Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu organised the 19th Meeting of the Board of Studies for Postgraduate Studies under the directions of the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof. B. N. Tripathi.
The meeting held under the chairmanship of Prof. R. K. Salgotra, Director Education, SKUAST-Jammu.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Sanjay Khar, Director Planning and Monitoring; Dr. Amrish Vaid, Director Extension; Dr. Sudhakar Dwidhi, Director Student Welfare; Dr. Anil Kumar, Dean-cum-Registrar; Dr. Vikas Tandon, Dean, Faculty of Horticulture and Forestry (FoHF); Dr. Susheel Sharma, Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering (FoAE); Dr. Sanjay Gularia, Dean, Faculty of Basic Sciences (FoBSc); Dr. M. S. Badwal, Associate Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (FVSc & AH); and Dr. Jaswinder Sudan, Dean, Faculty of Dairy Technology (FoDT).
The Board held detailed discussions on various agenda items relating to postgraduate education and research. Members examined the issues in detail and offered valuable suggestions for improving curricula, strengthening research activities and enhancing the relevance of postgraduate programmes in line with emerging developments and the requirements of agriculture and allied sectors. The Chairman, Prof. R. K. Salgotra, highlighted the importance of periodic review of postgraduate programmes to ensure quality, academic rigour and relevance.
He emphasised the need for collective efforts and coordination among the constituent faculties to strengthen teaching and research and provide postgraduate scholars with opportunities for advanced learning and research.
The proceedings were conducted by Prof. Arvind Kumar, Professor & Head, Division of Livestock Products Technology, SKUAST-Jammu while the meeting concluded with a formal vote of thanks by Prof. Rakesh Sharma, Professor, Agricultural Extension, SKUAST-Jammu, who expressed gratitude to the Chair and all members for their participation and constructive contributions.
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