About Station

National Agriculture Research Project, Yavatmal was established in February, 1990 and is situated on west side of the city on Waghapur road.

During 1999 the Zonal Agriclture Research Station has been remandeted by the ICAR, New Delhi to take up the additional functions of Krishi Vigyan Kendra under NATP.

Agro Climatic Information

Infrastructure

Mandate

• To conduct location specific, production oriented need base research in the Agro-climatic zones

• Research oriented towards the needs of local agro-ecological zone with special emphasis on rainfed food grains and oilseeds

Objectives

1. Test different varieties and advanced breeding lines for its suitability and their screening for location specific adaptability

2. Identify and develop varieties of major crops of the zone for resistance to pests and diseases, early maturity and drought tolerance characteristics

3. Identify biological control measures of pests and diseases through the deployment of parasites, predators and pathogenic micro-organism and plant originated compounds

4. Improve crop productivity for better monetary return by developing suitable cropping systems under given farming situation

5. Evolve organic recycling and an integrated nutrient management system

Project Operating at Station

Evaluation of Intra Hirsutum Hybrid Cotton Trials –Rainfed under All India Coordinated Cotton Improvement Programme, Indian Council of Agriculture Research, Regional Research Station, Coimbatore

Research Activities

The achievements in the form of recommendations released in research system are as under :

• From this center maize variety YMC-1 was released which is suitable for sequence cropping
• On sloppy land contour sowing recorded higher yield as compared to across the slope
• Dry seeding of cotton, sorghum, pigeonpea, blackgram and soybean is profitable as compared to timely sowing
• Pigeonpea + Soybean (1:2) and Sorghum + pigeonpea (3:3) intercropping should be adopted for higher yield
• For getting higher yield of minor millets (Bhagar or Kodo) the crops be fertilized with 30 kg N/ha
• For getting higher yield of gram var. ICCV-2 should be sown on 25th October at 30×10 cm spacing
• For obtaining higher yield of upland drilled paddy, the crop should be kept weed free by weeding and hoeing in the initial stages. Pre-emergence application of herbicide i.e. Butachlor, Stomp 30 EC recommended for control of weeds in the initial stages for better yields as compared to no weeding and hoeing.
• For obtaining higher yields of Kharif crops, sowing should be done on BBF i.e. sowing on broad bed of 180 cm followed by furrow having 30 cm width and 15 cm depth. Considering the higher gross monetary returns, Pigeonpea + Soybean intercropping (1:2) at 30 cm distance is recommended under upland condition in moderately high rainfall zone
• Pigeonpea + Soybean (1:1) intercropping as well as Soybean – Gram and Soybean – Safflower cropping sequences are profitable
• Gram + Safflower and Safflower + Rabi Sorghum intercropping systems are beneficial
• For obtaining higher yield, sowing of greengram variety TARM-2 in first week of October be undertaken
• For obtaining higher yield of Rabi Mung var. TAP-7 on pre-soaking irrigation, optimum plant population of 2.2 lakh/ha should be maintained with 45×10 cm or 30×15 cm spacing
• Rajma var. HUR-15 under irrigated condition should be sown in the first fortnight of November to obtain optimum grain yield. At fertilizer level of 120 kg N/ha and 60 kg P2O5/ha rajma variety HUR-15 recorded optimum grain yield
• Under low land conditions in early paddy crop, the greengram var. TARM-2 and TAP-7 are profitable as compared to local variety.
• In Central Vidarbha Zone, sugarcane var. Co-671, Co-86032 and Co-7219 are promising
• In Central Vidarbha Zone, soybean should be sown during the last week of June for getting higher yields. PK-472, JS-80-21, PKV-1 and TAMS-38 varieties of soybean recorded higher yield as compared to MACS-13. Hence these varieties should be preferred
• Two line BBF method i.e. opening of furrow after every two rows should be adopted to get higher grain yield of soybean in high rainfall area.
• Rabi mung (TARM-2) should be sown in the first fortnight of November for getting higher yield, it should be fertilized with 20 kg N and 40 kg P2O5/ha.
• For effective control of Saccharum spontanum (Kans), tractor ploughing followed by three fortnightly harrowing and rhizome collection after each harrowing is recommended. For effective control of Kans, spraying of Glyphosate 0.8% + 2% Urea as foliar spray is also recommended
• In Central Vidarbha Zone, for obtaining higher yield of soybean application of 75 kg P2O5/ha is recommended
• In Central Vidarbha Zone, growing of sugarcane var. Co-7714 is recommended
• Early maturity (80-85 days) Maize Composite AMC-1 (Akola Maize Composite – 1) is recommended for pre-release in Vidarbha region for Kharif cultivation
• For improving fertility status of soil and obtaining higher GMR per hectare, intercropping of greengram in cotton and mulching the same after first pod plucking should be done
• For getting higher yield of chickpea (ICCV-2), the crop be fertilized with 18 kg N + 46 kg P2O5/ha (2 bags of DAP) with three irrigations at 30, 45 and 60 DAS.
• HNPV 250 LE/ha + Endosulfan 0.035% or NSKE 5% + Endosulfan 0.035% with two sprays starting from ETL (5% pod damage) are recommended for the management of Helicoverpa armigera on tur
• IPM approach with or without intercrop of maize (3:1), NSKE 5% at ETL, Endosulfan 0.07%, HNPV 250 LE/ha and M. Parathion 2% dust @ 20 kg/ha at an interval of 15 days is recommended for the management of pod borer complex of tur.
• In cotton, cowpea should be grown in between 2 rows of cotton as intercrop and pigeonpea should be grown with jowar as intercrop (3:3) to have minimum infestation of Helicoverpa armigera. Cotton + Pigeonpea should be avoided as more infestation is developed in this cropping system
• For getting highest maize grain yield, crop should be sown in the 26th m.w. at the spacing of 60×15 cm
• In C.V.Z. For getting highest gross monetary return, maize should be preferred over sorghum. For higher yield and GMR maize should be fertilized at 120 kg N and 60 kg P2O5/ha and 30 kg K2O/ha.
• For effective control of weeds and getting higher grain yield of maize, pre-emergence application of Atrazin weedicide @ 0.5 kg ai/ha + hoeing + weeding at 20 days is recommended.
• For the control of Powdery mildew of mustard, application of wettable sulphur 0.25% or Carbendazim 0.1%, at initiation of disease and depending on severity one more spraying at 15 days interval is recommended
• For effective management of aphids on hybrid sorghum, spraying Chlorpyriphos 20 EC @ 0.05% or Imidachloprid 17.8 SL @ 0.0035% is recommended.
• For management of pod borer on gram, to obtain higher cost benefit ratio spraying Bacillus Thuringiensis @ 0.750 lit per hectare is recommended at ETL based
• For the control of grey mildew disease of cotton, application of Tridemorph 0.07% or Propiconazole 0.05% or Carbendazim 0.1% at disease initiation and considering severity second spraying after 15 days is recommended.
• For the control of bacterial pustule disease of soybean, spraying of Streptocycline 200 ppm or Streptocycline 100 ppm + Mancozeb 0.25% or 5% neem seed extract at disease initiation and depending on severity second spraying after 15 days is recommended
• For the control of powdery mildew of sesamum, application of Tridemorph 0.05% or Carbendazim 0.1% or wettable Sulphur 0.25% or 5% neem seed extract at disease initiation and considering severity second spraying after 15 days is recommended.
• For effective management of bollworms on cotton, to obtain higher yields, more monetary returns and better ICBR, IPM modules with

1. Mixed cropping with bhagar/barn yard millet (Echinochloa frumentaceae) (@ 250 g of bhagar seed/ha)
2. Two releases of Trichogramma chilonis @ 1.5 lakh/ha at 45 to 50 DAG & 55 to 60 DAG
3. Mechanical control of bollworms larvae (60 to 70 DAG)
4. and sprayings of NSE 5% at ETL, HaNPV @ 500 LE/ha (1 LE = 1×109 POB) at ETL and B.t. @ 0.75 kg/ha at ETL

• For effective management of shootfly on Sorghum, to obtain higher yield and higher monetary returns and ICBR, seed treatment of Thiomethoxam 70 WS @ 5 g / kg of seed’’ is recommended
• For effective management of shootfly on Sorghum, to obtain higher yield and net profit, two sprays of Spinosad @ 0.01% at 7 and 17 days after sowing considering its higher price are recommended under seed production programme.

Soil Moisture Contents

moisture conservation which were found effective in increasing the crop yield at every level of soil depth in different treatments and toposequence

• In upper toposequence Deshi cotton i.e. G. arboreum is found beneficial as compared to hirsutum cotton. Inclusion of sorghum as an intercrop in arboreum cotton was found superior over sole hirsutum cotton
• Cotton based intercropping system was found superior over sole cotton in middle toposequence
• In lower toposequence cotton + soybean – chickpea sequence cropping system was found economically beneficial as compared to sole cotton. Under cotton – chickpea sequence cropping, chickpea under irrigated condition found next superior cropping pattern
• In all the top sequence, moisture conservation measures such as opening of ridges and furrows and contour sowing was found beneficial in conserving in situ soil moisture and reflected in increasing yield of crops in cotton based cropping system than flat sowing.
• One or two supplemental irrigation from harvested water or recycling of water is the best way of increasing the yield as well as monetary return
• Intercropping of hirsutum cotton + greengram / blackgram / soybean / pigeonpea with 100% RDF + Soil moisture conservation through ridges and furrow or contour technique found to increase cotton equivalent yield and net returns substantially as compared to sole crops in sloppy land
• For the management of soybean root rot/ collar rot, seed treatment with thiram + carbendazim + Tricoderma @ 3+1+4 g per kg seed, respectively is recommended
• Ø For the management of Taphrina leaf blotch of Turmeric, three foliar sprays of Difenconazole 0.1% or Propiconazole 0.1 % are recommended. First spray at the initiation of disease followed by two spray at 15 days interval

Transfer of Technologies

The various nature of extension activities is being performed by the personnel of this office, as follows :

• Agro Tech. 2002 – successfully organized by this centre
• Involvement in monthly field visits as well as diagnostic field visits has become the integral part of this station since its inception
• Working as an expert / Member of District Seed Committee
• Actively participating in SREP execution, chaired by Hon’ble Collector of the district
• Organized as well as participated in Training programme of farmers, farm women’s, rural youth, extension functionaries and Self Helf Groups
• Involment in Mass Media i.e. TV talk, AIR and publishing the technical folders and articles in Newspapers, Krishi Patrika and Magazines
• Participated in Agril. Exhibition, Krishi Melawa, Shivar Pheri organized by the University, State Agril. Department, Z.P. and NGOs
• Organized Krushak Vigyan Manch (monthly activity) for the rural farmers
• Scientist of this centre participated in ‘Hallow Kastskar’ on line programme of AIR, Yavatmal regularly

Contact Information

Office of The Associate Director Research
Zonal Agriculture Research Station, Central Vidarbha Zone
Waghapur road, Yavatmal – 445 001
Ph. No. (07232) 241745 Fax. (07232) 248235
E-mail : adr_zars ytl@rediffmail.com

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About Project

Central Demonstration Farm, Wani Rambhapur is established in the year 1969 with the acquisition of the land from adjoining villages Anwi, Borgaon, Dhaga, Katepurna, Kothari, Kurankhed, Mirzapur, Nipana, Pahadpur, Pailpada, Rajapur, Rambhapur, Sukali, Tamshi, Tankhed, Wani etc. and it is the largest farm of Univesity. It provides agricultural facilities relating to land and cultivation of crops.

Objectives

• Implementation and execution of Seed production program allotted by the University every year. Seed Production including Breeder, Foundation, Certified, and Truthful stages of various varieties of crop developed by this University and State Department of Agriculture.

• Demonstration of novel and new technologies innovated in agriculture, specially in seed production techniques, farm mechanization, precision in agriculture related fields.

• Demonstrate the improved methods of cultivation of crops and different agro-techniques to the farmers.

• To impart training to extension workers and to transfer the technology generated at the university level.

Soil and Climate

As per the soil survey the farm has approximately 12% shallow soils with depth ranging from 10 to 25 cm, 20 % medium soils with soil depth as 25 to 40 cm and 68 % deep soils with soil depth more than 90 cm. This center comes under the 3rd Agro-Climatic zone i.e. Western Vidarbha Zone, rainfall ranging from 700-950 mm, the rainfall patter and distribution of the region is erratic/prone to long dry or wet spells. Temperture ranges from 30-460C.

Salient Features of Centre

• CDF is a large farm located on NHW No. 6 and close to to the University main campus (23 Kms.).CDF is situated at the bank of Katepurna River & in catchments area of Katepurna dam.

• Whole farm of CDF, is divided into 16 blocks, other supportive sections includes Workshop, Store, Plant protection & Development Unit, LFD, BSPU sponsored by ICAR, New Delhi, etc.

• Availability of Land at single location: The major strength of CDF is availability of land i.e. 2031.83 ha at one location. The land is divided in various small blocks for smooth and effective control and supervision of farm activities. Each block is independent in all respect and has own farm office.

• Mechanization of Farm is possible: University has provided different types of vehicles including farm tractors & farm implements sufficient to complete the farm related operations and activities in time. Being large farm, the mechanization of farm activities is necessary for effective and efficient use of inputs and its cost economics. The available farm machineries needs strengthen and improve with new and latest version.

• Irrigation facility: Minors of Katepurna project and its subsidiary contributories running into the farms covering larges area. Different farm ponds and water shed structures are developed with a view to bring larger area/land under lift irrigation. Presently farm is not under irrigation mainly due to poor rainfall, low ground water and un-sufficient water level in Katepurna Project/Dam.

Dry sowing of cotton		Visit of Seed Monitoring and Review Committee along with the members		Farm Mechanization

Seed Production

Seed Production :
The university has been given a mandate of supplying breeders and foundation seed of various crops. We are proud to mention that we have been able to fulfill the targets assigned by the Govt. to the university. On an average 1847 and 4700 quintals of breeders and foundation seed is produced annually besides large quantity of truthfull seed of improvd varieties of crops and are distributed to the cultivators. The seedlings of various fruit crops like mango, pomegranate, sapota, ber, coconut and guava are raised for commercial purpose. The University nursery at central campus produces seedlings and planting material of flowering, ornamental, medicinal, aromatic plants, forage and vegetable crops which are also made available for sale to farmers.

Transfer of Technology

• Demonstration of Technologies of crop production and farm mechanization.

• Demonstration of crop varieties

• Supply of Quality seed to the farmers, seed corporation.

Co-ordinator (Pulses) Kanpur inspecting Tur Hy.-ICPH-2740

Developmental Activities

Developmental activities : Large area has heavy soils covering large vegetation & shrubs which is not suitable for growing the crops. Since last two years more that 500 hectares of land have been brought under permanent cultivation and horticultural orchard. This has served as a model for utilization of barren and denunded lands.

Total land – 2031.83 ha (5080 Acres)		Year wise increase in cultivable area in ha

Contact Information

Chief Seed Production Officer
Central Demonstration Farm
Dr. PDKV, Wani Rambhapur
Dist. Akola, Maharashtra, India.

Phone No. 0724-2238127
Fax No. 0724-2238127
E-mail: cspocdf_pdkv@yahoo.com

About Station

On establishment of University in the year of 1969 and subsequent acquisition of land, the functioning of Central Research Station (CRS) was initiated from the year 1971. The main objective to establish this Central Research Station was to provide all facilities to various research units as well as University departments and seed production

Agro Climatic Information

CRS comes under the third agro-climatic zone i.e. Western Vidarbha Zone, receiving rainfall ranging from 700 – 950 mm, the rainfall pattern of the region is erratic/sporadic with either long dry spells or wet spells and temperature ranges from 30 – 46°C.

Infrastructure

The total area of CRS is 1199.46 ha. In order to facilitate the better services to different schemes/departments as well as for convenient and smooth functioning of various farm activities, the farm has been divided into nine different blocks viz, Mission School, Malkapur, Shivar, Western, Gudadhi, Shivani, Babhulgaon, Highway and Washim Road farm. The suitable and best land with irrigation facilities are been spared for research schemes/departments for their research work and remaining soil is being used by the Central Research Station for various activities and seed production. A well-equipped workshop for the maintenance and repairs of the farm machineries and implements was also established.

The infrastructural facilities for drip irrigation having computerized control system were developed on 82 ha and to ensure the complete mechanization of farm operations, various machineries like slasher, bed marker, roller, fertilizer spreader, automatic seed planter, coiling machine, high clearance boom sprayer are available on the farm.

“Crop Museum” has been a new venture at Central Research Station that was initiated in the year 2000-2001. It houses the live demonstrations of various varieties of different crops of the region during both Kharif and Rabi seasons and attracts the farmers for his own judgment and selection of the material from the genotype pool during the period of “Shivar Pheri” of the University.

Mandate

• To provide all research facilities to various research units/departments of the university

• Production programme of various types of seeds like Nucleus, Breeder, Foundation, Certified and Truthful

• Demonstration of the latest suitable technologies for crop production

• To demonstrate various varieties of different crops of the region

• Imparting in the important University functions with Man, Machinery and animal power (Farmer’s rallies, exhibitions, convocation etc.).

Transfer of Technologies

• Demonstration of technologies of crop production

• Demonstration of crop varieties

• Supply of seeds to the farmers

Contact Information

Director of Farms
Central Research Farm
Dr. PDKV, Akola – 444104,Maharashtra, India
Phone No: 0724 – 2258119
Fax No: 0724 – 2258219
Email: dfcrs@pdkv.mah.nic.in

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		Mandate
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About College

Anand Niketan College of Agriculture was established in 1965 by Hon’ble Late Shri Baba Amte, the internationally renowned social worker with a vision to impart Agricultural Education to augment agricultural sector. Since its inception the college is running under the able leadership of Maharogi Sewa Samiti, Anandwan, Warora receiving 100% State Government Grant, and is affiliated to Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola. At present the college is imparting Bachelor degree in Agriculture [B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture] and is continuously engaged in educating students by providing information about latest trends in agricultural education. Recently the college has established New Laboratories namely Bio-Control Laboratory, Bio-Fertilizer Laboratory, and Tissue Culture Laboratory.

Faculty Information

Academic Programmes

Providing Bachelor Degree (Hons.) in Agriculture Faculty

Infrastructure

Mandate

As per Directives of Maharogi Sewa Samiti, Anandwan, Warora and Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola

Sections

• Agronomy
• Agricultural Botany
• Agricultural Chemistry
• Agricultural Economics and Statistics
• Agricultural Engineering
• Agricultural Entomology
• Agricultural Extension
• Animal Science and Dairy Science
• Horticulture
• Plant Pathology
• Gymkhana
• Physical Education
• Computer
• Library

Co-Curricular Activities

• Sports
• Cultural Competition
• National Service Scheme
• National Cadet Corps

Research Activities and Achievements (including projects)

Extension Activities and Achievements

1. One day training programme entitled “Training and Demonstration of Improved Agricultural Implements” was held at Implementation Shed, A. N. College of Agriculture, Warora on improved tractor drawn and self propelled agricultural implements and machineries, on 02.02.2008 wherein about 30 farmers of Ekarjuna, Walani, Mohabala, Dongargaon, Niljai Villages participated during the training.
2. One day training programme entitled “Training and Demonstration of Improved Agricultural Implements” was held at Implementation Shed, A. N. College of Agriculture, Warora on improved tractor drawn and self propelled agricultural implements and machineries, on 16.02.2008 wherein about 27 farmers of Warora, Soit, Dhanoli, Mangli, Kosarsar, Majora Villages participated during the training.
3. One day training programme entitled “Training and Demonstration of Improved Agricultural Implements” was held at Implementation Shed, A. N. College of Agriculture, Warora on improved tractor drawn and self propelled agricultural implements and machineries, on 28.02.2008 wherein about 13 farmers of Khavati, Akhat, Hingnola, Chak, Karwad Villages participated during the training
4. Principal of A.N.C.A, Warora delivered lectures to approx. 4,000 farmers at about 32 Krishak Melawas organized during 10.01.2008 to 28.12.2008 by Agricultural Department, Government of Maharashtra
5. Staff members of A.N.C.A, Warora have organized 11 No.s of Krishi Vignyan Manch during 2008 -2009 benefiting 416 farmers
6. Radio talks delivered by staff members of A.N.C.A., Warora covering various aspects of Agricultural Sector

Contact Information

Principal
Anand Niketan College of Agriculture
Worara, Chandrapur (Maharashtra)
Phone No : Office : 07176 – 282158, Fax 07176 – 282158
Email : 1. anca.anandwan@gmail.com; 2. anca_anandwan@rediffmail.com

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About College

Shri Shivaji Agriculture College, Amravati was established in the year, 1959 by Late Dr. Panjabrao alias Bhausaheb Deshmukh (Ex-Union Agriculture Minister). This college is run by Shri Shivaji Education Society, Amravati, which is the largest educational society in Vidarbha. The college was affiliated to Nagpur University upto 31st May, 1968. On account of establishment of Maharashtra Agricultural University, this college was disaffiliated from Nagpur University and stood affiliated to Maharashtra Agricultural University. Then subsequently, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akla was established w.e.f. 20th Oct. 1969, from which date, it is affiliated to this University. This college has been providing instructions up to B.Sc. (Agri.) degree course and for M.Sc. (Agril.) course in the discipline of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Extension.
Agriculture is the backbone of India of 70% population is engaged in agriculture. It is therefore, obvious that the Graduates an Post Graduates in Agriculture can be self employed and are also able to seek jobs in department of Agriculture, Agriculture Universities, allied domestics agricultural industries and multi national companies at the behest of augmentation of globalization net work in India.

Courses

Intake Capacity

Total strength of students in Colleges

Admission procedure – Centralize Admission through –

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola and
Maharashtra Council of Agriculture Research, Pune and
Indian Council of Agriculture Research, New Delhi.

System of Education

Course Credit and External Evaluation System (Semester pattern)

Total Semester : 8 (UG), 4 (PG)

Agriculture Farm

Total area 38.14 hectars Kharip and rabbi crops are grown alongwith climbs crops like Oranges, Lemon also the seedlings are developed in the nursery and made available to the farmers at Government recommended rates. Seedlings of floriculture and vegetable are also developed in green house and polyhouse and are made available to the farmers at Government recommended rates.
Shri Shivaji Education Society, Amaravati is an esteemed society of Maharashtra established in 1932 and runs about 265 institutes like schools and colleges. The above mentioned college also belong to such an esteemed society and the colleges are affiliated to Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola. The college has developed leadership in creating good agriculture graduates and college is also engaged in several extension activities for the benefit of the farmers.

About the city

Amravati popularly known as “Ambanagri” in Vidarbha Region in Maharashtra State. It is located at the center of India and is well connected railways, roadways and airways. Now Amravati is next to Nagpur city which now fastly develop. The climate is generally dry which summer temperature ranging between 270C to 440C. While in winter it is 120C to 300C. The average rain fall is 450mm and it is likely to emerge as a leading industrially develop city offering the great opportunity specially in agriculture sector

Academic Programmes

• Teaching

• Extension Activities

• Seminar and Workshops

• Educational Study Tour Programmes

Facilities and units of very purposive nature created / established by this college are enlisted below

• Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krushak Prashikshan Kendra

• Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Memorial Mobile Soil Testing Laboratory

• Market Information Centre

• Registered nursery for propogation of saplings of Mandarin (Nagpuri) Oranges,Sweet organes and limes for sale to the farmers, eligible for subsidy.

• Green and Poly houses for growing varities of flowers, vegetables and fruit trees saplings.

• Well managed vermin-compost unit

• Establishment of Urea Briquettes Manufacturing and Medicinal Plants Orchard.

• Kharip and Rabbi season agronomical and horticultural corps like-vegetables, fruits and flowers demonstration plots.

• Social Forestry Field Unit.

• Well Managed Dairy Unit.

Infrastructure

College Building		Front Gate
Boys Hostel		Library
Student Forum		Auditorium
Auditorium		Play Field
व्यसनमुक्ती प्रभोधन		Tree Plantation
Mushroom Training Programme		Krishak Vigyan Manch Programme
Flower Exhibition
Tissue Culture Laboratory		Bio-Fertilizer Laboratory
Mushroom Training Programme		Net House
Adarsha Gaon Yojana		College Nursery
Mobile Soil Testing Van		Mobile Soil Testing Van
College Dairy
		Urea Briquettes Production Centre
Urea Briquettes Machine		Techno Park
Vermicompost Production Unit

Mandate

The mandatory functions are to perform the agricultural education, extension education, production of the breed and foundation of the seed in Vidarbha Region. Alongwith the advent of keeping up the parexecellance of ongoing academic physiognomy, this college intensively execute various extension activities, especially with a view to rendering vital services to the farming community within neighboring rural fringes through services endeavors.
Learning through doing is the foundation of entire curriculum of this degree course which creates confidence amongst agriculture graduates to opt for agricultural progression on advanced agricultural technology.

Sections

Under Graduate

• Agronomy and Meteorology
• Agril. Botany
• Agril. Chemistry
• A. H. and Dairy
• Agril. Economics and Statistics
• Agril. Engineering, Maths and Computer
• Agril. Entomology
• Agril. Extension and Language
• Horticulure
• Plant Pathology
• Library

Post Graduate

• Agril. Economics
• Agril. Extension

All these departments are updated at the behest of providing instructions, as per curriculum

Co-Curricular Activities

The following recreational / leisure time facilities are available to the students

• Indoor Games
• Outdoor Games
• Debate Club
• Students Magazines
• Cultural Programmes
• Essay Competition
• Audio / Video Facilities
• Library

Through the annual social, cultural meet specific talents deserving the versa tile characters highlighted for further boosting.

Various Welfare Programmes of the college are as

• Students Counciling through advisory system
• Medical Checkup Facilities
• Student Editorial board for publications of annual magazines
• NSS and NCC Programmes
• Students Social / Cultural Programmes
• Games and Sports Facilities

Contact Information

About College

The development of the agribusiness sector in the region can create employment and income generating activities, which can bring stability in agriculture and rural life as whole. The changing nature of agriculture from mainly means of livelihood to the business requires manpower specialized in agri-business management. There is considerable demand for agri-business professionals and expected to increase in near future. Professionalization of various managerial facts of agri-business like production, operations, personnel, marketing and finance require the induction of appropriate trained agri-business professionals in managing the day to day affairs of this business.
Looking to the requirement of trained manpower in Agri-business Management, the School of Agri-Business Management is established by Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. V.M. Mayande in year 2009. A post-graduate degree programme is started at School of the Agri-Business Management, Nagpur under the jurisdiction of this Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola awarding the degree of Master in Business Administration (Agriculture).

Intake capacity : 30

Academic Programmes

The school offers two year post graduation programme viz; Master in Business Administration (Agriculture)

Infrastructure Facilities

• The School use to contacts with rarely available faculties like faculty in IPR, food technology etc.
• School always communicates with different companies regarding the MBA programme and invited them for placement.
• The various agro-based companies are willing for taking our students for industrial training.
• School has good relations with different institutes.
• School has conduct of diversified education system.

Mandate

• To provide qualitative education in Agri-business Management.

• To develop overall personality of the students during their post graduation in Agri-business Management.

• To provide trained manpower in Agri-business Management

Co-Curricular Activities

The students of the School are continuously engaged in the activities like poster presentation, Group Discussion, Seminars etc. The visit different agri-business firms are organized. Students are placed for industrial training and project work in different agro-base industries.

 Academic History

• National Seminar on Changing ethos in agribusiness and education, at Institute of Agribusiness Management , Mysore.
• Also visited Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Garden, Mysore, and Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum, Bangalore.
• 3 days Seminar of Agribusiness at Dhanwate National College , Nagpur.
• Students participated as volunteer in orange exhibition organised by State Agril Department.
• Students attended lectures on different issue of Management in Raysoni College, Nagpur.
• Students got training from ACC cement factory for knowing the structure of Human Resource Management , Butibori.
• School has arranged lectures of the Milind Tare, Rajesh Padole, Dr. Deshpande, Anant deshmukh on different aspects of the Management.
• Regularly students use to attend lectures on management, personality development , interview skills etc in Nagpur.
• Students attended Participatory Knowledge Management Workshop & Rural Management Movement Workshop of MS Swaminathan Foudation at Mumbai.
• Our 14 students got around full tuition fee as scholarship from the office of Social Welfare for first year.
• Honorable Vice-Chancellor and the Dean(Agriculture) discussed with the MBA students and also made group discussion on Agribusiness topics with students.
• One student Ms. Pratiksha Sapkal participated in the National Conference on FOOD11 by M.O.P. VAISHNAV COLLEGE FOR WOMEN at Chennai.
• Students participated in National events like Sports, Debate and Elocution Events for 2010-11, in volleyball in 2011-12.
• School has organized National Seminar on “Agribusiness Management: New Initiatives, Challenges and Strategies” on 21-22 Feb 2012.

Contact Information

Director
School of Agri-Business Management,
Dr.PDKV’s College of Agriculture campus
Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
PIN-440001.
Phone: +91 712-2542260
Fax: +91 712-2542260
Email: directorsabm@gmail.com

Post Graduate Institute was established in the year 1970. A well experienced and trained faculty is managing the educational activities of this institute. Almost all the faculty members are Ph.D degree holders. The institute has blossomed into a center of excellence and provides a very conducive environment for the learning-teaching process. It provides all the facilities for learning to enable the students to acquire knowledge, skill and ability to face the emerging trends in agricultural sector.

Admissions

Admissions for the following Masters Degree Programmes are strictly on merit basis on marks obtained in the common entrance test (CET) of respective faculty for the current year conducted by Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board, Pune and CGPA of the qualifying degree examination in the proportion of 70:30 with weightages.

Master Degree

Ph.D.Courses

Twenty five percent of the seats in Masters Degree courses are reserved for ICAR candidates. Selection of these candidates is based on the All India Entrance Examination conducted by the Indian Council of Agriculture Research, New-Delhi.(It includes 10% seats over & above the sanctioned intake capacity).

Detailed information regarding admission procedure will be available on the web site www.mcaer.org All the above courses are run on semester basis.

Academic Programmes

Post Graduate Courses leading to Masters degree are offered in 10 disciplines in Agriculture, 4 in Horticulture, 4 in Forestry & 5 in Agricultural Engineering

Doctoral degree programmes are available in 10 disciplines in Agriculture and 5 in Agricultural Engineering

Curriculum

Falling in line with the policies of the University and ICAR, the curricula and syllabi are revised periodically by the Institute. Revision of syllabus and introduction of new courses are done based on the emerging needs.

Infrastructure Facilities

The college provides the following infrastructural facilities of well furnished class rooms with teaching aids, hostels for Ladies & Gents, Library, Computer Center, Internet facility, Tissue culture laboratory, Students counseling etc., in the campus to enhance the learning capabilities.

Contact Information

Associate Dean
Post Graduate Institute
Krishinagar P.O
Dr. PDKV, Akola 444 101
Phone : 0724-2258826

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About College

The college of Agricultural Engineering & Technology was established on 3rd October, 1970 at Akola. The college is now one of the premier institutes in the country for imparting education in Agricultural Engineering leading to B. Tech. (Agril. Engg.) degree programme and plays an important role in human resource development in the field of Agricultural Engineering. Till to date total 1299 (1109 Boys and 190 Girls) students have been graduated.

Intake capacity : 55

Academic Programmes

College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology is imparting education at under graduate level and the departments are also assisting in post graduate and doctorate degree levels in agricultural engineering.

Under Graduate Programme: Common rules and regulations for admission to various degree programmes in State Agricultural Universities have been formulated by MCAER, Pune. B.Tech. (Agril. Engg.) degree course comprises 8 semesters with credit load of 183 including 25 credits for In-plant Training during 8th semester. In addition to these four non countable credits are also to be completed. Eligibility for the admission to this course is XII standard science passed in 10+2 pattern from Maharashtra State Board of Higher Secondary Education or equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

Infrastructure Facilities

CAET laboratories have been mostly modernized as per the requirement of courses to impart the practical knowledge to the students. The laboratories have been grouped in following subjects:

Farm Power and Machinery

1. Work Shop
2. Farm Implements Practical Shed
3. Tillage and Traction
4. Farm Power
5. Ergonomics
6. Engineering Drawing
7. CAD laboratory

Workshop		Farm Implements Practical Shed

Agricultural Process Engineering

1. Food Engineering
2. Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
3. Food Grain Processing

Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

1. Surveying and Leveling
2. Hydrology and Soil Mechanics

Soil conservation field practical		Field survey practical

Irrigation and Drainage Engineering

1. Irrigation laboratory
2. Hydraulic laboratory
3. Drainage laboratory

Unconventional Energy Sources and Electrical Engineering

1. Electrical Engineering
2. Engineering Chemistry
3. Solar Energy
4. Improved Chulhas
5. Biogas

Electrical Engineering Laboratory		Improved Chulhas Laboratory

Farm Structures Engineering

1. Applied Mechanics
2. Structural Engineering
3. Foundation Engineering
4. Material Testing

Structural Engineering Laboratory		Applied Mechanics Laboratory

Basic Sciences and Computer

1. MATLAB
2. Computer laboratory: CAET has advanced computation facility to improve teaching. Advance visual teaching aids like Desktop computers, DLP projectors, Computer notebooks (LAPTOP), Presentation system and Pro-E, Pythagoras and Matlab softwares with free access to internet is available to student.
3. Physics laboratory

MATLAB

Mandate

• To provide qualitative education in the areas of Agricultural Engineering.
• To develop overall personality of the students during their graduation in Agricultural Engineering.
• To provide skilled manpower to the society.

Teaching

CAET presently has educational programme at undergraduate level. The Departments of FAE is also imparting teaching and research programme of postgraduate and doctoral level in agricultural engineering. Teaching is an important activity to teach courses at undergraduate, post graduate and doctoral level.

Research

CAET is engaged in research for the betterment of farmers in the University region (Vidarbha) through the student research programmes. CAET have developed various innovative machinery, value addition packages, in-situ moisture conservation techniques, low cost green house, pulse processing through mini dal mill, irrigation practices and renewable energy gadgets through the student involvements and also from the AICRP schemes. Many technologies have been evaluated in the University region for the users adoptability.

Extension

CAET always believe in delivering technology at grass root level through demonstrations, exhibitions, and solving farmer problems through the field visits.

• Demonstration of innovative technology at University as well on farmers field.
• Display and demonstration of innovative practices and technology for farmers in National / State level Exhibitions.
• Arranging field visit of farmers.
• Participation in Shivar Pheri.
• Popularization of technology through state news papers and magazines.
• Conducting training for farmers / users regarding the adoption of innovative technology.

ICAR-JRF Examination

CAET Basic Infrastructure

Seminar room		Class Room

Hostels:

Boys Hostel

The present hostel building was constructed in the year 1971 and was inaugurated by Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Shri L. N. Bongirwar, IAS. This modern hostel building has three floors with eighty-four rooms for accommodation of students.
The hostel has its own water supply and sanitation arrangements. In hostel fresh purified drinking water is provided to the students. Similarly, all the entertainment facilities like Television, Newspapers, Book Library, Magazines and Indoor games are also provided to the students. The hostel has a very attractive appearance today with sky scrapping Ashoka trees, the wide lush green lawn, in front of the building adds to the beauty of the hostel, which is maintained by students only. It has separate block as student mess.

Girls Hostel

At University level girls hostels (Jijaoo and Savitri) for all faculty programs including Agricultural Engineering are available. The girls undergoing B. Tech. programme are being accommodated in Jijaoo hostel whereas, M. Tech. and Ph. D. students in Savitri hostel. There is TV hall and mini library for competitive examination preparation. There is also a big dining hall accommodating 40-45 girls for their meal with tables and chairs. Also there are facilities like Table Tennis, Chess, Carom board and Volleyball.

Departments and other Offices:

Co-Curricular Activities

• Students and staff participation in National/International conferences
• Staff participation in refresher courses to update their know-how for effective teaching and research
• Student participation in sport at University/State/National level in various games
• Student participation in state level DIPEX competition
• Student participation in social event like Youth Festival, NSS, NCC, etc.

Sport and Physical Education

Participation of Students in sports and games

Student participation in republic day celebration
Student participation in state social event
NSS student participation		NSS camp for driving license
NSS blood donation camp		NSS tree plantation programme
NCC cadets of CAET
KHO-KHO Winner Team		Award winning team in state social event

Education Tour

The educational tour for B. Tech (Agril. Engg.) students are arranged every year. The aim of the educational tour is to provide platform for the students to get acquainted with the practical knowledge and aspects of agricultural engineering and other allied sectors of different parts of the country.

Research Activities and Achievements

Each faculty member, with mandate of teaching, research and extension work, undertake students research project in the discipline as a part of course curriculum. The research schemes sanctioned from various funding agencies are also undertaken. The faculty has three AICRP schemes relating to farm machinery, post harvest technology and renewable energy sources wherein the research work allotted through ICAR is being carried out.

Research project/schemes

National Agricultural Technology Project (NATP)

• Ongoing scheme on “Scaling up of water productivity in agriculture for livelihoods through teaching cum demonstration, training of trainers and farmers” sponsored by ICAR New Delhi
• Pilot project on “Agro processing” sponsored by RGSTC, Government of Maharashtra
• Ongoing scheme on “Technology Mission on Cotton (TMC), Mini Mode Mission I (MMI), Mechanization of Cotton production (Component 2.3)” sponsored by ICAR New Delhi
• Completed an Adhoc scheme “Development of tractor operated sorghum harvester” sponsored by ICAR, New Delhi
• Completed an Adhoc scheme “ Mechanization of Dryland Agriculture” sponsored by ICAR, New Delhi
• Completed an Adhoc scheme “ Mechanization of Experimental Plot” sponsored by ICAR New Delhi
• Completed Adhoc Scheme “Processing of soybeen for diversified uses and its socioeconomic aspects (NATP MM)” sponsored by ICAR New Delhi
• Completed Ashoc Scheme “Development of indigenous ethosorb technique for banana storage” sponsored by NHB, Gurgaon.
• Completed Ashoc Scheme “Technology for banana packaging & transport” sponsored by NHB, Gurgaon.
• Completed Ashoc Scheme “Survey on availability of cotton stalks in Vidarbha region” sponsored by M/S Gasim Industries, Mumbai.
• Completed Ashoc Scheme “Rheological properties of Nagpur orange and banana for improved packaging” sponsored by ICAR New Delhi.
• Completed Ashoc Scheme “Management for propagation of some Horticultural and Medicinal Plants” sponsored by ICAR New Delhi.

 All India Coordinated Research Projects (AICRPs)

Post Harvest Technology

This project is engaged in development of innovative technology for value addition of agricultural produce and to minimize post harvesting losses. Schemes also contribute in demonstration of such innovative practices in the University region and established nine Agro Processing Centers for farmer/entrepreneur betterment.

Farm Implements and Machinery

Successfully conducted front line demonstrations, prototype feasibility testing and custom hiring of improved and advanced farm implements and machineries for the popularization of mechanization in the University region.

Renewable Energy Sources

This project have contributed in transfer of technology through demonstration at farmer’s field of modified biogas technology, solar energy devices, improved chulhas, power generation from biogas/biomass in University area.

Extension Activities and Achievements

All the functional departments and AICRP schemes do undertake the extension activities at the department / office level and also participate at University level activities like Shivar Feri, Agro-Tech exhibition. Almost all the staff of the college actively participate in the Training, Annual Krishi Melawa, Krishi Charcha Satra, Krishi Din and Shivar Pheri organized by the University. The staff have given Radio Talks, TV programme and published popular articles for the benefit of the farming community. In order to make awareness and popularization of the technologies developd in various agricultural engineering areas active participation is made by all the faculty members.

Farmers training and demonstration of processing and value addition
Demonstration of developed farm implements to farmers
Participation in Agricultural Exhibition
Hon’ble Vice Chancellor inaugurating biomass power system		Dr. M. Shyam visited Biogas power generation at University dairy
Organization of Farm Implements Day for farmers and manufacturers
Interaction with farmers visited during Shivar Pheri

Publications

CAET have in his bundle variety of publication in respect of books, national/international repute research papers, technical papers, extension articles which have contributed by the academic staff.

Contact Information

Dr. M. B. Nagdeve
Associate Dean
College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology
Dr. PDKV, Akola (MS), India – 444 104
Phone (Office): 0724-2258405

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About College

The College of Forestry has a fairly long history and has the distinction of being the first in starting B.Sc. Forestry degree programme in Maharashtra state. To cater the need of future research based forestry development and demand of specialized technical personnel of this region, four year forestry degree programme has been started in this University from 1985-86 with the assistance of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi. The B.Sc. Forestry degree programme was started in 14 State Agricultural Universities in the country.
		The objective of the forestry degree programme is to cater need of future research based demands of especially technical personnel. The Executive Council of Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola vide its resolution No. EC/113/ 89, dated 12.10.1989 have taken decision to establish Faculty of Forestry and Environment in this University as it was recommended by Statutes (EC/97/90, dt. 3.10.90) for this University. It is an apt decision since more than 50 per cent of the forest area of the state falls in the Vidarbha region.

B.Sc (Forestry) degree programme was started in Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola by establishing the Department of Forestry under the faculty of Agriculture in the year 1985-86 with the assistance of Indian Council of Agriculture Research, New Delhi with an intake capacity of 20 students per year.

Under USAID programme five faculty members of Department of Forestry, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola from Agriculture discipline were trained to teach various courses in forestry. In addition to this, services of retired Conservator of Forest were utilized to teach the specialized forestry courses.

The year 1990 happened to be very significant in the history of the College because during this year first batch of students received the degree of forestry.

Independent College of Forestry came into existence as a products of foresight and vision of the then Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Dr.P.D.K.V, Akola on 26th January, 2001

The College is located at Head quarter of Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth at Akola. The College is one of the important institutes of the State imparting Education, conducting Research and Extension activities in the forestry and also plays an important role in human recourse development in forestry sector.

Original Mission Statement

The prime mission of the College is to develop human resource in the field of Forestry, to conduct research for development of new techniques for forestry and agro-forestry and to disseminate research findings to the farming community of the region.

Goals

• To create an ambient atmosphere and intellectual skill in the area of forestry and allied field.

• To impart technical base and to develop man powers for supporting the state and country in the field of forestry.

1. To cater the need of future research based forestry development and fulfill demand of the specialized technical personnel of this region.

2. To provide scientific manpower for afforestation of wasteland
3. To undertake the basic research in the field of forestry.

1. To establish the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Science
2. To start Doctoral programme in Forestry leading to Ph.D. (Forestry) degree
3. To undertake research and training programme in various discipline of Forestry

Academic Programmes

The prime mandate of this College is to educate and to create qualified human resource catering the needs of the Forestry development in the state with the vision to become a pace setting centre of excellence believe in three universal values viz. Synergy, Trust and Passion with zeal to serve the Nation in the global scenario.

Our mission is to dedicate ourselves to the highest standard of Education and Research in core and emerging forester and strive for overall personality development of students so as to nurture not only quiet essential technocrats but also responsible citizens.

The College has been Accredited by Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi in the year 2007-08.

The College offers bachelor as well as Master degree in Forestry. The College also holds training for farmers, publish articles in daily news papers and publish bulletins.

The Academic staff is acting as a Advisory Committee Chairman / members of various students in Post Graduate Degree Programme at College of Forestry.

The authority is actively involved in upgrading the B.Sc. Forestry curriculum at All India level.

Degree Offered

The College of Forestry is conducting four years B.Sc. Forestry degree programme since 1985-86. The students of VII semester are undergoing FOWE (Forestry Works Experience) programme. The FOWE programme is implemented jointly by the College and State Forest Department. In FOWE the students are also placed at different NGOs to get first hand experience in the field of Forestry.

The Department of Forestry conduct Post graduate degree programme leading to M.Sc Forestry degree in four disciplines with an intake capacity of 07 students per year since 2008-09. The disciplines in which M.Sc Forestry degree offered are as follows :

1. Silviculture and Agroforestry ( SAF )
2. Natural resource Management (NRM)
3. Forest Products Utilization ( FPU )
4. Forest Biology and Tree Improvement ( FBT )

Infrastructure

Specialized Laboratories/ Facilities

Mist chamber Mini computer center Nursery Wood working workshop

Sophisticated Equipments

In addition to the common equipments the laboratories are equipped with sophisticated equipments like

1. BOD incubator
2. Centrifuge
3. Global Positioning System (GPS)
4. LCD Projector
5. Wood working machines
6. Laminar Air flow
7. Hot Press
8. Boiler
9. Grinder/ Pulvinizer
10. Wood Strength Testing Machine
11. Field and tracking equipments
12. Trent and camping equipments
13. Kjeldal unit
14. Laptop
15. Colored printer
16. Digital camera
17. Charcoal unit
18. Bamboo treatment kit

Teaching Aids available at College of Forestry

The infrastructural facilities like building, classroom, mini bus etc

Farm Land

College is in possession of total area 40.0 ha of land. Out of which 2.6 ha land comprises College building and plantation around it and 2.00 ha of block plantation of timber species, 5.00 ha of Simaruba glauca plantation and 15.00 ha comprises research experiments field. The university area under agency trial on 15.00 ha. Further 300 ha of Jatropha curcas plantation has been under taken by the College of Forestry under agency trial.

To meet the irrigation facilities and drinking water at College campus, two bore wells with submersible pump are available. The tractor and other implements are made available by Central Research Station, Dr. P.D.K.V, Akola as and when required.

Hostel Building

Hostel facility for students is available with College of Forestry. The existing Forestry hostel building was constructed considering the intake capacity of 20 students. However, with the increase of intake capacity to 32 students the existing hostel building is insufficient. To accommodate the students the existing hostel is having 14 rooms and 01 dinning and kitchen hall. This accommodates maximum 42 students. Additional accommodation for 40 students is required and hence extension of hostel is needed. The girls’ students of College of Forestry are accommodated in the University girls’ student hostel. The basic facilities like water cooler, water heater, gymnasium, T.V, parking and mess are available at hostel.

Library Building

The university library building is available which is sufficient to cater the need of the College of Forestry students.

Sports and Gymnasium Facilities

The existing sports facilities are inadequate and needs improvement. However the tracts and playground is of good standard with stadium and pavilion. The facilities for indoor games viz. badminton, Table tennis are available at university level and are utilized.    A multi station well equipped hi-tech Gymnasium is available in the hostel of College of Forestry. The equipment under the Gymnasium is mostly funded by ICFRE Dehardun during 2005-06.

Sections

As per ICAR IVth Dean Committee, there are four section at College of Forestry

1. Silviculture and Agroforestry ( SAF )
2. Natural resource Management (NRM)
3. Forest Products Utilization ( FPU )
4. Forest Biology and Tree Improvement ( FBT )

Co-Curricular Activities

The students as well as staff regularly take in the activities like NSS camps, educational tours, visits to the institutes and forests to fulfill the requirements of the academic programme. In addition to this participation in cultural activities, youth festivals, blood donation camps, etc. are the regular features

Research Activities and Achievements (including projects)

The College of Forestry, Akola falls in the agro-ecological Western Vidharba zone (Semiarid Lava Platue and Central high lands). The activities of research and extension are based on the needs of the farmers, state forest department, forest based industries, funding agencies and other end users. The research and extension activities are carried out by the faculty members and students of this College.

The research programme undertaken by the staff members of the College of Forestry are discussed in the research planning meeting of Horticulture, Forestry and Medicinal & Aromatic Plants of Annual Research Review Committee headed by the Director of Research of the University. The research recommendations are finalized in Joint Agriculture Research Committee before recommendations are made available to the end users. The Ad-hoc research project funded by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Department of Biotechnology (DBT) , National Oilseeds and Vegetable Oils Development Board (NOVOD) and State Forest Department, Government of Maharashtra are also taken-up for research and training programme. The detail RRC Report 2008-09 is available at RRC-April-2009-Forestry-Akola.doc

At present The College of Forestry have following adhoc externally funded research project.

Apart from the externnaly funded research project, the following project are funded by University

Research Recommendations (Approved in AGRESCO)

Contact Information

Dr. Shailesh S. Harne
Associate Dean
College of Forestry
Po.Krishi Nagar,
Dr.P.D.K.V, Akola -444 104
Maharshtra, India
Email : adfcakola@gmail.com OR adforestry@pdkv.ac.in
Phone No. +91 0724-2258889
Fax No. +91 0724-2258889

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About College

Being a state of horticulture, the B.Sc. (Horticulture) four years degree programme has been implemented by the Maharashtra state Government from July 1984 with 20 intake capacity (16 male + 4 female). Up to 2001, this programme was run under the establishment of College of Agriculture, Akola with one Professor (Hort.), two post of Associate Professor (Hort.) and six Assistant professor (three from Hort. and three allied discipline).

Later on vide Univ. order No.BBE/0426/ (VIII) 3, dated 25th January, 2001, the full fledged independent college of horticulture has been started by filling the additional post through redeployment. Now, from 25th January, 2001 this college functioning independently with the intake capacity of 36 students plus 15 % ICAR nominated students.

 College of Horticulture, Akola

Sections

The Dean, Faculty of Agriculture is the controlling officer of the College. The Associate Dean, College of Horticulture is head of the office. The teaching and non-teaching staffs are working under Associate Dean. The Assistant Registrar is the in-charge of Account section. There are nine divisions in this College as given below:

Infrastructure Facilities

Since the inception of college good infrastructural facilities for imparting undergraduate programme has been developed. The infrastructural development at this college is from the funds made available from university grants, ICAR grants and various funding agencies in the form of projects.

Infrastructural facilities available with the College.

Classroom ,computer laboratory and seminar hall

The university allotted the present building for establishment of college of horticulture, which was Post Graduate Institute earlier. Since the inception of independent college from 25th January 2001 and subsequent induction of academic staff and ministerial staff, the existing building has sufficient to accommodate the staff. However, laboratory facility was lacking and seven independent well-equipped laboratories are developed. Presently the college of horticulture is holding two classrooms, seven laboratories and one computer lab. To conduct the seminar and other activities, one fully equipped seminar hall is available.

Transport facilities

The college is having one 16 seater mini bus pooled from the university vehicle fleets. This vehicle is used for field visit to university farm and cultivators field near by the university campus for practical purpose.

Specialized laboratories/ facilities

The college has developed good laboratories/ facilities for imparting teaching like

1. Fruit Science
2. Vegetable Science
3. Floriculture
4. Post Harvest Technology
5. Plant Protection
6. Agril Extension
7. Poly house and Net House
8. Computer center
9. Nursery Unit

Computer Laboratory		Seminar Hall

Mandate

• To cater the need of future research based horticulture development and fulfill demand of the specialized technical personnel of this region.

• To provide scientific manpower in the field of horticulture.
• To undertake the basic research in the field of horticulture for optimum production of horticulture produce.

• To provide the balance diet through various horticultural crop to make Indian more healthy.

Co-Curricular Activities

• Received one prize in the flower show organized by Vidarbha Rose Society, Nagpur (2003).

• Staff participation in refresher courses to update their know-how for effective teaching and research
• Received 12 trophy/award in flower show organized by Akola Garden Club, Akola (2001-06).
• City garden of this College Received “Best Institutional Garden Trophy” in Flower show organized by Akola Garden Club, Akola during 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006-07 and 2007-08

• Student participation in social event like Youth Festival, NSS, NCC, etc.

Student Achievements

Students of this college have shown a tremendous incline curve in the success of securing the seats in the competitive examinations of ‘Junior Research Fellow’ for their academic development. Apart from this, the Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Research and Education, Pune has introduced the Combined Entrance Examination for Post Graduate Courses from 2006-07. The students from this college are qualified for post graduate admission through Combined Entrance Examination-2006-07.

Nos. of students securing ICAR’s JRF

Significant achievement of the student (2003-2008)

The student of this college participated in various activities and records the significant achievement.

1. In ICAR entrance examination, Mr. Mahesh Kumar secured 2nd rank at national level and opt admission in IARI, New Delhi (2004-2005)

2. Mr. Pranav Kulkarni is selected to represent University ‘Avishkar’ Research Festival during 2006-07 and 2007-08 at Nagpur and Mumbai respectively. Mr.Pranav Kulkarni got second prize in the Inter University ‘Avishkar’ Research Festival during 2006-07 held at Nagpur.
3. Mr. Narendra Meena got admission in Central Food Research Technology Institute, Mysore for Post Graduate Studies through entrance examination.
4. Nine and Five students have been selected through campus interview as a “Recovery Officer” in the State Bank of India and IDBI respectively
5. In ICAR entrance examination, Mr. Bharat Singh Hada secured 4th rank at national level in 2008-09 and other seven students qualify the ICAR entrance examination.

6. During 2009-10, in ICAR entrance examination, Mr. Vijay Kakade, secured 1st rank at national level in general category AND Mr. Awachare secured 1st rank at national level in scheduled caste category.

Students placement cell

The student’s placement cell is formed at college level for the guidance and proper channeling the horticulture graduates in the field of horticulture and allied fields. The core activities of this cell are:

1. To guide the students for employment in various fields by conducting campus interviews.
2. Keeping liaisons with the state department as well as private sectors.
3. Motivating and guiding students for their higher studies for National and International Institutes.

Education Tour

Educational Tour – Visit to IIHR, Bangalore		Visit to NOGA, Nagpur

Research Activities and Achievements

In addition to the teaching, academic staff members are actively involved in research activities. The academic staff members publish regularly research and review papers in National and International journals regularly and they are also participated in National and international conference, seminars and symposium.

The academic staff members are conducted the following research projects and presented the report in the Research Review Committee meeting.

Research projects in operation at college of horticulture:

• Survey, collection, maintenance and evaluation of elite types of mango.
• Survey, collection, maintenance and evaluation of elite types of custard apple.
• Effect of GA3 and chemicals on seed germination of cincona (Acacia rigta).
• Propagation studies in jamun.
• Crop improvement studies in cluster bean.
• Crop improvement studies in dolichos bean.
• Crop improvement in lima bean.
• Crop improvement in bottle gourd.
• Crop improvement in sponge gourd.
• Crop improvement in bitter gourd.
• Crop improvement in ridge gourd.
• Crop improvement in perennial vegetable- drumstick.
• Crop improvement in amaranthus
• Crop improvement in green fruited brinjal

In addition to the college activity, following units are working under our esteem college.

• Fruit Research Unit.
• Commercial Fruit Nursery.
• Parks & Garden Unit.
• City Garden
• Mali Training

Extension Activities and Achievements

In addition to teaching and research the teachers of college have rendered advisory services to farmers, fruit growers, State Agriculture Department and NGO’s by visiting their fields and answering quarries raised by them through mail /post. The academic staff members are also working as Subject Matter Specialist with extension wing of the State department of Agriculture. Some academic staff members render the services for Kisan Call Centre at ATIC, Dr.Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola. The teachers of this College are also actively involved in dissemination of technical information through extension publication, radio talks, and TV programmes. The teachers of this college are also actively involved in Krishi melawa, Shivar Pheri, Agriculture exhibitions and field visits

Extension activities carried out during 2003-09:

Training programme under National Horticulture Mission:

Following training programme are sanctioned by the government of Maharashtra under National Horticulture Mission and same will organized in the month of September, 2006 and January, 2007.

Publications

Contact Information

Dr. Prakash K. Nagre
Associate Dean
College of Horticulture,
Dr. PDKV, Akola