Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 21: Governor N. N. Vohra, who is also the Chancellor of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu, has appointed Dr Pradeep Kumar Sharma, presently Assistant Director General (Education Planning and Development) Education Division, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, as Vice Chancellor of SKUAST, Jammu, for a period of five years or until he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier, with effect from the date he takes over charge.
Dr Pradeep Kumar Sharma is a well known Soil and Water Management expert and has served in the National Farm Universities at senior positions such as Chief Scientist (Water Management), Dean (Post Graduate Studies), Dean (Home Sciences), Dean (College of Agriculture) and as Vice Chancellor of Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur.
Currently, he is serving as Assistant Director General (Education Planning and Development) Education Division, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.
While appointing Dr. Sharma as Vice Chancellor, SKUAST, Jammu, the Governor has expressed hope that with his taking over as the VC a strong push will be given to the research and academic activities in the University.
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