Directorate of Extension SKUAST-K Organised a 17 days A-Help Training program from 1st June-17th June,2023 for Pashu Sakhis . The Program is a pioneer venture between SKUAST-Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir State Rural Livelihood Mission and National Dairy Development Board to train the A-Help Workers for dissemination of Veterinary services to the grass root level under field conditions.
The valedictory function was chaired by Prof. Dil Mohammad Makhdoomi Director Extension SKUAST-Kashmir, Dr Balbir Singh CEO-LDB, Dr Javaid Ahmad Mugloo PC KVK Pulwama,Shri T Prakash Traning Manager NDDB,Master Trainers from LDB, Scientists from Directorate of Extension and Pashu Sakhis from all districts of valley were present on the occasion.
Director Extension elucidated the theme of training as a major contributor to overcome the bottlenecks of transferring technology and veterinary services to grass root level. Prof Makhdoomi pronounced this program as a bridge between animal health, farming community and better produce.
The program will contribute to promote the linkage of lab to field. Dr Makhdoomi prompted to train next batch of 150 A-Help girls in university.
Dr Balbir Singh CEO-LDB appreciated the efforts of Directorate of Extension SKUAST-Kashmir headed by Prof Dil Mohammad Makhdoomi and his team. Such programs are a breakthrough in the veterinary field for out reach of technologies to grass root level.
Shri T Prakash Traning manager NDDB congratulated Director Extensiona and his team for organising the program successfully.The program has been a linkage strategy for successful outreach of veterinary technologies to the farmers level.
Later the certificates and Momentos were distributed among the participants,who expressed happiness for being hosted by SKUAST-K and giving them training that will give them a place in the society.
Also the displays of walnut value added products under NHB project were displayed.
