Section 16 in Sher-I-Kashmir Universities of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Act, 1982
16. Research Council and its functions.
(1)There shall be a Research Council consisting of the following members, namely:-(i)The Vice-Chancellor, Ex-Officio Chairman;(ii)The Director Agriculture;(iii)The Director Horticulture;(iv)The Director Sheep Husbandry;(v)The Director Animal Husbandry;(vi)The Chief Conservator of Forests;(vii)The Director of Fisheries;(viii)All the Directors of the University (Director Research will act, as Member-Secretary);(ix)All Deans of the Faculties;(x)All Heads of the Divisions/Regional Research Stations/College ;(xi)Two Scientists of eminence from outside to be nominated for particular meetings by the Vice-Chancellor for their specialized knowledge of subject or subjects on the agenda of the meeting;(xii)[ Project Planning and Monitoring Officer.] [Substituted by Act VIII of 1998.](2)The Research Council shall consider and make recommendations in respect of-(a)research programmes and projects undertaken or to be undertaken by the various University units in the State in the field of agriculture. Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry and other allied Sciences with a view to promoting effective co-ordination;(b)physical, fiscal and administrative facilities required for implementing research project;(c)orienting research to meet farmers needs;(d)integration of research extension education and teaching and participation of research workers in teaching and extension education programme;(e)any other matter pertaining to research programmes which may be referred to by the Vice-Chancellor of the Board or any other authority of the University.
