Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir Shalimar, Srinagar-190 025
SKUAST ANNUAL REPORT: 2016-17
ANNUAL REPORT
2016-2017
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir Shalimar, Srinagar1 - 190 025
SKUAST ANNUAL REPORT: 2016-17
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© 2018 by Dr. Masud-ul-Haq Wani, Registrar, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar-190025 (J&K)
Published and Issued By: Dr. Masud-ul-Haq Wani Registrar
Contributors: Dr. Shakil Ahmad Wani Director Education
Dr. M. Y. Zargar Director Research
Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Director Extension
Prof. M. H. Balkhi Dean, Faculty of Fisheries
Dr. Sarfaraz A. Wani Dean, FVSc. & A.H.
Dr. Farooq A. Zaki Dean, Faculty of Horticulture
Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Baba Dean, Faculty of Agriculture
Dr. Sheikh Bilal Ahmad Dean, Faculty of Forestry
Dr. M. A. A. Siddique Dean, Students Welfare
Mr. Parvez Sajjad Comptroller, SKUAST-K
Mr. M. I. Teli Project Planning & Monitoring Officer
Mr. B. A. Teli Librarian
Editorial Board: Dr. Masud-ul-Haq Wani Registrar, Dr. Masood Saleem Mir Associate Professor (Vety. Pathology) Dr. M. K. Sharma Associate Professor (Fruit Sciences) Dr. Asif Bashir Shikari Assistant Professor (Genetics & Plant Breeding) Dr. Akhlaq Amin Wani Assistant Professor (Faculty of Forestry) Dr. Sajjad H. Baba Assistant Professor (Agri. Economics) Dr. Gowhar Bilal Wani Assistant Professor (Faculty of Fisheries) Dr. Mudasir M. Kirmani Assistant Professor (Computer Sciences)
Compiled and Composed by: Mr. Mohammad Rafiq Bhat, PA to Registrar Mr. Nazar-ul-Islam, Programme Assistant (Computer) Mrs. Nasreen Jan, SKUAST Journal of Research
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FOREWORD
The Jammu & Kashmir is an agrarian state which is nuts especially the high quality walnuts and apple; yet to make breakthrough in agriculture and allied high value exotic vegetables, cut flowers, aromatic, sectors. Although SKUAST in this direction has and medicinal plants and their products; milk, meat made some significant contribution in development and egg, feed and fodder would need greater of technologies and new varieties besides generating attention for meeting global as well as domestic competent human resource but still agriculture is market demand. In view of challenges and need of facing several challenges that are expected to become the society, SKUAST-K has greater role in even more diverse and stiffer. Natural resources (both designing and developing R&D and policy physical and biological) are deteriorating and getting progammes for crop and breed improvement, depleted; risks associated with climate change are generation of cost effective and eco-friendly rising, new forms of biotic and abiotic stress are production and protection technologies and post- emerging, production is becoming more energy harvest management for achieving economic and intensive, and bio safety concerns are growing. nutritional security and make J&K State self- Intellectual property rights and trade regulations sufficient in food, feed, fodder and emerge as an impacting technology acquisition and transfer, exporter. To take care of regional researchable declining preferences for farm work, shrinking farm issues spread across entire temperate and cold arid size and changes in dietary preferences are region, the University has initiated time bound
formidable challenges. These challenges call for a multidisciplinary/ multi-institutional short and long paradigm shift in our research approach to harness term R&D programmes in temperate agriculture to the potential of modern science, innovations in make available quality breeds, seed and planting technology generation and deliver and enabling material alongwith cost effective and eco-friendly policy and investment support. technologies for improving productivity and quality of farm produce besides promoting The temperate region having excellent biodiversity integrated farming system and value addition and climatic variability provides great especially in rural and tribal areas for doubling opportunities for crop and livestock diversification farm income and employability. and regional resource utilization for increased production, employment and higher returns. Production of cereals, pulses, temperate fruit and
Prof. (Dr.) Nazeer Ahmed Vice-Chancellor
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CONTENTS
S. No. PARTICULARS PAGE No.
1. University Authorities and Officers I-IV Members of University Council I Members of Board of Management II Finance Committee III Planning Committee Officers of the University IV
2. About the University V
3. Constituent Faculties of the University VI-VIII
4. Education 01-04 Student Admissions 01-02 New Degree Programmes 02 Curriculum Development and Delivery 03 No. of students qualified SRF, NET, ARS, etc. 04 Study tours and field visits 04
5. Library and Information System 05-11 Addition of Information Sources 05 Upgradation of Library Infrastructure 09 Upgradation of IT Resources 09 Academic Activities 10 Training Programmes 11 Services Rendered 11
6. Students Welfare Activities 12-23 Stipend/ Scholarship/ Experiential Learning 12-15 Capacity Building 15-16 Participation of Students in Inter-University Curricular 16-17 Activities University Level Extra Curricular Activities 17-20 Faculty – Students Interface 21 NSS Activities 21-23
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7. Research 24-74 Awards, Recognitions and Collaborations 24-25 Varieties, Products and Technologies Developed 25-37 Conservation and Maintenance of Germplasm 37-39 Crop Improvement 40-46 Crop Production and Management 47-55 Animal/ Poultry Production 55-58 Animal Nutrition 58 Animal Health and Disease Diagnosis 58-62 Animal Clinical/ Para-clinical Trials 62-64 Fish Health and Disease Diagnosis 64 Externally Funded Projects 65-74
8. Rajiv Gandhi Chair 75-77
9. Extension 78-105 Directorate of Extension 78-86 87-93 Highlights of KVK Activities and Performance 94-102 Extension Activities at Faculty level 103-105 Exhibitions and Melas
10. Faculty Development 106-117
11. Honours and Awards 118
12. Visits by Dignitaries 119
13. Infrastructural Development 120-121
14. Appointments during 2016-17 122
15. Statutory Meeting during 2016-17 123
16. Superannuations during 2016-17 124-127
17. List of Publications with NAAS rating above 6 128-135
18. Financial Details 136
19. Court Cases filed against University during the year 2016-17 137-138 139 Court Cases of SKUAST-K decided during the year 2016-17 140 Annual Return of RTI Cases for the year 2016-17
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UNIVERSITY AUTHORITIES AND OFFICERS
A. SKUAST-KASHMIR [MEMBERS OF UNIVERSITY COUNCIL]
S. No. Name
1. Shri N.N. Vohra Hon’ble Governor, Jammu & Kashmir (Chancellor, SKUAST-K)
2. Ms. Mehbooba Mufti Hon’ble Chief Minister, Jammu & Kashmir (Pro-Chancellor, SKUAST-K)
3. Mr. Ghulam Nabi Lone Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture, Jammu & Kashmir
4. Mr. Lal Singh Hon’ble Minister for Social Welfare, Forest, Ecology and Environment, J&K
5. Mr. Abdul Gani Kohli Hon’ble Animal/Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries Jammu & Kashmir
6. Dr. Nazeer Ahmed Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-K
7. Dr. P.K. Sharma Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-J
8. Dr. Narendra Singh Rathore Dy. Director General (Edu.) ICAR, New Delhi
9 Professor (Dr.).C.D. Mayee, President, South Asia Biotechnology Centre, New Delhi; Chairman, AFC Ltd. Mumbai; Executive Board Member, ABNE (Burkina Faso), ISAAA, (USA); and President, Indian Society for cotton Improvement, Mumbai.
10. Mr. B.B. VyasIAS Financial Commissioner to Govt., Planning & Development Department, GoJK
11. Mr. R.K. GoyalIAS Principal Secretary to Government, Agriculture Production Department, GoJK
12. Mr. Navin Kumar ChaudharyIAS Commissioner/ Secretary to Govt. Finance Department, GoJK
13. Dr. Masudul Haq Wani Registrar Ex-officio Non-member Secretary
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B. SKUAST-KASHMIR [MEMBERS OF BOARD OF MANAGEMENT]
S. No. Name
1. Dr. Nazeer Ahmed Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-K
2. Shri Promod Kumar Jain IAS Financial Commissioner, Agriculture Production Department, GoJK
3. Shri B.B. VyasIAS Financial Commissioner, Planning & Development Department, GoJK
4. Mr. Sundeep Kumar Nayak IAS Principal Secretary to Govt. Agriculture Production Department, GoJK
5. Mr. Navin Kumar ChoudharyIAS Commissioner/ Secretary to Govt. Finance Department, GoJK
6. Dr. N.S. Rathore, DDG(Agri. Edu) ICAR
7. Prof. P.K. Sharma Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-J
8. Dr. H.P. Singh, Eminent Agricultural Scientist
9. Dr. R.K. Singh, Eminent Veterinary Scientist
10. Shri Mohammad Sultan Bhat Progressive Farmer
11. Shri Sheikh Imran Agro-Industrialist
12. Dr. M.Y. Zargar Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, SKUAST-K
13. Dr. Sarfaraz Ahmad Wani, Dean, FVSc & AH, SKUAST-K
14. Dr. Masudul Haq Wani Registrar, 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 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
1. The Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-K Chairman
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 Member University service
9. One or two persons to be co-opted by the Member Secretary Vice-Chancellor depending upon the nature of item to be considered in each meeting
10. Project Planning &Monitoring Officer
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E. OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY
S. No. Name and Designation Phone No.
Office Cell No.
1. Dr. Nazeer Ahmed 0194-2462159, 2462758 9419000983 Vice-Chancellor 2. Dr. Shakil A. Wani 0194-2461349 9419023786 Director Education 3. Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad 0194-2463460 9596187537 Director Extension 4. Dr. M.Y. Zargar 0194-2461103 9906697666 Director Research 5. Dr. Farooq A. Zaki, 0194-2461382 9419018443 Dean, Faculty of Horticulture 6. Dr. M.H. Balkhi 0194-2147300 9419004020 Dean, Faculty of Fisheries 7. Dr. Sarfaraz A. Wani 0194-2262207 9419088688 Dean, Faculty of Vety. Sci. & AH. 8. Dr. Zahoor A. Baba 0194-262260 9906700721 I/c Dean, Faculty of Agriculture
9. Dr. Sheikh Bilal 01954-262212 9797477664 I/c Dean, Faculty of Forestry 10. Dr. M.H. Wani 0194-2461271 9906686011 Registrar 11. Mr. Mohammad Ismail 0194-2461493 9797785241 PP&MO 12. Mr. Parvez Sajjad Sofi, KAS 0194-2461272 9596194490 Comptroller 13. Dr. M.A.A. Siddiqui 0194-2461442 9796320858 Students Welfare Officer
14. University Librarian 0194-2463559
15. Dr. F.A. Banday 0194-2461442 9419007602 I/c Estates Officer
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About the University
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural . Dissemination of such sciences and Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, an technologies to the rural and hill autonomous organization under Government farming community through extension of Jammu and Kashmir, was established vide services, and SKUAST-Act 1982 and its territorial . Such other purposes as the University jurisdiction was redefined to Kashmir may form from time to time.
Division, by amendment of the act in 1999
and establishment of SKUAST-J for Jammu Mission
Division. As such, SKUAST-K caters two unique agro-ecological regions-the Mid-High . University is committed to provide food, Altitude Temperate Zone (Kashmir Valley), nutritional and livelihood security by 1500-2500m amsl, with avg. annual producing excellent human resource, precipitation of 660mm and mean innovative technologies and their temperature around 13oC; and Cold-Arid dissemination and to become a leading university in Hill and Mountain Region (Ladakh), >2000 m amsl, with Agriculture. precipitation only around 90-275mm and
0 temperature variation from -40 to +4 C. The Goal challenges faced by the agriculture and allied
sectors in these regions are unique which become more complex under scenario of . To produce human resource in Hill climate change. However, the unique Agriculture and allied disciplines that biodiversity provides opportunities for serve the state/ country and society at harnessing benefits in the sector to not only large; meet the domestic requirements and support . To develop technologies for solving sustainable state economy, but also to be farmer’s problems in agriculture and leaders in certain areas. This warrants allied sciences as well as disseminate specialized approaches and SUAST-K has emerged as a premier institution specialized them; in Mountain and Hill agriculture. . To improve productivity, profitability
and employability.
Mandates
. Imparting education in different branches In a pursuit to accomplish its mandate, the of study like Agriculture, Horticulture, University has grown in its length and Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Forestry, breadth, adding specialized Faculties with Fisheries, Agricultural Engineering, Home advanced specialized disciplines; research Science, Environmental Science, stations and extension wings in different Sericulture and other allied sciences. regions in order to undertake area specific
research and its dissemination. This has made . Undertake strategic and applied research the University physically a multi-campus in agriculture and other allied sciences institution with five Faculties and two with emphasis on temperate and cold arid colleges besides research stations/ centers and agriculture.
KVKs.
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CONSTITUENT FACULTIES OF THE UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
The Faculty of Agriculture has been Faculty conducts all instructional established in 1960 by Jammu & Kashmir programmes as per the recommendations of Government as College of Agriculture at 5th Dean's committee reports of ICAR. Thus Sopore and later shifted to Wadura Campus, the faculty is committed to up- gradation of District Baramulla, Kashmir, in 1966. The educational programmes in line with the College became constituent Unit of Sher-e- national agenda for development of Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences agricultural education. The faculty provides and Technology in 1982-83 and was specializations in Agricultural Extension & rechristened as Faculty of Agriculture and communication; Agronomy; Basic Sciences Regional Research Station in 1983-84. The & Humanities; Economics & Statistics; Faculty is spread over an area of 91.80 ha Entomology; Genetics and Plant Breeding; comprising of administrative building, Plant Pathology; and Soil Science & various departments, class rooms, boys and Agricultural Chemistry. girls hostels and instructional farms. Temperate Sericulture Research Institute is an another constituent Unit of Faculty of The primary objective of educational Agriculture. It is located at Mirgund over an programmes of the Faculty of Agriculture area of 20 ha. Resident Instruction continues to be the Human Resource programme in this Institute started with the Development i.e. to generate technical Institution of Masters in Sericulture in 1999 manpower to meet out the growing needs of and Undergraduate from the year 2006. B.Sc. the State of Jammu and Kashmir in main (Hons.) Sericulture and Post Graduate fields of Agriculture, Horticulture and Programmes in Sericulture with Forestry. Faculty of Agriculture since its specialization in Mulberry Production, inception (April 1982).Under Sher-e-Kashmir Silkworm production and management, Non- University of Agricultural Sciences and mulberry sericulture, Silkworm Seed Technology has made significant strides in Technology, Silk Breeding and Genetics, Silk expanding its infrastructure and institutional weaving, dyeing and printing technology, facilities for instructional programmes as per Silkworm pathology and physiology. requirements of state from time to time. The faculty has generated over a thousand FACULTY OF HORTICULTURE technically competent professionals as farm and forestry graduates. The Faculty has Horticulture is important sector of the repute for maintaining high standards of economy of Jammu and Kashmir State which education. contributes a Lion’s share to the State’s GDP.
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It entails a turnover of about six thousand the faculty has been accredited with “A” crores annually comprising of a major grade by ICFRE in 2011 and ICAR in production and export sector. This sector of 2010-11. economy has a potential to enhance up to 30,000-40,000 Crore. Faculty of Horticulture The faculty of forestry currently stands contribute to the quality human resource shifted in 2015 to its allocated campus as development. Benhama, Ganderbal. The campus is facilitated by a two storied administrative Faculty of Horticulture was created during complex catering to class rooms, laboratories the year 2007and started functioning from and office chambers of teaching and non- April, 2014. The UG programme (B. Sc teaching staff. During past 10 years, more Hons. Horticulture) and post graduate than 20 students have secured top positions in programmes of Horticulture are under the ICAR JRF Examinations. The students of administrative, academic and technical this Faculty have succeeded in making their control of the Dean faculty of Horticulture. careers at top positions in the reputed The faculty serves to the farming community organizations. of the state by producing quality human and skilled resources, technologies for enhancing FACULTY OF FISHERIES the productivity, livelihood and profitability of the farmers. Faculty of Fisheries in SKUAST (K) was established in 2005 with 152 newly created The Faculty also offers B. Tech Agricultural staff positions including a substantive Engineering and Masters Programmes in position of Dean, at Rangil, Ganderbal Farm Power Machinery Engineering and Soil (Srinagar), Kashmir and is country’s first and Water Engineering. Faculty (College) with Coldwater/Hill Fisheries.
FACULTY OF FORESTRY Besides its primary mandate of Teaching, Research & Extension, the college has A comprehensive resident instruction become a common facility for other hill states programme for BSc, MSc and PhD Forestry of the country like Arunachal Pradesh, at this faculty with the objective to impart Sikkim, Uttaranchal and Himachal Pradesh quality professional education for providing for Human Resource Development specific to competent, practical oriented and skillful hill/coldwater fisheries. human resource base of professional forestry and post graduates is being carried out since The Academic Council of SKUAST (K) has 1986-87. The first batch of forestry graduates approved reservation of one seat each in completed their degree in 1990-91. The BFSc & MFSc degree programmes for all faculty regularly strives to attain distinction. these States. Nominees from these states are The learning process and its standard have already leveraging the benefit under this been continuously improved and as a reason provision.
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Considering the need for different levels of There has been a parallel growth in terms of expertise needed for research, teaching and supportive facilities with strengthening of extension education, Resident Instruction Laboratory and Library facilities, and Programmes (BFSc, MFSc & Ph.D) were establishment of Bioinformatics Center, started in a phased manner to produce Central Computer Lab., Students facility technically and scientifically trained human center, hostels, guest houses, etc. resource especially in Inland (temperate) fisheries in the country with special emphasis The Faculty has gained national reputation on coldwater/hill fisheries. under Star College Status sponsored by Department of Biotechnology, MoST, GoI. FACULTY OF VETERINARY The institution has achieved national and SCINECES international reputation in the area of research. Starting from the basic and strategic
To augment the human resource and research, the institution is carrying research undertake the research challenges for activities involving frontier sciences.
sustainable livestock development through The Faculty has attained excellent reputation technological development and conservation through its alumni, who have found of animal resources, the University in placement in Developments of the State, 1984-85 established its Faculty of Veterinary Educational Institutions at national level, Sciences & Animal Husbandry, which private sector, Kashmir and Indian marked the expansion of institutional administrative Services besides their facilities in the University. Following its performance in national competitive establishment in 1984 as a campus college at examinations fetching fellowships including Nowshera, Srinagar, the Faculty of top rank positions ICAR examination for Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry masters. has registered a tremendous growth in its structure, infrastructural facilities and activities.
The Faculty shifted to its actual campus at Shuhama in 1990. After bifurcation of the University in 1999, the Faculty remained as an organ of SKUAST-Kashmir. Initially established with five Divisions for research, teaching and extension education, the Faculty was reorganized into eighteen Divisions besides Veterinary Clinics, in the year 2000.
The Faculty, after 2005 has focused on advanced arenas of teaching and research.
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EDUCATION
ANNUAL INTAKE, ADMISSIONS, ENROLMENTS AND PASSOUTS 2016-17
Faculty Admissions/Passouts in Under- Admissions/ Passouts in Masters Admissions/Passouts in Ph.D graduate Degree Programmes Degree Programmes Degree Programmes
Annual Students Enrolled Pass Annual Students Enrolled Pass Annual Students Enrolled Pass Intake admitted out Intake admitted out Intake admitted out capacity capacity capacity
Agriculture 142 142 415 37 64 42 117 10 44 21 72 15 Sericulture 20 17 67 13 10 10 23 02 06 04 07 01 Horticulture 136 136 363 24 93 36 113 13 77 34 80 12 Agri. Engg. 35 30 135 19 08 06 31 03 - - - - Forestry 34 32 165 16 13 11 37 02 09 01 12 03 Fisheries 56 55 157 27 26 17 42 07 14 02 08 01 Veterinary 93 93 435 40 64 32 101 36 44 20 84 08
* BSc Agriculture; BSc Horticulture; BTech Agri. Engineering; BSc Forestery; BFSc; BVSc & AH.
STUDENTS ADMITTED FOR DIFFERENT UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 2016-17
S. No. Discipline OM Res. Cat. Self- ICAR In- Service/ Total Finance Hill States 1. B. Sc Agriculture (Hons) 41 31 69 01 - 142 2. B. Sc Sericulture (Hons) 02 04 11 - - 17 3. BSc Horticulture (Hons) 33 34 68 01 - 136 3. B. Tech Agri. Engineering 09 05 16 - - 30 4. B. Sc Forestry (Hons) 08 07 17 - - 32 5 B. FSc 15 12 27 - 01 55 6 BVSc & AH 31 30 31 - 01 93
STUDENTS ADMITTED FOR DIFFERENT MASTERS PROGRAMMES 2016-17
S. No. Discipline OM/ Self- In-Service ICAR SRF Inspire Total Res. Cat Finance SKUAST-K fellow-ship 1. MSc Agriculture 36 02 - 04 - - 42 2. M Sc Sericulture 10 - - - - - 10 3. MSc Horticulture 32 01 - 03 - - 36 4. M Tech Agri Engineering 04 01 - 01 - - 06 5. MSc Forestry 10 - - 01 - - 11 6. MFSc 11 06 - - - - 17 7. MVSc 16 07 08 01 (JNU) 32
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STUDENTS ADMITTED FOR DIFFERENT DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES 2016-17
S. No. Discipline OM/ Res. Self- In-Service ICAR SRF Inspire Total Cat Finance SKUAST-K fellowship
1. Faculty of Agriculture 22 - - 01 - - 23
2. Faculty of Horticulture 27 06 01 - - - 34
3. Faculty of Forestry 01 - - - - - 01
4. Faculty of Fisheries 02 - - - - - 02
5. Faculty of Veterinary 18 01 01 20 Sciences & A.H.
SEMINAR DELIVERED 2016-17
Faculty Masters Ph. D
Credit Synopsis Thesis Credit Synopsis Thesis
17 27 16 19 15 15 Agriculture 15 25 20 09 10 11 Horticulture 7 8 8 8 3 6 Forestry 6 - 5 4 1 2 Fisheries 28 26 30 36 24 06 Veterinary Sciences
NEW DEGREE PROGRAMMES INSTITUTED
1. M.V. Sc in Veterinary Physiology and Veterinary Pharmacology
2. Ph.D. in Veterinary Anatomy
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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT & DELIVERY
S. No. Name of the Title of Practical/ Instructional Manuals developed Available offline University/ College/ or online, if yes Faculty quote web address
1. Faculty of Agriculture Practical Manual on Seed Technology Offline Practical Manual on Biotechnology Practical Manual on Genetics Technical Manual on Plant Breeding Practical Manual on Plant Breeding Manual on High Throughput Phatyping Fundamentals of Entomology Insect Morphology & Systematics Pests of Fruit, Medicinal & Aromatic Crops Practical Manual on Irrigation Water Management Manual on Weed Management Practical Manual on Production Technology for Field Crops
2. Faculty of Veterinary Anatomy Laboratory Manual-I Offline Sciences & Animal Anatomy Laboratory Manual-II Husbandry Livestock Production Management, Practical Manual-I Livestock Production Management, Practical Manual-II LivestockProduction Management, Practical Manual-III.
3. Faculty of Agricultural Green house Technology for Hilly and Mountainous Offline Engineering Regions Introductory soil and water conservation engineering: A training manual Farm power and Machinery: Training Manual Food processing and Engineering: A training manual
4. Faculty of Horticulture Manual of Phytonematology(Practical Manual) : 01 Offline Instructional Material developed: 02
5. Faculty of Forestry Remote sensing and geographical information system Offline (Basics and applications in agricultural sciences) A practical Manual.
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NUMBER OF STUDENTS QUALIFIED SRF, NET, ARS, etc
S. No. Name of College/ Faculty JRF SRF NET ARS Others Remarks
1. Faculty of Agriculture 04 10 12 Merit scholarship, Inspire fellowship, MANF fellowship 2. Faculty of Veterinary Sciences 8+7* 17 & Animal Husbandry
3. Faculty of Fisheries 09 - - 1 26 qualified AIE EA-PG-2017 4. Faculty of Forestry -- - - - 14 Frontier, University Merit, JK Govt 5. Faculty Horticulture 04 1 16 - 2 -
* In addition seven students qualified DBT fellowship-Combined Entrance Examination for Biotechnology conducted by Jawahar Lal Nehru University Delhi.
STUDY TOURS AND FIELD VISITS
All India Tour for Students of BVSc & AH. A total of 55 students including 38 boys and 17 girls participated.
An educational tour of BSc Forestry students (Final year and 2nd year) was conducted on 06-04-2016 and to Fir-Spruce Forests for practical exposure on the aspects of regeneration, All India Tour, 2016 phenology, composition, associates, identification and management of Fir- Spruce Forests. Additionally, handling of field instruments demonstrated to the students for measurement of diameter, height, basal area, crown density etc.
Division of Fish Nutrition & Biochemistry organised a visit for students of B.F.Sc. to Fish Feed Mill (trout and carp) at National Fish Seed Farm, Manasbal in January, 2017. BSc Forestry Students (Final Year) at Fir-Spruce Forests, Duksum Anantnag
Students at National Fish Seed Farm, Students at CMFRI attending lecture of Mansbal Prof. (Dr.) Trevor Platt, Fellow of Royal Society Canada
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LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SYSTEM
The SKUAST-K Library System is collection of around 20 thousand volumes. committed to provide state-of-the-art The Systems has developed a smart search information services to its users at each and retrieval mechanism of research articles campii both in print as well as in electronic available in these print journals. form. In this endeavour the System was enriched by addition of new information 2) Books in Print Form: In view of the resources both in print and electronic form. need of the UG and PG Students, this year Moreover, new information delivery and preference was given to procurement of text communication technology was adopted to books. A good number of books (2952) were facilitate the scientists and the students with purchased during 2016-17, against an amount the required information both on demand and of Rs. 35.00 Lacs. The book collection was in anticipation to their demand. Access to the thus substantially improved with much focus electronic sources of information has been on quality than quantity and the total number made available to them on anytime anywhere of Text and Reference Books has now basis through Remote Login Software called reached to 55,125. EZ Proxy of OCLC, placed on Cloud. A brief about the core activities carried out during the 3) Theses in Print Form: A total number of year 2016-17 are as under: 114 Theses (82 Masters’ and 32 Doctoral) were deposited in print form in the Theses I. Addition of Information Sources: Collection by the Students of the University Keeping in view the avenues available with after having successfully completed their the library users and their information degrees during the academic session 2016-17. seeking behavior SKUAST-K Library The degree and faculty wise breakup is System made efforts to acquire or subscribe presented in Table 1. information in both print as well as the electronic formats. The quantum of Table 1: Theses received during the academic information thus acquired by the System and session 2016-17 made available to Scientists & Students S. Faculty Masters' Doctoral Total No during the year under either of the formats is given as under: 1 Faculty of 37 21 58 Agriculture & Horticulture (a) Print Information Resources 2 Faculty of 38 07 45 Veterinary Sc. 1) Journals in Print Form: The Library and AH
System since its inception has been 3 Faculty of 05 01 06 subscribing to a good number of foreign Fisheries (+50) and Indian (+70) Journals in print form. 4 Faculty of 02 03 05 Forestry This way the Library System has developed a Total 82 32 114 rich and voluminous journal back file
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4) Gratis Items in Print Form: A good bibliographical details & abstracts of number of gratis items were received and millions of journal articles (46,218,379) added to the print collection of the library. offered by 11,428 Publishers was thus The items which were received free of any provided to users. Presently it provides cost under this category include 14 books, 18 access to a massive database of journal journal issues, 42 reports (research, literature, indexed from 44,527 statistical, institutional). Besides scores of e-journals with links to full text at magazines were received and recorded under publisher end. this category. All the gratis items were 2) CABI eBooks: Access to world’s leading organised on shelves at appropriate places e-Book collection in Agriculture & and the bibliographic detail thereof was Allied Disciplines i.e. CAB eBooks was uploaded in the respective databases. provided during the year 2016-17 and every possible effort was made to ensure (b) Electronic Information Resources its smooth & convenient full text access In addition to the print information resources to Scientists & Students. This way access detailed out above, the Scientists and to full text of 750+ Refereed eBooks Students were facilitated with offline/online from 2000 to 2010 has been made access to a series of electronic information available to users on perpetual basis. resources. Efforts were also made to ensure Backup of full text of these e-books on Anytime Anywhere Access to these e- DVDs has been collected from the resources. A brief about each e-resource is publisher to facilitate full text search and given as under: retrieval of these e-books through offline mode as well. 1) CeRA: The Scientists and Students of 3) e-Book Series of Elsevier: The Library the University all across the constituent System in collaboration with campii continued to avail access to full
Figure: Access to Full Text of 1174 Elsevier e-Books
text of +3500 e-journals relevant to Consortium for e-Resources in Agriculture and allied disciplines. CeRA Agriculture (CeRA), ICAR - has been made available on J-Gate+ DKMA has been able to arrange access (http://jgateplus.com/), the largest Indian to full text of 1174 e-books along with electronic gateway to global e-journal 17 e-book series of Elsevier. The online literature. Seamless access to access to these books is being availed by
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the Scientists and the Students data from 1972. About 15.15 million through Science Direct: research articles (bibliographical data
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/b along with the abstracts) are available in ookbshsrw) via IP based access at their these databases. Mention worthy among respective campii and via remote login them are CAB Abstracts (6.75 million), facility against authorized username and AGRIS (3.20 million), AGRICOLA (3.30 password provided to them by the million), VetCD (0.55 million), Library. MEDLINE (1.10 million) and FSTA (1.0 4) KrishiKosh: The Doctoral Dissertations million). posted on KrishiPrabha have now been 6) Institutional Repository: The library migrated on a new platform called system has developed an institutional KrishiKosh. Full Text Access to more repository on the open source digital than 40,000 Theses (Both Masters and library software ‘DSpace’ of MIT and Doctoral) was made available to the HP. The information sources have been Scientists and Students through this placed under four categories viz. Theses,
national level e-Theses repository under Research Paper, Seminar & Symposia NARES. KrishiKosh is being Proceedings and Open Access continuously updated by posting the Information Sources. By the end of year newly submitted Theses of SKUAST-K 2016-17 the full text of 852 Theses PhD Scholars. As of now 254 PhD (including 592 Masters’/ 260 Doctoral), Theses (2000 to April 2015) have been 3150 Research Papers (niche areas of placed on this portal, while maintaining research) and 82 Seminar & Symposia an embargo period of two years. Proceedings has been kept available for the access of authorised/registered 5) Indexing and Abstracting (I&A) members of SKUAS-K Library System Databases: The Library System has through this repository. The repository developed a rich collection of indexing & has been placed on local network of abstracting databases (11 CDROM LAMP atmosphere to ensure its fast/ Databases bibliographical detail and reliable access & delivery and a fool abstracts of journal articles of world proof, secure & smooth usage. This has famous titles in digital/electronic form) enabled the Library System to facilitate subscribed from 2003 with retrospective
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its users with use of this valuable treasure has been developed for its online access irrespective of availability of Internet and smart search & retrieval. access in an offline mode at each campus library over LAN. The data of the 7) India Agri-Stat on CeRA Platform: repository has recently been migrated IndiaAgristat.com(http://www.indiaagrist from Windows based SQL to Linux at.com/default.aspx) is owned by Datanet based MySQL and a new user interface India and has been established to collect,
Figure: IndiaAgristat on CeRA
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compile, consolidate and deliver the KOHA Software. Moreover, the 1,500 socio-economic statistical information bibliographic records were added to about agriculture in India. This valuable Article Alert Database, thus taking the information base has been subscribed by total number of articles indexed to ICAR on consortia basis and has been 1,09,000; added detail of about 500 made available for use of Scientists and issues to Journal Directory Database the Students of NARES on Anytime taking it to a total of 21,343 records. The Anywhere basis through CeRA Platform. Electronic Accession Register was also The database provides a simple search updated with bibliographic detail of option for retrieval of desired information 2,952 Book and 110 Theses. as well as some readily available
customised retrieval options providing an III. Addition and Upgradation of opportunity to retrieve statistical data on Library/IT Infrastructure different manifestations of Agriculture in In addition to enriching of the information India with a click of button. It also base in print and electronic forms efforts facilitates the users to prepare desired were also made to improve the basic library graphs and charts with utmost ease and infrastructure for ensuring smooth, reliable, least involvement of effort. efficient and optimum usage of these 8) Databases Updation: Bibliographic resources. The detail about the newly added detail of newly added 2,952 Books, 114 infrastructure is as under: Theses and 74 gratis items was 1. Computer Systems for E-Resource incorporated to the Books/Theses Centres: Twenty Computer Systems Database operated through SOUL 2.0 & were procured during 2016-17 for the
Fig: Remote (off campus) access to e-resources of SKUAST-K Library System of anytime anywhere basis
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newly established E-Resource Centres at automated mode through Barcode 4 College Libraries (viz. COA, CVSc., Readers. The facility was augmented COFi and COFo) against an amount of with the addition of 3 Barcode Readers Rs. 7.60 Lacs. against an amount of Rs. 8,000.
2. Electricity Support: During 2016-17 the 7. Software: An amount of Rs. 66,000 Lacs Library System was strengthened with was utilised to procure a licensed Anti four Online UPS Systems, each of 5 Virus Software (Kaspersky 50 Users with KVA power and one hour backup. The 3 Year Renewal Subscription). The UPSs have been procured to ensure software has been installed on 50 uninterrupted power supply for the newly Computer Systems of newly established established E-Resource Centres at 4 e-Resource Centres. This is a beginning College Libraries (viz. COA, CVSc., towards establishing a fool proof security COFi and COFo) to ensure smooth against the devastating Viruses, Bugs, browsing of the available e-resources. It Trojans, Spywares and the like. involved an amount of Rs. 4.36 Lacs. 8. Subscription of EZ Proxy Software: In 3. Equipment for Comfortable Reading: order to provide Remote Login Access to In the year 2016-17 the Library System e-Resources of Library system the have procured 08 new Air Conditioners subscription period of EZ Proxy Software (1.5 Ton with 5 Star Rating) for was renewed for two years viz. 2016-17 establishing round the year cozy and 2017-18 by spending an amount of atmosphere in the newly established Rs. 1.46 Lacs on this account. E-Resource Centres. This involved an amount of Rs. 5.24 Lacs. 9. Cloud Facility: The EZ Proxy Software was placed on Cloud to ensure 4. Smart Card Printer: The Library uninterrupted access to e-resources on System has procured 1 heavy duty Smart Anytime Anywhere basis and this Card Printer for designing, developing involved an amount of Rs. 1,200. and printing of Library Cards against an amount of Rs. 47,000 Lacs. An 10. Guiding Posters and Sign Boards: additional amount of Rs. 20,000 Lacs Meshy Vinyl Film Posters of available was also utilised for purchasing its e-resources were fixed on the Glass Door accessories and the required stationery. Entrances of newly established E-Resource Centre at Central Library to 5. Devices for Safe Storage & popularize them among the reading Transportation of Data: In order to take community & maximize their usage. The regular backup of the valuable data procurement of the items involved an existing in the Databases operational amount of Rs. 19,397. across all 5 College Libraries the Library System procured 1 External Storage IV. Academic Activities: Device of 1 TB capacity and some Flash Drives against an amount of Rs. 6,300. The teaching faculty available with the Library System imparts the PG Students with 6. Barcode Readers: The Textbook the basic knowledge required for efficient Collection in the Library System stands searching and retrieval of information and barcoded and the Circulation Process proficient writing of scientific and technical (Issue/Return) is maintained in an reports by offering them two courses namely
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PGS-501 & PGS-502 in both Summer and The number of book under transaction Autumn semesters. In total 325 students (issue/return) during the year were around completed the courses PGS-501 (159) & 18,560; assistance towards searching and PGS-502 (166) during the 2016-17. For convenient consultation of books, theses & convenience of students the courses were journals provided to readers over 16,650 offered at four major Colleges of the instances; number of reference queries which University viz. COH Shalimar, COA were addressed & responded during the year Wadura, CVSc Shuhama and COFy Rangil. was 5,952; the number of relevant articles/chapters and pieces of information delivered to relevant users under CAS/SDI V. Training Programme: service through print or electronic means was
During 2016-17 Two Library Professionals more than 3,500 pages, moreover around were deputed to attend a workshop conducted 2,100 pages were photocopied and provided by CCSHAU Hisar in collaboration with to users on request against nominal charges ICAR, New Delhi on “Exploring Krishikosh on no-profit no-loss basis; assistance was Repository to Disseminate Agricultural provided to users in searching and Knowledge”. downloading of +4Lac bibliographic records or full text papers from CDROM Library and Internet; 275 full text research articles were VI. Services Rendered: received from different SAUs, DAUs &
The ultimate purpose behind the enrichment ICAR Institutes of the country under of the information resources and behind the Document Delivery on Request Service establishment of the state-of-the-art library (DDRS) of CeRA & in return 182 research infrastructure is to render smooth, articles were sent to aspirants belonging to satisfactory and efficient services to library SAUs, DAUs & ICAR Institutes participating users and thus ensure optimum utilization of in this consortia. the valuable resources.
Library is purely a service centre and as a matter of fact the library professionals invest most of their time in rendering information service to scientists and the students both on demand and in anticipation to their demand. The core services rendered during the year under report are summed up as under:
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STUDENTS WELFARE ACTIVITIES
STIPEND / SCHOLARSHIP/EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
1. Number of Student Beneficiaries availing RAWE/In Plant Training/Internship under Student READY in the University
S. Name of the No of Students of Beneficiaries along with Stipend given Total No. University/ College/ Faculty RAWE In-plant training Internship
No. Stipend No. Stipend No. Stipend No. Stipend
1. Faculty of Agriculture Agri= 73 1533000.00 - - - - 132 2772000.00 Hort=59 1239000.00
2. College of Sericulture 18 378000.00 - - - - 18 387000.00
3. College of Agricultural - - 29 21000 - - 29 609000 Engineering
4. Faculty of Forestry 40 837000.00 - - - - 40 837000
5. Faculty of Fisheries, 38 1,14,000.00 - - - - 38 1,14,000 Rangil, Ganderbal
6. Faculty of Horticulture ------
7. Faculty of Veterinary - - - - 40 1440000 40 1440000 Sciences & Animal Husbandry
2. Number of Student Beneficiaries availing National Talent Scholarship (NTS) in the University
S. Name of the University/ College/ Faculty No of Students of Beneficiaries Grand Total No. UG-NTS PG-NTS
No. Total Stipend No. Total Stipend No. Total Stipend
1. Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura 03 54000/- 10 291000/- 13 345000/-
2. College of Sericulture - - 01 36000/- 1 36000/-
3. College of Agricultural Engineering 3 56000/- 2 48000/- 5 104000/-
4. Faculty of Forestry - - 1 15000/- 1 15000/-
5. Faculty of Fisheries, Rangil - - 03 153000/- 03 153000/-
6. Faculty of Horticulture 1 10000/- 4 81000/- 5 91000/-
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3. Status of Experiential Learning (EL) Module established in the University
Name of the EL Modules No. of Product being developed under EL Revenue Revolving % Share of (Nodal Officer/mobile Students earned Fund income No./Email) trained (Rs.) Generated distributed to under EL (Rs.) students
Commercial Agriculture 21 Farm produce (Field Crops, Vegetables, 22120 22120 75% (Dr. M.A. Chattoo, Mob. Fruits, Nursery plants) 9419317470 Email Id: [email protected])
Production of quality compost, 47 1. Azotobacter vermicompost and biofertilizers 2. Azospirillium
3. Rhizobium phaseoli 4,50380 4,50380 75% (Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Baba 4. Rhizobium leguminosarum Ph.No:9906493444 Email: baba.zahoor@gmail. 5. BradyRhizobiumjaponicum Com) 6. Phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) 7. Potassium Solubilizing bacteria (KSB) 8. Zinc Solubilizing bacteria (ZnSB 9. Nutrient mobilizers (VAM) 10. Shalimar microbes (for waste management) 11. Trichoderma 12. Pseudomonas fluorescence 13. Vermicompost 14. Vermiculture 15. Vermiwash
EL on Seed Production & 21 Seed - - 75% Processing (Dr. Mohd. Anwar Khan, Contact: 9419712102, Email: anwarkhan@skuastkashmir. ac.in)
Commercial Horticulture 30 Farm produce (field crops, vegetables, 1,33055 1,33055 75% (Dr. F.A. Peer fruits, nursery plants) Mob. 9906697484
Email: jamie700@gmail. com
Ornamental Fisheries (Module 13 Glass Aquaria’s 57200 72201 8250 2nd)
(Dr Tasaduq H Shah +919796536677 [email protected])
Aquaculture (Module 1st) 13 Fish production 8107 69191 1995
(Dr. Gohar Wani +919419336814 [email protected] )
Note: Grants Received during 16-17: NIL
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Experiential Learning Program on “Seed Experiential Learning Programmes on production and Processing” “Commercial Agriculture” and “Commercial Horticulture” Under this module of experiential program 38 students of B.Sc. Agriculture were Under this program 38 students of B.Sc. Agriculture, 52 students of B.Sc. Horticulture successfully trained. and 7 students from Mewar University (Rajsthan) were successfully trained.
Production of Pea (Var PB-89 and Arkel)
Strawberry cultivation under EL program Transplanting of Grafted Apple in Nursery
Raising of Vegetable Seedlings and Ornamental Plants in Poly house
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Experiential Learning Programmes on Poultry
Students managing poultry under ELM Students receiving share of profit under ELM
CAPACITY BUILDING
CAREER COUNSELLING
Guest Lecture and Interactive Session on Career Opportunities and Techno administrative reforms in Agriculture by Dr. SahadevaSingh was conducted on 4-5 April 2016. About 134 students and faculty members participated.
Participation in the Career Counseling Programme at SKICC, Srinagar
Guest Lecture and Interactive Session on Career Career Counselling Session By Dr. Bilal Opportunities and Techno administrative reforms in Mohi-ud-Din (IAS), at FVSc & AH Agricultureby Dr. Sahadeva Singh on 4-5 April 2016
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MOCK JRF TESTS
In order to ensure success of our students in PARTICPATION OF STUDENTS IN national level competitive tests, mock JRF INETR UNIVERSITY EXTRA tests were conducted in the University. CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES FOR RESHAPING INDIAN AGRICULTURE
Mock JRF test conducted at FVSc. & AH on 26th
INTERFACE BETWEEN EDUCTAIONAL INTITUTIONS AND THE UNIVERSITY:
Visit of school children to FoH
Participation of SKUAST-K Students at AgHACK 2016 at Chandigarh from 17-19 November 2016
Interaction of SWO with School Children
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YOUTH FESTIVALS:
UNIVERSITY LEVEL EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
Vice Chancellors Sports Festival was held at Inter- and Intra-faculty levels:
Participation of SKUAST-K students in the Cricket Team Interaction with officers Youth festival at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi at FVSc & AH University Katra from 10-15 April 2016
MODEL EXHIBITION
Participation of Students in Model Exhibition Inauguration of Cricket Match at April 2016 FVSc & AH
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Inter-faculty Chess Competition (Boys) View of Inter Faculty Painting competition
OBSERVANCE OF FLAG DAY
Inter-faculty Carrom Competition (Girls)
PAINTING COMPETITIONS
In order to develop soft skills among the student community and bring out innovative
ideas from them, Painting competition was held at Shalimar campus. The said competition was inaugurated by Hon’ble Observance of Flag Day at Students Welfare th Vice Chancellor and witnessed participation office on 25 November 2016 at FoH from all the faculties of the University.
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OBSERVANCE OF CONSTITUTION DAY
Flagging off of the Team (Fish Migration day) by Dean, Prof. Masood-ul-Hassan Balkhi
Awareness programme by Faculty and Students at Uri Dam Site Celebration of Constitution Day at Students Welfare Office on 26th November 2016 at FoH OBSERVING ANNUAL DAY &WORLD VETERINARY DAY OBSERVING WORLD FISH MIGRATION DAY Annual Day and World Veterinary Day- 2016was celebrated on 30th April, with the Faculty of Fisheries observed “World Fish theme “Continuing Education with a One Migration Day” on 23rd May, 2016. Fisheries Health Focus”. On its eve a number of students along with teachers visited the Uri programmes were organized by FVSc & AH barrage and Dam site. The team was flagged SKUAST-Kashmir, in the faculty campus off by Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Masood-ul- including Assay competition, debate, Hassan Balkhi. On the occasion public and painting competition. The major highlights other stake holders were made aware about of the day included Awareness Rally lead by the importance of hassle free Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, SKUAST- migration/movement of fishes by displaying Kashmir, unfurling of WVD flag, Theme banners, playcards and rallies in the area. lectures by Prof. H.U. Malik, Head Division The visiting team had on spot inspection of of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, ethics and the Fish Ladder at Boniyar, barrage and Jurisprudence. The college campus was power house at Uri and the team showed opened for visit by students from different much enthusiasm and interest in having such schools of the valley to display the assets and events regularly. The programme was activities and to generate awareness among sponsored by NFDB, Hyderabad. the children regarding Animal Welfare.
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World Veterinary Day, 2016 Students participating in voting for students council at FOH, Shalimar
ANTI RAGGING RALLEY
Anti Ragging Rally at FVSc & AH Visit of Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor and SWO at
Counting of Votes during students Council Election TSRI Mirgund at FOA STUDENTS COUNCIL ELECTION
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FACULTY STUDENTS INTERFACE
ORIENTATION PROGRAMME OF FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
Students Welfare Officer speaking at Interaction of Vice-Chancellor with Boys Orientation Programme of Ist year BVSc Hostel inmates of FoH & AH students
INTERACTION OF HOSTEL BORDERS NSS ACTIVITIES
WITH FACULTY
PLANTATION DRIVES:
Interactive sessions were conducted in order to In an effort to create a healthy and green atmosphere within its premises, FVSc & AH have close links between the faculty and the organized campus plantation drive, with the students to address specific issues pertaining to the motto of 'Each one; Plant One; Nurture One' large number saplings of various varieties student community. were planted by the enthusiastic students along with faculty members.
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Dean FVSc& AH. along with faculty members and students on plantation drive
CLEANLINESS DRIVES:
As part of Pan India campaign “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” initiative, SKUAST-K organized campus cleanliness drive in all campi, in which students and faculty members along with hon’able Vice chancellor and Dean Faculties took part with the slogan “Cleanness is Holiness”.
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BLOOD DONATION CAMP:
With the theme “Every Blood Donor is a Life
Saver” FVSc & AH organized the blood
donating event for noble cause on 22nd April
2016 in which students and faculty members
enthusiastically took part.
Observance of Swachchta Pakhwada under the Blood donation camp-2016, at FVSc & AH programme Swach Bharat Abhiyan on 10th November 2016
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RESEARCH
AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS AND COLLABORATIONS Mega-Variety Award in recognition of Plant Genome Saviour Community Award Composite-15 (Rahmat) of Maize by ‘Indian Society of Genetics & Plant Breeding’ in The award was conferred by PPV&FR 2017 authority to community of farmers of Composite-15 is a landmark maize Villages Sagam and others in recognition variety released in 1980’s and was of their centuries old efforts in instrumental in revolutionizing maize conservation of aromatic landraces of cultivation in Kashmir. The variety is rice, Mushk Budjiand Kamad. The award adapted to high altitude cold temperate carried a cash amount of INR10,00000/- regions of Jammu & Kashmir that was presented by Hon’ble Minister (>1800 m amsl) and has yield potential of 5 t/ha.
of Agriculture, Govt. of India, Shri Radha Mohan in presence of Dry land Agricultural Research Station, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-K, Budgam has been recognized for Prof. Nazeer Ahmad and others. development of drought tolerant maize varieties by CIMMYT.
Division of Veterinary Microbiology has Plant Genome Saviour Community Award been identified as one of the Poineer
Research Centre for anaerbic bacteriology
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(Diagnostics & Vaccine Production). Maturity 135- 140 days after sowing.
HMAARI, Leh AICRP (AS) Centre has Tolerance to disease particularly blast been identified and sanctioned Sheep Seed Resemblance with Jhelum for cooking Project for improvement of Changthagi features Sheep. Recommended for lower belts (up to 1700 m amsl) IRRI (Rice), CIMMYT (Maize), ICRISAT (Pulses), Biovarsity Shalimar Rice-5
International (Rice land races), Verbeck High grain yield (55 q ha-1) Netherland (Apple HDP & Pear) Bayer- Maturity 135-140 Days. GIZ Germany (Apple Scab). Good cooking quality
International collaboration has been attained Tolerance to blast disease with School of the Environment, Natural Recommended for high altitudes (2000- Resources and Geography, SENRGY, 2250 m a.m.s.l)
Bangor University, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 Maize: 2UW, UK, for a research project on “KASP Shalimar Sweet Corn-1 genomic selection: improving farmers’ livelihoods through better rice varieties”. A high yielding variety (Green cobs: 90-100 q/ ha) VARIETIES, PRODUCTS and Extra early maturity TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPED Distinct sweet corn traits, tender cobs
Varieties identified for Release by Central Sub- Inbuilt tolerance to biotic & abiotic committee on Crop Standards Notification and stresses Release of Varieties Recommended for mid altitudes (1650-
2000 m a.m.s.l) Maize: Shalimar Pop Corn -1 (KDPC-2):
The first specialty corn variety released Shalimar QPMH-1
from SKUAST-K, the variety showed High yielding (70.45 q ha-1) consistent yield superiority over the check Rich in protein & tryptophan 9.71 across zones over years (2013-15). & 0.81%. KDPC-2 possesses butterfly shapped Early maturing hybrid popcorn with excellent taste and soothing Inbuilt tolerance to biotic/abiotic stress feel. (stem borer and aphid
Recommended for mid altitudes (1550-1850 m a.m.s.l,).
Brown Sarsoon
Shalimar Sarsoon -2
High yield potential (14.93 q ha-1) Oil content of 42.7%) Maturity 205-215 days Tolerance to freezing/cold stress. Moderately Resistant to Alternaria, white rust & Aphids. Varieties identified for release by State Adaptation is up-to 1800 m amsl in the Varietal Release Sub-committee valley
Shalimar Sarson-3 Rice: -1 Shalimar Rice-4 High yielding (10.37q ha ) Early maturing High grain yield (80.0 q ha-1)
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Tolerant to abiotic & biotic stress Recommended for growing in the valley (aphids, white rust &Alternaria leaf spot up-to 1850 m amsl. Specific area of adaptation is 1800-2200 Methi: m a.m.s.l Shalimar Methi-1 Rajmash: A high yielding variety with leaf yield of Shalimar Rajmash-2 83.53 q/ha
A high yielding variety with yield Superior nutritional, cooking, garnish & superiority by 41.99%. aroma qualities. Seed protein content of 21%. Matures in 210-240 days (from Seed to Good cooking quality & consumers’ Seed), Seed to leaf 70 to 80 days. acceptability Field tolerance to disease and insect pest. Matures in 100 days Coriander: Resistant to leaf spot, moderately resistant to Bean common Mosaic virus. ShalimarDhania-1
Suited for temperate areas up to 1850 m A high yielding variety with average leaf amsl -1 yield of 69.50 q ha . Chickpea: Early maturing with yield advantage of
Shalimar Chickpea-1 13-18% over check. Field tolerance to important pests and A high yielding variety 12.63 q ha-1 diseases Matures in 215-220 days Suited for cultivation up to 1850 m amsl (Irrigated & Rain fed ) Saffron Technologies Developed and recommended under NSM Moderately resistant to pod borer
Lentil: Technology Adoption Level Out put
Shalimar Masoor-3 GAP for normal Adopted by Improvement density saffron 12000 Farmers in saffron A high yielding variety with a yield of cultivation over 2092 ha Productivity 13.69 q ha-1 (Planting geometry, under NSM from 2.25 to Seed protein is 25%. INM, IDM, through APD 4.1 kg/ha Mechanization and J&K & Production Cooking quality and consumer water management) from 9.6 M.T acceptability is good. : way for better to 15 M.T economic returns Matures in 204 days Tolerance to Fusarium wilt, rust & white GAP for Post Being adopted in Improvement grub. harvest system saffron spice in saffron module (Flower park through recovery from Tolerant to frost & winter chilling. picking, stigma National by 22 g to 30 Suited up to 1850 m amsl for temperate separation, drying Horticulture g/kg of fresh ecologies. and packing) : way Board saffron flowers for better saffron and saffron Soybean: quality quality by 60%
Shalimar Soybean-1 GAP for high Technology Technology density saffron being validated improves A high yielding variety 20-25 q/ha. cultivation : way for over: average Seeds are bold with protein content doubling farmers 1) 20 kanals by productivity 38.00% income 23 farm families over 3 years of Dussu Saffron from 4.8 kg/ha Matures in 140-145 days Village (achieved Resistance to yellow mosaic virus, root 2) 5 Kanals at under normal rot & drought Beerwar Farm density) to Kishtiwar 10.8 kg/ha
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Package & Practices of important vegetable crops
Standardized micro nutrient sprays (boron and zinc) for yield and quality improvement in Potato. Standardized planting date (April)/fertilizer dose (100: 120: 80 kg NPK)/crop geometry (60 x 45 cm) for broccoli for cold arid region of Ladakh. Developed package for important spice
crop (Pran).
Standardized technology for cherry Sprouting Brocoli
tomato under protected conditions
Cherry Tomato
Pran
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Production and Forcing of bulbs in Lilium Poly Mulch & Green House Cultivation in Cold Arid Region Standardized the technology for flower forcing and its influence on quality of cut flower under agro climatic conditions of Kashmir Himalayas Higher altitudes of Tanmarg and Larnoo were found superior for lilium bulb production Scaling is the best method for propagation especially in Oreintal and OT hybrids where natural propagation ratio is low.
Low Poly-Tunnel Technology for cultivation under sub-optimum conditions of Ladakh
Low tunnel cultivation provides an opportunity for early Nursery raising & possibilities to raise vegetable crops difficult to be grown otherwise under Ladakh conditions
Standardized technologies for growing vegetables using black polythene mulch for early maturity
Performance of vegetable crops under all season trench Technology
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Technology standardized for cultivation of Entrepreneurship development of flowering cabbage under plastic mulch technology bulbous crops in Ladakh regions of J&K state
Cultivation of Cucurbits at PFDC Farm Technology is being standardized for Tulip Bulb Production at Kokernag in Collaboration with Department of Floriculture
Technology for Cut flower and Bulb Production in Asiatic and Oriental Lilies
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Rooting
Protocol Standardized for In-vitro Propagation Rosa hybrid New machine for Mass production of
Different sterilants combinations were Trichogramma bio agent on Corcyra designed: used for sterilization of nodal explants of Rosa hybrid Cv. Grand gala. Maximum aseptic cultures were obtained with mercury chloride(0.1%) for 10 minutes + sodium hypochlorite (0.4%) for 10 minutes + fungicide for 30 minutes. Explant establishment was better on media supplemented with BAP+NAA (1.0 + 0.1 mg/l). Proliferation of micro-shoots was optimum with 2.5 mg/l BAP. Best rooting was obtained in MS media supplemented with IBA 0.5 mg/l.
Nursery Technologies
An initiative of production of quality planting material of coniferous and broad leaved species has been taken up at the Faculty of Forestry. Established nodal segments
In this endeavor, about 5 kg of quality seeds procured were sown under hi-tech protected conditions in Nov-Dec, 2016. Among the species that were sown include Pinus wallichiana, Cedrusdeodara, Cryptomeria spp., Cupressustorulosa with a production target of about 1 lakh quality seedlings over a period of 2 years.
Proliferation
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Food Technology/Value Addition
Developed low GI Water chestnut snacks: Utilization of water chestnut for development of ‘low GI ready to eat snacks’ through extrusion technology.
Input/optimum processing conditions
Raw material : Water chestnut: 100% Feed moisture : 16% Screw speed : 250rpm Barrel temperature : 1200 C Proximate composition
Moisture : 6.62% Ash : 2.36% Protein : 2.80% Dean, Faculty of Forestry taking stock of Fat : 0.04% conifer nursery raised under hi-tech Total sugars : 5.44% protected nursery Dec, 2016 Starch : 60.45%
Sensory score : 8 (Liked very much) on 9 point hedonic scale Cost (Rs.) : Manufacturing cost = Rs. 80/kg Selling price = 220/kg Profit = 220-80 = Rs. 140/kg
Sowing of quality seed material for raising seedlings of forestry species at Faculty of
Forestry, Dec, 2016
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Gluten free Water chestnut biscuits: Gluten free Water chestnut muffins: Utilized water chestnut for development Utilized water chestnut for development of gluten free biscuits. of gluten free muffins
Input/optimum processing conditions Input/optimum processing conditions Raw material : Water chestnut flour 100g, Salt Raw material : Water chestnut flour 100g, fat 2g, Fat 30g, CMC 1.75g, Sodium 55g, Sugar 85 g, Salt 0.5g, bicarbonate 1.5%, Ammonium Baking powder 5g, Essence bicarbonate 1.5%, Mono calcium 1.4 ml, eggs 200 ml and CMC phosphate (MCP) 1.5%, 2g. Shortening 12% and Sugar 44%. Time of Baking : 8min Time of Baking : 15min Oven temperature : 1800 C Oven : 1800 C temperature Proximate composition Proximate composition Raw materials Moisture : 9.68% Moisture : 33.58% Ash : 2.36% Ash : 2.16% Protein : 3.80% Protein : 3.90% Fat : 33.04% Fat : 33.04% Total sugars : 12.44% Total sugars : 10.44% Starch : 54.45% Starch : 55.45% Sensory score : 4.5 on 5 point scale Sensory score : 8 (Liked very much) on 9 point Cost (Rs.) : Manufacturing cost = Rs. hedonic scale 385/kg Cost (Rs.) Manufacturing cost = Rs. 235/kg Selling price = Rs. 550/kg Selling price = 550/kg Profit = 550-385 = Rs. 165/kg Profit = Rs. 315/kg Contact Address : PI, AICRP on PHET
Contact : PI, AICRP on PHET Sher-e-Kashmir University of Address Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agri. Sciences and Agri. Sciences and Technology, Technology, Shalimar Shalimar, Campus, Srinagar - Campus, Srinagar - 190 025 190 025 (J&K) (J&K)
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Evaluation of value added extruded product from rice: Blending of 60% corn flour and 40% water chestnut flour with moisture content of 14% extruded in extruder at screw speed of 300 rpm at temperature of 1700 C resulted in best commercial product.
Storage stability and drying quality of chillies: The technology was developed by dipping and drying chilli in Potassium carbonate 2.5% + Ground nut oil 1% + Gum acaci0.1% + BHA 0.01%/lt. for 15min under tunnel dryer at 450 C resulted in best shelf life for chillies.
High energy apricot-date based extruded snacks: Blending of rice flour: date : apricot (81:9:10) with moisture content of 15% extruded in extruder at screw speed of 450 rpm at temperature of 1700 C resulted in best commercial product.
Development of low glycemic index (GI) rice flour for value-added products: Low glycemic index (GI) rice flour has been developed by enzymatic hydrolysis method using brokens during milling for by product utilization. The protein content of treated (high-protein, low GI) rice flour is about 3.5 times higher than normal rice
flour, suggesting its use in infant formula Nutritious honey and apple based or other protein fortified food products. snacks: Blending of 90% Apple pomace The GI of rice flour has been reduced to and 10% honey with moisture content of 46 compared to 88 of normal flour 15% extruded in extruder at screw speed suggesting the use of low GI rice flour in of 450 rpm at temperature of 1700 C food products meant for diabetic patients resulted in best commercial product. as the foods with GI less than 55 are
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considered to be low GI foods and safe for To improve the quality and enhance the diabetic patients as recommended by the shelf life of pear by osmotic dehydration: World Health Organization. Consumer Quality of pear slices was enhanced by acceptable Low GI baked products dipping pear slices in 60% glucose and (cracker and cake) have been developed 5% KMS for 10 minutes and dried under without addition of any sugar. From 100 cabinet dryer at 500 C enhance the colour kgs of Rice flour 40 kgs of Low GI flour and shelf life of pear for 6 months. The and 60 kgs of syrup are obtained. technology is already commercialized.
Optimized products Rice flour before drying
Rice flour after drying
Technology for enhancement of shelf life of cut flowers
Sericulture Research & Development
Developed and popularized low cost rearing technology using locally available raw material. Introduced double cross hybrids and is being popularized with the farmers Technology developed for autumn rearing and is being popularized with the farmers Introduced silk worm rearing in non- traditional areas like Kargil-A success
story.
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Prototypes/Machines developed
Value chain for inshelled walnuts: Walnut grading machine: A low cost Srinagar centre of AICRP on PHET has expanding pitch type walnut grader based sucessfullt designed and developed on the principle of changing the distance continuous system for processing of between belts along the length of inshelled walnuts. The system perorms the movement of fruits was designed and dehulling, bleaching, washing, surface developed. The machine processes around drying and gradiung of walnuts in a 1500 Kgs of Walnuts per hour and cost continuous manner. The system is price of this machine is ₹ 27000. The equipped with different hoppers for fabricated grading machine is portable and collection of walnuts, inclined conveyers affordable by common walnut growers for carrying walnuts from one operation to and Saffron corm growers. The cracking another. Also the sorting unit has been machine hasalso been fabricated for kept after dehulling unit for sorting of cracking of graded walnuts, and has been walnuts after dehulling. tested and demonstrated successfully.
Earth-worm manure separator:
Walnut grading machine
The machine can be used to separate the compost and earthworms from the compost material of the vermin-culture. The throughput capacity of the machine is 600 kg/h with overall efficiency of 84.54 %.
Lever Operated Maize Cob Sheller: The prototype of lever operated maize cob sheller has been developed and successfully demonstrated. Throughput
capacity of the machine is 30.5 kg/h with Lever Operated Maize Cob Sheller shelling efficiency of 91 %.
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bilateral orchectomy, it is minimally invasive, less painful and cost effective procedure.
Ultrasound Guided Perivascular and Perineural Brachial Plexus Block in Calves: The technique was developed wherein ultrasound window allowed a feasible and accurate access to brachial plexus in calves. The technique facilitates location of target nerves with 100% accuracy; real time delivery around the Earthworm manure separator nerve; reduction in dose of anesthetic Water requirement under Organic agent; quick onset of anesthesia; and Conditions: A study of water requirement avoids toxicity of overdose and accidental in drip irrigated polyhouse under organic thorax punctures. Any operation of conditions was conducted. The water forelimb of duration 1-2 hrs can be done requirement for tomato crop at different under this anesthesia. stages i.e. initial stage, crop development stage, mid-season stage and late season Minimally Invasive Inguinal Tube stage are 36, 141, 276.9 and 55 mm, Cystotostomy for Management of Ovine respectively and total water requirement Obstructive Urolithiasis: The technique for tomato crop was 510.2 mm. The developed is simple, less time consuming, tomato crop yield under organic treated economical and very effective surgical soil was 50 t/ha whereas using fertilizer technique for management of obstructive treatments it was 35 t/ha. urolithiasis.
Animal Reproduction Techniques
Hormone Based Estrous Synchronization and Chemical Induced Cervical Ripening in Ewes: Application of intravaginal progesterone sponges for 9 days followed by PGF2α at 24 hours before sponge removal (SP protocol) was found to yield maximum fertility rate and is, therefore, recommended to be used for ovarian stimulation in aged Corriedale ewes under temperate climate. AI in estrus induced
cross bred ewes together with the use of
Livestock Technologies NO donor (IMN) intravaginally 12 hours before AI produced higher conception Surgical Techniques rate. This study has opened a new window Pinhole Castration Technique in Ponies: where there is no need to carryout Pinhole casteration technique wherein transcervical insemination rather to spermatic cord is double ligated with silk perform oscervical in the presence of was validated as an effective method of Isosorbide mononitrate in the vagina of castration in ponies. When compared to ewe.
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Honey Based Modified Semen Extender Allele specific genotyping test using KASP for Cryopreservative of Ram Semen: technology has been developed in 2016 for Semen extender was successfully identification of the lambs, at an early age, supplemented with honey and carrying one or two or no copies of the FecB antioxidants. Natural honey may be added gene. The test is quick and robust, with 96 to semen up to 2.5% level as an energy samples in two hours. The test shall help to source. Taurine at 40 mM reduced lipid select the lambs at an early age, thus reducing peroxidation and improved post thaw pressure on space and resources, and help in sperm quality of cryopreserved crossbred the marker assisted breeding of the sheep ram semen. Further, transportation time of there by improving the genetic gain. semen samples in an ice chest at 4-5oC may be included as a part of equilibration period, when collection shed and frozen semen unit are located at a distance.
Livestock Products Technology
Production of Functional Paneer via Incorporation of Water Chest Nut: The functional paneer made from the cow milk incorporated with water chestnut was to a
greater extent free from the defects like syneresis, poor body and texture and high CONSERVATION AND drip rate.Fortification of Paneer with MAINTENANCE OF GERMPLASM
water chestnut @ 0.25% and 0.5% Conservation and augmentation of plant resulted in more desirable sensory genetic resources characteristics.The shelf life of functional paneer was extended by about two weeks Establishment and Augmenting of a crop stored at 4±10C. gene bank at Division of Genetics & Plant
Development of Functional Mutton Breeding with more than 3300 accessions Nuggets Incorporated with Walnut comprising Rajmash (1500), Wheat Kernels and Saffron Petals: The (1000), Chickpea (400), Cowpea (100), optimum levels of Walnut Kernal Paste, Oats (200), Pigeonpea (20), Oilseed (100). Saffron Petal Paste and WKP+SPP level First successful summer cultivation of for incorporation in mutton nuggets was Chickpea and Pigeonpea in Kashmir valley found to be 15%, 2% and 15+2%.During with early determinate types identified for the aerobic refrigerated (4±1°C) storage of temperate valley conditions. these functional mutton nuggets, it was Identified extra early genotypes of wheat found that the products could remain through planned crossing with sources of fairly acceptable upto 21th day without earliness from global wheat programme. compromising with the quality of the Drought phenotyping of around 230 product. genotypes including 100 (Rajmash), 92 (maize) and 40 (cowpea) under an Marker Assisted Selection in Sheep for integrated platform of laboratory, Prolificacy greenhouse and field. The fecundity gene for twining and triplets Developed drought tolerant genotypes in was introduced in local sheep through rajmash WB-1634, WB-341 and WB-185 crossing with sheep carrying FecB gene of that are currently under testing across Garole origin under DBT funded project from diverse agro-ecologies in Kashmir as well 2007-12. Subsequently, a high throughput as under AICRP MuLLARP.
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Number of landraces/breeding lines/varieties/rootstocks maintained at SKUAST-Kashmir
Maize germplasm lines registered with NBPGR, New Delhi
S Name Reference No. No.
1 KDQPM-13 IC 618383 2 KDQPM-14 IC 618384 3 Gurez Local (GLW-20) IC 0599611
Germplasm Conservation, Evaluation and identification of Elite Genotypes in cut flowers
Germplasm conservation and evaluation of narcissus and daffodils, chrysanthemums, liliums and tulips has been carried out for the identification of elite types.
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SKUK-13 SKUK-14 SKUK-15
Four high yielding strains of Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus spp.) P1-17-01-P1-17- 04 were evaluated for their yield potential and other quality characters on wheat straw substrate at 25° C. Maximum biological efficiency of 59.96% was shown by strain Collection, identification and conservation Pl 17-01. of wild edible mushroom germplasm
Collection of mushrooms was conducted across districts Baramullah, Ganderbal, Srinagar, Anantnag, to collect wild edible and medicinal mushrooms of the region.
SKUK-01 SKUK-02 SKUK-03
SKUK-04 SKUK-05 SKUK-06
SKUK-07 SKUK-08 SKUK-09
White button (Agaricus bisporus) mushroom SKUK-10 SKUK-11 SKUK-12
cultivation at FoA, Wadura
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CROP IMPROVEMENT Development of NILs for blast resistance genes Pi9, Pita2 and Pi54 in high altitude SKUA-494: Early maturity Basmati type variety, Kohsar: variety developed for cultivation in Kashmir: A first set of Near-isogenic line from An aromatic fine-grained basmati type SKUAST-K was developed for major blast resistance genes in the genetic
background of high altitude variety genotype, namely, SKUA-494 was developed Kohsar. through a series of selection cycles from Development of three- & two-gene parent variety, Pusa Sugandh-3. The pre- pyramided lines for blast resistance in release variety has been noted for its aromatic land race, MushkBudji: excellent performance under minikit trials, especially early maturity, and is set to be After prior testing for aroma, rice quality released for general cultivation. and disease resistance, the seed of homozygous lines was multiplied, and laid at different locations for evaluation of agronomic performance. High throughput SNP genotyping and MADI- TOF analysis was carried out to select final lines.
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Multiple Sequence Alignment of selected rice genotypes for exon7 of badh-2 gene (8 bp mutation and 3 SNPS highlighted by arrows
Breeding Maize for drought tolerance:
Drought tolerant genotypes in Maize were identified with desirable root traits and water use efficiency
MALDI-TOF analysis of pyramided MushkBudji lines to estimate the recovery Breeding wheat varieties for earliness and of rice quality and resistance 1: Alpha- nutritional quality amylase; 2: Triosephosphate isomerase; 3: 1) Development of crosses and 19 kDa globulin; 4: S-(+)-linalool synthase segregating generations for earliness. Ten promising lines were identified Marker Validation and Sequencing of with 10-15 days earliness as compared Aroma Gene of MushkBudji – a cold to check Shalimar Wheat-2. tolerant landrace of Kashmir Himalayas 2) Identification of wheat lines with high Zn, high Fe and both high Zn & Fe The sequencing of badh-2 Gene of 3) Validation of QTLs/genes for seed Zn MushkBudjirevealed presence of a and seed Fe deletion of 8 bps “GATTATGG” 4) Validation of QTLs/genes for early deletion and three SNPs in exon 7. No maturity in wheat such deletion was found in non-aromatic 5) Development and use of heat tolerance rice varieties. responsive micro-RNA SSRs
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Breeding for development of early maturity Selection and seed multiplication of extra early, wheat varieties photo-insensitive pigeonpea genotype
Introduction of promising nutrient rich pear millet genotypes
Identification of cold tolerant, early maturity Legume Breeding and disease resistant chickpea lines
1. Identification of cold tolerant, early maturity and disease resistant chickpea lines. 2. Identification of chickpea lines with high Zn, high Fe and both high Zn & Fe. 3. Whole genome genotyping of chickpea core collections. 4. Whole genome genotyping of common bean core collection. 5. Identification of genes for seed micronutrients in common bean. 6. Introduction and multi-location testing of extra early, photo-insensitive Pigeonpea
lines in Kashmir valley. 7. Identification of extra early, BCMV Germplasm evaluation under AICRP resistant, high yielding lines of cowpea. Soybean programme
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Transcriptome profiling in Phaseolus vulgaris - Colletotrichumlindemuthianum- pathosystem:
Transcriptome analysis using Illumina sequencing platform of two near-isogenic lines (NILs) differing for the presence of the Co-1 gene on chromosome Pv01 revealed 3, 250 significantly differentially expressed genes (DEGs) within and between the NILs over the time course of infection. During the biotrophic phase the majority of DEGs were up regulated in the susceptible NIL, whereas more DEGs were up-regulated in the resistant NIL during the necrotrophic phase. Nearly
Differential gene expression in Phaseolus vulgaris – Colletotrichum lindemuthianum pathosystem
144-fold expression was found for gene Phvul. 001G243800 gene in resistant compared to the susceptible NIL and could be a possible candidate gene effective against Race-73 of Colletotrichumlindemuthianum. Genome wide association studies in Phaseolus vulgaris- Colletotrichum lindemuthianum pathosystem concerning bean anthracnose.
Microsatellites from eight Colletotrichum genomes belonging to six clades were mined using bioinformatics pipeline. 57,170 microsatellite markers were developed of Field trial of different bean genotypes for which, 99% of the microsatellites primers seed multiplication at SKUAST-K, produced a single production an electronic Shalimar campus PCR.
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Screening of bean genotypes with different races of Colletotrichum lindemuthianum
Two hundred common bean lines were screened with three races of Colletotrichum- lindemuthianumraces. About 20, 48 and 21 genotypes were found resistant to Race 2047, Race 3 and Race 73, respectively. Only two of the genotypes were resistant to all the three races. The resistant genotypes, could serve as effective donors for resistance.
Red Delicious Camspur, Jonagold A; pear varieties viz. Early Desire, Williams, Conference and Lucas and cherry varieties Burlat, Heartford, Regina, Kordia, Sweet Heart, Karina, Lapins and Hedelfingerhave been planted for the identification and future promotion of new high density varieties and
technologies. Beside these, high density orchard of different varieties of apple have been Molecular analysis of resistant lines with established at Wadura, Shuhama, Pombai, linked markers
Gurez, Kargil and Leh.
Establishment and evaluation of introduced varieties under high density apple, pear and cherry orchards:
Established new high density orchards of apple, pear and cherry at Shalimar campus using clonal rootstocks. Feathered plants of apple varieties viz. Elstar, Mitch Gala, Fuji Zehn Aztec, Golden Delicious Reinders, Jonagold, DeCoste, Robijin, Red Braeburn,
Super Chief Sandidge, Red Chief, Golden Clone B, Red Jona Prince, Gala RedLum, Newly planted high density apple orchards Pinnova, Red Velox, Elrosa, Wilton’s Star, at Shalimar
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Newly planted high density apple orchards at Leh Apple clonal rootstock bank at Leh
Establishment of olive orchard:
Olive is a promising fruit crop for Kashmir valley. Established olive orchard of eighteen varieties viz., Brancolilla, Cipressino, Coratina, Carolea, Cerignola, Cornicobra Attica, Frantoio,Itrana, Moraiolo, Nocellara del Belice, Nocellara Messinese, NocellaraEtnea, Ottobratica, TondaIblea, Leccino, Pendolino, Picholine, Zaituna at Shalimar campus for future studies.
Newly planted high density cherry orchard at Shalimar
Introduced new clonal rootstocks of apple at various locations for mass multiplication and distribution:
Clonal rootstocks of apple viz.M9-T337, M9-T339, M9-Pajam-1, M-27, MM-106, MM-111 and P-22 have been introduced and planted at different locations for large their large scale multiplication and further distribution.
Olive plantation at Shalimar
Establishment of almond orchard:
Almond is an important nut fruit crop for Kashmir valley. Established new almond orchard of nine varieties viz., Makhdoom, Waris, Shalimar, Non Pareil, Merced, California Paper Shell,
Primoskij, IXL and Pranyaj at Shalimar campus. Apple clonal rootstock banks at Shalimar
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Introduction of New vegetable crops in cold- arid Ladakh region
Vegetable crops like Swisschard, Broccolli, Okra were introduced in Ladakh Division. Further, new varieties of cabbage, cauliflower, pea, were put to cultivation which increased the supply of green vegetables and assured nutritional security.
Fodder Oats cultivation and improved availability in Ladakh
Development of Saffron Variety: Shalimar Potato with commercial value:
Saffron-1 Identified three hybrids namely, AICRP-C-15, Shalimar Saffron-1 recorded an average yield AICRP-C-11, AICRP-PH3in Potato suitable
of 14.55 kg /ha over years andout-performed for preparation of French Fries, Chips, farmers variety by nearly 35 per cent. Cooking
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CROP PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT
Summary of Seed Production (q) during 2016-17
Class of Kharif-2016 Rabi Total Seed 2016-17
Target Prod. Target Prod. Target Prod.
Breeder 37 37.6 104 102 141 139 seed Foundati 843 784 241 238 1084 1022 on seed
TFL 3450 2880 490 370 3940 3250
Total 4330 3701 835 710 5165 4412
Seed and seed bin distribution under Tribal Sub-Plan
High Density Production System Module for Safron- a Way for Better Economic Returns
BC ratio of 4.28:1 was realized for High density planting method against 3.99:1 for
normal sown procedure.
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SKUAST-Kashmir adopted Dussu Saffron Exp 5. SRI resulted in a 11% increase in village as identified by APD. To show case grain yield over recommended practice. proven technologies on normal and high Among the nutrient management density saffron plantation, SKUAST-K practices RDF+FYM (10 t ha-1) produced developed at 23 sites over 1 hectare in 74% higher grain yield over recommended collaboration with APD during 2016-17. practice. Growers were imparted training on high density production system and post harvest Forecasting Agricultural out-put using management modules- Demonstration plots Space, Agrometeorology and Land based on normal and HDP module and Nursery observations management module has also been established at Beerwar Farm Kishtwar. Collected and analyzed soil samples from farmer fields of different districts for Weed Control (Voluntary Centre) generation of soil data as input of simulation model. Weed management trials were carried out Data generation and development of in rice using new herbicide molecules. genetic coefficient for requirement of Evaluation of new herbicide molecules model in yield forecast. were also tested for management of weeds Developed yield forecast of Rice, Maize in saffron using simulation model DSSAT before Improving the resource use efficiency and harvesting of crop in respective season productivity of rice through system of rice and submitted to IMD\ intensification (SRI) and direct seeding (DSR) under temperate conditions Development of cold tolerant biological Exp. 1. Raised nursery in a soil manure nutrient solubilizers (P, K & Zn) for organic ratio of 3:1 under protected conditions farming in Kashmir valley produced more vigorous and quality seedlings. Soil samples were analyzed for pH, OC Exp. 2. In order to harness the maximum and total viable bacterial count. benefits from various SRI practices under Cold tolerant phosphate (P), potassium Kashmir valley conditions proper (K) and zinc (Zn) solubilizing bacteria fertilization through integrated use of have been isolated. organic manures and recommended dose Qualitative and quantitative screening of of fertilizers is necessary. Use of young, bacterial isolates has been performed for single seedling planted at a spacing of 25 the solubilization of different insoluble x 25 cm, rotary weeding and intermittent sources of phosphorus, potassium and zinc drainage had a synergistic role in under in-vitro conditions. enhancing yield by 14.5%. Phosphate, potassium and zinc Exp. 3 SRI method of cultivation resulted solubilizing ability was shown by a large in a significantly higher grain yield than number of bacterial isolates but only 37 other methods of rice cultivation. Among promising ones are being maintained for the varieties SR-2 produced the highest future activities on the basis of their yield during both the years. performance (qualitative and quantitative). Exp. 4. Among levels of irrigation, there All these outstanding isolates have been was an increase of about 4.75% in grain subjected to various biochemical tests and yield in I2 over I1. Weed free and have been further screened for beneficial butachlor (1.5 kg ha-1) fb penoxulam @ activities like production of ammonia, 22.5 g ha-1 (T4) resulted in yield increase HCN, IAA, seed germination and by about 58% over weedy check. antifungal.
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All the screened efficient PSB, KSB and attacked by natural enemies were ZnSB isolates were subjected to identified. compatibility tests and majority of them Pheromone dispenser technology for the were compatible with each other. management of Codling Moth in Ladakh The screened isolates have been tested for the cellulase, protease and chitinase SPLAT technology (Special pheromone and activities also. lure application technology) has been used Final formulation containing consortium for the management of Codling moth in of most efficient three isolates (PSB, KSB Ladakh. and ZnSB) was prepared in liquid form. Hundred per cent control against codling One isolate (ZnM) showed all the three moth by using SPLAT technology with properties (P, K and Zn ) solubilisation in only two applications of pesticides addition to other growth promoting throughout the season was demonstrated activities. Separate formulation has been in Ladakh. prepared out of that isolate. Whole Nurla village has been brought
under various management strategies for Biological Control of crop pests and weeds codling moth management. Twenty three species of parasitoids and Established high mountain Entomology predators belonging to the orders laboratory and insect collection centre at Hymenoptera and Coleoptera were HMAARI, Leh to address the insect collected from different fruit crops in problems and imparting knowledge to Kashmir. people about insects and pests. An all inclusive approach including one spray of chemical + releases of Trichogramma+ trunk banding + disposal of dropped fruits + one spray of Azadirachtin 1500 ppm was found effective for the management of Codling moth. A third instar grub of C. infernalis consumed an average of 90.0, 86.66 and 66.65 per cent Lecanium scale, when 10 (T1), 15 (T2) and 20 (T3) prey was supplied to a single grub. Two releases of anthocorid bugs @ 200 (T2) indicated 34.56 and 43.23 per cent reduction in mites’ population over check.
Ecological Engineering for conservation biological Control of insect pests in vegetable ecosystem of Kashmir
Natural enemies of key pests were identified in cruciferous and Solanaceous crops in ecosystem of Kashmir The most conservative plant species were identified for the respective natural
enemies. Time and stage of vegetable insect pests Ring type dispenser SPLAT dispenser
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Non-chemical remedial strategies for the success rate was observed in reeds for management of root/soil borne diseases of Osmia spp. horticultural crops for better productivity 95 per cent success rate was recorded in and quality” soil mounds in apple orchards for soil dwelling bees (Lassioglossum spp.). Eight isolates of Trichoderma, two species of Pseudomonas andone species of Bacillus have been isolated from apple fields and were found effective in managing root rot of apple. Trichoderma harzianum isolate AT6 were found best in inhibiting the growth of root rot pathogen and causing the inhibition of 68%. The pathogens isolated from tulip corm were identified as Botrytis, Fusarium and Penicillium species.
Biochemical and molecular characterization of efficient soil isolates of Trichoderma
species for the management of soil borne pathogens of significance Effect of Climate variable on pollinators Culture filtrate test of Trichoderma (NICRA) isolates conducted at different A total of 21 insect visitors belonging to 5 concentrations viz., 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25% orders were recorded from apple bloom to evaluate the efficacy of Trichoderma from district Srinagar of Kashmir valley. isolates against soil borne Out of these, 8 insect visitors belonged to phytopathogensviz.,Dematophoranecatrix, Hymenoptera Fusarium oxysporum, Fusarium solaniand The activity of Apismellifera, Pythium amphanidermatum revealed that A.cerana,Xylocopaspp., Bombusspp., maximum inhibition of all the pathogens Lasioglossumspp., Halictus spp., were occurredat 15%. Sphaerophoriascripta, Eoseristalis- Management of porcupine menace in cerealis, Eristalistenax, Episyrphusbal- saffron fields teatus started from 14th standard week
An organic product, Herboliv+ with (1-7 April,2016) and coincided with Herbel extracts (55%), Fermented fruits maximum temperature, minimum (20%) and Panchagavya (25%) as temperature and maximum relative ingredients offer great promise against humidity, minimum relative humidity porcupine in saffron farming system. ,were 14.78 0C, 7.110C and 91.57% ,81.71% , respectively. Honey bees & Pollinators Management of porcupine menace in
Identified native pollinator’s habitats and saffron fields using Herboliv+ developed technologies for habitat collaboration with the Agriculture management of native in apple orchards of production dept and Wildlife Dept of Shopian and Budgam districts of Kashmir Kashmir. Proposed organic product valley. (Herboliv+) with Herbel extracts (55%), 70 per cent success rate was observed in Fermented fruits (20%) and Panchagavya wooden Blocks installed in apple orchards (25%) as ingredients offer great promise for habitat management of wood dwelling against porcupine in saffron farming bees (Megachile spp.) and 65 per cent system.
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AINP on Pesticide Residues Use of 1-MCP for shelf life extension of apple cv. Red Delicious: A method was developed, calibrated and in house validated for the estimation of Pre-harvest spray of 1000-1500 ppb horticultural mineral oil residues in apple concentration of 1-MCP observed marked and soil under temperate conditions of reduction in fruit drop. 1000 - 2000 ppb Kashmir. concentration of 1-MCP treatments A total of 10 (ten) good agricultural recorded best keeping quality: practices (GAP) trials of various 150 days under CAS conditions. pesticides were completed on different 120 days under refrigeration. crops under All India Network Project on 45 days under ambient storage Pesticide Residues (AINP-PR). Colour retention was maximum with An inter laboratory comparison (ILC) was 1-MCP treated fruits while control had performed with Department of minimum retention. Treatment before Entomology PAU Ludhiana for filing transportation to Delhi was found application to NABL for laboratory effective irrespective of storage method accreditation. The Z score obtained by the and concentration. In general, 1000 ppb pesticide residue laboratory at RCRQA concentration of 1-MCP was found best was satisfactory. for pre and post-harvest treatments in Red
Pesticide Evaluation Programme Delicious apple to improve shelf life and keeping quality of fruits and to prevent pre Status report of 03 molecules Code -204 and post- harvest losses. HP spray oil E (PDSO), Code-265 (Hexythiazox 5.45% EC) and Code-213- E (Chlorpyriphos 20% EC) were evaluated against pests of apple were submitted to Director Research, SKUAST. All the molecules performed well against Woolly Apple Aphid(WAA), Aphis Pomi and San Jose scale (SJS) without much toxicity to natural enemies and phytotoxicity symptoms
Standarization of Alstroemeria Cut Flower Production under Greenhouse
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height of 0.95 m and0.67 m respectively., while clone V1 showed minimum height of 0.51 m. However Chinese white recorded maximum collar diameter of 7.61 mm followed by 7.50 mm in Goshrami clone and minimum collar diameter of 6.00 mm was recorded in clone TR-10. Survey, collection, multiplication and evaluation of best clones of cricket bat willow (Salix alba var. Caurulea) in
Kashmir: The cuttings collected from 2
1-MCP effectiveness on preventing superficial sources from two districts viz. Ganderbal scald in CA stored apple and Srinagar (five trees from each source)
Evaluation and Tree Improvement during 2016 were evaluated in the nursery. At the end of one growing season the Evaluation of Elm (Ulmus wallichiana) maximum survival of 94 per cent was seed sources in the field (Boundary recorded from Ganderbal-1 source and Plantation): At the end of 9th growing from Srinagar-2 source only 85 per cent season maximum height of 15.80 m survival was recorded. The survival at followed by 14.75 m was recorded from remaining sources was not adequate. Pulwama source. Pulwama source outclassed all other sources in respect of diameter at breast height (22.50) and leaf fodder/ tree (14.20 kgs). Leaf fodder per tree was also recorded maximum in Pulwama source 14.20 kg.
Field evaluation of Salix albaselections under boundary plantations: Among
Ten selections evaluated in the field, the Nursery evaluation of cricket bats maximum height of 4.85 m was recorded (Salix alba) in source SA5 followed by 4.26 m in Ganderbal-1 source also performed source SA3. Diameter at breast height comparatively better in terms of height was highest (42.16 mm) in source SA 5 (1.32 m) and collar diameter (15.25 mm). followed by 36.25 mm in SA2. Further ten trees were identified from two Clonal evaluation of various species of more district viz. Pulwama and Anantnag Morus: At the end of one growing season (Five trees from each District) during the spring, 2016. The cuttings from those identified trees were collected and planted for nursery evaluation during 2017.
Agroforestry Management
Evaluation of Apricot based agro- forestry system under temperate
conditions of Kashmir: At the end of Morusalba clones in nursery three growing seasons, the maximum
in nursery, Goshrami clone followed by height (2.90 m) and collar diameter Chinese white clone exhibited maximum (48.69 mm) were recorded in apricot
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Apricot based Agroforestry system Elm based Silvipastoral System
Evaluation of walnut based Agro- seedlings in combination with Orchard forestry system under temperate grass followed by Tall fescue with a conditions of Kashmir valley: At the height of 2.10 m and collar diameter end of two growing seasons, height, 36.15mm. Out of the fodder species viz. collar diameter and number of branches Timothy, Orchard grass, Crown vetch, of seedlings were recorded and the Tall fescue and control (natural grasses) maximum height was recorded in clone sown in interspaces. Orchard Grass CITH-Walnut-3 (1.12 m) followed by performed better with 24t /ha green Hamdan (1.05 m) and minimum in clone fodder yield. CITH Walnut-2 (0.86m). However maximum collar diameter was recorded Evaluation of different grasses under in Sulaiman (24.39 mm) followed by apple orchards for developing a Hamdan (23.43 mm). Interspaces have workable horti-pastures system under been seeded with Lucerne, Grassland mountain region of Kashmir valley: At Manwa, Orchard grass, and Red clover the end of three growing seasons, the for evaluation during December 2016.
maximum height (1.24 m) and collar Evaluation of Salix based silvipasture diameter (23.05 mm) of apple plants were system under temperate conditions of recorded in combination with Red clover Kashmir valley: The experiment has followed by Sainfoin with a height of been established at Shuhama, Ganderbal 1.20 m and collar diameter 22.27 mm. in February 2017. The initial mean height Interspaces sown with orchard grass, Tall (3.04 m) and collar diameter (21.78 mm) fescue, Red clover, Sainfoin and control of seedlings were recorded. Interspaces (natural grasses); Sainfoin performed have been sown with different grasses in better with 20 t/ha green fodder yield. February, 2017. Grasses under evaluation are Dactylis glomerata (Orchard grass), Evaluation of Elm based Silvipasture Festuca arundinacea (Tall fescue) and system under temperate conditions of Sainfoin. Kashmir valley: At the end of three Production and Conservation growing seasons, the maximum height (2.49 m), collar diameter (29.44 mm) and Establishment of Arboretum of branches (11.23)were recorded in T4 Multipurpose Tree Species (MPT’s) at (Elm+ Crown vetch). Interspaces have Benhama Ganderbal: An arboretum of been seeded with grassland Manwa, different multiple purpose tree species Orchard grass, Tall fescue and Crown have been established at Benhama vetch for evaluation. Ganderbal. Till date about 24 different
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multipurpose tree species were planted in collection Seed sowing for raising quality the arboretum for ex-situ conservation. plant material of Betulautilis has been Growth performance in terms of height done at Forest nursery, Faculty of Forestry and diameter is being recorded regularly. Benhama
Multiplication of multipurpose tree Biomass carbon distribution of major forest species: Quality plant material of types in northern region of Kashmir following tree species is being raised and Himalayas using field inventory, remote distributed among farmers: 1) Populus sensing and GIS deltoids (Male clone) 2) Salix alba, 3) Albiziajulibrissin Forest Informatics (Mini Lab) was 4) Prunusarmeniaca, 5) .Aesculusindica, established at Faculty of Forestry 6) Ulmus wallichiana Benhama Ganderbal under externally funded project sponsored by the Establishment of Model Nursery for Department of Science and Technology, multiplication of Moso Bamboo Govt. of India. Academic licenses of (Phyllostachys pubescence) under National Mapping software (Arc GIS) and Image Bamboos Mission Processing (Erdas Imagine) were also procured and installed under the project in Around 0.5ha of the land at Faculty of 2015-16. The lab is catering to the project Forestry, Benhama has been terraced and research as well as students’ PG/PhD developed for the establishment of Hi- research and teaching with respect to Tech Bamboo nursery. The mist chamber remote sensing and GIS applications in (1000sqft.) has been installed at the forestry. nursery site. 2000 seedlings and 3000
rhizomes of Moso Bamboo have been The research fellows and PG/PhD students procured from IHBT-CSIR Palampur and of the faculty of forestry are actively planted at Benhama. engaged in field data collection for respective requirements in project/MSc/PhD research work. The scholars travel to interiors of the forest (Special Division Tangmarg) along with all the necessary equipment for field data collection.
Hi-Tech Bamboo nursery at Faculty of Forestry, Benhama
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
Satellite data of Sindh Forest Division from Nation Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) Hyderabad has been procured.
Preliminary survey of Sindh Forest Division, Ganderbal has been done to Mapping in progress at Forest Informatics Lab identify the Betula trees for seed (Faculty of Forestry) Benhama Ganderbal
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Field data collection in the forest interiors Field data collection by research fellows (Langate Forest Division, Mawar range) and PG/PhD students in the forest October 2016 interiors (SD Tangmarg)
The project team members were actively
engaged in field data collection for ANIMAL/POULTRY PRODUCTION respective requirements in project/ MSc/PhD research work. The scholars Mammary gland specific transcriptional collected data from interiors of the forest profiling of Kashmiri cattle and its jersey (JV Forest division, Langate forest cross for milk quality and yield traits division and Special Division Tangmarg).
The study revealed that the milk epithelial cells are true representative of mammary gland and can be used as effective and alternative samples to study mammary gland expression without the need to perform a tissue biopsy. Dyna beads conjugated with Anticytokeratin protein provides a more specific and efficient method for isolation of epithelial cells from milk. There is significant differential expression of genes related to milk production traits (milk yield, fat and protein) across the three different stages of lactation. It was also observed that genes responsible for fat and protein content are more expressed during the late lactation;
however milk yield related genes are Field data collection in the forest interiors up -regulated during mid-lactation. (JV Forest Division, Baramullah range), October 2016
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Colour genetics of the pashmina goat:
Elucidating the mechanism of Pashmina Genes that actively participate in fibre development; An OMICS approach regulation of coat color in pashmina Transcriptome map of Pashmina fibre follicle/Skin were identified. The DEG follicles and Pashmina skin at different analysis validates the established genes growth stages (anagen, catagen and telogen) has been generated to understand ascribed for melanogenesis and transport the developmental mechanism of of melanosomes. Some novel genes are pashmina fibre. A total of 440 reported that have a potential role in significantly DEG's were identified at regulation of pigmentation. telogen and anagen stages of growth. Highly expressed genes in telogen The results provide a foundation for include: FGF18, BMP2, BMP4, DKK1, research on coat colour genetics that SFRP4, Estrogen receptors and cathapsin- ultimately aim at elucidating the 2 protein, which restricts follicle growth mechanism of coat colour development by inhibiting various developmental and devising an effective selection scheme pathways. Genes that are up-regulated in anagen include :KAP8, MEST, FGF5, for such an economically important trait in HOX13, FOXN1, FGF20, which helps in specialty fibre animals like Pashmina growth and generation. goat.
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SNP Identification: 9545 SNPs were Opening of Close Herd of Jersey Cows identified at two stages of follicle Maintaining Through AI With Progeny growthtelogen vs anagen. The Tested Semen:
distribution of the genes and SNPs in the Jersey Frozen semen of two different bulls pashmina goat genome is depicted in (Rebel & Lincoln-ET) was procured from figure. World Wide Sire, California, USA with Sire dam’s lactation yield 8500-9000kg. 15 Elite bull calves produced through Rebel bull of USA Jersey is procured by Livestock Development Board-Kashmir during 2015- 16. 10 cows are also supplied to Livestock Development Board-Kashmir during 2015-16 to open bull mother farm. 1 Elite bull calf produced through Rebel bull of USA Jersey is procured by RRS, Wadura for breeding purpose during 2015-16. 16 Elite bull calves produced through USA Jersey semen and 15 cows are supplied to TSP Zanaskar during
Proteomics of Pashmina fiber: Proteome 2015-16 & 2016-17. The F1 generation 42 map of pashmina fibre and of follicles heifers are produced through USA Jersey collected at different growth stages semen and are further crossing with USA (anagen, catagen and telogen) was Jersey semen. One F1 heifer has given birth generated to understand the to F2 generation female calf carrying 75% developmental mechanism of pashmina USA Jersey heredity and the milk yield of fibre. Analysis of keratin family genes this 1st parity F1 cow is 20-22 lt milk/day. identified by MS are classified Besides Jersey breed enhancement of milk into:Keratin type I cytoskeletal (K1C9, production, this institute has also initiated in K1C10, K1C14, K1C15, K1C17, K1C19, maintaining Holstein friesiancrosses by K1C20, K1C28); Keratin type II inseminating with pure Holstein friesian cytoskeletal (K2C1, K2C3, K2C5, K2C7, frozen semen of France with sire dam’s yield K2C8, K2C59, K2C71, K2C75, K2C78, 12000 kg. The F1 generation 5 heifers were K2C79, K2C80, K22E); Keratin type I produced through Holstein friesiansemen of cuticular Ha5 (KRT35); Keratin type II France. Since January 2017 onwards 23 USA cuticular Hb1 (KRT81) & Hb3 (KRT83). Jersey and 3 France Holstein Friesian new born calves were produced.
Economics of milk production in Pulwama District of Kashmir Valley
Breeding was found to be the major production related constraint and milk pricing as main policy related constraint. Majority (86%) of households kept only one dairy cow and average milk yield/day/cow was estimated to be 7.76 litre. Fixed cost made 14.17% and variable cost contributed 85.83% to the gross cost of milk production per day. Net returns per litre for average milk
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production was calculated as Rs. 0.43, net of slaughter and carcass traits. BC returns per litre for milk sold was Rs. supplementation had a beneficial effect on 10.88 while as net returns per litre of milk intestine morphology; resulted in without imputed labour cost and cost of increased serum uric acid and total protein feed and fodder available at home was Rs. concentration; and had a positive impact 5.72 which is the actual profit to the on economics of production. farmer as per his perception. Based on Biofortification of Poor Quality Straw for input-output cost worked out on scientific Quality Livestock Feeding: basis, milk production was found to be an uneconomical activity. However, Various biological agents have been tried considering the farmers perception of non- to improve the nutritive quality of paddy inclusion of inputs (feed and fodder straw it was found that Tricoderma viridae available at home and labour cost), it (fungi) treatment has been reported to seems pleasantly profitable. improve both protein and energy content of paddy straw. Adrenal Morphology Can be Used As Indicator of Health in Animals: Dietary Supplementation of Sheep Manure in Broiler Chicken: Stress was found to cause significant effect on the histological and Sheep manure could be utilized histochemical parameters of the Adrenal successfully in broiler chicken ration up to Gland in Broiler chicken. The changes in 10% level with or without enzyme the adrenal morphology can act as post supplementation. It was found to reduce production indicator of animal welfare and the cost of production per kg live weight ethical standards, and pre-slaughter health to Rs.87.93 against Rs.94.33.
status, thus enhancing the efficiency of animals production system general. ANIMAL HEALTH AND DISEASE DIAGNOSIS Water Acidification and Sanitation in Broiler Chicken Disease Monitoring, Surveillance and The combination of acidifier and sanitizer Pathogen Characterization was found highly effective in improving the performance of birds as evidenced by Characterization of Clostridium perfringens significant (p<0.05) effect on body weight and Dichelobacter nodosus (Anaerobic gain and feed conversion ratio.tion. The Bacteriology) in Sheep: early chick mortality percentage reduced significantly (p<0.05) in the birds offered C. perfringens was isolated from 95/206 water treated with acidifier and sanitizer samples (46.10%) collected from adult alone or in combination. sheep and 98/123 samples (79.60%) from lambs. Among the 95 C. perfringens ANIMAL NUTRITION isolates from adult sheep, 79 were from healthy and 16 were from diarrhoeic ones. Use of Bovine Colostrum as Feed Additive Out of the79 isolates from healthy adult, in Broiler Chicken 68 (71.50%) were found to be Type A and Broiler diet supplemented with bovine 11(11.50%) belonged to Type D. The colostrums (BC) resulted in higher body seven isolates from diarrhoeic sheep were weight, lower FCR, improved Type A and nine were Type D. Among the conformation traits in terms of wider 98 isolates from lambs, 39 were from breast angle and longer shanks and lower healthy animals and 59 were from mortality. No effect was observed on most diarrhoeic ones. Out of the 39 C.
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perfringens isolates from healthy lambs, Parasitic infections of Wild Ungulates in 29 (30.20%) were Type A while 7 Temperate Region of Kashmir valley: (7.14%) were Type D. Similarly, out of 59 45/303(14.85 %) samples were found isolates from diseased lambs 19 (32.20%) positive for one or other type of parasitic were type A, whereas, 43 (72.88%) were infections. The samples were found to type D. The result shows that carry light infections of strongyle worms, C. perfringens Type A is prevalent in most Strongyloides, Trichuris, Moneizia of the healthy animals and they can andEimera species. Since the wild animals survive as commensals in the gut flora. were found to be lightly infected with However, in case of young and diarrhoeic parasitic worms which are necessary for animals, C. perfringens Type D stimulating natural immunity therefore, predominates there is no need to carry out prophylactic
treatment. However, need for prophylactic Prevalence of GI Helminths parasites of treatment may arise if the animals are kept ruminants in low lying and marshy areas of in captivity. Kashmir valley Emergence of Bovine Theileriosis: Screening of 1453 samples revealed an overall prevalence of 38.95%. Different Because of the changing climactic parasites observed were Dicrocoelium conditions new disease are emerging and pp.(1.17%), Fasciola spp. (0.69%), remerging in Kashmir valley and in this Moniezia spp. (3.72%), Paraamphistome regard studies were conducted on the spp. (4.96%) and stronglyes (31.66%). theileriosis for the first time in Kashmir Highest prevalence was observed in spring valley. Overall molecular incidence (PCR) (51.14%) followed by autumn (50.28%), of bovine theileriosis was 4.34% summer (30.31%) and winter (25.73%). (73/1683), being highest in summer Overall prevalence was higher in young (7.57%) followed by autumn (3.51). ones (55.03%) and females (39.37%) Characteristic clinical findings recorded compared to adults (36.55%) and males were persistent high fever, lymph node (36.49%), respectively. EPG in large enlargement, profuse lacrimation, ruminants ranged from 0-300 with an decreased milk production and nasal discharge. average EPG of 174.48% while as in small ruminants it ranged from 0-300 with Isolation and Virulence Characterization an average of 177.41%. Relatively lower of Campylobacter spp from Sheep: prevalence of parasitic infections in low lying and marshy areas compared to other 14 (9.7%) isolates of Campylobacter areas is possibly due to increased focus on jejuni (C. jejuni) were obtained from a control programmes launched by total 144 samples (vaginal swabs, developmental departments in these areas. diarrhoeic faecal sample and aborted The level of consciousness among farmers fetuses) collected from organized and regarding danger of parasitism and need unorganized sector in districts Ganderbal of preventive measures seems to have and Badgam. The isolates were found to harbour fla, cdt virulence genes. definitely increased as witnessed by 48% farmers reporting use of recommended Molecular Characterization of Fasciola dosing calendar. However, some farmers species of Ruminants: are over conscious (24%) who go for Out of 15isolates collected from sheep and dosing more frequently than morphologically identified as Fasciola recommended three dosing per annum. hepatica, only 11 were Fasciola hepatica
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and 04 were Fasciola gigantica. In case of Clinical Toxicology &Toxicopathology cattle out of all the 15 isolates collected Fluoride toxicity in animals:For the first and morphologically identified as Fasciola time in Kashmir valley the fluorine gigantica, all were Fasciola gigantica. toxicity was observed in district budgam. The phylogenetic studies revealed a close The animal are presented with typical relationship of Fasciola hepatica and signs of dental and skeletal signs of Fasciola gigantica with those from China fluorosis and had chronic inappetance and Niger, respectively, forming a single and/or lameness. Screened for flourosis cluster with no divergence. The intra toxicity has been prioritized as its species nucleotide diversity was found to occurrence in animals sets up an alert for be non-significant with values of public health concerns. 0.000308 and 0.000121 for Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica, but the inter species diversity revealed a much ZOONOSES AND PUBLIC HEALTH higher value of 0.004400. The present study made it very clear that molecular Isolation and Molecular Characterization of characterization employing internal Clostridium perfringens Type-A from transcribed spacers (ITS-1 and ITS-2) of Potable Water and Animal Food Sources: nuclear rDNA are reliable approach for genetic differentiation of Fasciola The prevalence C. perfringens among hepatica and Fasciola gigantica. foods of animal origin and potable water sources is 11.77%. The highest prevalence Clostridium perfringens from poultry: of C. perfringens was revealed in raw meat (18.33%) and lowest in ready to eat 63/224 (28.12%) isolates (chicken-51/184, foods (7%). The cpa gene (324 bp) was turkey-9/29 and duck-3/11) of C. detected in all 53 (100%) C. perfringens perfringens were obtained. All the isolates isolates while none of the isolates were found to be C. perfringens type A possessed cpb, etx or cpi toxin gene, and 9 (17.64%) isolates from chicken also indicating absence of C. perfringens carried cpb2 gene. PFGE analysis of toxinotypes B, C, D or E and C. representative isolates of C perfringens perfringens type A as the most revealed four different pulsotypes (I to IV) predominant type in animal foods and among cpa positive isolates from different drinking water sources of Srinagar city. sources. Two different clones (pulsotypes Two minor toxin genes cpegene and cpb2 I and II) were found to exist in two gene were detected in 16.98 and 22.64% different species of poultry (chicken and isolates respectively. ERIC PCR proved to turkey) in the same Govt farm. be a reliable and robust method for
distinguishing C. perfringens and for Detection and Characterization of New epidemiological investigation.All the Castle Disease (Ncd) Virus in Chicken: strains recovered in present study were Three virulent strains of NCD were found typeable by ERIC-PCR. Full length isolated from ten confirmed outbreaks of enterotoxin gene was cloned and NCD. The strains belonged to genotype 7 sequenced and the gene sequences were and on further phylogenetic analysis of the submitted to GenBank, NCBI and strains revealed that they were more published under accession number closely related to the strains of China, KU711833 and KU711834. The Pakistan and Sweden. The strains were nucleotide identity of cpe gene and found to be different from the vaccines deducedamino acid identity with retrieved strains currently in use. sequences ranged between 96-100 and
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95-100% respectively. The sequence ampicillin (81.25%). The detection of comparison of the two clones of CP- methicillin resistant S. aureus (10.41%) JKSGR-01 did not show any nucleotide or strains further worsens the situation. amino acid variation. The phylogenetic Molecular Epidemiology, Virulence Gene analysis revealed that C. perfringens type Profile and Antibiogram of Bacillus cereus Acpestrains from the Kashmir valley Isolated from Foods of Animal Origin: cluster into one group in the tree along with the strains reported from USA, The overall occurrence of B. cereus France and Norway showing more genetic recorded in milk, milk products and closeness with them. Potentiated β-lactam environmental samples was 28.73%. The antibiotics were highly effective against higher occurrence in pasteurized milk C. perfringenstype Aisolates as they (33.84%) and infant foods (36.36%) is revealed higher sensitivity to amoxyclav. alarming and is of public health concern. The isolates were also sensitive to The occurrence of B. cereus from penicillin, ampicillin, ciprofloxacin and environmental swab samples of metronidazole. However, resistance was Pasteurization Plant can act as a observed against streptomycin, continuous source of contamination in ceftrioaxone, gentamicin, neomycin, milk and hence proper hygiene and ceftazidime and vancomycin. thereby Cleaning In Place (CIP) in the milk plant is need of the hour. Molecular characterization and Dendrogram analysis also revealed that antibiogram of Staphylococcus aureus isolates recovered from environmental from Chicken Eggs: swabs (taken from different points of Milk Staphylococcus contaminates of eggs Plant) were similar to the isolates produced locally (organized/unorganized recovered from pasteurized milk sectors) as well as those imported from processed at the same Milk Plant, thereby outside the state, thereby suggesting a indicating the unhygienic Milk Plant as potential food borne threat keeping in the major source of contamination in view the high percentage of S. aureus pasteurized milk. Most (61%) of the (20%) isolates recovered. Periodic isolates carried all the eight enterotoxin assessment of table eggs is necessary to genes, indicating their potential provide safe and good quality eggs for the pathogenic nature. The entFM (100%) and consumption purposes by adopting nhe complex (93.49%) genes were highly necessary preventive measures. The prevalent among the isolates. Gentamicin highest occurrence of S. aureus was noted (97.56%), ciprofloxacin (94.33%), in the eggs imported from outside the state chloramphenicol (95.93%) were found to (57.77%) thereby necessitating the need be the most effective antibiotics against for cold chain facility during and after the isolates. A high resistance was noted transportation. tsst-1 and seb encoding against penicillin-G (100%), genes contributing to virulence of S. metrinidazole (93.49%) ampicillin aureus have been reported for the first (90.24%) and cotrimoxazole (86.99%). time in the state thereby increasing the Bacteriological Qualities of Fish and Fish risk of S. aureus intoxication. The most Products with special reference to effect antimicrobial against S. aureus were Pseudomonas aeruginosa: levofloxacin (87.50%) and chloramphenicol (85.41%) whereas high The bacterial count is more in intestines of resistance was noted against ceftazidime raw fish than in other parts of the body (100%), penicillin-G ((87.5%) and like gills, skin and muscles. Among fish
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products bacterial count was found more decline in expression of iNOS and COX-2 in fish kabab and smoked fish than dry secretion of proinflammatory cytokine fish. Highest no of Pseudomonas TNF-α, all of which are traditional aeruginosa was recovered from raw fish markers of inflammation. Also, especially Shizothroax. The Pseudomonas Naringenin treatment maintained aeruginosa specific oprL gene was antioxidant armory and suppresses detected in all the isolates of activation of redox active transcription Pseudomonas aeruginosa All the isolates factor NFκB. Naringenin also suppress were resistant to ampicillin, amoxicillin, DMH-induced ACF and MDF. Naringenin and pencillin (100%) and sensitive to also resulted in the protection against ofloxacin, colistin sulphate and DMH-induced colon toxicity by norfloxacin. ameliorating depleted mucin,controlling mast cell infiltration and regulating the ANIMAL CLINICAL/ PARA-CLINICAL hyperproliferation and cell cycle in the TRIALS colon of Wistar rats.
Therapeutic Biophilims: Ampicillin-sulbactam as regional limb perfusion (RLP) was successfully used for In vitro biofilm disruption abilities by treatment of foot infections in sheep: staphylococcal bacteriophages (SSP and MSP) against biofilm produced by It is an easy, simple, less expensive, Staphylococcal aureus was depicted using alternative technique of antibiotic fluorescent microscopy and Raman administration that can be used without microscopy. SSP showed greater in vitro cumbersome and costly equipment’s and biofilm disrupting ability in comparison to special expertise in sheep. Ampicillin- MSP. The result are promising towards Sulbactum 2.5mg/Kg by RP is as effective therapeutic use of bacteriophage. as salbactum 10mg/kg by IV route in sheep with foot affections. Oxidative stress in relation to clinical management of bovine mastitis: Salix acmophylla Based Ointment for Full Thickness Wounds: In clinical cases of mastitis SOD, catalase,
The ointment prepared from Salix GSH, PA and PI of milk neutrophils, Cu, acmophylla leaves was found to have Zn, Mn and Se are significant decreased promising effect on healing of full whereas MDA, NO, Hp, SAA and milk thickness wound in rabbits model. SCC are significantly increased. DCC of mastitic milk has 74% neutrophil per cent Therapeutic Potential of Zinc in Neonatal where as healthy milk has 68% Calf Diarrhea: macrophage. Self-formulated trace Zinc @2mg/kg BW either alone or in mineral anti-oxidant mixture prepared for combination with antimicrobial has the treatment and prophylaxis of mastitis, therapeutic potential in clinical proved efficacious than the therapeutic management of neonatal calf diarrhea. regimen with antibiotic treatment with recovery rates of 73.33 and 66.66% Mechanistic insights into the respectively and lesser number of mean chemopreventive effects of Naringenin in days required for recovery (4±0.5 vs chemically induced colon carcinogenesis: 4.5±0.8 days). In prophylactic study, Naringenin was found to inhibits DMH- animals treated with Self-formulated trace induced Colon toxicity in animal model. mineral anti-oxidant mixture, showed a Naringenin treatment resulted in marked considerable improvement in the oxidative
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stress parameters, trace mineral profile efficacious treatment regimen, followed and milk SCC. The formula improved by buparvaquone and vitamin C udder health status as evidenced by combination in terms of resolution of significant increase in PA and PI of their clinical signs and reduction in milk PMN’s and significant decrease in parasitaemia. milk SCC counts 15 days after Characterization of Staphylococcus aureus supplementation. The study concluded Specific Bacteriophages for Therapeutic anti-oxidant supplementation not only Purpose: reduces occurrence of clinical mastitis in lactating animals but also aids in recovery Two lytic Staphylococcus aureus of animals with clinical mastitis. bacteriophages namely Staphylococcal Sewage Phage (SSP) and Mastitic Efficacy of Some Medicinal Plants Against Staphylococcal Phage (MSP) was Bovine Mastitis: successfully isolated. The phages were Aqueous extracts of Fumaria indica, further characterized by transmission Adaintum cappilus, Nepata cataria, electron microscopy (TEM) and revealed Laveandula stoeches and Borago iscosahedral head by both the phages. officinalis were screened for in vitro However, MSP had a very short non- toxicity on Hela cell line. Based on contractile tail. SSP and MSP had a burst toxicity study the above extracts were size of 44 ± 3 pfu and 25 ± 5 pfu, studied for antibacterial potential. Highest respectively. SDS page analysis revealed antibacterial efficacy was observed in that SSP had approximately 12 proteins Fumaria indica followed by Nepata and the major ones being 12, 15 and 30 cataria, and Adaintum cappilus. Based on kd, whereas, MSP had 16 proteins and 12, in-vivo efficacy, intramammary infusion 15, 30, and 124 kd proteins were major of Fumaria indica followed by Nepata ones. SSP had 100% lytic activity against cataria, and Adaintum cappilus was found available field strain of Staph aureus, to be effective against subclinical mastitis. whereas, MSP had 40% lyticactivity Fumaria indica and Adaintum cappilus can against the isolates. Whole genome be used as commercial herbal preparations sequencing of SSP is carried out and as alternative treatment for subclinical submission of the sequences to gene bank mastitis. is underway.
Proteome identification of binding-partners Development of Economic Therapeutic interacting with alpha-1-syntrophin Protocol for Bovine Ruminal Acidosis: (SNTA1) protein in human breast cell lines.
Ruminal acidosis is a major clinical SNTA1/SNTA1-PDZ domain PCR amplified problem especially during autumn and and cloned in mammalian expression spring. A combination of calcium vector/plasmid having GST/His tags by using hydroxide and rumen cud transfaunation is SNTA1 specific primers generated by highly effective and economical with PrimerX software. These constructs have lowest treatment cost, followed by been transformed into DH5ᾳ cells. Plasmid combination of calcium hydroxide and isolation has been done via kit method. sodium bicarbonate.
Therapeutic Regimen for Bovine Study on use of actin affecting drugs to Theileriosis: dissect role of SNTA1/Rac1 signalling pathway in modulating migratory properties The clinical trials revealed combination of of human breast cancer cell lines revealed buparvaquone and oxytetracycline as most that the cancer cell lines with high invasive
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35 30 25 20 15 10 5
0 Fold expression of SNTA1 of expression Fold
Co-Immuno-precipitation experiments are potential have enhanced expression of being carried out to look into the possible SNTA1 at protein level suggesting it’s interactions of SNTA1 with Rho GTP’ase associated with the intrinsic proteins. Anti SNTA1 monoclonal antibody invasive/metastatic potential of breast tumor was used to pull down the respective cells. proteins in Mcf-7 cells and Anti Rac1 was The effect of Lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) is used to detect Rac1 presence in the pull being studied on SNTA1 expression in MCF- down complexes and vice versa. Similar 7 and MDAMB231 cell lines. We are trying experiments with RhoA antibody are being to standardize the experiments for elucidating carried out at present.
FISH HEALTH AND DISEASE DIAGNOSIS
Disease Monitoring and Surveillance
Active surveillance of fish diseases is effect of LPA on SNTA1 expression and conducted regularly by the Faculty phosphorylation status in the human breast regularly in eight (8) identified districts of cancer cell lines using different Jammu and Kashmir. The samples are concentrations (as seen in earlier literature). screened for IPNV and VHSV and have so for tested negative. A tyrosine (Y229) single mutant plasmid has Other fish diseases recorded during the been construct and a tyrosine double mutant period include bacterial parasitic and (DM) i.e. (Y215,229) plasmid construct of fungal infections. The details of which SNTA1 protein have been constructed by have been communicated to Nodal using site directed mutagenesis, confirmed institute (NBFGR) from time to time by sequencing. through QAAD reports.
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EXTERNALLY FUNDED PROJECTS OPERATIONAL IN SKUAST-K (2016-17) SCHEME-WISE
S. No Name of the Project Principal Investigator Year of Total start/ Budget Duration (in lacs)
1. Projects sponsored by Government of J&K
A. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna (RKVY)
1. National Mission on saffron–economic revival of Dr. F.A Nehvi 2011-12/ 540.00 J&K saffron sector Professor, 4 years Saffron Station, Pampore
2. Revival of local Kashmiri chilli for export and Dr. NayeemaJabeen 2014-15/ 07.50 better income opportunities to farmers Professor, 4 years Vegetable Science
3. Establishment of farm machinery testing facility Er. J. Dixit 2013-14/ 07.50 Assoc. Professor, 4 years Agr. Engineerng
4. Management of Blackening of leaves in pear Dr. M. K. Sharma 2014-15/ 06.00 Asstt. Professor, 3 years Fruit Science
5. Resource mapping using remote sensing & GIS Dr. N.A Kirmani 2013-14/ 08.00 approach. Asstt. Professor, 4 years 5.46 Soil Science
6. Kashmir valley composting mission Dr. Sumati Narayan 2013-14/ 05.50 Assoc. Professor, 4 years Vegetable Science
7. Farmers participatory crop breeding for Dr. GulZaffar 2013-14/ 05.80 strengthening local seed systems. Professor, 4 years DARS, Budgam
8. Establishment of nut centre to augment Dr. GulZaffar 2014-15/ 07.00 requirement of quality planting material Professor, 3 years DARS, Budgam
9. Refinement and demonstration of technology for Dr. Z. A. Bhat 2014-15/ 09.00 revival of Ambri Apple in Kashmir valley Asstt. Professor, 3 years AARC, Pahnoo
10. Capacity building in post-harvest management of Dr. A. H. Rather 2014-15/ 08.00 walnuts through transfer of technologies Assoc. Professor, 3 years Post-Harvest Tech.
11. Mineral status of feed/fodder and livestock Dr. A. M. Ganai 2014-15/ 11.00 resources and development of area specific Professor, 3 years mineral supplement(s) for augmentation of Animal Nutrition livestock production in Kashmir
12. Biofortification of Paddy straw for quality feeding Dr. A. M. Ganai 2014-15/ 08.50 of livestock Professor, 3 years Animal Nutrition
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B. Jammu & Kashmir State Council for Science and Technology, GoJK (S&T)
13. Development of pre & post-harvest technologies Dr. M.A.A Sidiqui 2012-13/ 17.16 for narcoses (daffodils) Professor, FMAP 3 years 14. Indexing & molecular characterization of viruses Dr. B. A. Padder 2012-13/ 15.00 infecting cherry, apricot and peach in Kashmir. Asstt. Professor 3 years Plant Pthology 15. A Socio–economic study of fishing community of Dr. Rizwana Malik 2012-13/ 12.15 Kashmir Valley Asstt. Professor, 3 years Faculty of Fisheries C. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) GoJK
16. Conservation and creation of germplasm Dr. Khalid Mushtaq 2014-15/ 23.90 repository of traditional, commercial and scab Assoc. Professor 3 years resistant apple cultivars of Kashmir Fruit science 17. Revival of grape culture through demonstration of Dr. Aroosa Khalil 2014-15/ 24.25 improved propagation and canopy management Asstt. Professor 3 years practices/ techniques Fruit Science 18. Demonstration of effective package of practice for Dr. Umar Iqbal 2014-15/ 17.35 organic production of strawberry. Asstt. Professor 3 years Fruit Science 19. Popularization of Kiwi fruit cultivation in Dr. NowsheenNazir 2014-15/ 25.00 Kashmir valley Asstt. Professor 3 years Fruit Science 20. Creating models of high density orcharding in Dr. A. H. Pandit 2014-15/ 60.20 apple at farmers field to harness high production Asstt. Professor 3 years and quality attributes for export Fruit Science 21. Establishment of Bio Control Laboratory Dr. ShowkatAra 2014-15/ 99.00 Assoc. Professor, 3 years Environmental Sc. D. National Bamboo Mission, GoJK
22. Establishment of Hi tech nursery and national Dr. T. H. Masoodi 2014-15/ 43.50 seminars (National Bamboo Mission) Professor, 3 years Faculty of forestry E. National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) (sub-scheme of On Farm Water Management)
23. Establishment of Micro-irrigation systems (On Dr. R. Kumar 2014-15/ 81.00 Farm Water Management) Assoc. Prof., 2 years Agr. Engineering F. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
24. Revival of high valued traditional rice landrace Dr. N. R. Sofi 2014-15/ 11.90 cultivation for increased income and livelihood Asstt. Professor 3 years security of farmers Khudwani 2. Projects sponsored by Government of India A. Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR)
a) Niche Area of Excellence (NAE) 25. Pollination management research in apples and Dr. M. A. Parrey 2012-13/ 402.00 other fruits in Kashmir valley. Assoc. Professor, 5 years 33.75 RTCPPPM 26. Study of Clostridium perfringens and Dr. Shakil Ahmad Wani 2015-16/ 399.008 DichelobacterNodosus (Anaerobic Bacteriology) Professor, Vet. 5 years Microbiology & Immunolog
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b) Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP)
27. Technological interventions for reducing food, Dr. Maheshwar Singh 2014-15/ 75.00 fodder and income security among highland Assoc. Professor, yearly tribal agro-pastoralists of Nyoma block and KVK Nyomah improve their livelihood 28. Technological interventions for reducing food, Dr. Rizwan Rashid 2012-13/ 107.00 fodder and income insecurity among tribal Asstt. Professor, yearly farmers of Zanskar and improve their livelihoods HPSR&ES, Zanskar 29. Technology interventions for reducing food, Dr. M. A. Rather 2013-14/ 65.00 fodder and income insecurity among tribal Assoc. Professor, yearly farmers of Gurez and improve their livelihoods MAR&ES, Gurez 30. Technological interventions for improving food, Dr. DorjiNamgayal 2014-15/ 95.00 income and livelihood security of tribal farmers Assoc. Professor, yearly of Nubra PC, KVK Leh 31. Technological interventions for improving tribal AD (R&E) 2014-15/ 71.00 farmers food, fodder, income and livelihood HMAARI, Leh yearly security among Tribal farmers of Leh Block and improve their livelihood. 32. Technological interventions for improving food, Dr. Faizan Ahmad 2016-17/ 94.00 income security and livelihoodsof kargil farmers. Scientist Incharge yearly MARES, Kargil c) National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR, ICAR) 33. National surveillance programme for aquatic Dr. Feroz A. Shah 2014-15/ 78.80 animal disease Asstt. Professor, 4 years Faculty of Fisheries d) National Initiative on Climate Resilent Agriculture (NICRA), ICAR 34. Impact of climate variability on Pollinators Dr. Abu Manzar 2015-16 Yearly Associate Professor based Entomology funding 35. Climate Change Impact on erosion Processes, Dr. Mushtaq A. Wani 2016-17/ 45.65 Carbon Sequestration and Crop Productivity Associate Professor 3 years under Cold Arid Agro-Ecosystems Soil Scinece 36. Climate change impact on water resources Dr. Junaid N. Khan 2016-17/ 62.00 availability in cold arid regions of North-western Associate Professor 3 years Himalayas Agricultural Engineering e) National Agricultural Science Fund (NASF) 37. Elucidating the mechanism of Pashmina fibre Dr. Nazir Ah. Ganai 2015-16/ 226.67 development: An OMICS approach ADR 3 years Animal Science f) National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research 38. Network project on market intelligence Dr. S.A Wani 2013-14/ 35.94 Professor 5 years Agr. Econ. & Mark. g) National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) 39. Visioning policy analysis and gender (V-PAGE) Dr. M. H. Wani 2013-14/ 20.00 Professor 3 years Rajiv Gandhi Chair h) Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI) 40. Cold Arid Network (TSP) M. Saleem Mir 2010-11/ 15.70 5 years i) Extramural Research Projects 41. Production and Forcing of bulbous in Lilium Dr. Nasir H. Masoodi 2015-16/ 18.67 Astt. Professor 2 years Flor. & Land. Archt.
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42. Education Needs for PrecisionAgriculture Dr. R. Kumar 2016-17 - Assoc. Professor 3.60 Agricultural Engineering B. University Grants Commission (UGC) 43. Development of integrated disease management Prof. G. H. Dar 2012-13/ 10.08 capsule for wilt/root complex in Solanaceous Assoc. Professor, 3 years vegetables. Plant Pathology 44. Introducing earliness and stripe rust resistance in Dr. M.A. Khan 2012-13/ 13.32 wheat for a successful rice-wheat cropping system Assoc. Professor 3 years in Kashmir valley. Plant Pathology 45. Development of ArbuscularMycroryzal fungal Dr. Z. A. Baba 2012-13/ 10.08 inoculum for increasing nutrient use efficiency Asstt. Professor, 3 years from Kashmir and Ladakh regions of J& K state RRS Wadura 46. Rajiv Gandhi chair in contemporary studies on Dr. M. H. Wani Ongoing 138.00 livelihood and food security Professor, Rajiv Gandhi Chair 47. Biochemical and Molecular characterization of Dr. F. A. 2015-16/ 11.96 efficient soil isolates of Trichoerma species for Mohi-ud-Din 3 years the management of soil borne pathogens of Assoc. Professor significance Plant Pathology 48. Diversity analysis of maize (Zea mays L.) inbred Dr. Z. A Dar 2015-16/ 19.14 lines for development of hybrids in temperate Associate Professor, 3 years ecologies using morpho-molecular markers DARS, Budgam
49. Improving the resource use efficiency and Dr. Ashaq Hussain 2015-16/ 14.10 productivity of rice through modified system of Assistant Professor, 3 years rice intensification (SRI) and direct seeding Khudwani (DSR) under temperate conditions
C. Department of Science & Technology, GoI (DST)
50. Differential gene expression analysis in Dr. Bilal Padder 2013-14/ 38.71 compatible and incompatible interaction of Asstt. Professor, 3 years common bean with Colletotricumlindeme- Plant Pathology thianum 51. Farmers participatory varietal selection in Dr. P. A. Sofi 2014-15/ 13.84 Rajmash (Phaseolusvulguris L.) for promotion of Asstt. Professor, 3 years Livelihood opportunities and local seed systems RRS Wadura (CODDER) 52. Standardization of vermi-compost production to Dr. M. Y. Zargar 2015-16 19.67 enhance the livelihood opportunities for farmers Dean, Agriuclture 3 years in the cold desert areas (CODDER) 53. Intercropping in mulberry – a sustainable income Dr. Mushtaq Rasool 2014-15/ 18.28 augmenting venture for rural woman (CODDER) Asstt. Professor, 3 years 6.80 TSRI, Mirgund 54. Development of sericulture in new areas of Dr. M. A. Malik 2014-15/ 23.33 KargilLadakhn (CODDER) Professor, 3 years TSRI, Mirgund 55. Ecological and socio economic study on Tibetan Dr. Khurshid Ahmad 2011-12/ 29.83 antelope or chiru in Changchinmo Wild life Asstt. Professor, 3 years Sanctuary LehLadakh. LPM 56. Molecular characterization of fish fauna of Dr. FerozBhat 2011-12/ 37.28 Kashmir and Ladakh for taxonomical Asstt. Professor, 3 years identification Faculty of Fisheries 57. Electronic saffron corm grader and walnut grader Dr. G. M. Mir 2012-13/ 25.00 Assoc. Professor, 3 years Agr. Engineering
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58. Entrepreneurship development of flowering Dr. Z.A. Bhat 2014-15/ 28.14 bulbous crops in Ladakh region of Jammu & Assoc. Professor, 3 years Kashmir State (CODDER) FMAP 59. Enhancement of livelihood security of pashmina Dr. Sarfaraz A. Wani 2014-15/ 18.21 spinners through popularization of Table Top Dean, FVSc& AH 3 years Paddle Operated Charkha 60. S&T Interventions in Agricultural & Allied Dr. S. H. Baba 2015-16/ 16.85 Sectors for Strengthening Livelihood Security in Asstt. Professor 2 years Kashmir Division Agr. Econ. & Mark.
61. Biomass carbon distribution of major forest types Dr. Akhlaq Amin Wani 2015-16/ 43.56 in the Northern region of Kashmir Himalayas Asstt. Professor 3 years using field inventory sensing and GIS Faculty of Forestry
62. Experimental Agromet Advisory Services Dr. Rehana Habaib 1995-96 Funding on (GrameenKrishiMausamSeva, GKMS) Professor yearly basis Merged in DMT Agronomy 63. Mass trapping and mating disruption of codling Dr. BarkatHussain 2016-17/ 38.81 moth in Ladakh to save fruit industry Asstt. Professor 3 years Entomology 64. Genetic susceptibility to mastitis in cows, reared Dr. Manzoor ur 2015-16/ 58.3345 in temperate regions of Kashmir Rehman 3 years Professor, Veterinary Bioch. 65. Ecological engineering for conservation Dr. Akhter Ali Khan, 2016-17/ 41.725 biological control of insect pests in vegetable Associate Professor 3 years ecosystem of Kashmir Entomology 66. Mining dual acting plant based small molecule Dr. Khalid Z. Masoodi 2016-17 48.98 inhibitors affecting AR Nucleo-cytoplasmic Asstt. Professor 3 years translocation and P13K signaling pathways in Biotechnology castration-resistant prostate cancer(SERB)
67. Innovative technological interventions to address Dr. Rizwan 3 years basic household needs of the tribal people of Asstt. Professor Zanskar valley HARES, Zanskar 68. Promoting cultivation of endangered Kala Zeera Dr. B. A. Alie 2016-17/ 16.89 for enhancing livelihood of tribal farmers in Assoc. Professor 3 years temperate highlands of North India DARS, Budgam
D. Department of Biotechnology, GoI (DBT)
69. Marker aided incorporation of major genes Dr. Asif Bashir Shikari 2015-16/ 50.00 conferring resistance to blast disease into genetic Asstt. Professor, 4 years background of high altitude temperate rice (Oryza Genetics & Pl. Breeding sativa L.) 70. Assessment, Characterization and maintenance of Dr. Faizan 2014-15/ 16.50 Apricot (Prunusarmenica L.) germplasm in Asstt. Profesor, 3 years Kashmir and Ladakh regions of J&K KVK, Kargil
71. Development of cold tolerant biological nutrient Dr. Z. A. Baba 2014-15/ 13.30 solubilizes (P, K & Zn) for organic farming in Asstt. Professor 3 years Kashmir valley RR&S, Wadura
72. Development of new cultivars in ornamentals Dr. Zahoor A. Rather 2015-16/ 40.62 through in vitro mutagenesis Asstt. Professor 3 years FMAP, Wadura
73. Marker assisted selection for breeding scab Dr. Khalid Mushtaq 2015-16/ 42.892 resistant and high quality apples (Malus x Assoc. Professor 3 years domesticaBorkh) Fruit Science
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74. Marker assisted introgression of rice (Oryza Dr. M. Ashraf Bhat 2015-16/ 0.00 sativa L.) with high consumer acceptability Assoc. Professor 3 years Div. of Plant Biotech.
75. Differential expression analysis of cold stress Dr. Amjad Hussaini 2015-16/ responsive transaction factors in rice (Oryza Assoc. Professor 3 years 23.12 sativa L.) Div. of Plant Biotech.
76. Distribution of virus free planting material and Dr. M. D. Shah 2015-16/ 21.80 establishment of virus free bud-wood donors Asstt. Professor 3 years mother plant banks of apple and training Plant Pathology demonstration of viral disease management to apple growers in Kashmir.
77. Mammary gland transcriptional profiling of Dr. Syed Mudasir Ah. 2015-16/ 49.096 Kashmiri cattle and its Jersey Cross for milk Asstt. Professor 3 years quality and yield traits Div. of Biotechnology, FVSc. & AH 78. Bioinformatics infrastructure facility Dr. N. A. Ganai 2016-17 Associate Dir. Research FVSc. 79. Star College at FOA Wadura Dr. M. Ashraf Bhat 2016-17 47.00 Prof. & Head, GPB Coordinator
E. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH, GoI)
80. Production and popularization of temperate spice Dr. Nayeema Jabeen 2014-15/ 72.80 crops for livelihood security Professor, 3 years Vegetable Science
F. OTHER FUNDING AGENCIES
1. Ministry of Earth Sciences, India Meteorological Department
81. Forecasting agricultural output using space agro- HOD, Agronomy 2010-11/ 12.64 meteorology and land based observations. 6 years
2. Defense Research & Development Organization (Life Sciences Research Board) DRDO (LSRB)
82. Sericulture based farming system for sustainable Dr. M. A. Malik 2013-14/ 24.15 agriculture Professor, 3 years TSRI, Migrund 3. National Committee on Plasticulture Applications in Horticulture (NCPAH)
83. Precision farming development center at Leh Dr. Anoop Raj 2009-10/ 121.62 Assoc. Professor/ADR, 5 years HMAARI, Leh 4. Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE)
84. Network project on non-timber forest products Dr. S. A. Gango 2012-13/ 15.00 (NTFP). Assoc. Professor, 3 years Faculty of Forestry
5. National Horticulture Board (NHB)
85. Establishment of high-tech mother plant nursery Dr. I. A. Lone 2012-13/ 48.90 for high pedigree planting material of apple and Asstt. Professor, 3 years walnut RRS Wadura
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6. National Fisheries Development Board, Govt. of India (NFDB) 86. Setting up of Aquatic Animal Health and Dr. Feroz A. Shah 2014-15/ 39.43 Environment Management Laboratory in Jammu Asstt. Professor, 3 years and Kashmir Faculty of Fisheries
7. Central Wool Development Board, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India (CWDB) 87. Processing and utilization of Angora rabbit, Dr. Sarfaraz A. Wani 2014-15/ 62.00 pashmina, short staple wool, yak and camel hair Professor 3 years for value added products
8. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Deptt. of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare, New Delhi (MM-III under NMOOP)
88. Evaluation of different genotypes of Wild Apricot Dr. A. H. Mughal 2015-16/ 10.94 for oil yield under temperate conditions of Professor 2 years Kashmir valley Faculty of Forestry
9. National Oilseeds and Vegetable Oils Development (NOVOD) 89. National network on integrated development of Dr. A. H. Mughal 2004-05/ 46.74 wild apricot Professor 11 years Faculty of Forestry 10. Central Agroforestry Research Institute (CAFRI) 90. Network Project on Tree Fodder Dr. A. H. Mughal 2015-16 5.00 Professor (yearly Faculty of Forestry based) 11. University funded project
91. Identification, Collection, Conservation and Dr. A. H. Mughal 2015-16 8.50 multiplication of wild fruit crops Professor Faculty of Forestry 12. Prime Ministers Fund (Directorate of Horticulture)
92. Establishment of nurseries for mass multiplication Dr. M. S. Mir 2015-16/ 200.00 of clonal rootstocks and raising of quality high Professor 3 years density planting material of Apple. Fruit Science 93. Vegetable hybrid seed production and Dr. Faheema Mushtaq 2015-16/ 99.04 popularization Associate Professor 3 years Vegetable Science 13. Indian Council of Medical Research
94. Population screening and identification of Dr. Manzoor-ur-Rehman 15.12.16 33.30 biomarkers for early detection and surveillance of Professor To gastric cancer in Kashmiri population Veterinary Bioch. 14.12.17/ 1 year
14. Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Authority, Ministry of Agriculture, Deptt. of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi
95. Collection, Characterization, Utilization and Dr. Z. A. Dar 2016-17/ 18.00 Registration of Farmers Varieties of Maize Land Assoc. Professor 2 years Races of Kashmir Valley DARS Budgam
15. National Bee Board, Ministry of Agriculture, Deptt. of Agriculture and Cooperation, New Delhi
96. Setting up of Integrated Beekeeping Development Dr. M. A. Parray 2016-17 166.70 Centre (IBDC)/Center of Excellence (COE) Incharge RTCPPPM
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16. Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB)
97. Evaluation of Vegetation, its Communities and Dr. Shalu Devi Thakur 2015-16/ 29.00 Habitats for Developing Micro-Level Conservation Start Up Research Grant 3 years 23.60 and Management Strategies in Dachingam (Young Scientist) National Park, Jammu & Kashmir 98. Phytochemical analysis, micropropagation and Dr. Omi Laila Majeed 2016-17/ 19.20 hypolipidemic, antidiabetic/ antihypertensive mode National Post Doctoral 2 years 9.60 of action of indigenous crops of Kashmir region” Fellowship Scheme 99. Linkage Disequilibrium based Association Dr. Muslima Nazir 2016-17 19.20 Mapping of Nutritionally Essential Elements in National Post Doctoral Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.): A step Fellowship Scheme towards attaining nutritional security 100. Proteome identification of binding partners Dr. Hina Bhat 2016-17 42.00 interacting with alpha-I-syntropein (SNTAI) Asstt. Professor protein in human breast cell lines. Animal Biotechnology, FVSc. 101. Study on waterfowl ecology, migratory patterns Dr. Khursheed Ahmad 2016-17 70.50 and disease monitoring in the wetlands of Kashmir I/C Centre for Mountain valley Wildlife Science, FVSc
102. Morphological and Molecular Evaluation of Apple Mr. Jahangir A. Dar 2017-18/ 19.20 (Malus x domesticaBorkh) for Scab Resistance: National Post Doctoral 2 years Towards Breeding Scab Free Apple Cultivars Fellowship Scheme
17. Wildlife Trust of India (Snow Leopard Conservation Grants (SLCG) 103. Assessment of Status, distribution and threats of Dr. Khursheed Ahmad 2015-16/ 3500$ Snow Leopard and its prey in Kashmir region of Asstt. Professor yearly Jammu & Kashmir State. CMWS, FVSc based
18. G. B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development (GBPIHED) under National Mission on Himalayan Studies 104. Vulnerability to disturbances, resource mapping Dr. T. H. Masoodi 3 years/ 12.815 and ex-situ conservation of endemic and relict Professor 2016-17 species BetulaUtilis D. Don (Himalayan birch) in Faculty of Forestry Sindh Forest division of Kashmir 105. Development of Psychrophilic earthworms for Dr. Tahir Ahmad Sheikh 3 years/ 14.40 biowaste conversion in Gurez&Tulial Valley of Asstt. Prof (Agron) 2016-17 Jammu & Kashmir FOA, Wadura 106. Livelihood improvement and empowerment of Dr. Z. A. Bhat 3 years/ 44.25 rural poor through quality bulb production of cut Asstt. Professor 2017-18 flowers under temperate conditions of Kmr AICRP Floriculture
19. National Mission for Food Processing through SIDCO
107. Creation of infrastructure facilities for running 2016-17 75.00 degree/diploma courses in Food Processing Technology
G. Department of Science &Technology
(i) Young Scientist Fellowship Projects 108. Use of action affecting drugs to dissect the role of Dr. Hina Bhat 2014-15/ 35.00 SNTAI” 5 years 109. Development of NTFPs livelihood of rural Dr. Peerzada Ishtiyak 3 years 25.16 communities in moist temperate forests of Kashmir Valley, India.
110. EPT (Ephemeroptera, plecoptera and trichoptra Dr. Sajad Parray 2014-15/ 27.00 insect) technique for biomonitary of selected fresh 3 years water ecosystem (Wullar Lake & Dal Lake) of Kashmir Himalaya
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H. International Collaborative Projects
i. Centre for Improvement for Maize, Wheat &Tursicum (CIMMYT) 111 Development of hybrids having inbuilt tolerance ADR, DARS, Budgam 2015-16 Funding from to cold and turcicum leaf blight (material exchange AICRP Maize programme) ii. International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) 112 International network on genetic evaluation of rice ADR, MRCFC Khudwani 2005-06 Funding from (Material exchange programme) AICRP/ Station funds 113 Identificatin and introgression of QTLs for ADR, MRCFC Khudwani 2016-17/ 100.00 seedling stage tolerance to cold 5 years iii. Bioversity International 114 Broadening the genetic base of crops to Dr. G. A. Parray 2015-16/ 2.60 empower farmers for climate change adaptation ADR, MRCFC, Khudwani yearly through crowdsourcing Rice, Kharif 2015
iv. KASP Technology 115 KASP Technology (in collaboration with Dr. Dr. Asif Bashir Shikari 2015-16/ JohonWitcome, Nepal) Asstt. Professor, yearly Genetics & Pl. Breeding
v. International Potash Institute (IPI) 116 Potassium Dynamics in apple crop ecosystem of Dr. Gh. Hassan Rather 2015-16/ 13.96 Kashmir Associate Professor 3 years Fruit Science
vi. Indo-Dutch Collaborative project (SKUAST-K and Verbeek)
117 Evaluation of two year apple varieties on M-9- HoD Fruit Science 2016-17/ 150.00 T-337 rootstock under Kashmir conditions 3 years
vii. Indo-German Collaborative project (German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and development – GIZ /Bayer Crop/SKUAST-K)
118 Simulation and scab modeling software) Dr. Qazi Nissar 2015-16/ A Weather data based Scab Disease Advisory Head, Plant Pathology 3 years System (RIMPro)
viii. All India Coordinated Research Projects (AICRP) (a) Coordinated projects
119 AICRP on Biological Control of Pests and HoD Entomology/ Dr. 1985-86 -- Weeds M. Jamal Assoc. Professor 120 AICRP on Potato HoD Vegetable Science/ Dr. 1985-86 -- S. H. Khan Professor 121 AICRP on Vegetables HoD Vegetable Science/ Dr. 1985-86 -- Sumati Narayan Assoc. Professor 122 National Seed Project HoD Genetics & Plant 1985-86 -- a) Breeder Seed Production Breeding/ Dr. Rakesh b) Seed Technology Research Vaishnavi Assoc. Professor,NSP 123 AICRP on Post-Harvest Technology HoD Post Harvest 2000-01 -- Technology/Dr. Syed Zameer, Asstt. Professor, 124 AICRP on Agro-forestry Dr. A. H. Mughal 1985-86 -- Asstt. Professor, Faculty of Forestry
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125 AICRP on Maize Associate Director 1985-86 -- DARS Budgam 126 AICRP on Pulses Associate Director DARS, 1985-86 -- Budgam 127 AICRP on Rice Associate Director Research 1985-86 -- Khudwani 128 AICRP on Oil Seeds Associate Director Research 1985-86 -- Khudwani 129 AICRP on Forage Crops Associate Director 2010-11 -- DARS Budgam/ Dr. Saleem Khuroo Asstt. Professor 130 AICRP on Floriculture HoD Floriculture & 1987-88 Landscape Arch./Dr. M. Q. Sheikh, Assoc. Professor, 131 AICRP on Application of Plastic Engineering Dr. Rohiteshaw Kumar 2010-11 -- & Technology Assoc. Professor 132 AICRP on Pesticide Residues HoD Entomology/Dr. 2012-17 -- Sheikh Bilal Ah. Professor 133 AICRP on Honey Bees & Pollinators HoD Entomology/ Dr. M. 2014-15 -- A. Parray Assoc. Professor 134 AICRP on Wheat & Barley Associate Director Research 2012-13 - MRCFC, Khudwani 135 Seed Production in agricultural crops and Dr. A. M. Najar 2009-10 - fisheries Asstt. Professor Faculty of Fisheries 136 AICRP on Agro Meteorology (AICRPAM) Dr. Rehana Habib 2014-15 -- Professor Agronomy 1. Network Centres 137 Soil Test Crop Response (STCR) based Dr. Uzma Bashir 2010-11 -- Fertilizer Recommendations for Rice sunder Asstt. Professor, Temperate Conditions of Kashmir Soil Science 138 AICRP on Goat improvement Dr. F. D. Sheikh 2014 -- Asstt. Professor AGB, Shuhama 139 Network Project on Poultry Seed Production Dr. Azmat Alam 2014 -- Assoc. Professor LPM, Shuhama 140 Impact Assessment of Agricultural Research and Dr. Massod-ul-Haq Wani 2014-15 -- Development Professor, Rajiv Gandhi Chair 141 Network project on insect biosystematics Dr. Z.H.Khan 2005-06 -- Assoc. Professor Entomology 2. Voluntary Centres 142 AICRP on Control HoD Agronomy 2013-14 - 143 Network project on Vertebrate Pest Dr. G. M. Lone 2015-16 - Management Associate Professor Entomology 144 AICRP on Mushroom Dr. Shaheena J. Kounser 2015-16 - Assoc. Professor Plant Pathology
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RAJIV GANDHI CHAIR
The Rajiv Gandhi Chair was established in Organised 21 Days Summer School on SKUAST-K by the Human Resource Livelihood and Food Security in Mountain Development Ministry, Government of India Agro-Ecosystem w.e.f. 4th to 24th vide communication no. D. O .No. F.1- May,2016.Thirty one (31) participants from 2/2005(CM) Dt: 15/10/2005 the chair became different divisions of the University effective since January, 31st 2006 which is participated in the event. Three to four headed by Prof. M. H.Wani. The mandate of lectures on diverse subjects from experts of the chair is as under; different division were deliberated in the summer school for enhancing the capacity MANDATE and capability of the participants about the
To coordinate and provide a think tank in issues faced by the farmers in the Himalayan the area of the studies drawing expertise region in general and Jammu and Kashmir in and inputs from academics and from particular. Threadbare discussions on various experts from other sectors like problems of global nature were taken upon by government and national/international the subject experts and the participants during NGO’s. the course.
To provide a forum for inter- During the Summer School, One day University/inter college PG. and research National Symposium on “Nutrion and level dialogues, discussion meetings Health” was also organised on 23rd May, summer/winter institutes, involving other 2016, in which Faculty from Sher-e- Kashmir Universities/autonomous institutions/PG. Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) was centers. invited and lectures were delivered on the To design and execute capacity building Nutritional aspects of lactating mothers and programmes for teachers in higher children. Questions were raised upon by the education focused towards the designated august audience related to the food habits and discipline of the chair. dietry pattern of people of Jammu and To strengthen the role of Kashmir and the logical answers and Universities/Academics in public policy suggestions were put forward by the subject making. experts related to the theme of the To conduct short term courses in the symposium. concerned disciplines. Institution of Doctoral Programme One Day’s National Seminar On Doubling the Farmers Income in .North- Western ACTIVITIES DURING THE YEAR Himalayas on 22nd of March, 2017 at Faculty 2016-17 of Agriculture, Wadura, Sopore was
The Rajiv Gandhi Chair during the period organized, wherein heads of the divisions of under report focused the attention to carry out the University/Wadura campus from Fruit the following activities to meet various Sciences, Vegetable Sciences, Pathology, mandated functions of the chair. Entomology, Soil Sciences and various resource persons and faculty from
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SKUAST-K participated in the event, in One lecture was delivered on Relevance addition dozens of farmers/fruit growers from of indigenous/ local agricultural the adjoining areas of the campus also knowledge: its importance in food participated in the seminar. Leading expert security in the Division of Mr. Devinder Sharma, Distinguished Food Agri-Engineering, SKUAST-K, An and Trade Policy Analyst with diverse interactive session involving the specializations from national and participants was held to flag the issues and international institutions was invited to the invite suggestions relevant to the theme. seminar, besides the experts from state and University were also invited to the august One lecture on Propensity Score Matching event. The expert from outside the state made was delivered in the Indian Council of his presentation on issues confronting the Social Sciences Research (ICSSR) horticulture sector of the valley which was Sponsored Research Methodology followed by interactive sessions. Workshop in the UGC Academic Staff College, University of Kashmir, wherein Mr. Devinder Sharma deliberated upon the the 50 participants from all over the trade policies and advocated preservation of country and participants from social natural system in mountains. During the sciences departments of Kashmir interactive sessions, the Scientists admitted University and Central University of that spurious pesticides is a huge problem, Kashmir participated. The interactive but because there are only two referral testing research methodology workshop focused labs in the state - at Srinagar and Jammu - the on the Propensity Score Matching as a testing reports take long by which time the tool for impact assessment. season is over and the damage has been done.
How rampant is the problem can be gauged RESEARCH PROJECTS COMPLETED by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti’s directive in February to slap the Public Safety Following three projects were undertaken by Act against dealers selling spurious Rajiv Gandhi Chair with a budget allocation pesticides. This directive came in mid- of Rs.25.57 lacs were completed during the February but the problem still remains. year 2016-17. Devinder Sharma after hearing from the farmers concluded that for the farmers, 1. Demand-Supply Gaps, Utilization failure to curb the spurious trade results not Pattern and Impact of Institutional Credit only in substantial economic losses, but also to Agriculture in Jammu & Kashmir. leads to high incidence of pests and diseases 2. Ex-ante, Ex-post and Propensity Score which hits the productivity bringing them matching of Advanced Production poor returns. System Module in Saffron in India. 3. Economic Evaluation of High Density One lecture was delivered on the Macro Apple in Jammu and Kashmir. economic indicators and their role in 4. Ex-ante Evaluation of Medium Density Jammu and Kashmir economy in the Almonds in Jammu and Kashmir. Central University of Kashmir, wherein During the period 2016-17, Rajiv Gandhi faculty from different departments of Chair published two research articles in the Central University of Kashmir and the highly reputed national journals on diverse PG. Students of Economics, Business Management, Tourism Management, from issues and submitted two papers to international journals on urban management CUK and KU participated. and economics and development.
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21 Days Summer School on Livelihood and Food Security in Mountain Agro-Ecosystem
w.e.f. 4th to 24th May, 2016
One day National Symposium on “Nutrition and Health” was also organised on 23rd May, 2016
One day’s National Seminar on “Doubling the Farmers Income in North-Western Himalayas” on 22rd of March, 2017 at Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura, Sopore
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EXTENSION
DIRECTORATE OF EXTENSION TRAININGS
The Directorate of Extension of SKUAST-K Trainings are the perpetual activity of is working for agricultural development in Directorate of Extension in order to update the state of Jammu and Kashmir especially in the knowledge KVK scientists and field Kashmir and Ladakh regions through functionaries of line departments and professional extension services including innovative farmers so that the technology training, farm advisory, on farm testing’s, dissemination work can be performed field demonstrations and information services effectively. The following programmes were carried out during the year 2016-17. since 1982. Extension services are offered by a team of multidisciplinary scientists who Training on “Emerging rural technologies- performs their excellence in participatory Farm Mechanization” under DST funded mode in close coordination with various programme held on 12.01.2017 where 65 agencies outside and units within the participants from Development University. The Directorate provides Departments and KVKs of the university guidelines and continuously monitor and participated. evaluate the extension programmes to its Training on “Showcasing of rural twelve KVK’s which are working under its technologies” under DST funded jurisdiction. programme held 15.01.2017 for 75
The major activities of Extension Directorate participants. are development of human resources through Training on “Soil/silt testing and sediment knowledge enrichment and wisdom, monitoring in soil conservation supporting food safety, sustainability of rich ”sponsored by Department of Soil resources of the state and income to all rural Conservation Govt. of J&K held from sections of the population in general and hilly March, 29 to April, 27 2017 for 20 farming community in particular. The officers of Soil Conservation department. Directorate of Extension has a well- The training was organized by Directorate developed Plant Disease Clinic located in of Extension in collaboration of Division Agriculture Technology information Centre of Soil Science and Division of (ATIC) where diseases/disorders of various Agricultural Engineering. crop plants are diagnosed and remedial Summer School on ITK- Concept, scope measures are suggested to the farmers by a and relevance in integrated Agriculture team of experts. The farmers can also get production system held from 21 Feb to 13 need based trainings on various aspects viz. March, 2017 at Directorate of Extension Soil health, Agronomy, Horticulture, where 25 participants were benefitted Vegetable, Plant Protection, Agricultural from different states of the country. Engineering, Seed Production, Mushroom Post Graduate Diploma in Agriculture Cultivation, Bee Keeping, Home Science, Extension Management (PGDAEM): Post-harvest management of various crops, Seventeen Extension functionaries of Line Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Sericulture Department, Govt. of J&K were registered besides the seeds, planting material of new in the one year course under Human varieties/ crops beside pertinent literature etc. Resource development programme.
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Contact classes of five days duration for the students of PGDAEM of Semester- 2ndwere organized during October, 2016. The examinations of 1st and 2nd Semester were conducted during July & December, 2016 respectively.
The examination of one year fieldsman’s training (first semester) for development department persons were conducted during November, 2016. The course aims to develop skills among the participants
about various aspects of Agricultural
science.
Basic Horticulture Course: 107 trainees were registered and trained in the course from three training centres i.e. KVK, Pulwama (50), FoA Wadura (38), HAMARI Leh (19).
Trainings conducted by SAMETI-Kashmir
The Directorate of SAMETI is a sister unit of Directorate of Extension which also organizes various training programmes for ATMA persons of line departments and KVKs who are working
for SREP activities. The following Summer School on “ITK- Concept, scope and programmes were organized during the relevance in integrated Agriculture production year system” held from 21 Feb to 13 March, 2017
Disease diagnostic cum Exhibition mobile Van Farmers queries being addressed by the in the service of farmers at Khimber village scientists of Directorate at KVK Budgam
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Trainings conducted by SAMETI-Kashmir
S. No. Title of the training programme Number of Participants
1 Adoption of High Density Apple Plantation (20-21 Dec, 2016) 47 2 Canopy management in fruit crops (3 -5 Jan, 2017) 49
3 General Management practices for improving profitability of livestock farms 42
(17-19, Jan,2017) 4 Soil and plant health management (31.01.17-02.02.17) 44
5 Diseases and disorder of fruit crops (6-8 Feb,2017) 41
6 Organic farming (13 to 15 Feb, 2017) 51 7 Production and protection technologies for onion , garlic and shallot 39 (16 -18 Feb, 2017)
8 Propagation of nut crops (20-22 Feb,2017) 23 9 Production of Mushkibudji , Kamad and other commercial paddy varieties 31 (23-25 Feb,2017) 10 Ruminant infertility and reproductive techniques (27 Feb-01 March,2017) 39
11 Constraints and remedies in adoption and popularization of underutilized fruit 28
crops in Kashmir valley (2-4 Marc,2017) 12 Agriculture products and their marketability 6-7 March,2017) 36
13 Harvesting tips of temperate fruit crops and their handling for quality and 14
increased shelf life (8-9 March,2017) 14 Skill development through Apiculture (10-11 March,2017) 23 15 Production diseases of livestock (13-15 March,2017) 14
16 Strengthening of market intelligence in Agriculture/Horticulture (15 to 16 13 March, 2017)
17 Pesticide hazards and practices to minimize the pesticide residues (16 to 18 14 March, 2017)
18 Revival of Biodiversity (20-22 March, 2017) 18
19 IPM in temperate fruits and vegetables (23-25 March, 2017) 13 20 Climate resilience and mitigation thereof (27 to 29 March, 2017) 12 21 Vegetable hybrid seed production (30-31 March, 2017) 15
22 Cold chain concept& selection of fruit crops for storability in CA stores (30-31 09 March, 2017)
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INFORMATION & PUBLICATION
Laison with farmers through electronic media (T.V/Radio talks)
During the above period, forty five T.V talks and thirty three Radio talks were delivered by the Scientists on various topics in Agriculture, Sericulture, Animal Sciences and other allied disciplines for the benefit of farming community. In addition, Doordarshan Kendra Srinagar was provided with technical inputs on various crops and livestock production system for telecasting informative programmes for the benefit of farming community.
Booklets/folders/pamphlets released during the above mentioned period
1. Calendar of activities for Temperate Horticultural and Field Crops
2. Sab kay Darakhtoo main mehlak Bemari Canker Bachow (Management of deadly disease Canker in Apple)
3. BIOGAS. A Boon for temperate climate
4. Machine kari kay faiday nuksanaat aur custom hiring marakaz ka kirdar
5. Chawal kay pakwan
6. Indigenous technical knowledge in Animal Medicine
7. Vermicompost production under Kargil conditions
8. Onion maggot and its management in Kargil Region
9. Livestock management in Ladakh during harsh winter
10. Pashmina goat wealth of cold Arid region of Ladakh
11. Kargil main subzeyoon ki Aam Bemaryan. Aur in ka Roktham
12. Use of Bio-fertilizers in Agriculture
13. Innovation of low cost food warmer for quick curdling & ready to serve foods
14. Advisory and Spray Schedule for apple orchards of Kashmir
15. Seb me lagne wali Bimariyon aur kide makodon ke liye tahfuzati jadool
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FARM ADVISORY
Farmer - Scientist Interface at Directorate of Extension
Interface with Farmers/Orchardists groups from various districts visited the SKUAST at
Directorate of Extension. The details are given as under:
S. Date Sponsored by Department of Agriculture/Horticulture No. of Under the No Govt. of J&K farmers Programme . visited 1. 28th Dec., 2016 Farmers from district Ganderbal, Department of 100 MIDH Agriculture district Ganderbal, Govt. of J&K 2. 19th Jan., 2017 Farmers from district Ganderbal, Department of 75 MIDH Agriculture district Ganderbal, Govt. of J&K 3. 20th Jan., 2017 Farmers from district Srinagar, Department of Agriculture 30 MIDH district Srinagar, Govt. of J&K
4. 1st March, 2017 Orchardists/Farmers from district Srinagar, sponsored by 80 ATMA 2016-17 Chief Horticulture office Srinagar district Srinagar, Govt.
of J&K 5. 2ndMarch., 2017 Orchardists/Farmers from villages of district Shopian 80 MIDH 2016-17 sponsored by Chief Horticulture office Shopian, Govt. of J&K 6. 7th March, 2017 Farmers from village Dooru sponsored by District 16 ATMA 2016-17 Agricultural office Anantnag 7. 8th March, 2017 Farmers from village Achabal sponsored by Sub- 40 ATMA 2016-17 Divisional Agricultural office Achabal, district Anantnag 8. 8th March, 2017 Farmers from village Pahalgam sponsored by Sub- 40 ATMA 2016-17 Divisional Agricultural office Pahalgam, district Anantnag 9. 8th March, 2017 Farmers from village Dooru sponsored by Sub-Divisional 61 ATMA 2016-17 Agricultural office Duroo, district Anantnag 10. 8th March, 2017 Farmers from village Kellar sponsored by Sub-Divisional 13 ATMA 2016-17 Agricultural office kellar Shopian 11. 8th March, 2017 Farmers from district Budgam sponsored by Sub- 20 ATMA 2016-17 Divisional Agricultural office Budgam 12. 14thMarch, 2017 Farmers from villages of wagoora, kachu Muqam and 67 ATMA 2016-17 kreeri of district Baramulla sponsored by Sub-divisional Agriculture office Baramulla 13. 17thMarch, 2017 Farmers from villages of Trehgam, Sogam, Handwara 20 ATMA 2016-17 district Kupwara sponsored by Sub -divisional Agriculture office Kupwara th 14. 18 March, 2017 Farmers from villages of district Budgam sponsored by 100 ATMA 2016-17 Sub-divisional Agriculture office Chadoora th 15. 20 March, 2017 Farmers from villages of Pallahalan, Kalpora, Pattan, 39 ATMA 2016-17 Dangerpora, Mirgund, Kunzer etc. district Baramulla sponsored by Sub-divisional Agriculture office Pattan 16. 22thMarch, 2017 Farmers from villages of Tral, Kakapora etc. of district 25 ATMA 2016-17 Pulwama sponsored by Sub-Divisional Agriculture office Tral/Kakpora Pulwama 17. 24thMarch, 2017 Farmers from adjoining villages of Tangmarg district 40 ATMA 2016-17
Baramulla sponsored by Sub-Divisional Agriculture office Tangmarg, Baramulla th 18. 24 March, 2017 Farmers from villages of Nadihal, Pazalpora, Sonarwari, 34 ATMA 2016-17 Putushi, Ashtango, Garoora etc. of district Bandipora sponsored by Sub-Divisional Agriculture office Bandipora
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Diagnostic Visits during the year: (04)
S. Date of visit Area Problem Advisory No. 1 09th May, 2016 Peerbagh , Shiekhpora, Suitability of land for fruit plant Advisory provided Budgam Mad pruners nursery, dumping of undesirable/non on spot and through decomposable material on the land. print media 2 23th May, 2016 Newa, Pulwama Almond/walnut orchard. Old age of Advisory provided plants, Nutritional deficiency, stem on spot borer 3 27th May, 2016 Fruit plant nursery, Collor rot, shot hole, leaf spot,trunk Advisory provided Zakura, Srinagar gummosis of Apricot trees on spot 4. 05th July, 2016 Dever Parihaspora Low fruit set in Grape trees Advisory provided Mirgund, Baramulla on spot
Trainings and Advisories
Advisory issued to farmers through print and electronic media: (17)
S. Date Advisory S. Date Advisory No. No. 1. 05th April, Agro advisory for the farmers 10. 29th Sept., Advisory for farmers of 2016 2016 the valley 2. 06th April, For orchardists of the valley 11. 03th Oct., 2016 Advisory for farmers of 2016 the valley 3. 07th April, Advisory for orchardists of 12. 27th Oct., 2016 Advisory for farmers of 2016 the valley the valley 4. 22th April, 2016 Advisory for hail hit orchards 13. 01st Nov., Advisory for farmers of of the valley 2016 the valley
5. 25th April, 2016 Advisory for orchardists of 14. 14th Nov., Advisory for farmers of the valley 2016 the valley 6. 10th June, 2016 Advisory for orchardists of 15. 19th Nov., Advisory for livestock the valley 2016 farmers of the valley 7. 16th Aug. 2016 Advisory for orchardists of 16. 21th Feb., 2017 Advisory for orchardists of the valley the valley 8. 16th Aug., 2016 Advisory for Farmers of the 17. 25th March, Advisory for Farmers of valley livestock 2017 the valley livestock 9. 08th Sept., 2016 Advisory for farmers of the valley
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ACTIVITIES FOR WOMEN ATIC ACTIVITIES EMPOWERMENT A. Details on Farmer’s visit Following activities were undertaken with S. Purpose of visit Number of respect to women empowerment: No farmer’s visited The women empowerment cell of 01 Technology Information 5567 (individually) + Directorate organized training programme 121 groups of on Bonton Cover making during October (6234 farmers) 10-18, 2016 for skill development of rural 02 Technology Products 2704 women. After obtaining the training, a group of five members started their micro- 03 Publication/technology 5068 entrepreneurial unit of Bonton cover bulletins (Priced /free)
making, under the leadership of Sumaira Jan, which markets its products under the name Sana Enterprise. The group B. Facilities in the ATIC which are in Operation members were highly motivated and got
encouraged after getting Rs. 15000 as S. Particulars Availability profit from the sale of first lot of their No. (Please √ mark) product. 01 Reception counter √ Three members of Chesmashahi Self-help Group started one add-on activity of 02 Exhibition / technology - crewel work but they had some problems museum 03 Touch screen Kiosk - like raw material availability, marketing, additional skills etc., which were sorted 04 Cafeteria - out after the training and motivation by 05 Sales counter √ the women empowerment cell of the 06 Farmer’s feedback register √ Directorate of Extension. Now the group 07 Others if any (please - has developed liaisons with the seller and specify) successfully selling their products in the
market.
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C. Technology Information Provided
S. Information Total Category of information No category number of farmers Varieties Pest Disease Agro- Soil and Post Harvest Animal benefitted / hybrids manage manage- techniques water technology Husbandry ment ment conservation and Value and addition fisheries
01 Kisan Call 478 144 96 89 56 28 26 39 Centre / other Phone calls from farmers
02 Video shows All 5 9 11 - 2 2 10
03 Letters 127 28 17 22 9 11 7 33 received
04 Letters 127 28 17 22 9 11 7 33 replied 05 Training to 108 27 5 12 12(861) 5 (178) 12 (748) 22 (1340) farmers / (5755) (1873) (187) (740) technocrats / students 06 Others pl. ------specify
D. Information and Publication Services (Print & Electronic media)
S. Particulars Title Numbers sold Revenue Number of No. generated farmers in Rs. benefited
01 Books Package of practices of Temperate fruits 1049 61150/- 847 Package of practices of Floricultural crops Package of practices of vegetable Protection of plant variety and farmers rights Mach Tuler in Kashmiri 02 Technical Saffron cultivation Distributed free - 1637 bulletins Paddy and Maize cultivation Vegetable Calender Commercial cultivation of Kala zeera Raising of Paddy Nursery Paddy cultivation Oilseed cultivation Foot and Mouth disease in animals and its management 03 Technology Spray schedule in English and Distributed free to - 3347 Inventory Urdu the farmers visiting ATIC CDs In preparation phase 04 05 DVDs In preparation phase 06 Video films Exhibited through Mobile diagnostic van As per need 07 Audio CDs - 08 Others if any The literature published through SAMETI is also - - - (please specify) distributed free of cost to the farmers
Total (A) Rs 61150/- 5068
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E. Sale of Technology Products
S. Particulars Variety/Breed Quantity Value in Number of No. Rs. farmers benefited
01 Seed Vegetable Capsicum. Knol-khol, Kale. 1810 pkts Rs 41451/- 453 seeds(Kharif/Rabi) Radish. Turnip, Tomato,Potato,beans. Cucurbits etc
Vegetable seedlings -----do----- 188 polybags Rs 3780/- 87
Vegetables Sale of bottle gourd 202 nos Rs 4515/- 132
Cucumber and Turnip 148 kgs
02 Planting materials Saplings 93 no Rs 2250/- 56
Saffron 74 gms Rs 12950/- 67
Fruits 160 kgs Rs 3050/- 48
03 Livestock Numbers
Milk 3301 litres Rs 99544/- 1675 04 Poultry birds ------05 Bio-products Quintals Sweet corn 265 pieces Rs 3180/- 43
06 Farmers products Zero energy warmer 22 pieces Rs 5000/- 22
Aromatic oils 70 bottles Rs 9851/- 34
Honey 158 bottles Rs 29680/- 87
Total (B) Rs 215251/- 2704 Nos.
Total (A+ B) Rs 276401
F. Technology Services Provided
S. Particulars No. of Services Number of farmers No. benefited
01 Soil and water testing 431 431
02 Plant diagnostics 109 1400
03 Details about the services to line Departments 51 3359
04 Agri/ Veterinary advisory services 3272/116 3388 05 Animal diagnostic visits/ treatment 116 (individually) and 16 592 farmers
visits
06 Special Extension programmes 39 2379
07 Postal Services 127 127
08 KCC Services Not operative in SKUAST-K
09 Kisan Mobile Advisory 8 all
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HIGHLIGHTS OF KVK ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCE
ON -FARM TRIALS (OFTS):
The OFTs conducted on various crops/enterprises at different locations by 12 KVKs during 2016-17 are given as:
Name of Number of Area Covered Beneficiaries Crop/ enterprises
KVK OFT (ha) Anantnag 09 2.50 42 Paddy, Apple Bandipora 08 3.00 23 Paddy, Pran, Carnation, Apple Budgam 10 3.80 42 Paddy, Apple, Walnut, Moong, B. Sarson, Bottleguard, Poultry, Oats etc. Ganderbal 07 2.70 21 Dairy, Vegetables, Grapes, Apple Kargil 07 2.15 39 Apple, Vegetables, Oilseeds, Fodder etc. Kulgam 06 3.00 20 Apple, Paddy, Vegetables
Kupwara 09 3.15 47 Apple, Paddy, Flowers, soil-health, Stone-fruits, Dairy, Sheep Leh 06 0.74 61 Onion, Brinjal, wheat, Broccoli, Cattle
Nyoma 09 2.92 138 Oats, Cucumber, Forage, Grasses, Straw-berry, Carrot, yak, Pashmina-goat, sheep, small ruminants Pulwama 16 2.80 48 Apple, Capsicum, Chilli, Almond, Sheep, Cattle Shopian 04 3.20 16 Apple, Vegetable, Maize Srinagar 02 0.22 05 Apple, Vegetables Total 93 30.18 502
OFT on Hen and Chicken disorder of grapes OFT on African Tall var of maize-KVK Kargil
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FRONT LINE DEMONSTRATION (FLDS):
To popularize the assessed technologies, 123 No. of FLDs were laid out on various crops/enterprises at different locations by 12 KVKs covering 495.3185 ha areas and benefited 5040 farmers during 2016-17.
Name of KVK No. of Area (ha) No. of Crop/ enterprises FLDs Beneficiaries Anantnag 16 55.55 325 Paddy, Maize, Oilseed, Pulses, Apple, Dairy & Poultry
Bandipora 17 109.83 2183 Paddy, Maize, Oilseeds, Fodder, Vegetables, Apple, Livestock Budgam 08 64.86 591 Paddy, Pulses, Oilseeds, Fodder, Vegetables, Livestock Ganderbal 07 40.63 175 Paddy, Maize, Oilseed, Pulses, Wheat & Poultry Kargil 16 18.65 282 Wheal, Pulses, Oilseeds, Maize, Potato, Apricot, vegetables, Vermin-culture Kulgam 09 102.4 360 Paddy, Maize, Apple, Oats, Oilseeds, Cattle Kupwara 13 63.11 314 Paddy, Maize, Pea, Sunflower, Oilseed, Chilli, Oats, Telfescue
Leh 07 4.175 398 Buckwheat, Oilseed, Vegetables, Apricot, Cattle Nyoma 10 2.6135 145 Mustard, Lentil, Barley, Cabbage, Broccoli, Veg-nursery, Sheep, Goat, Yak Pulwama 07 3.55 118 Oilseed, Pea, Paddy, Maize, Oats, Apple, Almond Shopian 09 6.0 32 Oilseed, Pea, Maize Srinagar 4 23.95 117 Paddy, Oilseed, Oats, Poultry Total 123 495.3185 5040
FLD on Shalimar Rice-1 &Shalimar Rice-2 by FLD on training and pruning in fruit trees- KVK KVK Budgam Ganderbal
FLD on Brown sarson variety KS-101 by KVK FLD on Oats variety Sabzar by KVK Srinagar Pulwama
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TRAINING PROGRAMMES ORGANIZED BY KVKs:
Name of KVK Farmers/Farm Women/ Rural youth Trainings Extension functionaries Trainings
No. Participants No. Participants
Anantnag 62 1664 07 49 Bandipora 83 2185 21 231 Budgam 25 917 00 0 Ganderbal 60 1405 06 137
Kargil 48 1205 07 75 Kulgam 32 3431 03 53 Kupwara 71 1561 05 69 Leh 56 1783 05 142 Nyoma 53 1729 03 86 Pulwama 38 780 07 108 Shopian 28 2623 01 15 Srinagar 38 931 05 12
Total 594 20214 70 977
Trichoderma for management of root rot of Value addition of fruits and vegetables- KVK apple- KVK Ganderbal Ganderbal
Nursery raising/vegetable cultivation –KVK Mushroom production Training by KVK Nyoma Pulwama
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OTHER EXTENSION ACTIVITIES OF KVKs:
Name of Field days Animal/ Disease Exposure Scientists visit KVK Plant/ Soil Diagnostic visits to Farmers’ Health visits Field camps
Visit Visit to KVK
Advisory Services
No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of
farmers farmers farmers farmers farmers
Farmers
Soil Samples analyzed SoilSamples
Number Number Number Number Number Anantnag 03 155 01 100 10 21 3 230 370 490 339 131 4188 Bandipora 15 539 05 361 21 125 5 439 115 1404 1470 272 3394 Budgam 01 54 02 494 51 540 5 165 65 416 357 87 3560 Ganderbal 10 345 12 308 209 1387 18 231 209 1384 991 271 1792 Kargil 03 282 - - 62 213 0 0 84 670 505 250 1569 Kulgam 02 49 09 424 113 127 3 254 156 181 3924 224 8013 Kupwara 10 142 04 308 129 359 6 121 139 359 814 223 2154 Leh - - 08 320 17 48 0 0 15 82 217 238 432 Nyoma - - 11 225 23 34 3 35 251 274 281 221 4292 Pulwama 04 54 02 120 05 70 3 51 58 132 439 409 225 Shopian 09 128 03 212 165 225 3 35 171 212 144 212 31 Srinagar 02 59 03 223 22 125 2 420 109 463 461 300 485 Total 59 1807 60 3095 827 3274 51 1981 1742 6067 9942 2838 30135
Field day on Rajmash –KVK Anantnag Watermelon demo by KVK Nyoma
Exposure Visit of walnut Growers of Budgam to Diagnostic Visit to areas affected from Fruit Sciences Division of SKUAST-K, Shalimar Contagious Ecthyma (a viral disease in sheep) KVK Budgam
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Soil samples testing at KVK Bandipora Plant sample testing at KVK Bandipora
Animal Camp by KVK Budgam Soil sampling technique –KVK Ganderbal
Scientists visit to farmers field – KVk Nyoma Exposure visit to trench farming by KVK Nyoma
Field visit to Shalimar Pea-1 by KVK Pulwama Exposure visit of farmers to Faculty of Fisheries- KVK Pulwama
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SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE PRADHAN MANTRI FASAL BEEMA MEETING: YOJNA:
One day farmer’s fare cum awareness To review the Progress Report for the year programme on Pradhan Mantri Fasal Beema 2015-16 and finalization of the Action Plan Yojna (PMFBY) on was celebrated by each of the year 2016-17, Scientific Advisory KVK at Anantnag, Bandipora, Budgam, Committee meetings of all KVKs were Ganderbal, Kargil, Kulgam, Kupwara, Leh, organized as per the following dates: Pulwama, Shopian and Srinagar. Besides, Member of Parliament/Minister, KVK Dated other public representatives like, MLAs; and Anantnag 25.05.2017 Chairman of Zila Parisad, other Panchayati Bandipora 09.05.2017 RaJ Institutions and Farmers' Organizations, Budgam 04.05.2017 and public servants like, District Magistrate, Ganderbal 09.05.2017 District Heads of Line Departments, block Kargil 03.12.2.16 level officers of Line Departments, DDM of Kulgam 22.05.2017 NABARD, Lead Bank Officers, Officers of Kupwara 15.05.2017 District Cooperative Central Bank, Officers Leh 04.12.2016 of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies, Nyoma 04.12.2016 invited to attend the programme so that Pulwama 25.09.2017 awareness and publicity of the scheme be Shopian 22.05.2017 Srinagar 04.05.2017 made at grass-root level. Hon’ble Vice- Chancellor, SKUAST-K, Director Extension
and Scientists/ Officers of the Directorate of PRE-SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY Extension /Line Departments and Progressive COMMITTEE MEETING : farmers from length & breadth of the district participated in the function. To formulate the Action Plan of KVKs on the basis of emerging agriculture problem(s) subject wise Pre-Scientific Advisory Committee meetings were organized by Directorate of Extension. Threadbare interaction sessions were conducted with Head of concerned subject matter Division, Scientists, Programme Coordinators and Subject Matter Specialist of KVKs. Seminar on PMFBY organized by KVK Date Discipline Budgam 01.02.2017 Agronomy, Plant Breeding & Genetics 02.02.2017 Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Floriculture 03.02.2017 Soil Science, Environment Science, Agril. Engineering, Forestry 08.02.2017 Plant Pathology, Entomology, Sericulture 13.02.2017 Livestock Production Management, Animal Nutrition, Clinical Medicine, Jenab N. A. Laway Hon’ble Member of ARGO, Fisheries Parliament Hon’ble Minister of State in 14.02.2017 Home Science, Agri. Extension
PMFBY organized by KVK Anantnag
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PROTECTION OF PLANT VARIETIES AND FARMERS RIGHTS (PPV&FRA):
Farmers’ participation at KVK Bandipora PPV&FRA programme by KVK Budgam
PPV&FRA programme by KVK Kargil
Awareness on PPV&FRA at Gurez, WORLD SOIL HEALTH DAY Bandipora CELEBRATED: Training cum awareness programmes were organized by each KVKs regarding Plant December 05 2016 was celebrated as World Protection Varieties and Farmers Rights Soil Health day by each Krishi Vigyan Authority in various villages as well as at Kandras at different villages and Kendras. Kendras also. Hon’ble Minister/Public Importance of Soil Health in present scenario representatives of the concerned District, and methodology for collection of soil Worthy Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-Kashmir samples were described to farmers/farm and Director Extension along with Scientists women and rural youth. On spot soil testing from Directorate of Extension showed through STFR-Kit was demonstrated to make theirpresence in the programme. Besides, the event effective and successful. Soil Progressive farmers, Officials of Line Health Cards were also distributed to the Department of Agriculture, Administrative beneficiary farmers for judicious use of Officers of the District, Scientists of fertilizers in various crops.
University and KVK were also participated. During these training cum awareness programmes Scientists of University and KVKs highlighted the importance of protection of farmers own seed/ varieties in different categories’ of crops and rights of
farmers on their own property.
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EXTENSION ACTIVITIES AT FACULTY LEVEL
TRAININGS / ENTREPRENEURSHIP encouraged to speak about their problems and DEVELOPMENT experiences and a feedback was taken from each of them. Farmers expressed their Faculty of Fisheries organized 3 day satisfaction at the end of the training program. training programme on “Fish processing and value addition of fish in District Ganderbal” to 20 professional fishers of District Ganderbal from 5-7, April, 2016 at Faculty of Fisheries, Rangil Ganderbal. Faculty of Fisheries conducted 3-day training programme on “Entrepreneurship Development and Management Training in Aquarium and Ornamental Fish Trade” for 20 educated unemployed youth of
District Ganderbal from February 2 to 4, Participants (Educated youth) of the 3-Day 2017 at Faculty of Fisheries, Rangil Programme on “Entrepreneurship Ganderbal. Development and Management Training in Aquaria and Ornamental Fish Trade
Inauguration of the 3-Day Programme on “Entrepreneurship Development and Management Training in Aquarium and Ornamental Fish Trade
One day training program on for Farmers on agroforestry on, “Boundary plantation in agroforestry system was conducted at the faculty of forestry on 27-01-2017,in which farmers from adjoin villages of Benhama and Watlar participated. Lectures were delivered on different aspects of agroforestry by Training program on agroforestry on the title, resource persons from both inside and “Boundary plantation in agroforestry system (27-01-2017) outside the faculty. Farmers were also
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Faculty of forestry conducted a training Technology under DST project on program on Agroforestry at Ganderbal on Charkha from 1st April to 6th April, 2016. 02-03-2017 in collaboration with Three days workshop cum training on “ Agricultural Production Department in Dairy Farming” was organized by which Dr. G.M. Bhat and Dr. P.A. Sofi Mountain Livestock research institute (Assistant Profs.) of the faculty delivered from 01-April to 03 April-2016 lectures as resource persons and interacted Two days workshop cum hands on with the farming community with respect training on “Hands on Training of to different problems faced while raising pashmina spinning on Table Top Paddle agroforestry on their fields. operated Charkha” was organized by Two day workshop cum hands on training Division of Livestock Production and programme on “Bioinformatics in Technology under DST project on molecular data analysis” was organized by Charkha from 27th April to 28th April, the department of Animal biotechnology 2016. from 6th to 7th April, 2016 Three days workshop cum hands on Eight Days Model training on “avenues training on “Hands on Training of and opportunities in livestock pashmina spinning on Table Top Paddle entrepreneurship” for middle level operated Charkha” was organized by extension workers (veterinary officers) Division of Livestock Production and was organized by Division of Veterinary Technology under DST project on and Animal Husbandry Extension Charkha from 13th June to 15th June, 2016. organized 8 days Model training One day workshop cum training on “Exposure visit cum training of farmers under ATMA 2016-17 (Zone Sopore and Tujjar))” was organized by Mountain Livestock research institute” on 13- March-2017 Three days workshop cum hands on training on “Hands on Training of pashmina spinning on Table Top Paddle operated Charkha” was organized by Division of Livestock Production and Technology under DST project on th Hon’ble Vice Chancellor SKUAST Kashmir Charkha from 20 June to 22th June, distributing certificates among participants 2016. during Model Training organized by Division Four days workshop cum hands on & Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension training on “Hands on Training of Two days workshop cum hands on pashmina spinning on Table Top Paddle training programme on “Statistical operated Charkha” was organized by Techniques for analysis of Life science Division of Livestock Production and data” was organized by division of Technology under DST project on th nd Animal genetics and Breeding from 10 to Charkha from 19 Dec to 22 Dec, 2016. 11th May, 2016. One day workshop cum training on Seven day’s workshop cum hands on “Farmers tour/training programme training on “Hands on Training of regarding vermicomposting under ATMA pashmina spinning on Table Top Paddle 2016-17 (Zone Pattan)” was organized by operated Charkha” was organized by Mountain Livestock research institute” on Division of Livestock Production and 08-March-2017.
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One month workshop cum hands on Division of Livestock Production and training on “Hands on Training of Technology under DST project on pashmina spinning on Table Top Paddle Charkha from 25, 26, 27 and 28th March, operated Charkha” was organized by 2017. Division of Livestock Production and One day workshop cum training on Technology under DST project on “Exposure visit cum training of farmers Charkha from 15th Jan to 16th Feb, 2017. under ATMA 2017 (zone Dangerpora Four days workshop cum hands on sopore),” was organized by Mountain training on “Hands on Training of Livestock research institute” on 18- pashmina spinning on Table Top Paddle March-2017. operated Charkha” was organized by Seven days workshop cum hands on Division of Livestock Production and training on “Modern Methods on Meat Technology under DST project on Products Manufacture to Entrepreneurs” Charkha from 6th March to 9th March, was organized by Division of Livestock 2017. Production and Technology under Four days workshop cum hands on Experiential Learning Project on “Model training on “Hands on Training of Meat and Poultry Processing Centre from pashmina spinning on Table Top Paddle 30 Jan to 09 Jan, 2017.
operated Charkha” was organized by AWARENESS PROGRAMMES Division of Livestock Production and Technology under DST project on Faculty of Fisheries organized Fish Charkha from 15th March to 18th March, Disease Awareness Programme in Leh, 2017. Ladakh during September, 2016. The Fish One day workshop cum training on Farmers and Field Functionaries of the “Exposure visit of farmers under CSS Fisheries Department of Jammu and submission OF agriculture extension Kashmir were made aware of the fish Rohama,” was organized by Mountain diseases diagnosis, management and their Livestock research institute”on 18-March- propholytics. 2017. To make the pashmina spinners Four days workshop cum hands on acquainted about the technology of Table training on “Hands on Training of Top Paddle operated Charkha developed pashmina spinning on Table Top Paddle by SKUAST-K, four awareness camps operated Charkha” was organized by were conducted at Mir Behri Dal Srinagar Division of Livestock Production and on 26-04-16 with 21 beneficiaries, Technology under DST project on FaqirGujri, Srinagar on 10-06-16 with 25 Charkha on 7, 8, 9 and 15 March, 2017. beneficiaries, Beehama, Srinagar on 16- Five days workshop cum hands on 06-16 with 27 beneficiaries, IICT, training on “Hands on Training of Nowshara, Srinagar on 28-12-16 with 54 pashmina spinning on Table Top Paddle beneficiaries. operated Charkha” was organized by Awareness programme was carried out Division of Livestock Production and regarding the brucellosis and its Technology under DST project on mitigation measures in Ganderbal district. Charkha16, 17, 20, 22 and 23 March, The sampling was carried out for 2017. diagnosis of brucellosis. Four days workshop cum hands on Farmer’s awareness programs were held training on “Hands on Training of under Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa’, pashmina spinning on Table Top Paddle Agromet Field Unit Srinagar at Shalimar, operated Charkha” was organized by Fakir Gujri and Wadura.
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Soil health:
Total Soil and plant samples 800 analyzed Diagnostic visits conducted 05 Advisory services provided to 100 farmers
Honey bees & Pollinators
Bee colonies were supplied as given under:
Colonies supplied to No.
Chief Horticulture Officers of J&K govt 1150 for distribution among farmers for pollination of apple fruit (under MIDH Scheme): Organic Farmers Association of Kashmir 26 (OFAK) Colonies placed in apple orchards during 1000 bloom for demonstration Tribal people under TSP plan of AICRP 26 on HB
Website developed on: “Pollination Fish Disease Awareness programme at Leh, Ladakh Management Research in Apples and other Fruits of Kashmir Valley” linked with: Pesticide Risk Reduction through www.skuastkashmir.ac.in development of model villages in Southern Kashmir valley Consultancies provided: Studies carried out regarding the Prepared projects entitled “Kashur pesticide use in six adopted villages. Maunch bee keeping cluster” under Pesticide safety related literature SFURTI for KVIB, Govt. of J&K and prepared and distributed in six (06) generated a revenue of Rs. 10.0 lakhs for villages of the District Kulgam and which the concerned department has Anantnag (03 villages in each District) released Rs.1.5 Lakhs in the account head Door to door campaign carried out in six of Directorate Research, SKUAST-K, villages regarding safe and judicious use Shalimar. of pesticides Prepared projects entitled “Kamraz bee Pest related Diagnostic visits conducted keeping cluster Bandipora” SFURTI for
1. No. of Diagnostic visits conducted 84 KVIB, Govt. of J&K and generated 2. No. of Advisory services provided to 127 revenue of Rs. 10.0 lakhs for which the farmers concerned department has released has not 3. No. of Technical assistance provided 01 released yet any amount. to Industries 4. No. of workshops/symposium 10 Management of bee diseases and enemies attended by scientists outside state to almost 107 farmers, unemployed youth 5. No. of Awareness programme 88 and beekeepers. conducted Management of Royal Spring Golf Course 6. No. of farmers training imparted 01 (21 days) (Disease/insect pests/ weeds/ fertilizers/ 7. No. of Radio/TV talks delivered 26 moss/ farm machinery.
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Farmers’ visit to Biocontrol laboratory, Division of Entomology for awareness of exploiting natural enemies against fruit & vegetable pests.
Farmers Trainings: (17 Trainings) during the year more than 2000 farmers from District Baramulla, Kupwara, Ganderbal, Bandipora visited the faculty.
Farmers were appraised of the various developmental activities carried out at Faculty. They visited Seed Processing Unit, Vermi-compost units, High Density
Plantation area & Seed Production Plots.
FoA organized 12 farmers training programmes on organic agriculture.
Farmer- Scientist Interaction workshop on crops and weeds at Gurez by Division of Agronomy.
State Level Meeting of Stake Holders on Agro-met Advisory Services was organized by Agro-met field Unit Srinagar in collaboration with India Meteorological Department on 22 March 2017 at
Shalimar campus of SKUAST-K.
Trainings were imparted to the farmers visiting the Faculty during 2016-2017 under ATMA, in collaboration with development departments of J&K government.
Diversification of Saffron:
Saffron cultivation has been introduced in 161 villages of Kashmir (104 villages) and
Technical consultancy provided to Indira Jammu (57 village) through conduct of 274 Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden. OFT’s and demonstrations. Saffron behavior Technical Guidance provided to New in non-traditional areas (except for district Delhi Municipal Corporation for cultivation of tulips. Kathua and Leh) is comparable with traditional areas of J&K for saffron yield and Technical Expertise provided to IGKV, Raipur for cultivation of Tulip and Lilium quality.
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Plant protection Technologies developed/transferred to farmers
Spray schedule for the management of insect pests in apple Management of White grub in Royal Spring Golf course of Srinagar Package of practices for the management of insect pests of Fruit, vegetable and field crops
IPM of Codling moth, Cydiapomonella infesting apple in Laddakh
Mass production and use of Trichogramma spp. against Cydiapomonella infesting apple in Laddakh and Maize stalk borer Winter management of Honey Bee colonies
Rodent management technology in Saffron and in apple ecosystem.. Developed technology for habitat management of wood dwelling and soil dwelling native insect pollinator in apple orchards of Kashmir. Development of IPM module against pomegranate fruit borer.
Evaluated nineteen Coded fungicide molecules / formulations during the years 2016
&2017 at various location s of Kashmir valley. Subsequently, four molecules viz., Carbendazim + Mancozeb 75 WP @ 0.25% , Zineb 75 WP @ 0.3%, Propineb 70 WP @ 0.3% and Zineb + hexaconazole 72WP @ 0.075%were incorporated in apple spray schedule.
New Recommendations in vegetable production
Under cold arid conditions of Ladakh, 16th April has been recommended as appropriate
sowing time for Brocolli with 100:120:80 NPK kg/ha and spacing of 45x45 to obtain optimum yields Bulb weight of 5.1-7.5g and spacing of 20x15cm with fertilizer dose of 100:80:60 NPK is recommended for profitable production of Top onion (Pran)
In chilli-pea cropping rotation: for harnessing maximum yield of chilli and garden pea,
application of 75%RFD + FYM + Sheep manure + Poultry manure+ Vermicompost + Biofertilizer is recommended Recommended fertilizer dose for newly released potato cultivars viz., K. Himalini and K. Giridhari is 225 kg N 100 kg P O5 and 100 kg K O/ha. 2 2 Recommended application of herbicide metribuzin @ 0.75 kg/ha (pre-emergence) for
weed control in potato crops. 0.85 tonnes of seed spices produced which was distributed among the farmers for laying out FLD’s. 0.70 ton of garlic seed was produced for mass multiplication.
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Recommendations from Soil science Research
The treatment combination of 2000 ppm calcium chloride and 500 ppm boron
recorded maximum yield of apple cv Red delicious in district Kulgam Threshold leaf color value (LCC 4 @ 20 kg N/ha) be adopted for real time nitrogen management in Pusa Sughand-3 under temperate conditions of Kashmir valley Foliar application of Zn at milking stage is more effective than at panicle stage for increased levels of Zn in rice grain Geo-referenced maps of all the elements including macro and micronutrients for
all districts have been generated. Website under the title, "shak.skuastkashmir.ac.in" launched and is linked with the "skuastkashmir.ac.in" for all the districts. The Division was involved in analysis of soil samples for preparation of soil health cards for farmers.
Entrepreneurship development through cultivation of flowering bulbous crops in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir
Construction of low cost polyhouses Growing of flowering bulbous crops on organic substrates Forming farmers groups at block level Demonstration of crop production techniques Training on flowering bulbous crops Establishment of market channel
Lilium Cultivation at Kargil
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Large scale Tulip Bulb multiplication for reducing import of tulip bulbs
Initial results from the harvest in 2016-2017 are encouraging as the size of the bulbs attained at high altitude is significantly more than that at the low altitude.
Revival & popularisation programme
Promotion and popularization of local landraces/germplasm
The programme of extension of area
under Aromatic rice landraces Muskh Budji, Kamad to equivalent ecologies covering five additional Districts was undertaken. The truthfully labelled seed was disseminated to farmers. Purified, disease free seed of Red rice cultivar ‘Zag’ was supplied to farmers in Tangdhar tehsil of District Kupwara. Popularization of Local Kashmiri chilli and temperate spices for Livelihood Security.
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Red Rice distribution at Tanghdar, Revival of Local Kashmiri chilli Kupwara
Revival of Village Ponds Through scientific Intervention
Lining work of ponds with high density polyethylene (HDPE) and interaction
Popularization of vermicompost production to enhance the livelihood opportunities for farmers in cold desert
i. Construction of seven vermicomposting units in Panikher block of Kargil district ii. Conducted 20 capacity building programmes on vermicomposting and related topics,
covering about 400 beneficiaries.
iii. Cold tolerant Vermiculture (Eisneniafoetida) has successfully been used for the proper conversion of cow dung and other biodegradable waste material into valuable compost.
iv. Five women self help groups were formed.
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EXHIBITIONS AND MELAS
KISAN MELA:
Kisan Mela was organized by SKUAST-K, Srinagar on March 11-12, 2017. The theme of the Mela was Doubling Farmers’ Income by 2022. It was participated by all organs of SKUAST-K including Faculties, KVKs, Research Stations and allied units.
KVKs of Kashmir displayed latest technologies in agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry and other allied sectors being transferred to farmers of various districts of Kashmir Valley. More than Inauguration of Kisan Mela by Hon’ble Governor, J&K at Satakna Leh 500 farmers from each district were participated in the Mela through respective KVKs.
Faculty of Fisheries displayed Fish aquarium, Fish seed, Fish feed (sinking and floating) and different sizes of feed (starter, juvenile and adult fish) during the Mela. Fishes like snow trouts, trouts, grass carp and silver carp were sold and farmers booked their demand for Fish Aquaria.
Visit of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor at KVKs Stall
Inauguration of Mela by Hon’ble Vice- Participation of Farmers in Exhibition cum Chancellor at Shalimar campus Seed sale Mela
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Faculty of Fisheries stall in Kisan Mela Fish Feed ingredients for demonstration at Mela
Faculty Fish sale stall at Kisan Mela Sale of Poultry and Poultry Products
Stall of FoA Wadura, at Kisan Mela Farmers throng Faculty of Forestry stall at Kisan Mela
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Showcasing of Agricultural Products
Showcasing of Horticultural products, feed sale and interaction with visitors
Distribution of varietal seed, planting materials, farm animals and fish
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FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
Trainings/Workshops/Seminars Attended By Faculty Members
S. Subject of the Programme Venue & Date Name of the No Officer/Scientist/Official
1. Flow CYTO-2016 (CME) Department of Immunology & Dr. Hina Bhat Workshop Organized Molecular Medicine, SKIMS, Soura Assistant Professor, Division of on April 02, 2016 Veterinary Biotechnology
2. National Consultation on National Fisheries Development Dr. Tasaduq H. Shah Ornamental Fisheries Board (NFDB) Hyderabad, 27 - 28 Assistant Professor-cum-Junior April, 2016 Scientist, Fishery Biology, FoFy 3. 2nd National Conference of SKUAST-Jammu, from 10-12 April, Dr. Adnan Abubakr, Society for Veterinary and 2017 Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Animal Husbandry Scientist, Limnology, FoFy Extension (SVAHE) Dr. Tasaduq Hussain Shah, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Fishery Biology, FoFy 4. 3rd “International conference New Delhi, India 18- 21 April, 2017 Dr. Irfan ahmad Khan on the status and future of Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Worlds Large rivers” Scientist, Fish Genetics & Biotechnology, FoFy 5. Travel grant scholarship in 23-27th May, 2016 Busan, S.Korea: Dr. Irfan ahmad Khan attending 7th World From WFC- Organizers, S. Korea, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Fisheries Congress SERB-India & CICS- Chennai Scientist, Fish Genetics & Biotechnology, FoFy 6. Expert Consultation on Fisheries College & Research Dr. Farooz Ahmad Bhat, “Revitalizing Indian Institute, Thoothukudi (TNFU) during Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Fisheries Education – 2016 17-18 June, 2016 Scientist, Fishery Biology, FoFy (RIFE - 2016) 7. Training programme on MANAGE, Hyderabad w.e.f. June 06 Ms. Afshah Iqbal, “Gender Budgeting for to 11, 2016 Subject Matter Specialist (Home mainstreaming Women in Science), KVK, Bandipora Agriculture Dr. Asima Amin, Subject Matter Specialist (Veg. Science), KVK, Srinagar
8. Training programme on National Academy of Agricultural Dr. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, “Intellectual Property and Research Management, Professor & Head, Division of Technology Management Rajendranagar, Hyderabad w.e.f. June Animal Genetics & Breding, for Researchers” 13 to 18, 2016 FVSc. & AH, Shuhama 9. Training programme on MANAGE, Hyderabad Dr. Imtiyaz Tahir Nazki, “WTO and Its Implications June 14 to 17, 2016 Associate Professor-cum-Senior on Indian Agriculture” Scientist, Division of Floriculture and Land Architecture, Shalimar Dr. Parvez Ahmad Sofi, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Division of Plant Breeding & Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura
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10. Training programme on “Self MANAGE, Hyderabad w.e.f. Dr. Nazeer Ahmad Bhat, Management through Personal June 20 to 23, 2016 Associate Professor (Pathology), Profiling” FoA, Wadura Mr. Mohammad Ashraf, Assistant Registrar (H/Q)
11. Short Course on “Training and Rajasthan Agricultural Dr. T.A. Shah, Programme Coordinator, Managerial Skills for University, Bikaner (Rajasthan) KVK, Kupwara Agricultural Professionals” w.e.f. July 06 to 15, 2016. 12. Sixty six (66) days training on w.e.f. July 15, 2016 at NIPHM, Dr. Javaid Ahmad Sofi, “Pesticide Formulation Hyderabad Associate Professor-cum-Senior Analysis” Scientist, Dr. Gulam Irshad Hassan, Associate Professor-cum-Senior Scientist, Residue Analyst, Research Centre for Residue and Quality Analysis, Shalimar 13. short course training on National Bureau of Fish Genetic Dr. Farooz Ahmad Bhat, Assistant “Recent Advances in Fish Resources, Lucknow w.e.f. July Professor-cum-Junior Scientist (Fishery Reproductive Biotechnology 18 to 27, 2016 Biology), Faculty of Fisheries for Propagation of Endangered Species” 14. “12th International Conference Antalya, Turkey w.e.f. September Dr. S.A. Wani, on Goats” 25 to 30, 2016 Professor & Head, Division of Agricultural Economics & Marketing, Shalimar 15. 21 days refresher course UGC Academic Staff College, Dr. Khursheed Ahmad, Aligarh Muslim University w.e.f. Assistant Professor/Incharge Centre for September 01-23, 2016 Mountain Wildlife Sciences, Shuhama 16. Short course on “Advances in ICAR-NIVEDI, Bengaluru Dr. Aijaz Ahmad Dar, Livestock Disease Surveillance- Assistant Professor, Division of Integration of Molecular Veterinary Preventive Medicine & Biology and Statistical Methods Epidemiology, Shuhama in Veterinary Epidemiology” 17. Training programme on National Academy of Agriculture Dr. Imtiyaz Nazki, “Developing Winning Research Research Management, NAARM, Associate Professor, Division of Proposals in Agricultural Hyderabad w.e.f. Sept. 20-24, Floriculture, Landscape and Architecture, Research”. 2016. Shalimar. 18. National Workshop on High Mountain Arid Agriculture Dr. M.Y. Zargar, “Protected Structures for High Research Institute, Stakna, Leh Director Research, SKUAST-K, Shalimar Himalayas: Design and w.e.f. September 02 to 03, 2016 Dr. Sheikh Bilal Ahmed, Application” Dean, Faculty of Forestry, Benhama
19. 1st National teachers Congress MIT, Pune, Maharashtra in Dr. Z. A. Pampori September 2016 Division of Veterinary Physiology 20. 21 days Advanced refresher TANUVAUS, Chennai from 5-25 Dr. Mehraj-u-din Dar from Assistant training on “Diagnostic Oct, 2016 Professor, Division of Veterinary Surgery Imaging and Minimally and Radiology Invasive Surgical Technique for Veterinary Patients”. 21. Summer School training G.B. Pant University of Dr. Qazi Altaf Hussain Dar, Assistant programme on “The Hi-tech Agriculture & Technology, Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Faculty Micro-propogation Techniques Pantnagar, Uttarakhand w.e.f. of Agriculture, Wadura for Biomass and Metabolite November 22 to December 12, Production” 2016
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22. 21 days training programme on ICAR – Indian Agricultural Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ahanger, “Fungal Diversity and Modern Research Institute, New Delhi Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Trend in Taxonomy through DNA w.e.f. September 26 to October 16, Scientist (Plant Pathology), Mountain Barcoding and Chemo- profiling” 2016 Crop Research Station, Sagam 23. National Symposium on Department of Botany, Goa Dr. Mehraj Ul Din Shah, “Challenges to Plant Pathologists University, Teleigao Plateau, Goa Assistant Professor-cum-Junior under Changing Disease w.e.f. October 05 to 07, 2016 Scientist; Dr. B.A. Padder, Scenario” Assistant Professor – cum - Junior Scientist, Dr. F.A. Mohiddin, Assistant, Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Division of Plant Pathology, Shalimar 24. Refresher Course on “Diognostic Department of Veterinary Surgery Dr. Mehraj-ud-Din Dar, Assistant Imaging and Minimally Invasive & Radiology, College of Veterinary Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Surgical Techniques for Sciences, GADVASU, Ludhiana, Division of Surgery & Radiology, Veterinary Patients” Punjab w.e.f. October 05 to 25, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama 2016 25. one day “Fishery Workshop” National Bureau of Fish Genetic Ms. FaiqaSyeedFarooqi, Resources, Lucknow on 07.10.2016 Ms. Iram Farooq, KVK, Budgam 26. 7th International Rice Blast Manila, w.e.f. August 29-31, 2016 Dr. G.A. Parray, Conference Associate Director Research, Mountain Research Centre for Field Crops, Khudwani 27. International conference on London, United Kingdom w.e.f. Dr. Syed Mudasir Ahmad, Livestock Farming, Poultry and October 17 to 18, 2016 Associate Professor, Division of Animal Husbandry Biotechnology, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama 28. Training programme on Department of Crop Physiology, Dr. Farooq Ahmad Khan, Associate “Phenotyping for Drought University of Agricultural Sciences, Professor-cum-Senior Scientist, Adaptive Traits and their GKVK Campus, Bengaluru w.e.f. Division of PHT Introgression for Crop October 17 to 24, 2016 Improvement” 29. Training course on “Soil, Air and Punjab Agricultural University, Dr. Sandeep Kumar, Water Pollution and Mitigation Punjab w.e.f. November 02 to 22, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Strategies” 2016 Scientist, Division of Soil Science, Shalimar
30. Winter School on “Soil, Air and w.e.f. November 02 to 22, 2016 at Mr. Khurshid Ahmad Sofi, Subjec Water Pollution and Mitigation Punjab Agricultural University, Matter Specialist, KVK, Bandipora Strategies” Ludhiana 31. National Workshop on “Doubling MANAGE, Hyderabad w.e.f. Director Extension, Shalimar of Farmers Income by 2022” November 02 to 03, 2016 32. Exposure Seminar on Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany Dr. Mohammad Salim Mir, “Optiminizing Value Chains- w.e.f. October 26 to November 04, Professor, Division of Fruit Science Apple” 2016 Dr. Abdul Hamid Rather, Associate Professor, Post Harvest Technology, Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, Associate Professor, I/C, AARC, Pohnu; Dr. Tariq Rasool Rather, Assistant Professor, AARC, Pohnu Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad Malik, Assistant Professor, Division of Entomology, Dr. Parmeet Singh, Assistant Professor, Division of Agronomy, Dr. Mehraj Ul Din Shah, Assistant Professor, Division of Plant Pathology.
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33. Training course on “The Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Dr. Ghulam Rasool Bhat, Assistant Cutting-edge Technologies to Sciences University, Ludhiana w.e.f. Professor cum-Junior Scientist, Enhance Fertility in Farm November 04 to 24, 2016 Veterinary Clinical Service Animals” Complex, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama
34. Training course on “Effect of CCS Haryana Agriculture University, Dr. Shaheen Gul, Climate Change on the Hisar w.e.f. November 04 to 24, 2016, Associate Professor-cum-Senior Incidence of Insect-pests” Scientist (Entomology), Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura 35. Training programme on “Use of Swami Keshwanand Agricultural Dr. Afzal HoqueAkand, Assistant ICT in Education and Rural University, Bikaner Rajasthan w.e.f. Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Development” November 04 to 24, 2016 Division of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension Education, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama 36. 21 days CAFT training Department of Veterinary Dr. Rameez Ali Dar, programme on “The cutting- Gyeocology& Obstetrics, College of Assistant Professor, MLRI, edge technologies to improve Veterinary Science, Guru Anand Dev Mansbal fertility in farm animals” Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab w.e.f. November 04 to 24, 2016
37. International Conference on Ashoka Hotel, New Delhi w.e.f. Dr. H.R. Naik, “Controlled Atmosphere and November 07 to 11, 2016 Professor & Head, Fumigation-CAF-2016” Division of PHT, Shalimar Dr. Syed Zameer Hussain, Associate Professor-cum-Senior Scientist, Division of PHT, Shalimar 38. International Conference New Delhi w.e.f. November 07 to 11. Er. Rohitashw Kumar, Associate on“Controlled Atmosphere and 2016 Professor-cum-Junior Scientist/ Fumigation in Stored Products” Principal Investigator, AICRP- PET, Division of Agricultural Engineering, Shalimar 39. Winter school training Department of Soil and Water Dr. VaishnuDutt, Assistant programme on “Advances in Engineering, College of Agricultural Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Micro Irrigation, Fertigation and Engineering and Technology, Punjab Faculty of Forestry, Benehama, Protected Cultivation for Agricultural University, Ludhiana Ganderbal Improving Water and Nutrient w.e.f. November 09 to 29, 2016 Use Efficiency” 40. 7th Indian Horticulture IARI, New Delhi w.e.f. November 15 Dr. Amit Kumar, Congress-2016” to 18, 2016 Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Division of Fruit Science, Shalimar 41. Short course training Animal Biotechnology Centre, ICAR- Dr. Nadeem Shabir, programme on “Hands-on National Dairy Research Institute, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Training on In Vitro Karnal (Haryana) w.e.f. November 15 Scientist, Division of Animal Fertilization Technology” to 24, 2016 Biotechnology, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama 42. National Workshop on Central University of Haryana, Dr. Shakil Ahmad Wani, Examination Reforms in Higher Mahendergarh w.e.f. November 16 to Director Education, Shalimar Education “Choice Based Credit 18, 2016 Dr. K.N. Singh, System: Potential and Controller of Examinations Challenges”
43. “Hands on Training on In-Vitro Animal Biotechnology Centre, ICAR- Dr. Nadeem Shabir Fertilization Technology” NDRI, Karnal from 15-24th November, Division of Veterinary 2016. Biotechnology
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44. 21 days Training Programme on ICAR-CIFE Mumbai, w.e.f. Mr. Syed ShariqNizirQadri, “Rapid Diagnostics for Fish November 18 to December 08, 2016 Programme Assistant, KVK, Health Management” Ganderbal 45. Winter School on “Optimization Division of Livestock and Fisheries Mr. Anayitullah Chesti, of Production Efficiency of Management, ICAR-Research Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Integrated Fish Livestock Complex for Eastern Region w.e.f. Scientist, Faculty of Fisheries, Farming” November 17 to December 07, 2016 Rangil, Ganderbal ; Mr. Tariq Hussain Bhat, Assistant Professor- cum-Junior Scientist, Faculty of Fisheries, Rangil, Ganderbal 46. National Conference on Maharashtra College of Arts, Science Dr. Tariq A Raja, “Sustainable Development : & Commerce- Mumbai (University Associate Professor-cum-Senior Impact on Trade, Commerce, of Mumbai) on November 19, 2016 Scientist (Agricultural Statistics), Economics and Science” Division of Animal Genetics and Breeding, FVSc. & A.H, Shuhama 47. International Conference on University of Agriculture, Dr. G.A. Parray, “Forestry and Environment: Faisalabad, Pakistan w.e.f. November Associate Director Research, Challenges and Prospects” 21 to 22, 2016 Mountain Research Centre for Field Crops, Khudwan 48. National Conference on “Change Institute of Mountain Environment, Dr. Anoop Raj, in Cryosphere and Impact on Bhaderwah Campus, University of Associate Professor-cum-Senior, Ecosystem Services and Rural Jammu w.e.f. November 21 to 22, Faculty of Forestry, Benhama Livelihood, Agricultural and 2016 Ganderbal Sustainable Development in the Himalayan Region” 49. National Conference on “Change Faculty of Earth Sciences, Institute of Dr. Gohar Bilal Wani, Assistant in Cryosphere and Impact on Mountain Environment, Bhaderway Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Ecosystem Services and Rural Campus, Jammu University w.e.f. Fisheries Extension Education, Livelihood:Climate Change, November 21 to 22, 2016 Faculty of Fisheries, Rangil, Agricultural and Sustainable Ganderbal Development in Himalayan Region Resource” 50. “4th International Agronomy IARI, New Delhi w.e.f. November Dr. Farooq Ahmad Aga, Congress” 22 to 26, 2016 Associate Professor-cum-Senior Scientist(Agronomy), Directorate of Extension; Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Ganai, Assistant Professor-cum- Junior Scientist (Agronomy); Dr. N.A. Teeli, Assistant Professor- cum-Junior Scientist (Agronomy) Dr. Tahir Ahmad Sheikh, Assistant Professor, FoA, Wadura Dr. Mohammad Anwar Bhat, Associate Professor (Agronomy) Dr. Bashir Ahmad Alie, Associate Professor (Agronomy) Dr. Fayaz Ahmad Bahar, Assistant Professor(Agronomy) Dr. Syed Ansar-ul-Haq, Assistant Professor (Agronomy) 51. Vth Symposium on “Saffron Agadir Morocco w.e.f. November 23 Dr. F.A. Nehvi, Advances in Biology, Production to 26, 2016 Professor Incharge, Saffron Research and Uses” Station, Pampore 52. “International Apple Congress” Bolzana, Italy w.e.f. November 24 to Dr. Ashaq H. Pandit, 26, 2016 Associate Professor-cum-Senior Scientist, Division of Fruit Science, Shalimar
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53. National Seminar on “Quality College of Women, Gandhi Nagar, Dr. M.M. Kirmani, Culture in Higher Education the Jammu on 25.10.2016 Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Road Ahead” Scientist(Computer Science), Faculty of Fisheries, Rangil Ganderbal
54. ISEE National Seminar RajmataVijayarajeScindia Krishi Dr. Safeer Alam, “Information and Communication Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior, MP Dy. Director Extension (Trgs) Management Concerning Climate w.e.f. November 28 to 30, 2016 Smart Agriculture For Sustainable Development and Poverty Alleviation” 55. National Seminar on “Information Gwalior w.e.f. November 28 to 30, Dr. A.H. Hakeem, and Communication Management 2016. Head, Division of Agriculture concerning Climate Smart Extension &Communication, FoA, Agriculture for Sustainable Wadura Development and Povrty Alleviation” 56. Short course on “Marketing Centre for Development Innovation, Dr. Sajad Hassan Baba, Access and Food Security” Wageningen, UR, Netherland w.e.f. Assistant Professor, Division of 28.11.2016 to 16.12.2016 Agricultural Economics & Marketing, Shalimar 57. Training course on “Enhancing Division of Agricultural Extension, Dr. QadriJaveed Ahmad Peer, training and teaching-learning IARI, New Delhi w.e.f. November to Assistant Professor, Division of competencies through innovative December 20, 2016 Extension and Communication, FoA, educational methodologies and Wadura instructional technologies” 58. 10 days ICAR Training Directorate of Weed Research, Dr. Ashiq Husain, Programme on “Advances in Jabalpur, M.P. w.e.f. November 30 to Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Weed Managment” December 09, 2016 Scientist (Agronomy) Dr. Parmeet Singh, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist (Agronomy) 59. 21 days winter school on “Real CIAE, Bhopal w.e.f. 01.12.2016 to Dr. Nisar Ahmad Lala, Time Irrigation Management 21.21.2016 Assistant Professor,Division of Using Sensor Network, Decision Agril. Engineering, Shalimar Support System and Electronic Controls for Precision Agriculture in Vertisols” 60. 03 weeks Training Programme on IRRI, South Hub, Hyderabad w.e.f. Dr. Farooq Ahmad Sheikh (Plant “Rice Breeding : Issues, December 01 to 21, 2016 Breeding), Challenges and Opportunities in Associate Professor 21st Century” Dr. ReyazulRouf Mir, (Plant Breeding) Assistant Professor
61. 21 day Winter School on DUAVASEU-Mathura w.e.f. Dr. Adil Mehraj Khan, “Advance Techniques in December 01 to 21, 2016 Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Phramacotoxicodynamic Studies : Scientist, Division of Veterinary An Analytical Functional Pharmacology & Toxicology, FVSc. Molecular and CytoGenotoxicity & AH, Shuhama Approach” 62. 21 days training programme on UAS Dharwad w.e.f. December 01 to Dr. Khursheed Hussain, “Development and Utilization of 21, 2016 Assistant Professor, Division of Genetic and Genomic Resources Vegetable Science, Shalimar through Biotechnology for biotic, abiotic stress management and quality improvement in field crops”
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63. “40th Indian Society for Department of Veterinary Surgery & Dr. M.R. Fazili, Veterinary Surgery (ISVS) Radiology, Madras Veterinary Associate Professor-cum-Senior Congress” and International College, Chennai Tamil Nadu w.e.f. Scientist (Surgery), Veterinary Symposium on “Biomaterials and December 02 to 04, 2016 Clinical Service Complex, FVSc. & Stem Cells for Tissue Repair and A.H, Shuhama Regeneration in Veterinary Surgery” 64. Winter School on “Gender Department of Extension Education, Dr. Syed Shafat Kubrevi, Empowerment Through Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Subject Matter Specialist Entrepreneurship Development” Vidyapeet, Dapoli, Maharashtra (Agricultural Extension), KVK, w.e.f. December 02 to 22, 2016 Nyoma, Leh, Ladak 65. “40th Annual Congress of Indian Madras Veterinary Collge, Tamil Dr. Dil Mohammad Makhdoomi, Society for Veterinary Surgery” Nadu University of Veterinary and Professor-cum-Chief Scientist and National Symposium on Animal Sciences, Chennai (Tamil (Vety. Surgery & Radiology) “Biomaterials and Stem Cells for Nadu) w.e.f. December 02 to 04, Dr. M.M. Ansari, Tissue Repair and Regeneration in 2016: Associate Professor-cum-Senior Veterinary Surgery” Scientist, (Vety. Surgery & Radiology) 66. Symposium on “Recent Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dr. Akhlaq Amin Wani, Advances in Remote Sensing and Dehradun w.e.f. December 05 to 09, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior GIS with Special Emphasis on 2016 Scientist, Faculty of Forestry, Mountain Ecosystem” Benhama, Ganderbal 67. Brain Storming Workshop on SKUAST-J, Main Campus, Chatha, Dr. Shafiq A. Wani, “Climate Change and its Impact Jammu on 08.12.2016, Professor-cum-Chief Scientist, on Hill Agriculture” Division of Biotechnology, Shalimar 68. Two days national seminar on Regional Agricultural Research Dr. Jagvir Dixit, “Trends in Farm Mechanization Station, Triputi (A.P) w.e.f. Associate Professor/Head, Division and Engineering Interventions for December 14 to 15, 2016 of Agricultural Engineering, Sustainable Agriculture” Shalimar 69. XXXVI National Congress of National Bureau of Agricultural Dr. Sajad Mohi-ud-Din, Assistant Veterinary Parasitology and Insect Resources (NBAIR), Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, International Symposium on Bangaluru w.e.f. December 14 to 24. Division of Entomology, Shalimar “Current Concepts in Diagnosis 2016 and Control of Parasitic Diseases to Combat Climate Change” 70. “XXXVI Annual Symposium on Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Dr. Showkat Maqbool, Statistics and Optimization” UP w.e.f. December 17 to 19, 2016 Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist (Statistics), Division of Agricultural Statistics & Economics, FoA, Wadura 71. “VIII International Symposium on Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh Dr. Tariq A Raja, Statistics and Optimization” in w.e.f December 17 to19, 2016, Associate Professor-cum-Senior conjunction with “XXXVI- Scientist (Statistics), Division of Annual Convention of Indian AGB, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama Society for Probability & Statistics” and Seminar on “Statistical Inference, Sampling and Optimization Techniques & Related Areas” 72. Training programme on “Bee- Saharanpur w.e.f. December 18 to Dr. Munazah Yaqoob Keeping” 23, 2016 Assistant Professor - cum - Junior Scientist; Dr. Rizawana Khurshid, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist; Mr. Gh. Mohammad Ganai, Helper (to accompany the participants)
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73. Winter School on “Geospatial Department of Remote Sensing and Dr. Shahina A. Nagoo, Assistant Technologies and Remote GIS, University of Jammu w.e.f. Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Sensing” December 20, 2016. Saffron Research Station, Pampore
74. National Seminar on “Forest and Navsari Agricultural University, Dr. M.A. Islam, Associate Professor- Tree-based Land Use Systems for Navsari, Gujarat w.e.f. December 21 cum-Senior Scientist, Faculty of Livelihood Nutritional and to 23, 2016 Forestry, Benhama, Ganderbal Environmental Security” 75. “XXV Annual Conference of Department of Veterinary Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Pampori, Animal Physiologists of India” Physiology, College of Veterinary Associate Professor-cum-Senior and National Symposium on Sciences & AH, NanajiDeshmukh, Scientist, Division of Veterianry “Physiological Challenges in the Vety. Science University, Mhow Physiology, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama Changing Global Scenario for the (MP) w.e.f. December 21 to 23, 2016 Sustainable Production and Reproduction of Livestock and Poultry” 76. “XXXI Annual Convention of Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Dr. (Ms) Masarat Khan, Indian Association of Veterinary College of Veterinary Sciences, Professor-cum-Chief Scientist Anatomists and National Rajendranagar, Hyderabad w.e.f. (Anatomy & Histology) Symposium on “Emerging December, 21 to 23, 2016 Division of Veterinary Anatomy and Scenario in Veterinary Anatomy Histology; FVSc. & AH, Shuhama Teaching and Research Abreast Dr. (Ms) Andleeb, Assistant with Current Cyber Age- its Professor - cum - Junior Scientist Application to Animal Welfare” (Anatomy & Histology) Division of Veterinary Anatomy and Histology FVSc. & AH, Shuhama
77. International Conference on Agricultural & Food Engineering Er. R. M. Shukla, Assstant Professor- “Engineering Technologies in Department, IIT-Kharagpur w.e.f. cum-Junior Scientist, Division of Agricultural and Food December 27 to 30, 2016 Agricultural Engineering, Shalimar Engineering” and presenting research paper entitled “Determination of Ventilation and Shading Requirement in Naturally Ventilated Polyhouse in Temperate Zone Kashmir Valley through Plasticculture Technology” 78. National Symposium on “Eco- Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Dr. Ali Anwar, Friendly Approaches for Plant Kalyanpur, Kanpur w.e.f. December Professor-cum-Chief Scientist, Disease Management: Recent 29 to 30, 2016, Division of Plant Pathology, Trends and Opportunities” Shalimar 79. ESRI Arc GIS Users training ESRI India Technologies Ltd, Noida Dr. Akhlaq Amin Wani UP India, 09 to 13-05-2016 Assistant Professor/ Jr.Scientist, FoF 80. International Seminar on “Poplar International Poplar Commission Dr. S.A. Gangoo, and other Fast Growing Trees- (IPC) & Federal Ministry of Food & Professor/Chief Scientist, FoF renewable Resources for Future Agriculture, Germany at Berlin Green Economics” Germany, September 13.16, 2016 81. 21 days Winter School on Department of Soil & Water Dr. Vaishnu Dutt, “Advances in Micro-Irrigation Engineering, PAU, Ludhiana, Assistant Professor/Jr. Scientist, FoF Cultivation for Improving November 9-29, 2016 Water and Nutrient use Efficiency” 82. 21 days winter school SKRAU-Bikaner during Nov 4-24 Dr. Afzal Hoque Akand 2016 Division of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension
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83. National Seminar on “Forest and Navsari Agricultural University, Dr. M.A. Islam, Tree based land use systems for Navsari Gujarat in association with Associate Professor/ Sr. Scientist, livelihood, nutritional and Indian Society of Tree Scientists, FoF environmental security” 2016 Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India, December 21-23, 2016
84. Training programme on “Store National Institute of Plant Health Dr. Ishtiyaq Ahad, Grain Pest Management and Management, Rajendranagar, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Identification (MB & AIP Hyderabad w.e.f. 02.01.2017 to Scientist, Division of Plant fumigation)” 06.01.2017 Protection, FoA, Wadura
85. Stored Grain Pest Detection and National Institute of plant Health Dr. Muneer Ahmad Sofi, Assistant Identification & Phytosanitoary Management, Rajendranagar, Professor, Division of Entomology Treatments (MBr& AIP Hyderabad, January 02 to 23, 2017 fumigation) 86. Stored Grains Pests Detection and National Institute of plant Health Dr. Munazah Yaqoob, Identification Management, Rajendranagar, Assistant Professor, Division of Hyderabad, January 02 to 06, 2017 Entomology 87. Phytosanitary Treatment (MB & National Institute of plant Health Dr. Abu Manzar, ALP Fumigation) Management, Rajendranagar, Associate Professor, Division of Hyderabad, January 09 to 23, 2017 Entomology 88. ICAR-Winter School on “Spatial College of Agriculture, Vijayapur, Dr. A.R. Malik, Senior Technical Decision Support System for Karnataka w.e.f. January 10 to 30, Assistant, Faculty of Forestry, Watershed Management” 2017 Benhama, Ganderbal 89. Short course on “Biology of Indian Veterinary Research Institute, of Dr. Mohammad Iqbal Yatoo, Physiological Adaptation and Izatnagar w.e.f. January 11 to 31, subject Matter Specialist, KVK, Production Stress in Farm 2017 Nyoma, Ladakh Animals”
90. “International Conference on AIIMS, New Delhi from 23-25 Dr Riaz A Shah Reproductive Health...... Assisted January, 2017 Division of Veterinary Reproduction” Biotechnology 91. “DST- INSPIRE faculty Pune, India from 01-05 Feb, 2017 Dr Hina Bhat monitoring cum interaction meet” Division of Veterinary 2017 Biotechnology
92. 3 days training on “Pedagogical IISER Mohalli Punjab from 23rd Jan Dr Sheikh Bilal tools” to 25th Jan 2017 Division of Veterinary Biochemistry
93. Winter School on “Recent Division of Fruits and Horticultural Dr. Amit Kumar, Advances in Breeding Technology, ICAR - Indian Assistant Professor - cum - Junior Approaches and Varietal Agricultural Research Institute, New Scientist, Division of Fruit Science, Development of Perennial Delhi w.e.f. January 12 to February Shalimar Horticulture Crops” 01, 2017 94. Short Training Course on “Pre- ICAR –Indian Institute of Rice Dr. Rizwan Rashid, breeding Using Wild Species for Research, Hyderabad w.e.f. January Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Sustainable Yield in Crops” 16 to 26, 2016 Scientist, High Agricultural Research & Extension Station, Zanskar, Ladakh 95. CAFT Programme on “Recent ICAR –Indian Agricultural Statistics Dr. (Ms.) Syed Shahnaz Shafi, Analytical Techniques in Research Institute, New Delhi w.e.f. Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Statistical Genetics and January 17 to February 06, 2017 Scientist, Division of Animal Genomics” Genetics and Breeding, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama; Dr. Khalid Mushtaq, Associate Professor, Division of Fruit Science, Shalimar 96. Training programme on “Recent ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistical Dr. Amatul Muhee, Assistant Analytical Techniques in Research Institute, Library Avenue, Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Statistical Genetics and Pusa, New Delhi w.e.f. January 17 to Division of Veterinary Medicine, Genomics” February 06, 2017 Ethics & Jurisprudence, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama
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97. Training programme on w.e.f. 19.01.2017 to 25.01.2017 at Dr. Ziaul Hassan Munshi, “Competency Enhancement National Academy of Agricultural Associate Professor-cum-Senior Programme on Communication Research Management, Scientist, Division of Veterinary and Scientific Writing for Rajendranagar, Hyderabad Public Health, FVSc. & AH, Technical Officers of ICAR” Shuhama 98. Training programme on “Meat NRC-Hyderabad w.e.f. January 23 to Dr. H.M. Khan Hygenic, Meat Production and February 01, 2017 Associate Professor/I/C, MRCSG, Meat Products” Shuhama; Dr. F.D. Sheikh, Principal Investigator, AICRP- Changthangi Goat; Ms. Kaniz Fatima, JRF-AICRP-CG Mr. JigmatTsomo, Livestock Attendant, AICRP-CG; Mr. Phuntsog Yangskit; Livestock Attendant, AICRP-CG, Mr. Jamyang Dorjey, Field Staff, AICRP-CG; Mr. Tsetan, Field Staff, AICRP-CG
99. Training programme on MANAGE, Hyderabad w.e.f. January Dr. Bilal Ahmad Bhat,, subject “Managerial Skills for Extension 23 to 27, 2017. Matter Specialist, KVK, Budgam Functionaries” 100. 3 days training on “Pedagogical IISER Mohalli Punjab from 23rd Jan Dr Azad Ahmad Ahangar tools” to 25th Jan 2017 Division of Veterinary Pharmacology 101. Training programme on w.e.f. 04.02.2017 to 24.02.2017 at Dr. S.S. Panthania, “Integrated Vertebrate Pest National Institute of Plant Health Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Management” Management, Rajendranagar, Scientist (Entomology), Hyderabad Division of Entomology, Shalimar Dr. Sushil Kumar, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist (Entomology), Directorate of Extension, Shalimar
102. Short training course on Department of Agricultural Dr. ShijaatHussain Bhat, Assistant “Emerging Trends in Extension and Rural Sociology, Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Communication and Essential Agricultural College and Research Division of Agri. Extension & Skill Sets of Extension Institute, TNAU, Madurai w.e.f. Communication, FoA, Wadura Professionals for Effective February 06 to 15, 2017 Technology Transfer”
103. Training programme on Indian Agricultural Statistics Dr. Nasir Hamid Masoodi, Assistant “Computational Approach for Research Institute, New Delhi w.e.f. Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Next Generation Sequencing February 08 to 28, 2017 Division of Floriculture and Data Analysis in Agriculture” Landscape Architecture, Shalimar
104. Training programme on National Institute of Plant Health Mr. NazirHussain, “Fundamentals of Plant Health Management, Rajendranagar, Programme Assistant Management for Plant Health Hyderabad w.e.f. 08.02.2017 to Mr. MansoorHussain, Doctors” 28.02.2017 Programme Assistant Dr. Malik Ahsaf Aziz, SMS, KVK, Kargil 105. CAFT Training Programme on ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Dr. Oyas Ahmad Asimi, “Application of Medicated Feed Education, Mumbai w.e.f. February Assistant Professor-cum-Junior in Aquaculture” 13 to 23, 2017 Scientist(Fish Nutrition), Faculty of Fisheries, Rangil, Ganderbal
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106. Training programme on MANAGE, Hyderabad w.e.f. Dr. Afshan Gul, “Gender Budgeting for February 13 to 16,2017 Professor-cum-Chief Scientist (I & P
Mainstreaming Women in Section), Directorate of Extension, Agriculture” Shalimar 107. Training-cum-workshop on IISS-Bhopal w.e.f. February 14 to 18, Dr. M.A. Bhat, “Simulation for Climate Impact 2017 Associate Professor-cum-Senior Assessment” Scientist/Principal Investigator- NICRA Project, Division of Soil Science
108. Short course on “Advance in IARI, Regional Station, Karnal w.e.f. Dr. Maheshwar Singh, Variety Maintenance and February 14 to 23, 2017 Programme Coordinator, KVK, Quality Seed Production for Nyoma Entrepreneurship”
109. 21 day Summer School on Directorate of Extension, SKUAST - Dr. Afzal HoqueAkhand, “Indigenous Technological K, Shalimar w.e.f. 21.02.2017 to Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Knowledge-concent, Scope and 13.03.2017 Scientist, Division of Veterinary & Relevance in Integrated Animal Husbandry Extension, FVSc. Agriculture Production System” & AH, Shuhama Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad Abidi, Assistant Professor/ Assistant Director Research, Directorate of Research; Dr. Khursheed Ahmad
Sofi, SMSm KVK, Budgam Dr. (MS) AmatulMuheeZaz, Assistant Professor, Division of Vety. Medicine, Ethics and Jurispredence, Shuhama 110. Training programme on NAARM, Hyderabad w.e.f. February Dr. Mohammad Syed Pukhta,
“Analysis of Experimental 20 to 25, 2017 Associate Professor-cum-Senior Data” Scientist, Division of Agricultural Statistics, Shalimar 111. Training programme on Department of Crop Physiology, Dr. Sajad Ahmad Bhat, “Physiological and Molecular University of Agriculture Sciences, Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Aspects of Improving Crop GKVK, Bangalura w.e.f. 27.02.2017 Scientist, Division of PHT, Shalimar Adaptation to Drought” to 11.03.2017
112. 3 days training programme on Indra Paryawaran Bawan New Dehl Dr Sheikh Bilal CPCSEA Training from 7th to 9th March, 2017 Division of Veterinary Biochemistry
113. Modal Training Programme on Division of Agriculture Engineering, Dr. Bilal Ahmad Bhat, “Conservation Agriculture vis- SKUAST-K, Shalimar w.e.f. March Subject Matter Specialist,KVK, à-vis effect of climate change 02 to 09, 2017 Budgam; Er. Bilal Ahmad on productivity” Langoo,Programme Assistant,KVK, Anantnag
114. National Training Programme ICAR-National Dairy Research Dr. Tasief Ahmad, Assistant on “Skill Development for Institute, Karnal (Haryana) w.e.f. Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Sustainable Livestock March 06 to 26, 2017 Division of Animal Genetics and Productivity in the the Genomic Breeding, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama Era”
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115. National Training Programme on ICAR-National Dairy Research Dr. Shahid Ahmad Shergojrey, “Skill Development for Institute, Karnal (Haryana) w.e.f. Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Sustainable Livestock March 06 to 26, 2017 Science), KVK, Leh Productivity in the Genomic Era”
116. Training programme on CIFE, Mumbai, w.e.f. March 08 to Dr. Mansoor Ahmad Rather, “Biotechnological and Neno- 28, 2017 Programme Assistant, KVK, technological Tools in Aquatic Bandipora Animal Health Management” Dr. Tariq Hussain Bhat, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Fisheries, Rangil Ganderbal
117. 21 day training programme on CIFE, Mumbai w.e.f. March 08 to Dr. Anayitullah Chesti, Assistant “Biotechnological and 28, 2017 Professor-cumJunior Scientist, Nanotechnological Tools in Faculty of Fisheries, Rangil, Aquatic Animal Health Ganderbal Management”
118. Training programme on “Recent SKUAST-K, Shalimar w.e.f. Dr. Sabiha Ashraf, Subject Matter Decision Support System 15.03.2017 to 24.03.2017 Specialist, KVK, Ganderbal Tools:For Sustainable Precision Dr. Asif Ali Gatoo, Agriculture” Assistant Professor, Faculty of Forestry, Benhama, Ganderbal
119. Two day National Sri Pratap College, Srinagar from Dr. Farooz A. Bhat, Interdisciplinary Science February, 25 – 26, 2017 Assistant Professor, Fishery Biology, Conference on Recent Trends in FoFy Chemical and Environmental Dr. Tasaduq H. Shah, Sciences” Assistant Professor, Fishery Biology, FoFy
120. Attended 10 days training Central Institute of Fisheries Dr. Oyas Ahmed Asimi, programme on “Application of Education, Mumbai w.e.f.13th -23rd Assistant Professor , Fish Nutrition, Medicated Feed in Aquaculture” February, 2017 FoFy
121. DST training programme under SKUAST-Jammu w.e.f. March 20 Dr. Z.A. Baba, DST Project entitled to 21, 2017 Assistant Professor-cum-Junior “Standardization of Vermicopost Scientist/Principal Investigator Production to Enhance the CODER Project, Division of Natural Livelihood Opportunities for Resource Management, FoA, Farmers in the Cold Desert Area” Wadura
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HONOURS AND AWARDS
Dr. D. M. Makhdoomi (Professor & Head), Division of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology has been nominated as Vice President of Indian Society for Veterinary Surgery for the year 2016-2018. Dr. M. M. Ansari, Associate Professor, Division of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology has been nominated as Zonal Secretary (North) of Indian Society for Veterinary Surgery for the year 2016-2018.
Certificate of Appreciation, awarded to Dr. M.M Ansari in Journalof Professor D.M. Makhdoomi received award of th Experimental Biology and Agricultural honour for successful conduct of 39 Annual Sciences, for the year 2014-2016 as Conference of ISVS Technical Editor, NAAS rated Journal (2017):5.07. Post Doctoral Fellowship: Award of honour to Prof. D. M. Makhdoomi, A memento and Five Scientists were awarded Raman Citation was received during 40th Fellowship by U.G.C., Govt. of India during Annual Congress of Indian Society for year 2016. Veterinary Surgery by Prof D M Makhdoomi at Tamil Nadu University Dr. Imran Khan (Agri Statistics) was of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, deputed to University of Colarado Chennai-600007, India for successful Boulder, U.S.A. conductance of XXIX Annual ISVS national symposium conducted at Dr. Farhat Shaheen (Agri Economics) Srinagar. was deputed to University of Connecticut, U.S.A. Dr Nazir A. Ganai was awarded Durham International Fellowships for Dr. Shabir H. Wani (Genetics & Plant Research and Enterprise (DIFeREns) Breeding) was deputed to Michigan during October to December 2016. State University, U.S.A. Second prize received by Dr. T.A. Raja
at UGC sponsored National level Dr. Asif M. Iqbal (Genetics & Plant conference at Rizvi Educational Society, Breeding) was deputed to Michigan Bandra West Mumbai-2016 State University, U.S.A. Early carrier research award by SERB
2016 to Dr. Hina Bhat Dr. Aflaq Hamid (Plant Pathology) was Early carrier research award by SERB deputed to Washington State University, 2016 to Dr. Nadeem Pullman, U.S.A.
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VISITS BY DIGINITORIES
Hon’ble CM planting first high-density tree His Excellency, The Ambassador of Netherland visiting High Density Trials at Shalimar campus
Dutch Experts visiting High Density Deputy Director General (Education) Orchard at Shalimar campus ICAR-New Delhi visiting high density Orchard at Shalimar Campus
Golden Jubilee Event: Japanese Delegation Visits SKUAST-Kashmir to commemorate Indo-Japan collaboration in Agriculture
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INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT
S. Name of work Location/Station Status No.
01 Academic Block B Shalimar Srinagar Work in progress
02 Symposium Complex -do- Work in progress (Executing Agency: J&KPCC)
03 Laboratory Block-II -do- Work in Progress
04 Girls Hostel -do- Work in Progress
05 Strengthening of existing lab/creation of -do- Work in Progress new lab/autocad for Faculty of Agri. Engg.
06 Veterinary Clinic Complex Shuhama, Ganderbal Completed and functional
07 Business complex, FVSc & AH., Shuhama -do- Completed and functional
08 Girls Hostel -do- Work in Progress
09 B-Type, C-Type Residential Quarters Wadura Sopore B-Type Completed; C-type in progress
10 Auditorium -do- Work in Progress
11 Upgradation of main road -do- Work in Progress
12 Girls Hostel -do- Work in Progress
13 Office-cum-lab block DARS Budgam Work in Progress
14 Breeding block MRCFC Khudwani Work in Progress
15 Lab block Pahnoo Shopian Work in Progress
16 Fish Ponds & Farm Land Devt. Rangil, Ganderbal Work in Progress
17 Administrative-cum-Lab Block Leh, Ladakh Completed & functional
18 Biotechnology Lab Kargil, Ladakh Work in Progress
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Hon’ble minister for agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Adm-cum-Lab block , Satakna Leh Lone Hanjura, laying foundation for Girls
Hostel, FVSC & A.H
Veterinary Clinical Complex, FVSc&AH Student gym facility at FVSC&AH Shuhama developed under Dean ICAR grants
Business Complex, FVSc & AH Shuhama Computer lab at Faculty of Forestry
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Appointments during 2016-2017
DIRECT APPOINTMENTS BY SELECTION FROM APRIL 2016 TO MARCH, 2017
A. Teaching
S. No. Position Name U.O No. and date
1. Director Education Dr. Shakil Ahmad Wani 402 of 2016 23-05-2016 2. Director Research Dr. Mohd Yousuf Zargar 403 of 2016 23-05-2016 3. Director Extension Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad 404 of 2016 23-05-2016
B. Non-teaching
S. No. Position Name of appointee U.O No. and date
1. Driver 1. Mr.Maroof Ahmad Rather No:878 (Est.)of 2016 2. Mr.Javaid Ahmad Gujri Dated 31-12-2016 3. Mr.Mohd.Yousuf Shah 4. Mr.Shakeel Ahmed 5. Mr. Nazir Ahmed Malik 6. Mr. Shahnaz Rafiq 7. Mr.Shahzad Ahmad Rather 8. Mr.Mohd.Iqbal Sheikh 9. Mr.Showkat Ahmad Mir 10. Mr.Naseer Ahmed Bhat 11. Mr.Zaffer Iqbal
2 Conditioning/Cold Mr.Showkat Ahmad Gadyari No.138(Est.) of 2017 Store Operator 10-02-2017
3. Laboratory Technician 1. Mr.Adil Rashid No.139(Est.) of 2017 T-1/Workshop 2. Mr.Syed Mohd Shahid Bukhari 10-02-2017 Technician(OM/RBA)
4. Library Assistant 1. Javaid Hussain No. 220(Est.) of 2017 2. Aijaz Ahmad Bhat 09-03-2017 3. Tahir Ahmad 4. Avinash Khakti
Promotion of Cleaners as Drivers
Drivers (By promotion) 1. Mr. Gulzar Ahmad Bhat No:878 (Est.)of 2016 2. Mr.Abdul Majid Wani Dated 31-12-2016 3. Mr.Aijaz Ahmad Khan 4. Mr.Hidayatullah Kana
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Statutory meetings during 2016-2017
61st meeting of Board of 23 May, 2016 Management
62nd meeting of Board of 29 Sept., 2016 Management
30th meeting of 17 Oct., 2016 University Council
rd 63 meeting of Board of 06 Mar., 2017 Board of Management Meeting Management
3rd Board of Studies, 17th Dec., 2016 Faculty of Forestry
3rdFaculty of Forestry 17th Dec., 2016 Meeting
Board of Studies, Faculty 19th April, 2016 of Agriculture & 20th Dec, 2016
th Faculty Meeting, Faculty 19 April, 2016 Academic Council Meeting of Agriculture & 20th Dec, 2016
Board of Studies, 23rd Nov. 2016 F.V.Sc. & A.H.
Board of Faculty, 28th Nov 2016 F.V.Sc.& A.H
3rd Board of Studies conducted by Faculty of Forestry
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Superannuation during 2016-2017
a) Teaching
S. No. Name of Employee Designation Place of Date of Birth Date of Posting Superannuation July, 2016
1. Ms. Misra Nighat Assistant TSRI, 15.07.1954 31.07.2016 Professor Mirgund (SG) 2. Mr. Mohd. Ishfaq Bhat Assistant PP&MO 16.07.1954 31.07.2016 Professor (SG) August, 2016
3. Dr. M. Ashraf Mir Professor Division of 13.08.1954 31.08.2016 PHT
September, 2016
4. Dr. A.S. Bhat Professor Division of 15.09.1954 30.09.2016 LPM
November, 2016
5. Mr. B.L. Raina Assistant Division of 15.11.1954 30.11.2016 Professor Fruit Science (Migrant) December, 2016
6. Dr. Gh. Hassan Dar Professor Division of 01.01.1955 31.12.2016 Plant Pathology 7. Dr. M.Y. Ghani Professor Directorate of 01.01.1955 31.12.2016 Research 8. Dr. M.Y. Bhat Associate Faculty of 01.01.1955 31.12.2016 Professor Horticulture January, 2017
9. Dr. Ibni-Suad Assistant Faculty of 06.01.1955 31.01.2017 Professor Agriculture, (Migrant) Wadura 10. Dr. Altaf Hussain Malik Professor Division of 10.01.1955 31.01.2017 LPT February, 2017
11. Dr. Manzoor A. Rangrez Associate Directorate of 02.02.1955 28.02.2017 Professor Extension 12. Dr. R.K. Happa Assistant Division of 01.03.1955 28.02.2017 Professor Fruit Science (Migrant)
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b) Non-teaching category
S. Name of Employee Designation Place of Posting Date of Birth Date of No Superannuation APRIL, 2016
13. Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad ACT (SS) FVSc. & AH 04.04.1956 30.04.2016 Kharadi 14. Mr. Ali Mohammad Carpenter Estates Wing, Shalimar 05.04.1956 30.04.2016 Bhat 15. Mr. Mohammad Deputy Faculty of Agriculture, 10.04.1956 30.04.2016 Yaqoob Registrar Wadura 16. Mr. Syed Maqsood FCLA Division of Floriculture & 15.04.1956 30.04.2016 Ahmad Landscape, Shalimar 17. Mr. Sona-ullah Rather Security Security Section, 25.04.1956 30.04.2016 Guard Shalimar 18. Mr. Gh. Rasool Dar LSA Division of Vety 03.04.1956 30.04.2016 Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama 19. Mr. Syed Ali Shah OCC Temperate Sericulture 01.05.1956 30.04.2016 Research Institute, Mirgund MAY, 2016
20. Mr. Mohammad OCC Estates Wing, Shalimar 08.05.1956 31.05.2016 Abdullah Shah 21. Mr. Ali Mohammad OCC Estates Wing, Shalimar 08.05.1956 31.05.2016 Dar 22. Mr. Ab. Rahman Wani Gardener Division of Floriculture & 08.05.1956 31.05.2016 Landscape Architecture, Shalimar 23. Mr. Mohammad Bhat Animal MLRI, Manasbal 11.05.1956 31.05.2016 Attendant
24. Ms. Mahmooda Sofi Head Ambri Apple Research 25.05.1956 31.05.2016 Assistant Centre, Pahnoo
25. Mr. Mohammad LSA MRCS&G, Shuhama 01.06.1956 31.05.2016 Maqbool Lone
JUNE, 2016
26. Mr. Mohammad Cook FVSc. & AH 19.06.1956 30.06.2016 Sadiq Raina 27. Mr. Gh. Hassan Sofi Driver Ambri Apple 01.07.1956 30.06.2016 Research Centre, Pahnoo 28. Mr. Gh. Ahmad Mir Driver Vice 01.07.1956 30.06.2016 Chancellor’s Office, Shalimar AUGUST, 2016
29. Mr. Ab. Khaliq Wani Cook KVK/ETC, 15.08.1956 31.08.2016 Malangpora
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30. Mr. Gh. Ahmad Bhat Plumber Estates Wing, Shalimar 03.09.1956 30.09.2016
31. Ms. Gh. Fatima Head Assistant FVSc. & AH 19.09.1956 30.09.2016
OCTOBER, 2016
32. Mr. Gh. Ahmad Bhat Mason Estates Wing, Shalimar 12.10.1956 31.10.2016
33. Mr. Gh. Mohammad Tractor Driver Faculty of Agriculture & 06.10.1956 31.10.2016 Sheikh RRS, Wadura
NOVEMBER, 2016
34. Mr. Gh. Nabi Wani Gardener Division of Vegetable 14.11.1956 30.11.2016 Science, Shalimar 35. Mr. Mohammad Ali Driver ALTHA, FVSc. & AH, 22.11.1956 30.11.2016 Khan Shuhama 36. Mr. Gh. Hassan Khan Animal MLRI, Manasbal 30.11.1956 30.11.2016 Attendant DECEMBER, 2016 37. Ms. Hafiza Akhter ACT Div. of Vety. Anatomy & 15.12.1956 31.12.2016 Histology, FVSc. & AH, Shuhama
38. Mr. Ali Mohammad Gardener DARS, Budgam 15.12.1956 31.12.2016 Rather
39. Mr. Gh. Qadir Sofi Lab. Attendant Directorate of Education, 16.12.1956 31.12.2016 Shalimar
40. Mr. Jug Mohan Singh Driver MRCFC, Khudwani 25.12.1956 31.12.2016
41. Mr. Ali Mohammad OCC DARS, Budgam 01.01.1957 31.12.2016 Dar
JANUARY, 2017
42. Mr. Jalal-ud-Din FCLA SRS, Konibal, Pampore 04.01.1957 31.01.2017 Sheikh 43. Mr. Gh. Nabi Malik OCC MCRS, Sagam 11.01.1957 31.01.2017
44. Ms. Saleema Head Assistant Faculty of Agriculture, 10.01.1957 31.01.2017 Wadura 45. Mr. Gulla Sheikh Sweeper Ambri Apple Research 21.01.1957 31.01.2017 Centre, Pahnoo 46. Mr. Farooq Ahmad Deputy Registrar’s Office, Shalimar 26.01.1957 31.01.2017 Bhat Registrar Transferred to FVSc&AH
47. Mr. Shafat Ahmad FCLA Division of Fruit Science, 01.02.1957 31.01.2017 Shah Shalimar
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48. Mr. Irshad Ahmad Deputy Deputy Comptroller 28.02.1957 28.02.2017 Qureshi Comptroller (Divisions), Shalimar
49. Mr. Sudesh Koul FCLA (SS) Division of Pomology 01.03.1957 28.02.2017
(Migrant) MARCH, 2017
50. Mr. Gull Mohammad FCLA MRCFC, Khudwani 02.03.1957 31.03.2017 Mir
51. Mr. Gh. Mohammad Foreman Division of Agriculture 03.03.1957 31.03.2017 Ahanger Engineering, Shalimar
52. Mr. Gh. Mohammad Programme KVK, Kulgam 13.03.1957 31.03.2017
Sheikh Assistant
53. Mr. Ab. Rasheed Shah Gardener Faculty of Agriculture, 14.03.1957 31.03.2017 Wadura
54. Mr. Daleep Kumar Stenographer Fisheries 20.03.1957 31.03.2017 Handoo (SS)(Migrant)
55. Mr. Ravinder Kumar Draftsman (SS) Estates Wing, Shalimar 20.03.1957 31.03.2017
Koul (Migrant)
56. Ms. Afroza Mehboob Head Assistant Faculty of Horticulture, 25.03.1957 31.03.2017 Shalimar
57. Ms. Virja Raina ACT (SS) Division of Olericulture 29.03.1957 31.03.2017 (Migrant)
58. Mr. Manzoor Ahmad FCLA Division of Floriculture & 30.03.1957 31.03.2017 Bhat Landscape, Shalimar
59. Mr. Gh. Nabi Lone Gardener Division of Vegetable 01.04.1957 31.03.2017 Science, Shalimar
60. Mr. Gh. Mohammad Mechanic KVK/ETC, Malangpora 01.04.1957 31.03.2017 Wani 61. Mymoona Akhter Head Assistant Directorate of Research 31.03.2017 Voluntary Retire
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LIST OF PUBLICATIONS (NAAS >6)
1. Hamid, A., Ahmad M., Paddar, B.A., Shah, M.D., Sofi, T.A. and. Mohiddin, F.A. (2016).
Distribution of BCMV strains in Kashmir valley and identification of resistant sources of Phaseolus vulgaris. Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 76: 107-110. [NAAS 6.32]. 2. Ahmad, B., Amin, I., Akram, T., Rehman, M .U, Ahmad, S., Rasool, S., Arif, A., Farooq, A., Muzamil, S., Hussain, I. and Mir, M.R. (2016). Zingerone (4- (4-hydroxy-3-
methoxyphenyl) -2-butanone) protects against acetaminophen induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar rats via alleviation of oxidative stress and inflammation. Asian Journal of Änimal and Veterinary Advances, 11:832-839. [NAAS 7.7]. 3. Ahmad, S.M., Balkhi, M.H., Bhat, B.A., and Shah, T.H. (2016). Length variation and sequence divergence in mitochondrial control region of Schizothoracine (Teleostei: Cyperinidae) species. Mitochondrial, DNA, 27 :1343-1347 [NAAS 7.76]. 4. Ahmed, H.A., Ganai, A.M., Afzal, Y., Sheikh, G.G. and Reshi. P. (2016). Performance of growing sheep on Azolla based diets. Indian Journal of Animal Research, 50: 721-724 [NAAS 6.09]. 5. Ahmed, T. and Islam, R. (2017). Use of glycerol at 8% concentration during cryopreservation is optimal for the post-thaw quality of cauda epididymal spermatozoa. Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction, 38: 23-25. [NAAS 6.09].
6. Amin, T., Bashir A., Dar, B.N. and Naik, H.R. (2016). Development of high protein and sugar-free cookies fortified with pea (Pisum sativum L.) flour, soya bean (Glycine max L.) flour and oat (Avena sativa L.) flakes. International Food Research Journal, 23:72-76. 7. Asha, N., Shah, M.D., Padder, B.A., Dar, M.S. and Ahmad, M. (2017). Morpho-cultural,
pathological and molecular variability of wilsonomycescarpophilus (Lev.) adaskaveg, ogawa & butler causing shot hole of stone f ruits (Prunus spp.) in Jammu and Kashmir, India. European Journal of Plant Pathology [NAAS 7.49]. 8. Hussain, A., Sahoo, R.N., Kumar, D. and Pradhan, S. (2016). Relationship of hyperspectral reflectance indices with leaf N and P concentration, dry mattera
accumulation and grain yield of wheat. Journal of Indian Society Remote Sensing, DOI 10.1007/s12524-016-0633-y [NAAS 6.68] . 9. Ashraf, H., Husaini, A.M., Bhat, M.A., Parray, G.A., Khan, S. and Ganai, N.A. (2016). SSR based genetic diversity of pigmented and aromatic rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes of the western Himalayan region of India. Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants,
22: 547-555. [IF: 1.35]. 10. Asma, A.K., Gani, A., Ahmad, M., Masoodi, F.A., Amin, F. and Kouser, S. (2017). Mushroom varieties found in the Himalayan regions of India: Antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antiproliferative activities, Food Science and Biotechnology, 25: 1-6. [NAAS 6.70]. 11. Padder, B.A., Kamfwa, K., Awale, H.E. and Kelly, J.D. (2016). Transcriptome profiling of the Phaseolusvugaris-Colletotrichum lindemuthianum pathosystem, PLoS One, 11 e016823. [NAAS 9.06].
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12. Padder, B.A., Sharma, P.N., Awale, H.E. and Kelly, J.D. (2017). Colletotrichum lindemuthianum the causal agent of bean anthracnose. Journal of Plant Pathology, [NAAS 7.27]. 13. Banday, M.N., Lone, F.A., Rasool, F., Rashid, M. and Shikari, A. (2017). Use of antioxidants reduce lipid peroxidation and improve quality of crossbred ram sperm during its cryopreservation. Cryobiology, 74: 1-6 [NAAS 7.92]. 14. Banerjee A., Wani, S.H. and Roychoudhury, A. (2017). Epigenetic control of plant cold
responses. Frontiers in Plant Science, 8: p.1643. [NAAS 10.3]. 15. Barkalita L.M., Sharma R.K., Borah, P. Neher, S. and Hussain I. (2016). Isolation and characterization of shigatoxigenic and enteropathogenic E. coli from animals, birds and milk. Journal of Animal Research, 6: 27-31. (4.49) [NAAS 6.09]. 16. Bashir, T. and Kumar, R. (2017). Simulation of modeling of water eco-hydrologic
dynamics in multi-layer root zone under protected conditions of temperate region, Inida. A Case Study. Journal of Hydrologic Engineering , (ASCE) (Accepted) {NAAS, 7.53} 17. Beigh, S.A., Soodan J.S. and Bhat, A.M.. (2016). Sarcoptic mange in dogs: Its effect on liver, oxidative stress, trace minerals and vitamins. Veterinary Parasitology, 30: 227: 30-4 [NAAS 8.24].
18. Bhat, G.R., Amin, R. and Dhaliwal, G.S. (2016). Successful perraginum delivery of a live ascetic Buffalo calf. Buffalo Bulletin, 35: 539 -40 [NAAS 6.03]. 19. Buhroo, Z.A., Bhat, M.A. and Ganai, N.A. (2016). Genotoxic effects of endosulfan an orgnaochlorine pesticide on the silkworm Bombyxmori L. International Journal of Applied Research, 2: 235-253[NAAS 6.16].
20. Chaudhury, M., Borah, P., Sarma, H.K., Barkalita, L.M., Deka, N.K., Hussain, I. and Hussain, M.I. (2016). Multiplex PCR assay for detection of some major virulence genes of Salmonella enterica serovars from diverse sources. Current Science, 111: 1252-1258 [NAAS 6.93]. 21. Wang, D., Nguyen, M., Masoodi, K., Singh, P., Jing, Y., Malley, K.O., Dar, J. A., Dhir, R. and Wang, Z. (2016). Splicing factor Prp8 interacts with NESAR and regulates androgen receptor in prostate cancer cells. Molecular Endocrinology, 29: 1731-42 [IF: 4.02]. 22. Dar, K.H., Dar, S.H., Athar, H. and Dar, M. (2016). Surgical management of acquired hernia in ovines of Kashmir. Indian Journal of Animal Science, 86: 55-00[NAAS 6.09]. 23. Dar, M. H., Chakravorty, R., Waza, S.A., Sharma , M., Zaidi, N.W., Singh, A.N., Singh, U.S. and Ismail, A. M. (2017). Transforming rice cultivation in flood prone coastal
Odisha to ensure food and economic security. Food Security, 9: 759-771. [NAAS: 8.27]. 24. Dar, M.A., Ahmad, S.M., Bhat, S.A. and Ahmad. R. (2017). Salmonella Typhimurium in poultry: A review. World’s Poultry Science Journal, 73: 345-354. [NAAS 6.97]. 25. Sheikh, F.A., Khan, M.N., Wani, S.H., Sofi, P.A. and Dar, Z.A. (2017). Stability analysis in pole type beans (P. vulgaris) under temperate conditions. Legume Research.
[NAAS: 6.15.] 26. Zuiderveen, G.H., Paddar, B.A., Kamfwa, K. , Song, Q. and Kelly. J.D. (2016). Genome- Wide association study of anthraconse resistance in and Aan bean (P. vulgaris). PLoS One 11 e0156391. [NAAS 9.06].
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27. Gani, M., Gupta, R.K., Zargar, S.M., Kour, G., Monobrullah. M., Kandasamy, T. and Mohanasundaram, A. (2017). Molecular identification and phylogenetic analysis of multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus isolated from Lymantria obfuscate (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae) in India. Applied Entomology and Zoology. D.O.I 10.1007/s13355-017- 0490-3 [IF: 0.85]. 28. Khan, G.H., Gaur, A., Shikari, A.B., Najeeb, S. and Wani, S.A. (2016). Marker assisted development of effective fertility restorers suitable for use in temperate three-line hybrids. Jounral of Pure and Appllied Micro Biology, 10: [NAAS: 6.0]. 29. Khan, G. H., Najeeb, S., Zahoor A. B., Padder, B. A., Parray, G. A., Wani, S. A. and Shikari A. B. (2017). Molecular marker-based validation of blast resistance gene Pi54 and identification of potential donors in temperate high altitude rice (Oryza sativa L.). Indian Journal of Genetics, 77: 266-270. [NAAS: 6.3]. 30. Bali, G., Hussain, K., Razzaque, W.A., Sharma, U., and Beigh, S.A. (2016). Clinico- biochemical studies of ketosis in buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). Buffalo Bulletin, 35: 27-34 [NAAS 6.07].
31. Hussain, I., Borah, P., Sharma, R.K., Rajkhowa, S., Rupnik, M., Saikia, D.P., Hasin, D., Iftikar, H., Deka, N.K., Barkalita, L.M., Nishikawa, Y. and Ramamurthy, T. (2016). Molecular characteristics of Clostridium difficile isolates from human, and animals in North Eastern region of India. Molecular and Cellular Probe, 30: 306-311. [NAAS 7.57]. 32. Hussain, A., Kumar, D., Bhat, M.A., Ganai, M.A. and Hussain, S.T. (2016). Yield,
nutrient uptake and soil nutrient balance in wheat (Triticumaestivum) as affected by nutrient omissions in cotton (Gossypiumspp )-wheat cropping system. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 86: 355-61. [NAAS 6.17]. 33. Hussain, I., Kashoo, Z.A., Wani, S.A. Hasin , D., Pampori, Z.A. and Wani, S.A. (2017). Malignant catarrhal fever: recent update. Indian Journal of Animal Science, 87: 260-269.
[NAAS 6.19]. 34. Mohammad, I., Rehman, S.I., Mir, A.A., Siddique, M., Dar, M. S., Shah, M.D., Masoodi N.H. and. Paddar, B.A. (2017). Population genetics of invasive Narcissus species reveals high diversity and multiple introductions in to Kashmir. Indian Journal of Biotechnology, MS No. IJBT/Auth/2015/3582. [NAAS 6.29]. 35. Sofi, J. A., Lone, A. H., Ganie, M. A., Dar, N. A., Bhat, S. A., Mukhtar, M,. Dar, M. A. and Ramzan, S. (2016). Soil microbiological activity and carbon dynamics in the current climate change scenarios: A review. Pedosphere 26: 577-591. [NAAS rating 7.54]. 36. Sofi, J.A., Lone, A.H., Ganie, M.A., Dar, N.A. , Bhat, S.A., Mukhtar, M., Dar, M.A. and Ramzan, S. (2016). Soil microbiological activity and carbon dynamics in the current climate change scenarios: A review, Pedosphere , 26: 577-591. [NAAS rating 7.54]. 37. Jeelani, M.I., Rizvi, S.E.H., Sharma, M.K., , Mir , S.A., Raja, T.A., Maqbool, S., Nazir, N. and Jeelani, F. (2016). Ratio estimation under rank set sampling. International Journal of Modern Mathematical Science, 14: 204-211. 38. Rohit, J., Wani, S.H., Singh, B., Bohra, A., Dar, Z.A., Lone, A.A., Pareek, A., Sneh, L. and Singla, P. (2016). Transcription factors and plants response to drought stress: Current Understanding and Future Directions. Frontiers in Plant Science, 7:1029. [NAAS 10.3].
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39. Masoodi, K.Z., Pascal. L. E., Liu, J., Qiu, X., Song, Q., Wang, Y., Zang, Y., Yang, T.,
Wang, Y., Rigatti, L.H., Chandran, U., Colli, L.M., Ricardo, Z.N., Lu, V.Y., Zhang, J. and Wang, Z. (2017). Conditional deletion of ELL2 induces murine prostate intraepithelial neoplasia. Journal of Endocrinology, 235: 123-136 [IF: 4. 8]. 40. Masoodi, K.Z., Xu, Y., Dar, J.A., Eisermann, K., Pascal, L.E., Parrinello, E., Ai, J., Johnston, P.A., Nelson, J.B. Wipf, P. and Wang, Z. (2017). Inhibition of androgen receptor nuclear localization and castration cesistant prostate tumor growth by pyrroloimidazole-based small oolecules. Molecular Cancer Therapeutics, DOI: 10.1158/1535-7163.MCT-17-0176). [IF: 6.1]. 41. Masoodi, K.Z., Eisermann, K., Yang, Z., Dar, J.A. Pascal, L.E., Nguyen, M., O’Malley, K., Feturi, F.G., Kenefake1, A.N., Nelson, J.B., Johnston, Wipf, P. and Wang, Z. (2017). Inhibition of androgen receptor function and level in castration- resistant prostate cancer cells by 2-((isoxazol-4-ylmethyl)thio)-1-(4-phenylpiperazin-
1-yl) ethanone (Endocrinology en.2017-00408, https://doi.org/10.1210/en.2017- 00408). [IF: 4.5]. 42. Khan, J.N., Jain, A.K., Singh, V.P., Kumar, R., Sharda, R. and Siag, M. (2016). Simulation of mulch and no mulch conditions for various soil matric potential thresholds for drip fertigated guava (Psidiumguajava L.) in the semi-arid
region of northwest India. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 04016040- 1-15, DOI: 10.1061/ (ASCE) IR.1943-4774.0001047. [NAAS 7.36]. 43. Khan, M., Shah A. and Majid, S. (2016). Functional response of four syrphid predators associated with green qpple qphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in laboratory. Journal of Economic Entomology, 109: 78-83.
44. Khatun. A., Shabir, N., Seo, B.J., Kim, B.S., Yoon, K.J. and Kim, W.I. (2016). The attenuation phenotype of a ribavirin-resistant porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus is maintained during sequential passages in pigs. Journal of Virology, 9:4454-68 [NAAS 10.61]. 45. Kim, S.W., Lee, S.H., Min, C.W., Jo, I.H., Bang, K.H., Hyun, D.Y., Agrawal, G.
K., Rakwal, R., Zargar, S.M., Gupta, R. and Kim, S.T. (2017). Ginseng (Panax sp.) proteomics: an update. Applied Biological Chemistry , 60: 311-320 [IF: 1.0] 46. Kumar, B., Singh, S., Gupta, G.P., Lone, F.A. and Kulshrestha, U. (2016). Long range transport & wet deposition fluxes of major chemical species in snow at Gulmarg in North Western Himalayas (India). Aerosol and Air Quality Research, 16: 606-617. [NAAS: 8.39]. 47. Kumar, M., Rajput, T.B.S., Kumar, R. and Patel, N. (2016). Water and nitrate dynamics in baby corn (Zea mays L.) under different fertigation frequencies and operating pressures in semi-arid region of India. Agricultural Water Management, 163: 263-274, doi:10.1016/j.agwat.2015.10.002. [NAAS 8.60]. 48. Kumar, V., Khare, T., Shriram, V. and Wani, S.H. (2017). Plant small RNAs: the essential epigenetic regulators of gene expression for salt-stress responses and
tolerance. Plant Cell Reports, pp.1-15. [NAAS 8.87].
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49. Lone, A.A., Khan, M.H., Dar, Z.A. and Wani, S.H. (2016). Breeding strategies for
improving growth and yield under waterlogging conditions in maize: A review. Maydica, 61:1-11. [NAAS 6.3]. 50. Khan, M.R., Mohidin, F.A., Khan, U. and Ahamad, A. (2016). Native Pseudomonas spp. suppressed the root-knot nematode in in vitro and in vivo, and promoted the nodulation and grain yield in the field grown mungbean. Biological Control, (Elsevier) 101: 159-168. [NAAS: 8.307]. 51. Mahajan, R., Zargar, S.M., Salgotra, R. K., Singh, R., Wani, A. A., Nazir, M. and Sofi, P.A. 2017. Linkage disequilibrium based association mapping of micronutrients in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.): a collection of Jammu & Kashmir, India. 3 Biotech, 7:295 [IF: 1.5]. 52. Mahajan, R., Zargar, S.M., Singh, R., Salgotra , R.K., Farhar, S. and Sonah, H. (2016). Population structure analysis and selection of core set among common bean genotypes
from Jammu & Kashmir, India. Appllied Journal of. Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Doi: 10.1007/s12010-016-2307-1 [IF: 1.45]. 53. Mahajan, R., Zargar, S.M., Wani, A.A., Nazir, M. and Sofi, P.A. (2017). Linkage Disequilibrium based association mapping of micronutrients in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.): A Collection of Jammu & Kashmir, India. 3 Biotech, 7:275
DOI 10.1007/s13205-017-0928-x [NAAS 7.16]. 54. Maqbool, I., Wani, Z.A., Allaie, I.M., Shahardar, F.A., Baba, F.A. and Ashraf, A. (2016). Parasitic fauna infections in pashmina goats of cold arid region of Ladakh, India. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 86: 42-44 [NAAS 6.17]. 55. Mir, J.I., Ahmed, N., Itoo, H., Sheikh, M.A., Wani, S.H., Rashid, R. and Mir, H.
(2017). Technique to minimize phenolics in walnut in vitro culture initiation. Indian Journla of Horticulture, 74:285-287 [NAAS 6.12]. 56. Khan, M.R., Shumaila S., Mohidin, F.A. and Uzma, M. (2017). Interaction of Fusarium oxysporumf. sp. gladioli and Meloidogyne incognita on gladiolus cultivars and its management through corm treatment with biopesticides and pesticides.
Biological Control, (Elsevier). 115: 95-104. [NAAS: 8.307]. 57. Ganie, N.A., Kamili, A.S., Dar, K.A. and Murtaza, I. (2017). Comparative analysis of digestive amylase activity in some tropical and temperate breeds of mulberry silkworm (Bombyxmori L.). Current Science,122: [NAAS 6.97]. 58. Nowsheen, S., Azra, N.K., Ahmad, M., Masoodi, F.A. and Parray. J.A. (2016). Antioxidant potential and DNA damage protection by the slate grey saddle mushroom, helvellaacunose (Ascomycetes), from Kashmir Himalaya (India). 18: 631-636. Internaltional Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, [NAAS 7.27]. 59. Nowsheen, S., Azra, N. K., Ahmad, M., Masoodi, F.A. and Parry, J.A. (2017). Antimicrobial activity of crude fractions and morel compounds from wild edible mushrooms of Northwestern Himalaya. Microbial Pathogenesis, [NAAS 8.01]. 60. Johnston, P., Nguyen, M., Dar, J., Ai, J., Wang, Y., Masoodi, K.Z., Donna, M.,
Gabriela H., Wilson, M., Lazo, J., Nelson, J.B., Wipf, P. and Wang, Z., (2016). Development and implementation of a high -throughput high-content screening assay to identify inhibitors of androgen receptor nuclear localization in castration-resistant prostate cancer cells. ASSAY and Drug Development Technologies, 14: 226-39. [IF: 1.7].
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61. Rather, H.A., Islam, R., Lone, F.A. and Malik, A.A. (2016). Addition of antioxidants improve quality of ram spermatozoa during preservation at 4°C. Small Ruminant
Research, 141: 24-28 [NAAS 7.13]. 62. Mir, S.A., Shah, M.A., Naik, H.R. and Zargar , I.A. (2016). Influence of hydrocolloids on dough handling properties and technological properties of gluten-free breads. Trends in Food Science and Technology, 51:49-57. 63. Shah, M.D., Padder, B.A., Ahmad, M., Ahanger, F.A. and Hamid, A. (2017). Simultaneous detection of four viruses in apple plants by hybrid approach involving DAS-ELISA and multiplex RT-PCR. Journal of Plant Pathology, [NAAS 7.27]. 64. Iqbal, S., Zaffar, G., Shikari, A.B., Padder, B.A., Khan, G.H. and Dar. M.A. (2017). Population studies and assessment of molecular genetic divergence among Alfalfa (Medicago sp.) 7 sub-species inhabiting cold arid province of Ladakh. Range Management and Agroforestry, 38: 48-57 [NAAS: 6.39]. 65. Sheikh, F.A., Wani, S.H., Sofi, P.A., Dar, Z.A. and Khan, M. N. (2017). Stability
analysis in pole type beans (P. vulgaris) under temperate conditions. Legume Research , 40: 1053-1059 [NAAS 6.12]. 66. Sheikh, G. G. (2016). Effect of gender on growth performance, nutrient utilization and carcass characteristics in crossbred pigs. Indian Journal of Animal Research, 17: 145- 147 [NAAS 6.09].
67. Shriram, V., Kumar, V., Devarumath, R.M., Khare, T.S. and Wani, S.H. (2016). Micro RNAs as potential targets for abiotic stress tolerance in plants. Frontiers in Plant Science, 7: 817. Doi: 10.3389/fpls.2016.00817 [NAAS 10.3]. 68. Singh, R., Singh, V. and Beigh, S.A. (2016). Haemato-biochemical and mineral status of crossbred cattle from various agroclimatic zones of North-West Himalayan region of
Jammu division. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 86: 1125–1131 [NAAS 6.17]. 69. Singh, R., Singh, V. and Beigh, S.A. (2016 ). Plasma iron, hemoglobin and packed cell volume during puerperal period in beetal goats. Journal of Animal Research, 6: 115-119 [NAAS 6.04]. 70. Sofi, J.A., Bhat A.G., Kirmani, N.A., Wani, J.A., Lone, A. H., Ganie, M.A., and Dar. G.
I. H. (2016). Soil quality index as affected by different cropping systems in northwestern Himalayas. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment , 188:161. [NAAS rating 7.63]. 71. Sofi, J.A., Rattan, R.K., Kirmani, N.A., Chesti, M.H. and Bisati. I. (2017). Diagnosis and recommendation integrated system approach for major and micronutrient diagnostic norms for apple (Malus domestica borkh) under varying ages and management practices of apple orchards. Journal of Plant Nutrition , (Accepted and online available) [NAAS rating: 6.51]. 72. Hussain, S.Z. and Singh, B. (2016). Moisture dependent dimensional and physical properties of re-fabricated rice. Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America (AMA), 47: 27-31. 73. Hussain, S.Z., Ali, F., Jabeen R. and Zargar I. (2017). Twin screw extrusion cooking of lotus rhizome and broken rice flour blends: A response surface analysis. Journal of
Scientific and Industrial Research, 76: 485-493.
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74. Hussain, S.Z., Ahad, T., Rather, A.H., Naik, H.R. and Idrees S. (2016). Design fabrication and evaluation of walnut bleacher. Journal of Food Process Engineering Doi.10.1111/jfpe.12462. 2016. 75. Hussain, S.Z., Tehmeena, A., Rather, A.H., and Naik, H.R. (2016). Development of walnut
dehulling machine and assessment of its performance using Ethephon and Tween-80 as pre-treatments for hull loosening. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 53: 2835-2843. 76. Amin, T., Naik, H.R., Zameer, S., Rather, A.H., Murtaza, I. and Dar, B.N. (2016). Structural properties of high-protein, lowglycemic index (GI) rice flour. International
Journal of Food Properties. Doi.org/10.1080/10942912.2016. 1262391. [NAAS Rating =7.59]. 77. Mehraj, U., Ahmad, M., Abidi, I., Zaffar. G. and Shikari, A.B. (2016). Participatory varietal selection in fodder oats under temperateconditions of Kashmir valley. Indian Journal of Genetics, 76: 217-220. [NAAS: 6.3]. 78. Jaiswal, V., Gahlaut, V., Meher, P.K., Mir, R.R. and Jaiswal, J.P. (2016). Genome wide single locus single trait, multi-locus and multi-trait association mapping for some important agronomic traits in common wheat (T. aestivum L.). PLoS One 11: e0159343 [NAAS 9.08]. 79. Wani, A.A., Joshi, P.K. and Singh, O. (2016). Multi-temporal (1980-2030) forest cover dynamics in Kashmir Himalayan region for assessing deforestation and forest degradation in the context of REDD+ policy. Journal of Mountain Science, 13:1431-1441. DOI:
10.1007/s11629-015-3545-3. [NAAS 7.02]. 80. Wani, S.H., Kumar, V., Shriram, V. and Sah, S.K. (2016). Phytohormones and their metabolic engineering for abiotic stress tolerance in crop plants. The Crop Journal, 4: 162-176. (IF 2.8) (NAAS 8.8). 81. Jing, Y., Nguyen, M.M., Wang, D., Pascal, L. E., Guo, W., Ai, J., Deng, F.M., Masoodi,
K.Z., Yu, X., Zhang, J., Nelson, J.B. and Xie, S. (2017). DHX15 promotes prostate cancer progression by stimulating Siah2-mediated ubiquitination of androgen receptor. Oncogene Doi: 10.1038/onc.2017.371.) [IF: 8. 5]. 82. Zaidi, N.W., Singh, M., Kumar, S., Sangle, U .R, Nityanand, Singh, R., Sachitanand, P. R., Singh, S.S., Singh, S., Yadav, A.K., Singh, A., Waza, S.A. and Singh, U.S. (2017).
Trichoderma harzianum improves the performance of stress tolerant rice varieties in rainfed ecologies of Bihar, India. Field Crops Research, 212: 71-79. [NAAS: 9.05]. 83. Zargar, S.M., Mahajan, R., Nazir, M., Nagar, P., Kim, S.T., Rai, V., Masi, A., Ahmad, S. M., Shah, R.A., Ganai, N.A., Agrawal, G .K. and Rakwal, R. (2017). Common bean proteomics: Present status and future strategies. Journal of Proteomics,
Doi.org/10.1016/j.jprot.2017.03.019 [IF: 3.8]. 84. Zargar, S.M., Nagar, P., Deshmukh, R., Nazir , M., Wani, A.A., Masoodi, K.Z., Agrawal, G.K. and Rakwal, R. (2017). Aquaporins as potential drought tolerance inducing proteins: Towards instigating stress tolerance. Journal of Proteomics, doi.org/10.1016/ j.jprot.2017.04.010 [IF: 3.8]. 85. Zargar, S.M., Farhat, S., Mahajan, R., Bhakhri , A. and Sharma, A. (2016). Unraveling the efficiency of RAPD and SSR markers in diversity analysis and population. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 23:139-149. Doi.10.1016/j.sjbs.2014.11.011 [IF: 3.1].
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SUMMARY OF PUBLICATIONS DURING THE YEAR 2016-17
Division Research Review Abstracts Book/ Book papers articles Manuals chapters
Agriculture 164 03 28 05 04
Horticulture 155 08 132 12 09
Forestry 9 - 15 04 05
Fisheries 23 02 13 02 01
Veterinary 130 05 78 05 03 Sciences
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FINANCIAL DETAILS
State Sector
Name of sector Unit of appropriation Allocation (in lakhs)
Plan Works including Land Acquisition Machinery/equipments 1500.00 Raw Material Others
Total 1500.00
Non -Plan Salaries Pensionary benefits 15400.00 Other charges Total 15400.00
Development & Strengthening Grants from ICAR
S.No. Name of Project/Scheme Allocation (in lakhs)
1. ICAR projects 3628.80 NAIP, Dev. Of SAUs, AICRP, KVK
Total 3628.80
Other projects
S.No. Name of Project/Scheme Allocation (in lakhs)
1. Adhoc projects 830.34 ICAR Sponsored Scheme (long term)
S.No. Name of scheme Allocation (in lakhs)
1. Coordinated Projects 657.27
2. Krishi Vigyan Kendras 1596.46
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List of the Court cases filed against the University during the year 2016 -2017
Before Hon’ble High Court at Srinagar
1. SWP 434/2016 Tanveer Ahmad Dar Vs SKUAST-K and Ors 2. SWP 771 /2016 Dr. Zewar Hussain Bhat Vs SKUAST-K 3. SWP 801/2016 Dr. Zewar Hussain Bhat Vs SKUAST-K 4. Contempt No 329/2016 Mohammad Sadiq Bhat Vs State of J&K & ors 5. Contempt No.195 of 2016 Gulam. Mohammad Mir Vs State & Others 6. Contempt No. 804 of 2015 Villagers of Rangil Ganderbal Vs SKUAST-K & Others 7. Review 30/2017 SKUAST K Vs Villagers of Rangil 8. Contempt No 386/2016 Dr Nawaz Ashraf Khan Vs SKUAST Authorities 9. Contempt 390/2016 Imtiyaz Ahmad Najar Vs Mushtaq Ahmad Teeli 10. SWP 1250/2016 Hilal Majeed Khan Vs SKUAST-K & Ors” 11. SWP 1610/2016 Dr. Nawaz Ashraf & anr Vs State and Ors
12. OWP M/S Venoos Furnitures Vs SICOP and another” 13. Contempt 472/2016 Bashir Ahmad Dar & ors Vs SKUAST-K Authorities 14. Civil 1st Appeal Against the order dated 18.10.2016 passed by 1st. Additional Munsiff Srinagar in Mohamad Ramzan Wani and others vs. SKUAST & ors.
15. Contempt 673/2016 Dr. Nawaz Ashraf & Anr Vs SKUAST Authorities 16. SWP 1937/2016 Javaid Ahmad Bhat Vs SKUAST & Ors 17. SWP2133/2016 Dr Nawaz Ashraf Vs SKUAST & ors 18. Caveat Petition Registrar Vs Javaid Ahmad Bhat 19. Caveat Petition Registrar Vs Dr. Nawaz Ashraf Khan
20. Caveat petition Registrar Vs Public at Large 21. Caveat Petition Registrar & Gulzar Ahmad 22. Caveat petiton Registrar & Hydatullah Kana 23. Caveat Petition Registrar & Ajaz Ahmad 24. Caveat Petition Registrar & Ab.Majid
25. Caveat Petiiton Registrar Vs Dr Arshad Mugloo 26. OWP 81/2017 Petro star plant V/S U.O.I & Ors 27. SWP 571/2016 Gh Hassan Bhat & Anr Vs State & Ors” 28. SWP 285/2017 Bashir Ahmad Dar & Ors V/s State & Ors 29. OWP /2017 Intizamia Khidmatgr Committee Rangil Vs SKUAST & Ors 30. OWP 142/2017 Welfare Committee Trust Rangil Vs State and ors
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31. SWP /2017 Irfan Ahmad Bhat and Ors Vs SKUAST & Ans 32. Caveat in SWP Irfan Ahmad Bhat & Ors Vs SKUAST & Ors
1356/2017
33. SWP 721/2017 Irfan Ahmad Bhat & Ors Vs SKUAST & Ors
34. SWP1322/2017 Ajaz Ahmad GujreeVs State & Others 35. SWP 1352/2017 Dr. Bilal Ahmad Wani & Ors Vs SKUAST & Ors
36. SWP1558/2017 Tanveer Ahmad Khan Vs SKUAST-K & Ors 37. OWP 1083/2017 Rumisa Raja Vs State & Ors 38. CIMA NO 97/2017 Bashir Ahmad Teeli vs SKUAST 39. OWP 1391/2017 Ruqia Bano Vs State & Ors
40. OWP 1352/2017 Roomasa Ali Vs SKUAST-K & Or
41. OWP 1911/2017 M/S M.D.Biocoals Pvt. Limited Vs UoI & Ors 42. SWP 2489 /17 Manzoor Ahmad Want Vs SKUAST & Ors
43. SWP 2434 /17 Ms. Asma Maqbool Vs State & others 44. OWP 1907/2017 Ali Mohammad Bhat & Ors Vs Collector & Anr
45. SWP /2017 Shugufta Ara Vs State & ors 46. SWP 2755/2017 Jan Mohammad Qadri & ors Vs State & Ors 47. SWP 2210/2017 “ Gh. Nabi Wani Vs SKUAST-K & Ors” 48. SWP 152/2018 “ Gh. Nabi Wani Vs SKUAST-K & Ors”
49. OWP /2018 Ab. Rahim & Ors Vs State of J&K and Anr 50. SWP 719 /2018 Dr.Nawaz Ashraf Vs SKUAST-K 51. SWP 1071/2018 Irfan Ahmad Bhat & Ors Vs SKUAST & Ors
Before Hon’ble High Court at Jammu
52. SWP 1030/2016 Dr Moti lal Bhat Vs SKUAST-K 53. SWP 545 /2017 Surinder Kumar Malla Vs SKUAST & Ors”
Before Hon’ble Subordinate Courts J&K
54. Suit (Principal and Bashir Ahmad Teeli Vs SKUAST & Ors District Court) 55. Suit Kargil Ali Raza Vs SKUAST-K & Ors 56. Suit Waris Sahab Vs SKUAST & Others
3rd Additional Munsiff At Srinagar 57. Suit District & Session Shabir Ahmad Bhat Vs SKUAST-K & Ors Judge Srinagar
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Court cases of SKUAST-K decided during the year 2016 -2017
By Hon’ble High Court at Srinaga
1. OWP 2130/2015 Ummar Atta Vs SKUAST & Ors Dismissed
2. SWP Afifa Shaheen Kamili V/S SKUAST Dismissed i) 2277/2015 and ors”
3. ii) 2456/2015, & Afifa Shaheen Kamili V/S SKUAST and Dismissed ors”
4. iii) 2595/2015 Afifa Shaheen Kamili V/S SKUAST and Dismissed ors”
5. SWP NO: 771 Dr Zewar Hussain Bhat Vs SKUAST Withdrawn /2016
6. SWP No 183/2002 Nazir Ahmad Masoodi Vs SKUAST and Dismissed
others”
7. SWP NO Migrant Employees Welfare Association Disposed 2165/2013 SKUAST-K Vs State and Ors
8. SWP NO 82 Faranaz Rasool Vs SKUAST& Ors” Withdrawn /2005
9. SWP NO. Dr. Naseer Ahmad Vs SKUAST Withdrawn 340/2004
10. SWP 115/2007 Mr. Ajaz Ahmad Kangoo Vs SKUAST & Dismissed Ors”
11. SWP 2710/2015 Dr Zahoor Ahmed Rather and Ors vs State Withdrawn of JK and Anr
12. SWP 3132/2015 Surinder Kumar Malla Vs SKUAST & Ors Withdrawn
13. OWP 142 /2017 Intizamia Khidmatgr Committee Rangil Vs Disposed of SKUAST & Ors
14. SWP /2017 Irfan Ahmad Bhat and Ors Vs SKUAST & Withdrawn Ans
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Annual Return of RTI cases for the year 2016 -2017 (1/4/16 to 31/3/17)
Name of No. of Status regarding Amount of No. of 1st appeals No. of 2nd appeals, No. of 1st appeals, Admn. Depts. RTIapplica- disposal of the RTI application received by if any, referred to if any, referred to st & HODs under tions received applications fee/additional fee 1 Appellate State Informattion State Authority Commissioner by Information their control by each (charges of 1st Appellate Commission by Admn. Deptt. providing copies Authority First Appellate and HODs collected) received Authority from information seekers
Sher-e-Kashmir Disposed Application Copy Received University of a) 38 cases disposed of of fee/ charges Agricultural addl. Fee Scinces and 47 Technology of
Kashmir
b) 09 cases disposed of under Section 3 Chapter 3 of
J&K RTI Act Rs. Rs. 02 02 ------2009 as the 360/- 2200/ - Infromation Seekers were not residents of J&K State and the application fee returned to RTI applications
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