Teaching :
To teach, provide experiential learning and skill development to students and scholars through hands-on training, internships, and field exposure in rainfed agriculture and allied sectors.
Research :
To conduct need-based, multi-disciplinary research focused on improving productivity, sustainability, and resilience of rainfed agro-ecosystems under changing climatic conditions.
Extension :
To disseminate innovative technologies and best practices to farmers, stakeholders, and line departments through capacity building, demonstrations, and participatory approaches for enhanced livelihood security.
The flagship areas:
- Climate Resilient Rainfed Agriculture – Developing and promoting adaptive strategies, technologies, and cropping systems to enhance resilience of rainfed farming under climate variability.
- Natural Resource Management – Conservation and efficient utilization of soil, water, and biodiversity resources for sustainable agricultural productivity in rainfed regions.
- Integrated Farming Systems – Promotion of diversified and integrated farming models to ensure livelihood security, nutritional self-sufficiency, and income enhancement for small and marginal farmers.
- Technological Empowerment of Farmers – Capacity building and technology transfer through demonstrations, ICT tools, and participatory extension approaches to bridge yield gaps and improve on-farm decision-making.
| Name of Project | Principal. Investigator | Agency | Duration | Document |
| Sustainable Farming Through Agro-Solar Model: “Addressing Challenges in Rainfed Agro-Ecosystems" | Dr Syed Sheraz Mahdi | University Funded | 3 Yrs | - |
| Boosting Guava production by managing fruit fly infestation and harvesting of season flush | Dr Reena | NABARD | - | |
| AICRPDA-NICRA | Dr Rohit Sharma | ICAR, CRIDA, Hyderabad | 2011-Continue | - |
| AICRP for Dryland Agriculture | Dr. A. P. Singh | CRIDA, Hyderabad (ICAR) | Long Term | - |
| AICRP Pearl Millet (VC) | Dr. Syed Sheraz Mahdi | ICAR IIMR, Hyderabad | 2020-CONTINUE | - |
| Rainfed Area Development Under Holistic Agriculture development programme | Dr A P Singh | - | ||
| AICRP on Bio control | Dr Reena | - | ||
| AICRP on Maize (VC) | Dr Syed Sheraz Mahdi | ICAR, IIMR, Ludhiana | 2025-Continue | - |
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Name : | Dr. Syed Sheraz Mahdi |
| Designation : | Associate Director Research | |
| Area of Specialization : | Cereal Crops Production, Crop-climate Modeling, Agrometeorology, Precision Farming | |
| E mail : | syedapbau@gmail.com | |
| Contact No : | 7889649984 | |
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Name : | Dr. A. P. Singh |
| Designation : | Chief Scientist (Agronomy) & Incharge, AICRPDA, Rakh Dhiansar | |
| Area of Specialization : | Weed Management, Nutrient Management, Dryland Agriculture, Resource Conservation Agriculture | |
| E mail : | apsinghskuastj@gmail.com | |
| Contact No : | 9419119434 | |
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Name : | Dr. Reena |
| Designation : | Chief Scientist | |
| Area of Specialization : | Entomology | |
| E mail : | bkreena12@gmail.com | |
| Contact No : | 09419153105 | |
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Name : | Dr. Permendra Singh |
| Designation : | Chief Scientist | |
| Area of Specialization : | Agronomy | |
| E mail : | permendr@gmail.com | |
| Contact No : | 09419213256 | |
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Name : | Dr. Jai Kumar |
| Designation : | Chief Scientist/Prof. | |
| Area of Specialization : | Agronomy (Weed Management/Cropping systems/Alternate Land Use/Contingent Crop Planning) | |
| E mail : | jkap006@gmail.com | |
| Contact No : | 9419202972 | |
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Name : | Dr. Sonika Jamwal |
| Designation : | Chief Scientist | |
| Area of Specialization : | Plant Pathology | |
| E mail : | jamwalsonika@yahoo.com sonikajamwal1@gmail.com | |
| Contact No : | 09419213393 | |
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| Name : | Dr. A.C Jha | |
| Designation : | Chief Scientist | |
| Area of Specialization : | Plant Pathology | |
| E mail : | arunchandrajha@gmail.com | |
| Contact No : | 09797477974 | |
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Name : | Dr. Brinder Singh |
| Designation : | Chief Scientist | |
| Area of Specialization : | Nutrient Management | |
| E mail : | brinder24@gmail.com | |
| Contact No : | 9419132807 | |
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Name : | Dr. Rohit Sharma |
| Designation : | Assistant Professor/Jr. Scientist | |
| Area of Specialization : | Cropping System, Real time contingency Planning etc. | |
| E mail : | rohit_agros@rediffmail.com | |
| Contact No : | +919419275045 | |
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Sher-e-Kashmir
University of Agricultural Sciences and 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
with background aspirations, commitment and missionary zeal to cater the needs
of entire region through integration of teaching, research and extension. The
main goal is to increase agricultural production and productivity in
sustainable manner for food, nutrition and livelihood security of people and
overall economic prosperity of farming community for the entire Jammu region.
Dry land Research Sub Station, Rakh Dhiansar was established in 1974 at present
location and was renamed as Advanced Centre for Rainfed Agriculture (ACRA) which
serves as a nodal centre to cater the research activities and technological
requirements of rainfed areas of Jammu region extending from Akhnoor to Kathua
districts of the region
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