VC SKUAST-K calls on Governor

Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 14: Dr. Nazir Ahmad, Vice-Chancellor, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, met Governor N N Vohra, Chancellor of the University, at the Raj Bhavan here today.
Besides considering a suitable time frame for the conduct of the University’s next Convocation, the Governor and Dr. Nazir Ahmad discussed issues relating to the propagation of high density hybrid apple species, extension activities in Ladakh region, enlargement of areas under Mushbudhi and Kamad species of indigenous rice, propagation and organized marketing of red rice (lal chawal) etc.
The VC also briefed the Governor about several issues relating to infrastructural development, financial stringencies, re-organisation of available staff strength and filling up vacant posts of scientific staff and academic reform.