History
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu) came into existence on 20th September, 1999 following the amendment in Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Act, 1982, through the State Legislature. The establishment of SKUAST of Jammu has in its background aspirations, commitment and missionary zeal to cater the needs of Jammu Division for the region specific advances through education, research and extension in the field of agriculture. The university is mandated to address the basic, strategic and applied research related to enhanced production in agriculture and allied sectors (livestock health improvement and quality based products). SKUAST-Jammu is striving to achieve high standards of excellence in education, research and extension for the betterment of farming community of the region. To meet the demand of trained manpower of development departments and face the challenges in agriculture under the clout of liberalization, privatization and globalization, the pursuance of academic excellence and production of need based trained graduates has been given due priority. The university comprises distinct faculties, including the Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Basic Science, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, Faculty of Horticulture and Forestry.Faculty of Dairy Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and the Institute of Biotechnology. SKUAST-J is a multi-campus university with it's headquarter located at Chatha, Jammu. Chatha campus possess 578.00 acres area and R. S. Pura campus has 84.13 acres land holding. The total land holding, including Research Stations/Sub-Stations and KVKS, of the University is 1223 acres. The university has been actively involved in the transfer of evolved technologies to the end users through the strong extension system. The scientist farmer interactions are frequent and liberal. Training programmes for the up-gradation and refreshing the technical knowledge of line departments' functionaries are organized. The technologies developed, tested and refined are disseminated for adoption by farmers through adoptive trials and front line demonstrations through Krishi Vigyan Kendras. There are Eight Research Stations/Sub-Stations and nine KVKS in the University which are located in different agro-climatic zones of Jammu region for catering the location-specific needs of the farming community. University pursues research of high standard through projects funded by various central and state agencies.
Genesis & Development of SKUAST-Jammu
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.