Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 11: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu Vet Alumni organised a one-day webinar and launched SKUAST-J Vet alumni website today at online mode.
Chief Guest of the event was Prof J.P Sharma, Vice Chancellor SKUAST-J and SKUAST-K while Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, Secretary of Tribal Affairs Department; Mission Director, Skill Development Mission, J&K, Dr Shashank Sinha and National Sales Director Drools Petfood Pvt. Ltd, Sonika Puttoo were invited speakers.
The topic of the webinar was opportunities for young vets. The event was attended by, Dr Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, Lt. Col. Mayur Vashney, Dr Ranjeet Singh Kotwal, Dr. Peerzada Farhat, students of SKUAST-J and others.
Speaking at the launch function, Prof J.P Sharma said, with nearly 1500 alumni of this institution, it is a privilege to have such students who now hold positions in all prestigious offices like Indian Administrative Services, Indian Forest Services, JK Administrative services, JK police services etc.
He urged the alumni to return to campus and speak to student groups, provide them career insights and cheer them.
Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, president SKUAST-J Vet Alumni talked about opportunities for veterinarians in J&K.
He informed veterinarians of various government schemes under mission youth and how to get benefit of these schemes.
Dr. M.S Bhadwal, Dean, Faculty of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, R.S Pura delivered welcome address while Dr. Mandeep Singh Azad, Scientist SKUAST -J gave vote of thanks.
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