Archive · 4 Aug 2025
CM Abdullah Urges Green Agriculture at SKUAST Convocation
Imagine a big school for farming called SKUAST, and the important person, CM Omar Abdullah, came to their graduation.
He talked about how farming needs to change to be friendlier to the environment because of things like microplastics and climate change.
He told the graduates to use their knowledge to create jobs and make farming better.
The school also opened a special place to keep seeds safe and gave out lots of degrees to students.
It was like a big celebration to encourage new ideas and improvements in farming!
CM Omar Abdullah emphasized sustainable agricultural practices amidst environmental concerns.
He addressed the 9th Convocation of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (SKUAST) Jammu.
Abdullah highlighted the critical role of agriculture in J&K's economic future.
The Ex Situ Gene Bank launch was commended for conserving native seed varieties.
446 degrees were awarded, and a Farmers’ Hostel and Faculty Building were inaugurated.
- Who
- CM Omar Abdullah and graduates of SKUAST-Jammu
- What
- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah spoke at the SKUAST Jammu convocation, stressing agricultural reforms.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (SKUAST) Jammu
- Why
- To address the importance of sustainable agricultural practices and encourage innovation in the agri-sector.
Current Agricultural Practices
Sustainable Agriculture
Agricultural Approaches
Current Agricultural Practices
Emphasis on chemical fertilizers and fragmented land holdings
Sustainable Agriculture
Shift to sustainable and organic agricultural practices, addressing issues like microplastics and climate vulnerability.
- Event
- 9th Convocation of SKUAST Jammu
- Speaker
- CM Omar Abdullah
- Focus
- Sustainable agriculture & innovation
- Degrees Awarded
- 446
- New Facilities
- Farmers’ Hostel and Faculty Building