(1) ic9569Each University shall have] 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.]
[Explanation.––For purpose of the clauses (ii) to (viii), reference to the members shall be deemed as reference to member having jurisdiction in the concerned Divisions.]
(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 [Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir] 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 farmer’s 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.