, Oct. 29 -- By Dr. Faranaaz Rasool

Professor of Plant Pathology, SKUAST-Kashmir

National Recognition: SKUAST-Kashmir reports a rise from 35th to third position among State Agricultural Universities.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship: More than 140 intellectual property rights and over 115 student startups reported.

Rural Outreach: Over 4,000 students engaged with approximately 450 villages through the Student Rural Exploration Program.

Agricultural Transformation: University expertise contributed to the conceptualisation and technical design of the Rs.5,013-crore Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP).

Academic Expansion: Undergraduate programmes increased from six to fourteen, while student enrolment rose from approximate...