Teaching :

Mandate or objectives of the centre as assigned by AICRIP Year of establishment: 2003

Research :

To identify/develop high yielding rice varieties suitable for cultivation in Jammu Province Collection, maintenance, evaluation, characterization and utilization of rice germplasm Optimization of various agro-production techniques and plant protection measures,

Extension :

Transfer of technology for rice production to farmers through Front Line Demonstrations

The flagship areas:

• Crop Improvement
• Crop Production and Management
• Crop Protection
• Dissemination of Technology and varieties

Teaching :

Name of Centre: SKUAST-J, Chatha, Jammu, J&K Year of establishment: 2003

Research :

1. To identify/develop high yielding rice varieties suitable for cultivation in Jammu Province. 2. Collection, maintenance, evaluation, characterization and utilization of rice germplasm 3. Optimization of various agro-production techniques and plant protection measures,

Extension :

1. Transfer of technology for rice production to farmers through Front Line Demonstrations

The flagship areas:

• Rice Crop Improvement
• Rice crop Production and Management
• Rice crop Protection
• Extension of rice varieties, technology through FLDs and Rice Field Day