Srinagar, Apr 25: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology of Kashmir starts two weeks foundation programme Deeksharambh with a theme ‘unleash your talent: Discover a world beyond Academics’ today on 25-04-2025 where all the first year students are helped to understand the ecosystem of the university. The event also helps the students in grooming them to become a responsible citizen. The event was graced by Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganie, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-K as Chief Guest and Prof. Neelofer Khan, Vice Chancellor University of Kashmir as guest of honour.
Prof. S. A Gangoo, Dean Students Welfare highlighted that SKUAST-K was the first agricultural university at the national level to have conceptualized and organized such a programme for the undergraduate students of the university. The popularity of the IRTIQA programme of SKUAST-K created a ripple effect prompting UGC to institutionalize Deeksharambh programme as the part of course curriculum.
Prof. Neelofer Khan congratulated the organisers of the event and appreciated the efforts of the organisers in making this foundation programme a reality.
Prof. N. A. Ganai motivated the participants by highlighting the importance of the co-curricular activities in the overall development of an individual. He also appreciated the efforts of the students in bringing laurels to the university. He also paid respects to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and condemned such a barbaric act.
The programme started with the march-past parade by students of different faculties was organized highlighting the discipline needs to be part and ethos of the student community. The dignitaries inaugurated the e-cycle initiative at SKUAST-Kashmir Shalimar campus. The students presented a cultural programme highlighting the importance of unity and diversity to evade the challenges plaguing the society.
