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sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Jammu came into existence on
20th September 1999 following the amendment in Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Act 1982
through the State legislature. The establishment of SKUAST of Jammu has in its background aspirations, commitment
and missionary zeal to fulfill the area specific needs of people of Jammu for research and development in the fields
of agriculture and allied sectors under the diversified agro-climatic conditions. The SKUAST of Jammu inherited few assets
and staff deployed at various stations and sub stations from erstwhile SKUAST(J&K) to carry on the mission of
agriculture research and development.
To meet the demand of trained manpower of development departments and face the challenges in
agriculture under the clout of liberalization, privatization and globalization, the pursuance of academic excellence and
production of need based trained graduate has been given due priority. In the accomplishment of this task, the top positions
of university were filled and the various statutory bodies of the university i.e University Council, Board of
Management, Research Council, Extension Council and Academic Council were notified. Wide variety of talent and intellect
have been positioned in the faculties and assigned the task of building institute of academic excellence and responsiveness
to the need of farming community. The admission to the undergraduate courses in agriculture, veterinary sciences,
post graduates courses in agriculture, veterinary sciences and Doctorate programme through competitive exams is a
regular feature.
In pursuit to establish a comprehensive resident instruction programme the selection of suitable site
for establishment of university was given due consideration. After long deliberations and visits to various sites,
Chatha/RakhChatha was identified as the most suitable site for the main campus of the university. The process of acquisition
of land and development of infrastructure thereon based on approved campus design has been initiated. With the
acquisition of land at Chatha a temporary infrastructure has been developed to accommodate the Faculty of Agriculture.
The R.S.Pura campus has been remodeled to house the full-fledged Faculty of Veterinary Sciences. Within the constraints
of space academic, research and extension activities were carried out with full missionary zeal. The quality of
education imparted was recognised and degrees awarded by university have been recognised by Veterinary Council of India in
a brief span of less than five years. SKUAST of Jammu has the distinction of being one among 10 SAU's to start the
RAWE programme in the B.Sc. Agriculture curriculum. The libraries, being key to the academic excellence and pursuance
of quality research have been given due consideration. Separate libraries have been established at the Chatha and
R.S.Pura campuses having good reference book bank and subscription to National and International journals.
Concerted efforts were made to systemize the research activities on sound footing, the research priorities
were identified and subsequently various research projects were framed to tackle the area specific constraints. All
these efforts proved fruitful and break through have been made in varietal development; production management and
post harvest technology. About 26 research projects funded by various agencies are being pursued in university. In order
to give a boost to horticulture production particularly on post harvest technology, value addition & systematic
marketing. one prestigious project for the establishment of quality control laboratory in this university has been approved by
Govt. of India with financial assistance of Rs.1 Crore.
The university has been actively involved in the transfer of evolved technologies to the end users through
the strong extension system. The scientist farmer interactions are frequent and liberal. Training programmes for the
up-gradation and refreshing the technical knowledge of line departments' functionaries are organized. The
technologies developed, tested, refined are disseminated for adoption by farmers through adoptive trials and front line
demonstrations through Krishi Vigyan Kendras. The technical information and production recommendations are disseminated
through the publications and print material in form of pamphlets, leaflet and posters. Keeping abreast with the latest
technologies available in field of information technology facilities like Video Conferencing and LAN are available for usage.
KISSAN CALL CENTER for spontaneous redressal of farmer's queries is functioning in the university.
Territorial Jurisdiction of SKUAST-Jammu
Head Quarter:
Research Stations/Sub stations/Centre:
 Rail
Head Complex - Regional
Agricultural Research Station, Rajouri
Railway Road, Jammu
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Dry land Research Sub-station, Dhiansar
- Rain fed Research Sub-station for
Sub-tropical
Fruits, Raya
Faculties:
- Regional
Horticulture Research Sub-station,Bhaderwah
Agriculture: Chatha/Udheywalla
- Pulses Research Sub-station, Samba
Veterinary Sciences& AH: RS Pura
- Maize Breeding Research Sub-station, Poonch
- Water Management Research Centre, Chatha
- Cropping System Research, Chatha
- Seed Production Farm, Chakroi,
RS Pura
- All India Maize Improvement Project, Udhampur
Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s:
R.S.Pura
Bhaderwah
Rajouri
Reasi
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