 Early Times Report
jammu, Jan 8: SKAUST -J held 11th Board of Studies meeting for Faculty of Agriculture (FoA) under the Chairmanship of Dr. D. P. Abrol, Dean Faculty of Agriculture. Dr. P.K. Mehta, an eminent academician & Dean, FoA, CSKHPKVV, Palamapur was the expert. Various agendas related to Faculty of Agriculture were placed before the board for deliberations. At the outset Prof. D.P. Abrol, Dean FoA, SKUAST-J, extended a warm welcome to the expert and participants. It was discussed that various faculties were approved in the SKUAST-J university council meet years ago, however the same has not been sanctioned by the Government. The house unanimously resolved that the matter should be taken up with the state govt. so that the faculties can be sanctioned along with posts at the earliest. Other important agendas included the change of eligibility for admission in B. Tech. Biotechnology degree programme as per ICAR Vth Dean's committee recommendations, institutionalization of B.Sc. (Hons) in Horticulture under Faculty of Agriculture were discussed. House also confirmed the minutes of Xth Board of studies meet for Faculty of Agriculture. The meeting was attended by Prof. D.P. Abrol, Dean FoA, Dr. J.P. Sharma, Director Research, Dr. K.S. Risam, Director Extension, Dr. Deepak Kher, Director Planning, Dr. M.M.S Zama, Dean FVSc., Dr. V.K. Razdan, Chief Librarian, Dr. S.E.H. Rizivi, Dean FBSc, HOD's of FoA, Professor's & member of Board of Studies. Prof. Vikas Sharma, Member Secretary extended the formal vote of thanks. |
