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The MoU was signed in the presence of Professor B.N. Tripathi, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu, and Sr. Professor K.S. Chandrasekar, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, CLUJ. The official signatories were Ms. Ankur Mahajan (JKAS), Registrar, CLUJ and Dr. Anil Kumar, Registrar, SKUAST-Jammu.
Speaking on the occasion, Professor B.N. Tripathi emphasized the importance of bridging specialized agricultural research with multidisciplinary education. He remarked, "This MoU is indication to our shared commitment to leveraging our strengths for the benefit of the farming community and the youth of this region. Together, we will work towards sustainable agricultural development, skill enhancement and entrepreneurial growth."
Sr. Professor K.S. Chandrasekar highlighted the transformative potential of the collaboration, stating, "The Cluster University of Jammu is proud to join hands with SKUAST-Jammu, an institution synonymous with agricultural excellence. This partnership will create new avenues for joint research, faculty and student exchange and capacity-building programs that will have a lasting impact on the academic landscape of Jammu and Kashmir."
The MoU outlines a comprehensive framework for cooperation in disciplines including Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture, Forestry, Veterinary Sciences, Dairy Technology, Vocational Education, Agri-Management and Entrepreneurship. Under this agreement, the universities will undertake joint research projects, exchange of students and faculty, capacity-building programs (ToT and FDPs), lectures and symposia, and innovation/incubation support for startups.
The collaboration also focuses on extension and outreach activities to transfer evolved technologies to the farming community through SKUAST-Jammu's Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs). The coordinating officers Prof. Anil Bhat, Associate Director Research, SKUAST-J and Dr. Shafia Saleem, Director Extension and Outreach, CLUJ played a pivotal role in facilitating this partnership.
The signing of this MoU marks a significant milestone in the academic history of the region, representing a shared vision to create a dynamic ecosystem where specialized agricultural knowledge meets multidisciplinary academic excellence. The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks and a formal exchange of documents. The ceremony was attended by all the statutory officers of the SKUAST-Jammu including Dr. S. K. Gupta, Director Research, Dr. Sanjay Khar, Director Planning and Monitoring, Dr. Amrish Vaid, Director Extension, Dr. Anil Kumar, Regisrar/ Dean, FoA, Dr. Sudhakar Dwivedi, Director Students Welfare, Dr. R. K. Samnotra, University Librarian, Dr. Sanjay Guleria, Dean, FB.Sc., Dr. Vikas Tandon, Dean, FoH&F and senior academic and administrative functionaries of CLUJ including Prof. Twinkle Suri, Deans of Academic Affairs, Prof. Satinder Kaur, Dean Research Studies, Prof. Chander Shekhar Gupta, Dean, School of Sciences, Mr. Nagesh Jamwal, Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer, Prof. (Dr.) Ranvijay Singh, Controller of Examinations, Dr. Shafia Saleem, Director Extension and Outreach, and Dr. Avtar Changothra.
