20th SAC Meeting of KVK Srinagar
The annual 20th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting of Krishi...
Meeting of KVK Srinagar, SKUAST-Kashmir
21 st Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Srinagar for the
year 2025-26 was held on 13 th December, 2025 in the Conference Hall of KVK Srinagar under the
Chairmanship of Prof. (Dr.) Nazir Ahmad Ganaie, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-Kashmir to discuss the
progress achieved in respect of the mandated activities for the year 2024-25 and to formulate the Annual
Action Plan for the year 2025-26 in light of the feedback received from various stakeholders. The meeting was
co-chaired by Prof. Raihana H. Kanth, Director Extension, SKUAST-K. The meeting was also attended by
Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, representative of Director ICAR- CITH Rangret, Heads of various
Divisions, Scientists of the University, Officers & District Heads of Agriculture and Allied Development
Departments, KVK Heads, Progressive Farmers, Agripreneur, representative of the Civil Society,
Representatives of Iqbal Sabzi Mandi and Fruit Mandi Parimpora Srinagar, officials from District
Administration, J&K Bank/NABARD, District Lead Bank Manager and media personnel. In addition,
Scientists/Technical/Supporting Staff and officials of the Kendra besides the UG BSc. Hort (EL Students) also
participated.
Kendra celebrated Kissan Mela with theme Kissan Baghidari-Prathmikta Hamari under
World Water Day, held on 22 March every year since
The annual 20th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting of Krishi...
Year of Training: 2013-14 | Village Nadirgund |No. of participants 25 | %age of adoption 37% Due to urbanization and mass conversion of agricultural land into colonies and small industrial units in District Srinagar, the land holding of people is decreasing day by day and because of luring prices of
Kashmir, where farmers are faced with prospects of poor yield and low income, could well take cues from the success story of a farmer who is earning a net annual income of Rs. 3.5 lakhs from 2.0 ha land by adopting integrative farm techniques and optimum resource utilization. Mr. Farooq
Mr. Showket Ahmad Ganie after completing his education started his family occupation of traditional agriculture to meet both ends meals. He put his honest and all sincere efforts to get maximum output from his land. His aptitude, innovative mind and eagerness towards new technology and development in the field of
