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Agriculture
LG Sinha inaugurates solar‑powered smart irrigation system at SKUAST‑Kashmir
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 03:23 PM
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Agricultural scientist LG Sinha officially opened a solar‑driven smart irrigation facility along with additional infrastructure at the Sher‑e‑Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir.
Sher‑e‑Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) in Srinagar hosted a ceremony on Monday where LG Sinha, a noted agricultural scientist, inaugurated a new solar‑powered smart irrigation system. The facility integrates solar panels with sensor‑based water management to optimise irrigation schedules and reduce energy costs for farms in the region.
Alongside the irrigation unit, the university unveiled additional research and training amenities aimed at promoting climate‑resilient farming practices. Officials highlighted that the solar setup can generate enough power to run the irrigation network throughout the cropping season, cutting dependence on grid electricity.
State agricultural officials praised the project as a model for sustainable agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir, noting its potential to boost productivity for smallholder farmers while curbing carbon emissions. The university plans to incorporate the technology into its curriculum and extension programs.
The inauguration was attended by university officials, local government representatives, and members of the farming community, who expressed optimism about the technology’s impact on water conservation and farm profitability.
The solar‑driven system is part of a broader push by the state to adopt renewable energy solutions in agriculture, aligning with national goals for green growth and food security.
Alongside the irrigation unit, the university unveiled additional research and training amenities aimed at promoting climate‑resilient farming practices. Officials highlighted that the solar setup can generate enough power to run the irrigation network throughout the cropping season, cutting dependence on grid electricity.
State agricultural officials praised the project as a model for sustainable agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir, noting its potential to boost productivity for smallholder farmers while curbing carbon emissions. The university plans to incorporate the technology into its curriculum and extension programs.
The inauguration was attended by university officials, local government representatives, and members of the farming community, who expressed optimism about the technology’s impact on water conservation and farm profitability.
The solar‑driven system is part of a broader push by the state to adopt renewable energy solutions in agriculture, aligning with national goals for green growth and food security.