Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya

Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya
Established	1978
Type	Public
Chancellor	Urmila Singh, Governor of Himachal Pradesh
Vice-Chancellor	S. K. Sharma
Undergraduates	539
Postgraduates	268
Location	Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India
Campus	6.49 km²
Website	http://www.hillagric.ernet.in

Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (Hindi: चौधरी सरवन कुमार हिमाचल प्रदेश कृषि विश्वविद्यालय) or CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University (CSK HPKV) is an agricultural university at Palampur in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It was established in November 1978 as an expansion of the existing College of Agriculture established in May 1966. Hill agriculture is the focus of this university. The university is accredited by NBA (India's National Board of Accreditation) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).it is a very pristine place to stay in, and the atmosphere is such that it helps in nurturing talents from world over

Capital works investments for the university's land and facilities were provided by state government grants, and grants from the ICAR. In the 2004-05 academic year, approximately 63% of CSK HPKV's annual operating expenditure was funded by HP state government grants, and a further 29% covered by ICAR grants. The remaining funding came from fees collected and other sources.

Colleges

• College of Agriculture
• College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
• College of Home Science
• College of Basic Sciences

Academic programmes

Undergraduate

• B.Sc. (Agriculture)
• B.V.Sc. (Veterinary)
• B.Sc. (Home Sci.)
• B.Sc. (Basic Sci.)

Masters

• 11 programs in Veterinary & Animal Husbandry
• 10 in Agriculture
• 3 in Home Science
• 3 in Basic Sciences

Doctoral

• 7 programs in Agriculture
• 3 in Veterinary & Animal Husbandry
• 1 om Home Science

Research and extension

In addition to the research activities in college departments, the university has five advanced research centres at the main campus in Palampur:

• Advance Centre for Hill Bio Resource & Biotechnology
• Organic Farming Research and Training Centre
• Centre for Commercial Mountain Agriculture and Enterprises Development
• Centre for Policy Research in Mountain Agriculture & Rural Development
• Centre for Human Resources Development in Mountain Agriculture

There are eight Krishi Vigyan Kendras (Agricultural Science Centres) at Bajaura, Bara, Dhaulakuan, Kangra, Mandi, Una, Berthin and Kukumseri that conduct research and provide agricultural information to local farmers. In addition, there are five off-campus research and extension centres:

• Highland Agricultural Research & Extension Centre, Kukumseri
• Mountain Agricultural Research & Extension Centre, Sangla
• Hill Agricultural Research & Extension Centre, Bajaura
• Hill Agricultural Research & Extension Centre, Dhaulakuan
• Shivalik Agricultural Research & Extension Centre, Kangra

The university has released several varieties of cereals, pulses, vegetables, oilseeds, fodder and tea. It publishes several magazines and journals, both in English and Hindi. There is an Agricultural Technology Information Centre at the main entrance of the university.

External links

• Official website