Stresses institutional accountability, resource management
BANDIPORA: Director Finance/Comptroller of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Mr. Haroon Ahmad Bhat, on Thursday visited Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Bandipora-1 to review the functioning and developmental activities of the institution.
The Director Finance was received by Dr. Tariq Sultan, Head, KVK Bandipora-1, along with the scientific and technical staff of the Kendra. Dr. Tariq Sultan briefed the Director Finance regarding ongoing activities, institutional achievements, infrastructural facilities, and future development plans of the KVK.
The Director Finance inspected various sections of the Kendra and reviewed the overall functioning of the institution, appreciating the efforts of the KVK administration and scientific staff in ensuring effective implementation of university programmes and institutional activities at the district level.
Dr. Tahir Saleem and other officers also apprised the Director Finance about various technical and administrative initiatives being undertaken by the KVK. Discussions were held on strengthening institutional infrastructure, improving administrative coordination, and enhancing the operational efficiency of the centre.
During the interaction, the Director Finance emphasized the importance of institutional accountability, effective resource management, and coordinated efforts for the continued growth and development of KVK Bandipora-1. He reiterated SKUAST-K’s commitment towards strengthening its extension and outreach institutions across the region.
He also stressed the need for maintaining high standards of institutional performance, timely execution of developmental activities, and optimum utilization of available resources for achieving the university’s objectives, while appreciating the dedicated services rendered by the KVK’s officers and staff.
The visiting officers held detailed deliberations on future strategies for institutional strengthening, infrastructural improvement, and enhancing coordination among different university units for efficient implementation of academic and extension-related programmes. The visit concluded with a review meeting wherein various administrative and developmental matters concerning KVK Bandipora-1’s functioning were discussed in detail.