The main objectives of the programme were to improve data analysis skills of research scholars of forestry on data visualization and statistical modeling in forest inventory and management through R software , to provide an interactive platform for students in order to enhance their understanding of modern statistical techniques used for analyzing data with the help of R programming. 

 

The main aim was to enhance data analytical skills, proficiency in R programming, Statistical modeling capabilities, Data-driven decision-making, Entrepreneurial opportunities among students and scholars. This five-day training session on "Data Analytics in Forestry through R Studio" sponsored by IDP-NAHEP and the Faculty of Forestry at SKUAST-K was concluded  at the campus in Benhama, Ganderbal. The chief guest, Prof. Sajad A Gangoo, Dean, Faculty of Forestry said, now students are enjoying benefits of Information technology for which we were unfortunate because now the softwares play a great role in modelling and statistics. 

 

Dignitaries, faculty members, and participants were welcomed by Dr. Syed Naseem Geelani, Head, Division of Social & Basic Sciences, and Convener of the training program who gave an overview of the training programme and said that we will try to conduct such programs in future also. 

 

Prof. Akhlaq A wani,  IDP-NAHEP coordinator said in his address that NAHEP will be sponsoring  all such programs which are helpful for our student community and Scholars. Dr. M. Iqbal Jeelani, the program's organizing secretary, gave a thorough introduction to the agenda. He described in detail the R programming training courses that have been delivered. 

 

The eminent experts who delivered their lectures include Dr. Rajendra Choure of the Institute of Science in Mumbai, Dr. MD Yasin of the Institute of Agri Statistical Research of India in New Delhi, and Dr. Sukhdev Mishra of the Indian Council of Medical Research, Prof Shakeel,  Dr Faheem of SKUAST-K and Dr Immad from Indian Council of Medical Sciences.  Prof. P. A. Khan, Guest of the honour on the occasion commended the organizing committee and the Division of Social & Basic Sciences for coming up with such a wonderful training program for research academics which will be helpful in their future also. Prof. GM Bhat , HoD SAF, Prof PA Sofi, Head, FPU, Prof Khursheed A Shah, Head, Wildlife Sciences participated in the function besides Scientists, non teaching and students .The function was concluded by a formal vote of thanks by Dr Showket A Dar, Assistant Professor , SBS.(KNS).