Agricultural Universities have
an important role to play in
sustaining food and
nutritional security of the
country; more so in the
scenario of emerging
challenges due to climate
change, increasing population
pressures and alike. No doubt
the National Agriculture
System in the country has done
remarkably well to address
these issues but still lot
needs to be done. With the
continuous efforts and
technical support of
agricultural universities, the
agriculture productivity in
the country has shown
tremendous improvement over
the years, and the farming
community of the country
deserves strong appreciation
for this.
Agricultural Universities must
develop strong linkages with
the farming community, State
Government, policy makers and
agricultural education and
research institutes at
national and international
level for their efficient
functioning. Within the
university, efficient resource
management, including human
resource, finances and
infrastructure is a key to the
continuous growth of the
Institution remaining relevant
to its stake holders. The
University faculty should be
proactive, dedicated to the
cause and should own the
Institution.
SKUAST- Jammu has made a name
within a short span of time
through the sincere efforts of
its strong faculty with close
cooperation of state
departments and policy makers,
and active participation of
farmers of the region.
However, it is not a matter of
complacency because
complacency leads to
stagnation. We have to move
with the time and keep moving
with ever increasing pace to
face emerging challenges. I
congratulate the University
faculty for their achievements
and very sincerely hope that
they will show still more zeal
and dedication to come up to
the expectations attached to
them, and fulfill the mission
and the objective for which
the SKUAST-J has been
established.
Best of Luck !
Prof. Bhupendra Nath Tripathi