JAMMU, July 22 -- Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu is all set to launch AgriThon 2.0, a prestigious national-level innovation challenge aimed at empowering the rural youth of Jammu Division and students from higher education institutions (HEIs) across Northern India. Organized under the Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) with support from IFAD, AgriThon 2.0 reflects the vision of "Viksit Krishi for Atmanirbhar Bharat" by promoting entrepreneurship and technology-driven solutions in agriculture and allied sectors.

Addressing a press conference, Prof. B.N. Tripathi, Vice Chancellor of SKUAST- Jammu and Chairman of the event, emphasized that this initiative i...