Srinagar, Dec 04: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir Monday kick-started an Existing-Management Development Program (E-MDP) on ‘Use of Statistical Softwares in Business Management’ at the Faculty of Forestry (FoF), Benhama campus.
The seven-day training program was organised by SKUAST-K’s Division of Social and Basic Sciences, Faculty of Forestry, under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Govt of India with the aim to equip participants with advanced data analysis skills that are crucial in both scientific and business management contexts with respect to statistical packages.
In charge Dean, Faculty of Forestry, Prof Parvaiz Ahmad Khan, stressed the necessity of promoting the use of statistical packages, especially among educated youth. Course Coordinator, Dr M Iqbal Jeelani, assistant professor of statistics, presented comprehensive overview of the training program, underscoring the significance of statistical packages in contemporary sciences and business sectors. He further shed light on various aspects of the training program, emphasizing its hands-on approach.
Holds organic farming training for women of remote Kellar area in Shopian
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir Monday conducted a training programme titled ‘Entrepreneurship Development of Women Through Organic Farming’ at remote hilly Kellar area of Shopian district.
The training was organised by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Shopian under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Govt of India at a village of Keller, Shopian. The event was attended by 75 rural women along with the staff of KVK Shopian.
Head, KVK Shopian, Dr Zaffar Afroz Badri, who was the chief guest of the event, talked about organic farming, its scope and potential in J&K. He also sought collaborative efforts of KVK Shopian and NRLM for the betterment of the farming community.
Training Coordinator, Dr Shabeer Ahmad Ganie briefed the audience about the highlights of the training programme and presented a detailed presentation on the composting potential of the Shalimar microbe consortium. Dr Bilal Ahmad Zargar highlighted the importance of organic inputs in modern agriculture for maintaining soil health and export quality standards in agri-produce.
