VC SKUAST-K calls on Governor

5 Dariya News

Srinagar 05-Oct-2016

Prof. Nazeer Ahmed, Vice-Chancellor, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, met Governor N.N. Vohra, Chancellor of the University, at the Raj Bhavan here today.The Governor congratulated the Vice Chancellor for securing 17 new projects, worth Rs. 5.68 crores, which have been approved by various external funding agencies. He also complimented the VC for the Faculty of Agriculture, Wadoora, being granted Star College recognition by the Union Ministry of  Science and Technology, with funding support of Rs. 46 lakh, and for the Basic Horticulture Training Course being commenced at Stakna, Leh.The VC sought the Governor’s intervention for the Security Forces vacating the University Research Stations at Khudwani, Pohnu and Balpora which was adversely affecting the University’s research and extension activities. He also sought help for un- interrupted infrastructure development at Shalimar keeping in view the restrictions on construction around Dal lake by LAWDA.The Governor and the VC also discussed issues relating to financial resources, re-organisation of available staff strength and filling up vacant posts of scientific staff, and carrying out academic reforms.