SKUAST-J DISTRIBUTES PROFIT AMONG STUDENTS UNDER EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAMME ON MUSHROOMS

A function was organized in the premises of newly established Mushroom Research and Training centre, Main Campus SKUAST-J, Chatha. Prof. Anil Gupta, Head, Division of Plant Pathology in his introductory address apprised the dignitaries of the activities being undertaken by the centre. On this occasion Prof. D.P. Abrol, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture emphasized upon the role of mushroom cultivation as an enterprise and discussed the importance of newly introduced experiential learning programme in the curriculum of B.Sc (Agri). Prof. Pradeep Kumar Sharma, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor SKUAST-J interacted with the trained students and learnt about their experiences during the training. He congratulated the students on successful completion of their training and distributed appreciation certificates as well as share of profit generated through experiential learning programme among the students and associated supporting staff. In his address, Prof. Sharma stressed upon the inclusion of marketing and processing of mushrooms in the experiential learning programme on mushroom cultivation and spawn production.. Ms. Aaina Sharma was adjudged the best student of the training. The function was attended by Prof. J.P Sharma, Director Research, Prof. S.E. H. Rizvi , Dean, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Prof. Deepak Kher, Director, Planning and Monitoring, Dr. V.K. Razdan, University Librarian, Sh. Rajesh Talwar, Comptroller, Heads of various Divisions, faculty and students. Vote of thanks was presented by Dr. Sachin Gupta.