project

5 Training Programme on ”Use of Crop Simulation Model and Decision Support Systems in Agromet Advisory Services’

SKUAST-K, Shalimar w.e.f. June 08 to 14, 2015:

Dr. Z.A. Dar,Associate Professor, DARS, Budgam Dr. B.A. Alaie.Associate Professor. DARS, BudgamDr. N.A. Kirmani,Associsate Professor, Division of Soil Science, ShalimarDr. Mohammad Anwar Bhat,Associate Professor, MRCFC-KhudwaniDr. Sameera Qayoom,Assistant Professor, Division of AgronomyDr. Lal Singh,Assistant Professor, Division of AgronomyDr. Naseer Ahmad Dar,Assistant Professor, Division of AgronomyDr. A.A. Saad,Assistant Professor, FoA, Wadura

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S.No Subject of the Programme Venue & Date Name of the Officer/Scientist/OfficialDr. F.A. Bahar,Assistant Professor (Agronomy), DARS, BudgamDr. S.K. Raina, Assistant Professor, Division of Soil Science, ShalimarDr. Uzma Bashir, Assistant Professor, Division of Soil Science, ShalimarDr. S.H. Baba, Assistant Professor, Division of Agricultural Economics & Marketing, ShalimarDr. B.A. Lone, Assistant Professor, Division of AgronomyDr. Parmeet Singh, Assistant Professor, FoA, WaduraDr. Ashiq Hussain, Assistant Professor, MRCFC-KhudwaniDr. Latief Ahmad Sofi,Technical Assistant, Division of Agronomy, Shalimar

6 21 day Summer School on “Principles and Concepts of Livestock Disease Informatics and Modeling in Veterinary Epidemiology”

Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka w.e.f. June 10 to 30, 2015:

Dr. N.A. Tufani,Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist,Division of Veterinary Clinical Services Complex, FVSc. & AH, ShuhamaDr. Aijaz Ahmad Dar,Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Division of Veterinary Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine,FVSc. & AH, Shuhama

7 short term course on “Digital Soil Mapping through Geostatistical Approaches Using QGIS and R”

Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur, Rajasthan w.e.f. June 24 to July 03, 2015

Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Wani, Associate Professor-cum-Senior Scientist, Division of Soil Science, Shalimar

8 Summer school on “Entrepreneurship Development Programme”

PAU, Ludhiana, w.e.f. July 08 to 28, 2016

Dr. Abdul Hai,Associate Professor, Division of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama

9 “Special School Refresher Course”

University of Kashmir, w.e.f. August 13 to 14, 2016

Dr. Mohammad Isfaqul Hussain,Assistant Professor, Division of Vety. Mircrobiology, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama

10 3 weeks “Special School Refresher Course”

University of Kashmir w.e.f. 23rd of July, 2015

Dr. Shafeeq Ahmad Hakeem,Assistant Professor, DARS, BudgamDr. Dr. Seerat-un-Nissa,Assistant Professor, DARS, Budgam

11 3 weeks “Special School Refresher Course”

University of Kashmir w.e.f. 23rd of July, 2015

Dr. Noorul Saleem KhurooAssistant Professor, DARS, BudgamMountain Livestock Research Institute, Manasbal


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S.No Subject of the Programme Venue & Date Name of the Officer/Scientist/Official12 10 day short training course

on “Application of Advanced Geospatial Technologies in NRM under Changing Scenario”

SKUAST-K, Shalimar w.e.f. August 04 to 13, 2015

Dr. Haleema Bano,Assistant Professor, Division of Environmental Sciences, ShalimarDr. Bilal Ahmad Lone,Assistant Professor, KVK, MalangporaDr. Sameera Qayoom,Associate Professor, TSRI, MirgundDr. Firdous Ahmad Raina,Assistant Professor, KVK, KupwaraDr. Lal Singh,Assistant Professor, Directorate of Research, ShalimarDr. Shamim Ahmad Shamin,Technical Assistant (Adhoc),Division of Environmental Sciences, ShalimarDr. Ishafaq Ahmad Abidi,Assistant Professor/Asstt. Director Research, Directorate of Research, ShalimarMr. Owais Ahmad Bhat,Technical Assistant, Division of Agril. Engineering, Shalimar

13 Summer school on “Multi-pronged Extension Management Strategies for Dryland Agricultural Development with Special Reference to Promoting Climate Resilient Agriculture”

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu w.e.f. August 05 to 25, 2015

Dr. Lyaqet Ali,Subject Matter Specialist, KVK, LehMr. Tanveer Ahmad Wani,Assistant Professor, FoA, Wadura

Dr. Waseem Raja, Assistant Professor, FoA, Wadura

14 Training programme on “Medelian Genetics to Molecular Genetics in Relevance to Plant Breeding”

PAU, Ludhiana w.e.f. August 06 to 26, 2015

Dr. Asif Mohd. Iqbal,Assistant Professor, MRCFC, Khudwani

15 Training programme on “Advances Approaches in Genomics, Bioinformatics and Animal Cell Culture Technology”

Division of Bio-technology, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama w.e.f. 10th to 31st August, 2015.

Dr. F.D. Sheikh,Assistant Professor, Leh, LadakhDr. Fouzia Shafi,Assistant Professor, Division of PHTDr. Sajad Ahmad Bhat,Assistant Professor, Division of PHTDr. Farooz Ahmad Bhat,Assistant Professor, Faculty of FisheriesDr. Feroz Ahmad Shah,Assistant Professor, Faculty of FisheriesDr. Pervaiz Ahmad Dar,Assistant Professor, Div. Vety. Microbiology & Immunology, ShuhamaDr. Ishraq Hussain,Assistant Professor, Div. of Biotechnology, ShuhamaDr. Abdul Hafiz Assistant Professor, Vety. Clinical Service Complex, ShuhamaDr. Dilruba Hasin,Assistant Professor, Div. of Vety. Physiology, Shuhama

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S.No Subject of the Programme Venue & Date Name of the Officer/Scientist/OfficialDr. Syed Shahnaz Shafi,Assistant Professor, Division of Animal Breeding & GeneticsDr. Hina Fayaz Bhat,Assistant Professor, Division of Biotechnology, ShalimarDr. Syed Mudasir Andrabi,Assistant Professor, Division of Biotechnology

16 66 day training programme on “Pesticide Formulation Testing”

National Institute of Plant Health Management, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad w.e.f. 10.08.2015 to 14.10.2015

Dr. Javeed Ahmad Sofi,Associate Professor, Dr. Irshad Hassan, Associate Professor, Research Centre for Residue and Quality Analysis, Shalimar

17 Training programme on “Advances Approaches in Genomics, Bioinformatics and Animal Cell Culture Technology”

Division of Bio-technology, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama w.e.f. 10th to 31st August, 2015.

Dr. Asma Sherwani,Assistant Professor, Division of Entomology, Shalimar

18 21 day training programme on “Conservation Agriculture for Enhancing Resource Use Efficiency and Arresting Land Degradation”

ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya w.e.f. 19th August to 8th September, 2015

Dr. Mohammad Amin Mir,Assistant Professor, Division of Fruit Science, ShalimarDr. Ashiq Hussain Pandit,Assistant Professor, Division of Fruit Science, Shalimar

19 Training programme on “Integrated Pest Management for Important Crops”

Ludhiana w.e.f. August 20 to 22, 2015

Dr. Peerzada Shafat HussainProgramme Coordinator, KVK, BudgamDr. T.A. Shah, Programme Coordinator, KVK, KupwaraDr. Farooq Ahmad Ahangar,SMS, KVK, BandiporaDr. Farooq Ahmad Bhat,SMS, KVK, PulwamaDr. Khursheed Ahmad SMS, KVK, ShopianDr. Sabiha Ashraf,SMS, KVK, GanderbalDr. Vikas Gupta,SMS, KVK, LehDr. Mohammad Ayoub Mantoo,SMS, KVK, AnantnagDr. Tariq Ahmad Sofi,SMS, KVK, Kulgam

20 Training programme on “Agro Meteorological Techniques for Risk Assessment and Management of Extreme Events”

Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CIDA), Hyderabad w.e.f. September 01 to 21, 2016

Dr. Latief Ahmad Sofi,Technical Assistant, KVK, Budgam

21 Training programme on “Remote Sensing and GIS for Crop Growth Monitoring and Yield Prediction”

Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun w.e.f. August 31 to September 20, 2015

Dr. Lal Singh, Associate Professor, Directorate of Research, Shalimar

22 Training programme on “Communication and Management Tools and Approaches for Agricultural Extension”

Division of Agricultural Extension, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, w.e.f. Sptember 02 to 23, 2015

Dr. T.A. Shah,Programme Coordinator, KVK, Kupwara


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S.No Subject of the Programme Venue & Date Name of the Officer/Scientist/Official23 Winter school “Advance Soil

Biological for Enhancing Carbon Sequestration and Mitigate Climate Change”

Indian Institute of Soil Science, Berasia Road, Nabibagh, Bhopal, (MP) w.e.f. September 02 to 22, 2015

Dr. Aziz Mujtaba Aezum,Assistant Professor, MRCFC, Khudwani

24 Short course on ”Application of Genomic and Proteomic Technologies in Meat, Quality and Food Safety Research”

National Research Centre on Meat, Hyderabad w.e.f. September 07 to 16, 2015

Dr. Sheikh Rafeh Ahmad,Assistant Professors, Division of LPT, ShuhamaDr. Asif Hussain Sofi,Assistant Professor, Division of LPT, Shuhama

25 Short course on “Recent Advances in Pharmacological Techniques”

Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly w.e.f. September 07 to 16, 2015

Dr. Azad Ahmad Ahanger,Associate Professor, Division of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology, Shuhama

26 Winter school on “Multi-storied Cropping System and Canopy Architecture Management in Horticulture Crops”

College of Horticulture, Banavasi Road, Sirsi, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka w.e.f. September 28 to October 18, 2015

Dr. K.M. Malik, Assistant Professor, Division of Floriculture & Landscape Architecture, ShalimarDr. Mohammad Maqbool Mir,Assistant Professor, Division of Fruit Science, Shalimar

27 Training workshop on “Legal Issues in Forestry and Wildlife”

CASFS, Burnihat, Assam w.e.f. November 05 to 11, 2015

Dr. A.H. Mughal, Professor-cum-Chief Scientsit, Faculty of Forestry, Benhama, Ganderbal

28 Winter school on “Current Concepts and Frontier Technologies for Fertility Management in Farm Animals”

National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana w.e.f. October 05 to 25, 2015

Dr. Mehraj-ud Din Naikoo,Assistant Professor, Division of Vety. Clinical Services Complex, Shuhama

29 21 days training programme on “Plant Disease Diagnostics and their Management”

Division of Plant Pathology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi w.e.f. October 13 to November 02, 2015

Dr. Farooq Ahmad Bhat, SMS, KVK, Pulwama Dr. Khurshid Ahmad Bhat,SMS, KVK, Budgam

30 21 day training programme on “Climate Resilient Soil Management Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture” Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry”

Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur w.e.f. October 14 to November 03, 2015

Dr. Malik Asif Aziz, SMS, KVK, Kargil

31 Training progamme on “Ecological Based Pest Management for Quality Food Production”

CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar w.e.f. October 15 to November 04, 2015

Dr. Tarique Hassan Askary,Assistant Professor, Division of EntomologyDr. Sajad Mohi-ud-Din,Assistant Professor, Division of Entomology, Shalimar

32 Training workshop on “Innovative Approaches to Technology Enhanced Learning”

NAARM, Hyderabad, w.e.f. October 28 to November 06, 2015

Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Dar,Associate Professor, DARS, BudgamDr. Ajaz Ahmad Lone,Assistant Professor, DARS, Budgam

33 21 days “69th General Orientation Course”

University of Kashmir, w.e.f. November 10

Mr. Sajad Ahmad,Assistant Student Welfare Officer, FoA, Wadura

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S.No Subject of the Programme Venue & Date Name of the Officer/Scientist/Official34 21 day training programme

on “Updates in Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Medicine in Farm and Companion Animal Practice”

Tamil Nadu Veterinary Animal Science University, Tamil Nadu w.e.f. November 11 to Ist December 2015

Dr. Noor Alam Tufani, Assistant Professor, Veterinary Clinical Service Complex, ShuhamaDr. Mehraj-ud-Din,Assistant Professor, Division of Surgery & Radiology, Shuhama

35 Winter school on “Analysis of High Throughput Sequencing and Microarray Data to Unravel Host-pathogen Interactions”

Deptt. of Vety. Biotechnology, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar (UP), w.e.f. November 17 to December 07, 2015

Dr. Mohammad Isfaqul Hussain,Assistant Professor, Division of Vety. Microbiology & Immunology, Shuhama

36 Winter school on “Advanced Techniques and Novel Approaches for Quality and Safety Evaluation of Dairy Foods”

National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal w.e.f. November 17 to December 07, 2015

Dr. Sheikh Rafeh Ahmad, Assistant Professor, Division of Livestock Products Technology, ShuhamaDr. Mir Shabir AhmadSMS, KVK, Nyoma Ladakh

37 21 day training programme on “Natural Resource Management viz-a-viz Climate Change”

Department of Soil Science, PAU, Ludhiana w.e.f. November 18 to December 07, 2015

Dr. Ab. Shakoor Khanday, SMS, AnantnagDr. Amarjeet Singh, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Forestry, Ganderbal

38 Winter school on “Recent Developments in Seed Trade Production, Export Regulations and Treaties”

University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad Karnataka w.e.f. November 18 to December 08, 2015

Dr. Abdul Rauf, Associate Professor, FoA, Wadura

39 21 day training programme on “Plant Omics-Emerging Tools and Techniques for Crop Improvement”

IARI, New Delhi w.e.f. November 18 to December 08, 2015

Dr. Amarjeet Singh,Assistant Professor, Ambri-Apple Research Centre, Balpora, ShopianDr. Shabir Hussain, Assistant Professor, Division of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Shalimar Dr. Sajad Majeed Zargar,Assistant Professor, Centre for Plant Biotechnology, Division of Entomology, Shalimar

40 Winter school on “Genomics and Phenomics Assisted Crop Breeding-Principles and Practices”

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi w.e.f. November 18 to December 08, 2015

Dr. Mohammad Altaf Wani, Assistant Professor, Mountain Agricultural Research & Extension Station, Gurez

41 21 day training programme on “Bioinformatics and High Dimensional Genome Data Analysis”

Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi w.e.f. November 25 to December 15, 2015

Dr. Mehraj-ud-Din,Assistant Professor, Division of Plant Pathology, Shalimar

42 Winter school on “Dynamics of Farmers Employment and Entreprenerial Development”

College of Agriculture, UAS, Dharwad w.e.f. November 25 to December 15, 2015

Dr. Bilal Ahmad Bhat, SMS, KVK, Budgam

43 Winter school on “Application of One Health Concepts for Control of Emerging Zoonoses and Health Threats”

Department of Public Health, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Pookode, Wayanad, Kerala w.e.f. November 26 to December 16, 2015

Dr. Showkeen Muzamil,Assistant Professor, Division of Vety. Biochemistry, ShuhamaDr. Mudasir Ali, Assistant Professor, Division of Vety. Public Health, ShuhamaDr. Nazir Ahmad,SMS, KVK, Kargil


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S.No Subject of the Programme Venue & Date Name of the Officer/Scientist/Official44 21 day training programme on

“Innovative Eco and Farmers Friendly Crop Production Measures”

G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar w.e.f. November 30 to December 20, 2015

Dr. Tariq Rasool,Assistant Professor, Ambri-Apple Research Centre, Balpora, Shopian

45 21 day training programme on “Advances in Production and Utilization of Biopesticides, Bioagents and Biofertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture”

Junagadh Agricultural University, w.e.f. December 01 to 21, 2015

Dr. M.A. Mantoo, SMS, KVK, Anantnag

46 Winter school on “Multiple Crop Modeling to Improve Resource Use Efficiency in Agriculture Under Changing Climatic Conditions”

ACRC, Agricultural Research Institute, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad w.e.f. December 03 to 23, 2015

Dr. Parmeet Singh, Assistant Professor,Division of AgronomyDr. Tariq Sultan,SMS, KVK, BandiporaDr. Bilal Ahmad Lone,Assistant Professor, Division of Agronomy

47 Winter school on “Utilization of Degraded Land and Soil through Horticultural Crops for Improving Agricultural Productivity and Environmental Quality”

ICAR-National Research Centre on Seed Spices, Tabiji, Ajmer Rajasthan w.e.f. December 03 to 23, 2015

Mr. Khurshid Ahmad Zargar,Programme Assistant, KVK, KargilDr. Mohammad Ashraf Dar,Associate Professor, Division of Soil Science, Shalimar

48 21 day training programme on “Agro Ecosystem Analysis based Plant Health Management in Conjunction with Ecological Engineering for Pest Management”

NIPHM, Hyderabad, w.e.f. December 08 to 28, 2015

Dr. Imtiyaz Jahangir Khan,SMS, KVK, Anantnag

49 Training programme on “New Paradigms in Diseases Management:Conventional and Molecular Approaches for Rapeseed-Mustard Production”

ICAR-Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research, Bharatpur w.e.f. December 09 to 29, 2015

Dr. Vaseem Yousuf,Assistant Professor, FoA, Wadura

50 Training programme on “Development of Climatic Risk Management Tools in Agriculture Using Extend Range Forecast”

DUAT, Bhubaneswar w.e.f. December 15 to 20, 2015

Dr. Latief Ahmad Sofi,Technical Assistant, Division of Agronomy

51 21 day training programme on “Functional Analysis of Pathogenicity Genes of Plant Pathogens”

Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi w.e.f. January 02, 2016

Dr. Bilal Ahmad Padder, Assistant Professor, Division of Plant Pathology, Shalimar

52 CAFT training programme on “Gender Analysis and Mainstreaming in Agriculture”

ICAR, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi w.e.f. January 02 to 22, 2016

Dr. H.A. Malik, Assistant Professor, Directorate of Extension, ShalimarDr. Khursheed Ahmad Dar,SMS, KVK, Ganderbal

53 Winter school on “Advanced Tools and Techniques for Precise Input Application System”

Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Nabi Bagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal w.e.f. January 05 to 25, 2016

Er. Mudasir Ali, Assistant Professor, Division of Agricultural Engineering, Shalimar

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S.No Subject of the Programme Venue & Date Name of the Officer/Scientist/Official54 CAFT training programme

on “Application of Computer Algorithms and Statistical Software Package in Agriculture”

IASRI, Library Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi w.e.f. December 18, 2015 to January 07, 2016

Dr. Pradeep Kumar Singh,Assistant Professor, Division of Vegetable Science, Shalimar

55 70th General Orientation Course”

University of Kashmir, Srinagar w.e.f. January 11, 2016

Dr. Shabir Ahmad Bhat, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Temperate Sericulture Research Institute, Mirgund

56 Short Training Course on “Modern Integrated Crop Breeding Tools-Breeding Management System”

January 18 to 27, 2016 at IIRR, Hyderabad

Dr. Mukhtar Iqbal Mokhdoomi, Associate Professor-cum-Senior Scientist, Dryland Agriculture Research Station Budgam

57 CAFT training programme on “Statistical Advances for Technological Enhancement in Agricultural Research”

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistical Research Institute, New Delhi w.e.f. January 19 to Feb. 08, 2016

Dr. Ashaq Hussain Pandit,Associate Professor, Division of Fruit Science, Shalimar

Dr. Zaffar Afroz Badri,Assistant Professor, FoA, Wadura

58 Training programme on “Farming Systems for the Future Approaches and Applications”

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore w.e.f. January 20 to February 09, 2016

Mr. Nazir Ahmad Teeli, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist (Agronomy), Mountain Crop Research Station, Sagam

59 Winter School on “Designing Modern Crop Pest Combat Strategies with Nematodes and against Nematodes”

January 27 to February 16, 2016 at ICAR-IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi

Mr. Bashir Ahmad Rather, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, ETC/KVK, Malangpora

60 Winter school on “Designing Modern Crop Pest Combat Strategies with Nematodes and against Nematodes”

IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi w.e.f. January 27 to Feb. 16, 2016

Dr. G.M. Lone, Associate Professor, Division of Entomology, Shalimar

61 Winter School on “Integration of Conventional and Biotechnological Approaches for Improvement of Dual Purpose Crops and Grasses”

January 28 to February 17, 2016 at Indian Grassland & Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi (UP)

Dr. Kunzes Angma, Subject Matter Specialist, KVK, Nyoma, Leh Ladakh

62 Training Programme on “Advances and Accomplishments of Innovative Resistance Breeding Techniques in Crop Improvement”

January 28 to February 17, 2016 at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Dr. Parvaze Ahmad Sofi, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Division of Genetics and Plant Breeding, FoA, Wadura

63 Training programme on “Marker Free Transgenic Crops and Methods of Transgene Detection”

Feb. 01 to 21, , 2016 at ICAR-National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnology, Pusa Campus, New Delhi

Dr. Aasif Ali Gatoo, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Faculty of ForestryDr. Zahoor Ahmad Bhat,Assistant Professor, Division of Floriculture & Landscape Architecture, Shalimar

64 Winter School on “Marker Free Transgenics and Methods of Transgene Detection”

Feb. 01 to 21, , 2016 at ICAR-National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnology, Pusa Campus, New Delhi

Dr. Rizwan Rashid, Subject Matter Specialist, KVK, Budgam

65 CAFT Training Programme on “Revitalizing Soil and Crop Productivity for Secured Agriculture”

G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar w.e.f. February 03 to 23, 2016

Dr. Amal Saxena, Associate Professor-cum-Senior Scientist, Directorate of Extension, Shalimar


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S.No Subject of the Programme Venue & Date Name of the Officer/Scientist/Official66 CAFT Training Programme

on “Micronutrients in Animal Nutrition”

February 03 to 23, 2016 at ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar

Dr. Raoof Ahmad Patoo, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Division of LPM, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama

67 Training programme on “Recent Strategies and Developments in Diversified Poultry for Improvement of Rural Economy of Small and Marginal Farmers”

Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu w.e.f. February 03 to 23, 2016

Dr. Shahid Ahmad Shergojry, SMS, KVK, Leh

68 training programme on “Bio-security and Incursion Management”

February 09 to 29, 2016 at National Institute of Plant Health, Management, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad

Dr. Barkat Hussain, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Division of Entomology, Shalimar

69 Training programme on “Computational Tools and Techniques for Molecular Data Analysis in Agriculture”

February 11 to March 02, 2016 at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, Library Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi

Dr. Syed Mudasir Andrabi, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Division of Biotechnology, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama

70 21 day CAFT Training Programme on “Computational Tools and Techniques for Molecular Data Analysis in Agriculture”

February 11 to March 02, 2016 at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi

Dr. Gowhar Ali, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, BSP, ICAR NSP (Crops), Seed Unit, ShalimarDr. Nageena Nazir,Assistant Professor, Division of Agril. Statistics, Shalimar

71 Training programme on “Importance Plant Growth Regulators and Nutrients in Agriculture and Horticulture : Status and Prospective in Present Scenario ”

Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Faizabad by following scientists of Directorate of Extension w.e.f March 07 to 27, 2016

Dr. Irfan Ahmad Bisati,Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist,Dr. Majeed-ul-Hassan Chesti,Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Directorate of Extension, Shalimar

72 Training Programme on “Pesticide Residue Analysis”

January 19 to February 17, 2016 at Rajendranagar, Hyderabad,

Dr. Khusheed Ahmad Sheikh, Subject Matter Specialist, KVK, Shopian

73 Training Programme on “Quantitative Techniques for Agricultural Policy Research”

February 18 to March 09, 2016 at Division of Agricultural Economics, IARI, New Delhi

Dr. Nasir Hussain, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist (Agri.Economics), Faculty of Fisheries, Ganderba

74 training programme on “Environmental Risk Assessment of Genetically Engineered (GE) Plants”

New Delhi w.e.f. February 22 to 23, 2016

Dr. Khalid Zaffar Masoodi, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Centre of Plant Biotechnology, Shalimar

75 training programme on “Leadership Development”

NAARM, Hyderabad w.e.f. February 22 to 26, 2016.

Dr. A.H. Hakeem, Programme Coordinator, KVK, Bandipora

76 21 day training programme on “Functional Analysis of Pathogencity Genes of Plant Pathogens

Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi w.e.f. January 02, 2016

Dr. Bilal Ahmad Padder,Assistant Professor, Division of Plant Pathology, Shalimar

77 CAFT training programme on “Gender Analysis and Mainstreaming in Agriculture”

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi w.e.f. January 02 to 22, 2016

Dr. H.A. Malik, Assistant Professor, Directorate of Extension, Shalimar

78 Winter school on “Advanced Tools and Techniques for Precise Input Application System”

Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Nabi Bagh, Bhopal w.e.f. January 05 to 25, 2016

Er. Mudasir Ali, Assistant Professor, Division of Agricultural Engineering, Shalimar

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S.No Subject of the Programme Venue & Date Name of the Officer/Scientist/Official79 Training programme on

“Application of Computer Algorithms and Statistical Software Packages in Agriculture”

IASRI, New Delhi w.e.f. December 18, 2015 to January 07, 2016

Dr. Pradeep Kumar Singh, Assistant Professor, Division of Vegetable Science, Shalimar

80 Short course on “Prospects and Retrospects in Assisted Reproductive Technologies”

Indian Veterinary Institute, Izatnagar (U.P) w.e.f. January 08 to 28, 2016

Dr. Mohd. Iqbal Yatoo, SMS, KVK, Leh Ladakh

81 Four weeks “70th General Orientation Course”

University of Kashmir, Srinagar w.e.f. January 11, 2016

Dr. Shabir Ahmad Bhat, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Temperate Sericulture Research Institute, Mirgund

82 Short Training Course on “Modern Integrated Crop Breeding Tools-Breeding Management System”

January 18 to 27, 2016 at IIRR, Hyderabad

Dr. Mukhtar Iqbal Mokhdoomi, Associate Professor-cum-Senior Scientist, Dryland Agriculture Research Station Budgam

83 CAFT training programme on “Statistical Advances for Technological Enhancement in Agricultural Research”

ICAR- Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi w.e.f. January 19 to February 08, 2016

Dr. Ashaq Hussain Pandit,Associate Professor, Division of Fruit Science, Shalimar Dr. Zaffar Afroz Badri,Assistant Professor, FoA, Wadura

84 Training programme on “Farming Systems for the Future Approaches and Applications”

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore w.e.f. January 20 to February 09, 2016

Mr. Nazir Ahmad Teeli, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist (Agronomy), Mountain Crop Research Station, Sagam

85 Winter School on “Designing Modern Crop Pest Combat Strategies with Nematodes and against Nematodes”

January 27 to February 16, 2016 at ICAR-IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi,

Mr. Bashir Ahmad Rather, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, ETC/KVK, Malangpora

86 Winter school on “Designing Modern Crop Pest Combat Strategies with Nematodes and against Nematodes”

IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi w.e.f. January 27 to February 16, 2016

Dr. G.M. Lone,Associate Professor, Division of Entomology

87 Winter School on “Integration of Conventional and Biotechnological Approaches for Improvement of Dual Purpose Crops and Grasses”

January 28 to February 17, 2016 at Indian Grassland & Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi (UP)

Dr. Kunzes Angma, Subject Matter Specialist, KVK, Nyoma, Leh Ladakh

88 Training Programme on “Advances and Accomplishments of Innovative Resistance Breeding Techniques in Crop Improvement”

January 28 to February 17, 2016 at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Dr. Parvaze Ahmad Sofi, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Division of Genetics and Plant Breeding, FoA, Wadura

89 Training programme on “Marker Free Transgenic Crops and Methods of Transgene Detection

w.e.f. Feb. 01 to 21, , 2016 at ICAR-National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnology, Pusa Campus, New Delhi

Dr. Aasif Ali Gatoo, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Faculty of ForestryDr. Zahoor Ahmad Bhat,Assistant Professor, Division of Floriculture & Landscape Architecture, Shalimar Dr. Rizwan Rashid,SMS, KVK, Budgam

90 CAFT Training Programme on “Revitalizing Soil and Crop Productivity for Secured Agriculture”

G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar w.e.f. February 03 to 23, 2016

Dr. Amal Saxena, Associate Professor-cum-Senior Scientist, Directorate of Extension, Shalimar


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S.No Subject of the Programme Venue & Date Name of the Officer/Scientist/Official91 CAFT Training Programme

on “Micronutrients in Animal Nutrition”

February 03 to 23, 2016 at ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar

Dr. Raoof Ahmad Patoo, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Division of LPM, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama

92 “Recent Strategies and Developments in Diversified Poultry for Improvement of Rural Economy of Small and Marginal Farmers”

Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu w.e.f. Febrary 03 to 23, 2016

Dr. Shahid Ahmad Shergojry, SMS, KVK, Leh`

93 Training programme on “Bio-security and Incursion Management”

February 09 to 29, 2016 at National Institute of Plant Health, Management, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad

Dr. Barkat Hussain, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Division of Entomology, Shalimar

94 Training programme on “Computational Tools and Techniques for Molecular Data Analysis in Agriculture”

February 11 to March 02, 2016 at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, Library Avenue, Pusa, New Delhi

Dr. Syed Mudasir Andrabi, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Division of Biotechnology, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama

95 21 day CAFT Training Programme on “Computational Tools and Techniques for Molecular Data Analysis in Agriculture”

February 11 to March 02, 2016 at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi

Dr. Gowhar Ali, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, BSP, ICAR NSP (Crops), Seed Unit, Shalimar

96 “Special Winter School” University of Kashmir, Srinagar w.e.f. February 11 to March 03, 2016

Ms. Farahnaz Rasool, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist (Plant Protection), Directorate of Extension, Shalimar Dr. Sabiha Ashraf,SMS, KVK, GanderbalMs. Nasreen Fatima,SMS, KVK,Kargil

97 CAFT training programme on “Computational Tools and Techniques for Molecular Data Analysis in Agriculture”

Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi w.e.f. February 11 to March 02, 2016

Dr. Nageena Nazir, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Division of Agricultural Statistics, Shalimar

98 training programme on “Importance Plant Growth Regulators and Nutrients in Agriculture and Horticulture : Status and Prospective in Present Scenario ”

Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Faizabad w.e.f. March 07 to 27, 2016

Dr. Irfan Ahmad Bisati,Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist,Dr. Majeed-ul-Hassan Chesti,Assistant Professor-cum-Junior ScientistDirectorate of Extension, Shalimar

99 Training Programme on “Pesticide Residue Analysis”

January 19 to February 17, 2016 at Rajendranagar, Hyderabad

Dr. Khusheed Ahmad Sheikh, Subject Matter Specialist, KVK, Shopian

100 Training programme on “Environmental Risk Assessment of Genetically Engineered (GE) Plants”

New Delhi w.e.f. February 22 to 23, 2016

Dr. Khalid Zaffar Masoodi, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Centre of Plant Biotechnology, Shalimar

101 Training programme on “Leadership Development”

NAARM, Hyderabad w.e.f. February 22 to 26, 2016.

Dr. A.H. Hakeem, Programme Coordinator, KVK, Bandipora

102 Training programme on “Climate Change and Carbon Mitigation”

February 22 to 26, 2016 at ICFRE, Dehradun

Dr. Syed Naseem-Ul-Zaffar, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior ScientistDr. J.A. Mugloo,Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist,Faculty of Forestry, Benhama Ganderbal

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S.No Subject of the Programme Venue & Date Name of the Officer/Scientist/Official103 Training Programme on

“Ornamental Fish Breeding and Culture”

Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Kolkata Centre w.e.f. March 02 to 23, 2016

Dr. Mansoor Ahmad Rather, Programme Assistant, KVK, BandiporaDr. Oyas Ahmad Asimi, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Fisheries, Rangil Ganderbal

104 Training programme on “Recent Advances in Statistical Genetics and Genomics”

Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi w.e.f. March 04 to 24, 2016

Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat, Assistant Professor, Division of Plant Pathology, Shalimar Dr. Showkat Hussain Sidiquee,Assistant Professor, Division of Agri. Stat. Economics and Extension, FoA, Wadura

105 Training programme on “Importance of Plant Growth Regulators and Nutrients in Agriculture and Horticulture; Status and Prospective in Present Scenario”

NDUAT, Faizabad w.e.f. March 07 to 28, 2016

Dr. Kaiser Mohui-ud-Din Malik, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Division of Floriculture & Landscape Architecture, Shalimar

106 15 day training programme on “Reeling operations and maintenance of the machinery”

Central Silk Technological Research Institute, Central Silk Board, Bengaluru w.e.f. March 07, 2016

Mr. Mohammad Abdullah DarMr. Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Parray

107 Training programme on “Processing of Soya Bean”

CIAE, Bhopal w.e.f. March 14 to 19, 2016.

Ms. Sabiya Asmat , Subject Matter Specialist (Home Science), KVK, Kargil

retirement on superannuation pension

S.No Name of the Employee Designation Place of Posting Date of Birth Date of Superannuation

April, 20151 Mr. Gh. Nabi Sheikh Field-cum-Lab.

AssistantMRCFC, Khudwani 06.04.1955 30.04.2015

2 Mr. Gh. Hassan Bhat Field-cum-Lab. Assistant

Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura

08.04.1955 30.04.2015

3 Mr. Ali Mohammad Bhat

OCC Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura

15.04.1955 30.04.2015

4 Mr. Bashir Ahmad Khan Driver Faculty of Fisheries, Rangil Ganderbal

15.04.1955 30.04.2015

5 Mr. M. Ramzan Dar Lab. Attendant Division of Agricultural Engineering, Shalimar

17.04.1955 30.04.2015

6 Mrs. Veena Koul(Migrant)

Asstt-cum-Typist Div. of Agri. Stat. 05.04.1955 30.04.2015

May, 20157 Mrs. Nisara Razak Head Assistant FVSc. & AH,

Shuhama02.05.1955 31.05.2015

8 Mr. Ab. Salam Bhat Field-cum-Lab. Assistant

KVK/ETC, Malangpora

04.05.1955 31.05.2015

June, 20159 Mr. Mohammad Sidiq

RatherGardner Mountain Research

Centre for Sheep & Goat, Shuhama

11.06.1955 30.06.2015


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10 Mr. Mohammad Sultan Lone

Driver Pool Office, Shalimar 01.07.1955 30.06.2015

11 Mr. Mohammad Yousuf Shah

Electrician Estates Wing, Shalimar

01.07.1955 30.06.2015

12 Mr. Roshan Lal Bhat (Migrant)

Steno Automobile Wing 21.06.1955 30.06.2015

July, 201513 Mr. Mohammad

Ramzan MirField-cum-Lab. Assistant

Faculty of Forestry, Wadura

05.07.1955 31.07.2015

14 Mr. Ab. Rashid Shah LSA Div. of LPM, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama

05.07.1955 31.07.2015

15 Mr. Ab. Gani Bhat Gardener KVK/ETC, Malangpora

15.07.1955 31.07.2015

16 Mrs. Shazada Akhter Field-cum-Lab. Assistant

Div. of Plant Pathology, Shalimar

08.07.1955 31.07.2015

17 Mr. Gh. Mohammad Shah

Live Stock Assistant Mountain Research Centre for Sheep & Goat, Shuhama

01.08.1955 31.07.2015

18 Mr. Gh. Mohammad Bhat

Field-cum-Lab. Assistant

MRCFC, Khudwani 01.08.1955 31.07.2015

August, 201519 Mr. Gulam Qadir Bhat Field-cum-Lab.

AssistantDiv. of Agronomy, Shalimar

22.08.1955 31.08.2015

September, 201520 Mr. Pyarray Lal Bhan LSA (OPG) MLRI, Mansbal 05.09.1955 30.09.201521 Mr. Gh. Rasool Lone Helper Division of

Agricultural Engineering, Shalimar

15.09.1955 30.09.2015

22 Mr. Mohammad Amin Shah


Division of Plant Pathology, Shalimar

21.09.1955 30.09.2015

October, 201523 Mrs. Tanveera Hafiz Asstt. Manager

(Estates)Estates Wing, Shalimar

15.10.1955 31.10.2015

24 Mr. Farooq Ahmad Pahalwan

Head Assistant Directorate of Research, Shalimar

19.10.1955 31.10.2015

November, 201525 Mr. Syed Raza Rizvi Katib Directorate of

Extension, Shalimar01.12.1955 30.11.2015

December, 201526 Mr. Mohammad Shafi

DarField-cum-Lab. Assistant

Division of Fruit Science, Shalimar

29.12.1955 31.12.2015

27 Reeta Razdan(Migrant)

Steno AARC, Balpora 21.12.1955 31.12.2015

28 Mr. Kuldeep Bhat(Migrant)

Lab.Attnd. Div. of PBG 01 .01.1956 31.12.2015

29 Mr. Mohammad Maqbool Sofi

Lab. Attnd Div. of Vety. Phy, FVSc & AH, Shuhama

01.01.1956 31.12.2015

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January, 201630 Mr. Ab. Rahim Rather Driver Directorate of

Extension, Shalimar05.01.1956 31.01.2016

31 Mr. Mohammad Maqbool Sofi



15.01.1956 31.01.2016

32 Mr. Gh. Mohammad Raina

Gardener DARS, Budgam 15.01.1956 31.01.2016

33 Mr. Nazir Ahmad Dar Field-cum-Lab. Assistant

MRCFC, Khudwani 01.02.1956 31.01.2016

34 Mr. Gh. Ahmad Bhat Assistant Registrar Registrar’s Office 08.01.1956 31.01.2016February, 2016

35 Mr. Gh. Ahmad Dar Field-cum-Lab. Assistant


12.02.1956 29.02.2016

36 Mr. Ali Mohammad Bhat


Division of Soil Science, Shalimar

01.03.1956 29.02.2016

37 Mr. Vijay Raina (M) Asstt-cum-Typist Division of Vegetable Science, Shalimar

01.03.1956 29.02.2016

March, 201638 Mr. Ab. Gaffar Wani Workshop Assistant Estates Wing,

Shalimar06.03.1956 31.03.2016

39 Mr. Mohammad Amin Ganai

Driver MRCS, Sagam 10.03.1956 31.03.2016

40 Mr. Mohammad Sultan Sheikh

Gardener Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura

14.03.1956 31.03.2016

41 Mr. Shafeeq Ahmad Beigh


Div. of Vety Anatomy, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama

17.03.1956 31.03.2016

42 Mr. Muzaffar Ahmad Khan

Accountant Division of Fruit Science, Shalimar

24.03.1956 31.03.2016

43 Mr. Muzaffer Ahmad Misgar

Asstt-cum-Typist Directorate of Extension, Shalimar

01.04.1956 31.03.2016

44 Mr. Ab. Ahad Kumar Gardener Ambri Apple Research Centre, Balpora

29.03.1956 31.03.2016

45 Mr. Zahoor Ah. Wani Farm Superintendent

DARS, Budgam 14.03.1956 31.03.2016

Placement as assistant Professor/Junior Scientist (Senior Scale)

S.No Name Discipline The date for placement as Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist (Senior Scale) as recommended by Screening Committee

University Order No. & Date

1. Mrs. Farahnaz Rasool Plant Protection 09.03.2013 700 (Est.) of 2015 dated 10.08.2015

2. Mr. Waseem Raja Agronomy 11.07.2013 700 (Est.) of 2015 dated 10.08.2015

3. Dr. Kaisar Mohi-ud-din Malik

Floriculture 14.07.2013 700 (Est.) of 2015 dated 10.08.2015


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S.No Name Discipline The date for placement as Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist (Senior Scale) as recommended by Screening Committee

University Order No. & Date

4. Mr. Nazir Ahmad Teeli Agronomy 14.07.2013 700 (Est.) of 2015 dated 10.08.2015

5. Dr. Faisal Nabi Bhat Vegetable Science 31.12.2013 700 (Est.) of 2015 dated 10.08.2015

6. Dr. Noore Alam Tufani Vety. Medicine 24.04.2014 700 (Est.) of 2015 dated 10.08.2015

7. Dr. Nageena Nazir Agricultural Statistics 28.06.2014 700 (Est.) of 2015 dated 10.08.2015

8. Dr. Aroosa Khalil Fruit Science 15.07.2014 700 (Est.) of 2015 dated 10.08.2015

9. Dr. Nowsheen Nazir Fruit science 17.07.2014 700 (Est.) of 2015 dated 10.08.2015

10. Dr. Abdul Hafiz Vety. Medicine 01.10.2014 700 (Est.) of 2015 dated 10.08.2015

11. Dr. Bashir Ahmad Rather Entomology 24.10.2014 700 (Est.) of 2015 dated 10.08.2015

12. Mr. Shahzad Faisal Agri. Engineering 29.10.2014 700 (Est.) of 2015 dated 10.08.2015

13. Mr. Shafat Ahmad Banday

Fruit Science 31.01.2015 700 (Est.) of 2015 dated 10.08.2015

14. Mr. Yogesh Panday Agri. Engineering 17.02.2015 700 (Est.) of 2015 dated 10.08.2015

15 Dr. Asif Hassan Sofi LPT 16.12.2014 787 (Est.) of 2015 dated 10.09.2015

Direct appointments by Selection

i. Teaching

S.No Position Discipline Name of appointee U.O.No.& date1. Asstt.Professor/Jr.

Scientist, Agronomy (Non-Plan) Dr. Intikhab Aalum

Jehangir 512 of 201522-06-2015

2. Professor/Chief Scientist Agronomy Dr. (Ms) Raihana Habib Kant,

550 of 201510-07-2015

3. Professor/Chief Scientist Plant Breeding & Genetics

Dr. Mohd. Ashraf Bhat 551 of 201510-07-2015

4. Asstt. Professor/ Jr.Scientist

Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Dr.Rameez Ali DarDr.Khursheed Ahmad SofiDr.Gh.Rasool Bhat

241 of 201627-03-2016


Veterinary Biochemistry Dr.Shahzada Mudasir Rashid

242 of 201627-03-2016


Veterinary Pahtology Dr.Majid Shafi 243 of 201627-03-2016


Veterinary Physiology Dr.Ovais Aarif 244 of 201627-03-2016

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S.No Position Discipline Name of appointee U.O.No.& date8. Asstt. Professor/

Jr. ScientistPlant Breeding & Genetics

Dr.Reyazul Rouf Mir 248 of 201628-03-2016

9. Asstt. Professor/ Jr. Scientist

Agri.Extension Dr.Quadri Javeed Ahmad Peer

249 of 201628-03-2016


Livestock Production & Management

Dr.Muzamil Abdullah 250 of 201628-03-2016


Animal Nutrition Dr.Ajaz Ahmad GanieDr.Javid Farooq

251 of 201628-03-2016


Animal Genetics & Breeding

Dr.Tavsier Ahmad 252 of 201628-03-2016


Veterinary Surgery & Radiology

Dr.Mudasir Bashir Gugjoo,Dr. Raja Aijaz Ahmad

259 of 201629-03-2016


Veterinary Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine

Dr.Shanaz Bashir 260 of 201629-03-2016


Veterinary Medicine Dr.Ab. Qayoom Mir 261 of 201629-03-2016

ii. Non-TeachingS.No. Post Name of appointee U.O.No.& date

1. Computer Assistant Muneer Ahmad Shigan No.824 (Est.) of 201524-09-2015

Promotion/placements under Career advancement Scheme

i. Promotion as Professor/Chief Scientist

S.No Name/discipline Due date for promotion as Professor/Chief Scientist as recommended by Screening Committee

U.O.No. & date

1. Dr. Mohd. Qasim Sheikh, Floriculture

28-08-2014 552 (Est.)of 201510-07-2015

2. Dr. Muzaffer Ahmad Sheikh,Agri.Extension

13-08-2013 553 (Est.)of 201510-07-2015

3. Dr.Arshad Hussain Mughal,Forestry

11-07-2014 554 (Est.)of 201510-07-2015

ii. Promotion as associate Professor/Senior Scientist1. Dr. Syed Shamim Ahmed Simnani,

Fruit Science24-02-2013 560 (Est.)of 2015

10-07-20152 Dr. Mohd. Amin Mir,

Fruit Science30.07.2014 561 (Est.)of 2015

10-07-20153. Dr. Ashaq Hussain Pandit,


10-07-20154. Dr. Ghulam Irshad Hassan,


10-07-20155. Dr. (Ms.) Syed Faheema Mushtaq,

Vegetable Science22-08-2014 564 (Est.)of 2015

10-07-20156. Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Qadri,

Floriculture26-08-2014 565 (Est.)of 2015

10-07-2015


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S.No Name/discipline Due date for promotion as Professor/Chief Scientist as recommended by Screening Committee

U.O.No. & date

7. Dr.Bilal Ahmad Sheikh,Biochemistry

01-09-2014 566 (Est.)of 201510-07-2015

8. Dr. Lal Singh,Agronomy

13-10-2014 567 (Est.)of 201510-07-2015

9. Dr.(Ms.) Sameera Qayoom,Agronomy

14-10-2014 568 (Est.)of 201510-07-2015

10. Dr. Ashaq Hussain,Agronomy

17-10-2014 569 (Est.)of 201510-07-2015

11. Dr. Purshotam Singh,Agronomy

24-10-2014 570(Est.)of 201510-07-2015

12. Dr.Rakesh Banyal,Forestry

24-10-2014 571(Est.)of 201510-07-2015

13. Dr.Nasir Ahmad Dar,Agronomy

26-10-2014 572(Est.)of 201510-07-2015

14. Dr.Asif Bashir Shikari,Plant Breeding & Genetics

11-02-2015 573(Est.)of 201510-07-2015

iii. Placement of assistant Professor/Jr. Scientist, Sr. Scale, in the Selection Grade1. Dr. Syed Shamim Ahmed Simnani,

Fruit Science16.06.2010 555 (Est.)of 2015

10-07-20152. Dr.Imtiyaz Tahir Nazki,

Floriculture01-07-2010 to 04-12-2011 556 (Est.)of 2015

10-07-20153. Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Qadri

Floriculture & Landscape Architecture25-05-2012 557 (Est.)of 2015

10-07-20154. Dr. Ziaul Hassan Munshi,

Veterinary Public Health24.08.2014 558 (Est.)of 2015

10-07-20155. Dr.Mushtaq Ahmad Malik,

Biochemistry26-08-2014 559 (Est.)of 2015

10-07-2015

appointments made on compassionate grounds under SrO-43 of 1994

Mr. Aqib Ahmad LoneS/o Late Noor Mohd.LoneR/o Shalimar, Sgr.

Gardener4440-7440+1300

U.O.No.354(Est.) of 2015Dt: 23-04-2015

Mr.Abdul Rouf DarS/o Late Gulam Mohd.Darr/o Darwash Bagh, Pattan, Baramullah

OCC4440-7440+1300

U.O.No.180(Est.)of 2016Dt: 29-02-2016

adhoc employees regularized during the period

S.No Name of the incumbent Post held Place of posting Regularized vide University Order No. & date

1 Zafar Ali Zeerak Gardener/Mali/ Farm Attendant

M R C F C, Khudwani

590 (Est.) of 2015 dated: 10.07.2015

2 Bashir Ah Mir Gardener/Mali/ Farm Attendant

Div. of F&LA, Shalimar

3 Bashir Ah Wani Gardener/Mali/ Farm Attendant

TSRI, Mirgund

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4 Gh. Hussain Malla Gardener/Mali/ Farm Attendant

TSRI, Mirgund

590 (Est.) of 2015 dated: 10.07.2015

590 (Est.) of 2015 dated: 10.07.2015

5 Syed Munawar Shah Gardener/Mali/ Farm Attendant

TSRI, Mirgund

6 Mushtaq Ah Khan Gardener/Mali/ Farm Attendant

TSRI, Mirgund

7 Gh. Mohi-ud-Din Parray Gardener/Mali/ Farm Attendant

TSRI, Mirgund

8 Rufia Sharief Library Attendant Central Library, Shalimar

9 Parvez Ah. Teli Laboratory Attendant FoA, Wadura, Sopore 10 Shabir Ah.Mir Library Attendant Central Library,

Shalimar 11 Bilal Ahmad Mir Lab Attendant Div. of Plant Pathology,

Shalimar 12 Nasreen Jan Orderly-cum-Chowkidar Project Planning &

Monitoring Officer, Shalimar

13 Shafia Maqbool Lab Attendant Div. of Fruit Science, Shalimar

14 Tanvir Ahad Sofi Lab Attendant Regional Research Station, Wadura

15 Shahnaz Maqbool Sofi Orderly-cum-Chowkidar Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura, Sopore

16 Yasmeen Rehman Orderly-cum-Chowkidar VC’s Office, Shalimar17 Mirza Idrees Assad Lab Attendant Div. of Vety.

Biochemistry, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama

18 Mohd Ashraf Kaloo Lab Attendant Div. of Anatomy & Histology, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama

19 Javid Ah Malik Orderly-cum-Chowkidar Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura, Sopore

20 Muneera Akther Lab Attendant Faculty of Forestry, Benhama

21 Asif Mehraj Orderly-cum-Chowkidar TSRI, Mirgund22 Mohd Iqbal Sofi Lab Attendant Div. of Fruit Science,

Shalimar 23 Firdous Ahmad Rather Orderly-cum-Chowkidar Faculty of Agriculture,

Wadura, Sopore 24 Mehrukh Rafiq Orderly-cum-Chowkidar Library Section, FVSc. &

AH, Shuhama 25 Shabir Ah. Bhat Lab Attendant Faculty of Fisheries,

Rangil, 26 Khurshid Ahmad Khan Lab Attendant Div. of Entomology,

Shalimar27 Arjumand Bashir Lab Attendant Div. of Entomology,

Shalimar


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28 Showkat Ahmad Mahaldar

Lab Attendant Div. of Entomology, Shalimar

29 Mehraj-ud-Din Parray Orderly-cum- Chowkidar Dean’s Office, Faculty of Fisheries, Rangil

30 Hilal Ah. Wani Orderly-cum- Chowkidar Dean’s Office, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama

31 Mushtaq Ahmad Raina Orderly-cum- Chowkidar Dean’s Office, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama

32 Javeed Ahmad Sheikh Safaiwalla V C’s Office, Shalimar

590 (Est.) of 2015 dated 10.07.2015 read with No: 13955-59 dated 20.08.2015

590 (Est.) of 2015 dated 10.07.2015 read with No: 13955-59 dated 20.08.2015

33 Jeelani Sheikh Safaiwalla Deployed at MRCFC, Khudwani drawing salary against the post of Gardener at Div. of Pomology

34 Aijaz Ali Sheikh Safaiwalla Registry35 Bashir Ah Hajam Safaiwalla Dean’s Office FVSc.&

AH, Shuhama 36 Bashir Ah. Kumar Safaiwalla Registry37 Javed Ahmad Sheikh Safaiwalla Registry38 Gulzar Ahmad Sheikh Safaiwalla Div. of Agril. Eng,

Shalimar 39 Bilal Ahmad Sheikh Safaiwalla Dean’s Office FVSc.&

AH, Shuhama 40 Ishfaq Ah. Magray Safaiwalla Dean’s Office FoFy,

Rangil41 Khurshid Ah. Bhat Safaiwalla Dean’s Office FoFy,

Rangil42 Mohd Shafi Rather Safaiwalla Registry43 Mushtaq Ahmad Wani Safaiwalla Dean’s Office FVSc.&

AH, Shuhama 44 Mehraj-ud-Din Dar Safaiwalla Registry45 Mehraj-ud-Din Malla Safaiwalla Registry46 Manzoor Ahmad Bhat Safaiwalla Dean’s Office FVSc.&

AH, Shuhama 47 Mohd Shafi Dar Safaiwalla Dean’s Office FVSc.&

AH, Shuhama 48 Ab. Rashid Mir Safaiwalla Dean’s Office FVSc.&

AH, Shuhama 49 Shagufta Safaiwalla Dean’s Office FVSc.&

AH, Shuhama 50 Ab. Hamid Rather Cook/Hostel Attendant Dean’s Office FVSc.&

AH, Shuhama 51 Mohd Ismail Sheikh Cook/Hostel Attendant Dean’s Office FVSc.&

AH, Shuhama 52 Mohd Maqbool Dar Cook/Hostel Attendant Dean’s Office FVSc.&

AH, Shuhama 53 Tariq Ah. Renzu Gardener/Mali/ Farm

Attendant Div. of Fruit Science, Shalimar

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54 Javid Ah Dar Gardener/Mali/ Farm Attendant

TSRI, Mirgund

55 Ab. Rashid Hajam Gardener/Mali/ Farm Attendant

TSRI, Mirgund

56 Malik Aijaz Ahmad Safaiwalla Dean’s Office FVSc.& AH, Shuhama

57 Abdul Vahid Bhat Orderly-cum- Chowkidar Hospitality & Protocol Section, VC’s Office, Shalimar

58 Ab. Hamid Dhobi Cook/Hostel Attendant FOA, Wadura668 (Est.) of 2015dated: 29 .07 .2015

59 Farooq Ah Bhat Cook/Hostel Attendant FOA, Wadura60 M. Yaqoob Bhat Cook/Hostel Attendant FOA, Wadura61 Noori Begum Cook/Hostel Attendant FOA, Wadura62 Gh. Mohd Sheikh Safaiwalla Registry

667 (Est.) of 2015dated: 29 .07 .2015

63 Ab.Samad Kumar Safaiwalla Registry64 Gh. Qadir Sheikh Safaiwalla Registry65 Ab Gaffar Sheikh Safaiwalla Dean’s Office FVSc.&

AH, Shuhama 66 Ab. Rashid Sheikh Safaiwalla Dean’s Office FVSc.&

AH, Shuhama 67 Tariq Ah Rather Safaiwalla Dean’s Office FVSc.&

AH, Shuhama 68 Mohd Latief Wani Safaiwalla Dean’s Office FVSc.&

AH, Shuhama 69 Mushtaq Ah Mir Safaiwalla Dean’s Office FVSc.&

AH, Shuhama 70 Mst. Zoona Cook/Hostel Attendant Dean’s Office FVSc.&

AH, Shuhama 71 Tahir Ah Sheikh Safaiwalla FoA, Wadura 666 (Est.) of 2015

dated: 29 .07 .2015

List of the Court cases filed against the University before Hon’ble High Court and subordinate court(s) during the year 2015 -2016 and the cases decided during the period.

A. Hon’ble High Court Cases Status1 Gulam Mohd Mir ( stenographer) V/s SKUAST-K Dismissed2 Gh. Mohammad Mir (Tech. Asstt)Vs SKUAST-K Withdrawn3 Imtiyaz Ahmad Najar Vs SKUAST-K Pending disposal 4 LPA SKUAST–K Vs Muneer Ahmad Shigan Dismissed5 Contempt Bashir Ahmad Dar Vs Mushtaq Ahmad Disposed off6 Contempt Manzoor Ahmad Wani Vs Mushtaq Ahmad Disposed off7 Contempt Er Tahir Waheed Vs Dr Tej Partap Disposed off8 LPA Villagers of Benhama Vs State and others Pending disposal9 Mohammad Yaseen Bhat Vs SKUAST & Ors Pending disposal

10 Contempt petition of Muneer A.Shigan Vs SKUAST Authorities Disposed off


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11 Bashir Ahmad Dar Vs Mushtaq Ahmad Teeli Pending disposal12 Manzoor Ahmad Wani Vs Mushtaq Ahmad Teeli Pending disposal13 Abdul Rashid Mir and Others V/s SKUAST Kashmir and Others Pending disposal14 Gulam Mohammad Mir Vs State and others Dismissed15 Hamida Jan Vs SKUAST & Others Pending disposal16 Review petition Gulzar Ahmad Dhobi Vs State Pending disposal17 Mohammad Ramzan Wani and Ors Vs SKUAST-K (Lower Court)18 Mohamad Sadiq Bhat Vs State of J&K and ors Pending disposal19 Mohamad Akbar Mir Vs SKUAST Pending disposal20 Afifa Shaheen Kamili Vs SKUAST Dismissed21 Afifa Shaheen Kamili Vs SKUAST Dismissed 22 Afifa Shaheena Kamili Vs SKUAST Dismissed23 Dr. Nawaz Ashraf Vs SKUAST-K Pending disposal24 Mr. Javid Ahmad Bhat Vs SKUAST Pending disposal25 Ummar Atta Vs SKUAST Dismissed26 Tanveer Ahmad Dar Vs SKUAST-K and Ors Pending disposal27 Urfia Rashid V/S VC, SKUAST (Lower Court)28 S.K.Malla Vs SKUAST Pending disposal29 Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Rather & Others Pending disposal30 Abdul Hanan V/S SKUAST-K&J Pending disposal31 Gulam. Mohammad Mir (Animal Attendant) Vs State & Others Pending disposalB. Subordinate Court (s) Status1 Mr.Mohammaqd Ramzan Wani and Ors Vs SKUAST-K At District Court Srinagar Pending disposal2. Stanzin Lakpa Vs SKIUAST-K & ors at Munsiff Court Sankoo Kargil Dismissed due to non

prosecution by plantiff

annual return of rTi cases

No. of RTI applications received

No. of applications rejected which were not falling under the provisions of J&K RTI Act, 2009

Amount of application fee/additional fee (charges of providing copies collected) received from information seekers

No. of appeals received by 1st Appellate Authority

No. of 2nd appeals, if any, referred to State Information Commissioner by 1st Appellate Authority

No. of 1st appeals, if any, referred to State Information Commission by First Appellate Authority

Application fee/addl. Fee

Copy Charges

Received Disposed of

81 05 Rs. 630/-

(Excluding the fee of Rs. 310/- deposited by the RTI applicant in the Govt. Treasuries)

Rs. 1935/-

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