Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)-Poonch,

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)-Poonch, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) conducted its 10th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting today on 24-03-2016. The Scientific Advisory Committee is a body to decide the functioning of KVK and to finalize its action plan for the next year. The meeting was chaired by Dr. R. K. Arora, ADEE & i/c, KVKs SKUAST-Jammu. He stressed upon the need for close liaison between farmers, extension functionaries and KVK scientists to work up on emerging challenges to overcome the constraints in agriculture production and productivity, particularly in Poonch district. He congratulated the KVK team for living upto the expectations of farming community and in performing its mandated activities. He further assured full cooperation and support from University authorities to the KVK Poonch for widening and expanding its working spectrum, so that more and more farmers of the Poonch district are benefitted. Dr. M. S. Bhadwal, Associate Dean, F.V.Sc & A.H & i/c Controller of Examination, SKUAST-J suggested that KVK should take up research based extension activities to finalise the local specific technical recommendations for the farmers of the district.
Dr. Ajay Gupta, Sr. Scientist & Head, formally welcomed the members of SAC and carried out the technical programme by presenting the Action Taken Report, Progress Report of 2017-18. Officers from the line Department and progressive farmers of Poonch district actively participated in finalization of action plan of KVK Poonch.
Progressive farmers Sh. Javid Ahmad Shah and, Smt. Naeem Kousar while representing the farming community bring forth various issues relating to farming in Poonch.
Among the others present were Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, District Animal Husbandry Officer, Asst. Director Fisheries and representatives from other line departments.
The meeting concluded with the vote of thanks presented by Dr. Muzafar Mir, Scientist, Fruit Science.
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