Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya

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Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya
Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya logo.png
Type Public
Established1978
Chancellor Governor of Himachal Pradesh
Vice-Chancellor Harinder kumar Chaudhary
Undergraduates 539
Postgraduates 268
Location, ,
Campus6.49 km²
Website www.hillagric.ac.in

Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, also known as CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University (CSK HPKV), formerly Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, is an agricultural university at Palampur in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It was established on 1 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 the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

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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.

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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:

There are eight Krishi Vigyan Kendras (Agricultural Science Centres) at Bajaura, Dhaulakuan, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, Una, Berthin and Kukumseri that conduct research and provide agricultural information to local farmers. [1] In addition, there are five off-campus research and extension centres:

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.

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References

  1. "About the University". CSK HPKV. Retrieved 3 January 2014.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)

Courses Offered

The university offers both undergraduate and post-graduate courses. In UG courses, Bsc(hons) agriculture, Btech in food technology, Bsc in physical and life sciences, Bsc(hons) community science and Bvsc in veterinary and animal sciences are offered here. And in PG courses, Msc in agriculture, Phd in agriculture, Mvsc in veterinary and animal sciences, Msc in food science and nutrition are offered here.