SKUAST-K Celebrates Holi with Cultural Fervor; Vice Chancellor Promotes National Unity and Brotherhood

SRINAGAR, March 4, 2026 — The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) transformed into a vibrant hub of cultural integration today as faculty, staff, and students from diverse states gathered to celebrate Holi with immense gaiety.

The event, held on the main campus, showcased the university’s commitment to fostering a harmonious environment, with participants using safe, dry colors to mark the arrival of the spring season. Joining the festivities, Vice Chancellor Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai extended warm greetings to the university community, emphasizing that such celebrations act as a vital bridge across regional and social boundaries. He remarked that SKUAST-K plays a pivotal role in national integration by providing a platform where students from across India can honor composite traditions and strengthen the spirit of peaceful coexistence.

Director Extension, Prof. Raihana Habib Kanth, further noted that these celebrations allow students to build lasting friendships outside the academic setting, reinforcing the university’s mission of holistic development.

The program, attended by senior faculty members including Prof. Rohitashw Kumar and Prof. Amal Saxena, concluded with enthusiastic cultural interactions, successfully highlighting the rich diversity and unified spirit of the institution.