Kashmir's SKUSAT-K to have centre for AI, machine learning

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Jammu, January 28

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired the 34th University Council Meeting of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (Kashmir) at Raj Bhawan on Sunday.

The meeting was attended by Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Santosh D Vaidya, Principal Secretary, Finance Department; Nazir A Ganai, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST, Kashmir; BN Tripathi, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST, Jammu, among others.

The L-G commended the significant contribution of SKUAST, Kashmir, in the growth journey of the agriculture and allied sector in J&K. “The innovation-led initiatives and holistic approach of agricultural universities are contributing in knowledge-based, technology-driven and sustainable agri-economy,” he said.

The meeting discussed the comprehensive future road map on developing SKUAST, Kashmir, as the leading institution for agricultural education, innovations, entrepreneurship, leadership and research.

The L-G emphasised on taking the research and innovation from lab to the field to increase farmers’ productivity. He further instructed for short skill training courses for the students.

The meeting also deliberated on the reforms to promote start-ups and entrepreneurship, opening up new frontier areas to drive smart and intelligent farming practices, besides resetting of goals and mandates of the university in tune with national goals and priorities.

The Council gave in-principle approvals to various agenda points presented during the meeting including the setting up of Centre of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Agriculture (CAIML); SKUAST-K Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (SKIIE) Centre and to establish the division of Agro-Meteorology at FOH, Shalimar.

Prof Nazir A Ganai, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST, Kashmir, presented the progress report of the university. The latest edition of Agri Rise-an agricultural education digest on agri-entrepreneurship was also released on the occasion.