SKUAST-K FOF Starts One week long training program on Fostering Women’s (Schedule Tribe) Empowerment via Agroforestry Entrepreneurship.

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SRINAGAR DEC 04:-Division of Silviculture and Agroforestry, Faculty of Forestry, SKUAST-Kashmir kick started one-week long training Programme on “Fostering Women’s (Schedule Tribe) Empowerment via Agroforestry Entrepreneurship:

A Training Programme for Sustainable Livelihood” under MSME at Faculty of Forestry Benhama, Ganderbal Division of Silviculture and Agroforestry launched a weeklong training program Entitled “Fostering Women’s (Schedule Tribe) Empowerment via Agroforestry Entrepreneurship:

A Training Programme for Sustainable Livelihood” at Benhama Watlar Ganderbal. This program is scheduled to run from November 4th Dec. to 10rd Dec. 2024.

The inaugural event commenced with a welcome address by Prof. G.M. Bhat, who serves as the Professor and Head of Silviculture and Agroforestry. In his speech, Prof. Bhat emphasized the importance of fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in young generation. It involves shifting from relying on others for employment to generating opportunities that benefit both individuals and society.

Dr. Megna Rashid, the Program Coordinator, provided an in-depth overview of the training program, underlining the importance of entrepreneurship initiatives in promoting self-sustaining livelihoods. She detailed the program’s design, emphasizing its hands-on approach to equipping participants with practical skills. She emphasized about the way’s women can contribute to income generation from Agroforestry practices. By growing food at home, women contribute to cost savings and, in some cases, generate income by selling surplus produce that fosters economic independence and financial stability within households.

Dr. M. Maqbool Rather, Assistant Professor, Division of FBT also highlighted women’s role in home gardening, contributing significantly to household food security, nutrition, and environmental sustainability. He emphasized on how Women often adopt eco-friendly methods like composting, crop rotation, promoting environmental conservation and sustainable gardening that enhances mental health and physical fitness through active engagement with nature.

The inaugural event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. M. Maqbool Rather, Assistant Professor, Division of FBT. Finally, Dr. Megna Rashid, the coordinator, concluded by expressing heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. N.A. Ganie, Director of Planning and Monitoring Prof. H. R. Naik, and Dean of the Faculty of Forestry Prof. S. A. Gangoo for their invaluable support and guidance. She also extended her sincere appreciation to the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, New Delhi, for sponsoring the program.