Vision Mission

SLOGAN

• SKUAST-Kashmir for Quality Life of People.

VISION

• SKUAST-K aspires to be the top Innovation-led farm University for technology driven Bio-economy of the Viksit J&K.

MISSION

• Make SKUAST-K a preferred destination for Agri-education for its creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership, social and gender equity.
• Build basis for a knowledge-based and Technology-driven Agri-economy in the bio-resource rich regions of Kashmir & Ladakh through excellence in HRD translational R&D and ICT-driven outlook.
• Train young minds in new frontier areas that drive smart and intelligent farming practices to meet the requirements of the growing and affluent populations, mitigate the effects of climate change and conserve natural resource base.
• Inspire and groom the students for start-ups and innovation-led entrepreneurships
• Inculcate ethical principles & develop understanding of environmental & social ethos.

Goal

• To be the first Innovation led Farm University.

Our Core Values

• Faculty & Staff Competence: Our human resource is our greatest asset; we aim to augment it by providing positive work environment; clear vision and outlook and scope for personal / professional development.
• Academic Excellence: Strive towards building an engaging and stimulating academic environment; to build a model higher education system with improved national and international accreditations.
• Social Responsibility: To serve as a resource for and stimulus to economic, educational, cultural, environmental, and community development in diverse ethno-cultural region of the state and country.
• Entrepreneurs for the Future: provide aspiring student entrepreneurs a platform to pursue their startup dreams, and generate employment opportunities for the educated youth.
• Responsible Leadership: committed to make SKUAST-K as nursery of the leaders of tomorrow- agri-business executives, Industry leaders, Policy Planners, educationists, discoverers of new knowledge, environmentalists.
• Quality Life: working together with society, industry, government and research institutes to explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life.
• Diversity, Equity and inclusiveness: Foster intellectual, social, gender and physical equity towards diversity-sensitive learning environment.
• Environment and Ecosystem Sustainability: Sustainability is not a project at SKUAST-K - it is our philosophy of growth. Through education, innovation, and community engagement, we aim to build a future where prosperity and ecosystem sustainability go hand in hand.

Mandates

• EDUCATION: Outcome based education for Next-Gen Global Leaders, who are knowledgeable, skilled, creative, innovative, entrepreneurial, and empowered with life & social skills
• RESEARCH: Translational research for sustainable and technology driven bio economy
• EXTENSION: Farmer centric outreach for seamless ICT driven knowledge and technology transfer
• INNOVATION: Vibrant innovation driven Startup ecosystem for wealth and job creation