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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Emphasizes Sustainable Agriculture at SKUAST-Jammu Convocation

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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah addressed the 9th Convocation of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology, Jammu, highlighting the critical role of agriculture in shaping the economic future of J&K. He stressed the importance of sustainable and organic practices in the face of climate change, resource depletion, and emerging global standards. The Chief Minister also emphasized the need for environmental awareness and action to address microplastics in the food chain and climate vulnerability.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of sustainable and organic practices in agriculture, citing climate change, resource depletion, and emerging global standards as pressing concerns.
  • He highlighted the need for environmental awareness and action to address microplastics in the food chain and climate vulnerability.
  • The university's launch of the Ex Situ Gene Bank was commended for its role in conserving native seed varieties and crop diversity.
  • The Chief Minister urged the graduating students to be job creators rather than seekers, emphasizing the importance of innovation, entrepreneurship, and compassion in agriculture.
  • The university was lauded for its academic excellence, developmental narratives, and alignment with national frameworks such as NEP-2020, Startup India, and Viksit Bharat @2047.
  • The convocation saw the awarding of 446 degrees, including 157 Master's, 46 Doctorates, and 243 Undergraduate degrees, in addition to 8 Gold Medals for meritorious students.
  • Several Professors of Practice, innovators, and entrepreneurs were felicitated for their contributions to agri-technology and rural entrepreneurship.
  • The event marked the inauguration of a Farmers' Hostel and a state-of-the-art Faculty Building funded under CAPEX-NABARD and J&K Government.

Statistics:

  • 446 degrees were awarded during the convocation.
  • Including 157 Master's, 46 Doctorates, and 243 Undergraduate degrees.
  • 8 Gold Medals were awarded to meritorious students.
  • SKUAST-Jammu has secured patents, incubated start-ups, and transferred knowledge to empower the farming community.

Sources:

  • Kashmir News Service (KNS)
  • HT Digital Content Services with permission from Kashmir News Service

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