MISSION
The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Jammu aspires to become a leading agriculture University in India with the mandate of serving the people of Jammu division, the UT and the Nation.
MANDATE
Advancement of education in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Sciences and other allied sectors.- Conduct basic,strategic and applied research in agriculture and allied sectors.
- Dissemination of knowledge and technology to the farming community.
- Collaboratewith National and International organisationsfor enhancing the knowledge expertise and excellence for the well being of the people of Jammu and Kashmir in particular and the country in general.
JURISDICTION
SKUAST-Jammu has mandate to cater to the needs of the farming community falling under the territorial jurisdiction of Jammu province. The area comprises of following agro-climatic zones:
- Sub- Tropical Zone: Kathua, Samba, Jammu, part of Udhampur and Rajouri.
- Intermediate Zone: Parts of Rajouri, Udhampur, Poonch, Ramban and Kathua.
- Temperate Zone: Parts of Poonch, Rajouri, Doda, Kathua, Ramban and Kishtwar.