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Nyoma, October 08 (Scoop News)-The 13th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Nyoma, University of Ladakh, was held today at KVK Nyoma under the chairmanship of Prof. (Dr.) Saket Kushwaha, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh. Prof. (Dr.) Mohd Mehdi, Coordinator & Controlling Authority of KVKs, University of Ladakh, attended the meeting as Guest of Honour.
The meeting was attended by senior officers and representatives from the Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, Forest and ICDS departments, scientists, SAC members, Nambardars and progressive farmers. Prof. Maheshwar Singh, Associate Director and Dean, School of Agricultural Science and Technology, Leh, and Dr. Nasreen Fatima, Programme Coordinator, KVK Kargil, participated in the deliberations through online mode.
Dr. Phuntsog Tundup, Head, KVK Nyoma, presented the Action Taken Report, Annual Progress Report 2025–26 and proposed Action Plan 2027–28, highlighting the major achievements and ongoing initiatives of the Kendra for the farming and pastoral communities of Changthang.
Addressing the meeting, the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor emphasized the need to focus on overall livelihood improvement of farmers, promote community and farmer-to-farmer learning, and strengthen the manpower of KVK Nyoma.
The meeting deliberated on several priority areas, including protected and net-house cultivation, pest and disease diagnostics, low-cost livestock feed, fodder development, pashmina goat health, management of CCPP, sea buckthorn propagation, salt-tolerant tree species, local vegetable production, nutrition programmes, barley seed exchange and exposure visits for farmers.
Representatives of the line departments assured greater inter-departmental convergence and collaboration with KVK Nyoma to further strengthen agriculture and allied activities in Changthang.
Progressive farmers and Nambardars appreciated the efforts of KVK Nyoma in promoting scientific agriculture and improving the livelihoods of the farming community in the region.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Tashi Dolker, who expressed gratitude to the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, participating officers, scientists, farmers and all stakeholders for their valuable guidance and suggestions.
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