CBP on Niche Crops concludes at SKUAST-K 

Srinagar, Aug 13: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) successfully concluded the week long Capacity Building Programme on Agri Niche Crop Promotion Support & Horticulture Promotion Support under the Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project in Jammu and Kashmir (JKCIP), funded by IFAD.According to a statement issued here, the training, organised by the SKUAST-K’s Directorate of Extension from 8^th to 13^th August 2025, aimed to enhance the technical, managerial, and extension delivery skills of officers and field staff from the agriculture and horticulture departments across the Union Director Extension, SKUAST-K, Prof Raihana Habib Kanth, who was the chief guest at the valedictory function, said the program addressed critical skill gaps, equipping participants with   the capacity to adopt and promote innovative practices in niche crop cultivation, orchard management, post-harvest handling, and market linkages.Project Coordinator JKCIP, Prof Ashiq H Pandith, talked about the thematic coverage of the programme, including identification and promotion of high-value niche crops. Dr Farahanaz Rasool, Deputy Director Trainings, gave an overview of the activities conducted during the training programme.