Srinagar: The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has successfully concluded a 21-day national training programme on “Geo-Information Science for Natural Resource Management”, organized by the Division of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura.
The valedictory session was presided over by Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of SKUAST-Kashmir, while Dr. M. K. Verma, Director, ICAR–Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture (CITH), Srinagar, attended the event as the Guest of Honour.
In his address, Prof. Ganai commended the organizers for designing and executing a comprehensive and contemporary training programme. He underscored the growing importance of data sciences, remote sensing, and GIS technologies in addressing the challenges of modern agriculture and natural resource management.
“Remote Sensing and GIS form an integral part of the ongoing paradigm shift towards data-driven decision-making in agriculture,” he said, reaffirming SKUAST-K’s commitment to integrating modern technologies for sustainable agricultural growth.
Dr. Verma, in his remarks as Guest of Honour, lauded the diversity of the participants representing various regions and professional backgrounds—from recent graduates to working experts. He urged them to apply the knowledge gained during the training to tackle real-world challenges in resource management and agricultural innovation.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Haroon R. Naik, Director Research, highlighted SKUAST-K’s proactive role in organizing advanced training programmes aimed at capacity building and skill development in emerging areas of science and technology.
The Course Director, Dr. Shabir Ahmed Bangroo, Senior Scientist, Division of Soil Science, expressed gratitude to the Vice Chancellor, Guest of Honour, Director Research, resource persons, and participants for their cooperation and contribution to the programme’s success.
The three-week training featured expert lectures, hands-on sessions, and field demonstrations on key topics such as Remote Sensing, GIS, GPS applications, land use mapping, watershed management, and climate-resilient agriculture. It brought together researchers, students, and professionals from diverse disciplines, fostering an enriching exchange of ideas and experiences.
The event concluded with the distribution of certificates among the participants.
