Birsa Agricultural University

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Birsa Agricultural University
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Type Public
Established1981;44 years ago (1981)
Chancellor Governor of Jharkhand
Vice-Chancellor Dr. S. C. Dubey
Location, ,
Campus Urban
Affiliations UGC
Website www.bauranchi.org

Birsa Agricultural University is an agricultural university at Kanke, Ranchi in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It was established on 26 June 1981, after its formal inauguration by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The University is named in honor of Birsa Munda, a prominent tribal freedom fighter and folk hero. [1]

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Overview

Its primary objective is to develop area specific technologies and manpower in the fields of agriculture, animal husbandry and forestry for the development of the plateau region of Jharkhand. In addition, economic uplifting of tribal and other backward class population of the region is a priority. The programmes and activities of education, research and extension are carried out through various faculties.

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References

  1. "Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi - Autonomous University". Telegraph India. Retrieved 3 March 2025.

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