{"id":12935,"date":"2018-08-08T13:04:14","date_gmt":"2018-08-08T07:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pdkv.ac.in\/?page_id=12935"},"modified":"2018-08-08T14:56:07","modified_gmt":"2018-08-08T09:26:07","slug":"college-of-agriculture-sonapur-gadchiroli","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pdkv.ac.in\/?page_id=12935","title":{"rendered":"College of Agriculture, Sonapur, Gadchiroli"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"glass_41\"<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\nAbout College<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"glass_41\"<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\nAcademic Programmes<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"glass_41\"<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\nInfrastructure<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"glass_41\"<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\nMandate<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"glass_41\"<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\nSections<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"glass_41\"<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\nFaculty<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"glass_41\"<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\nCo-curricular Activities<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"glass_41\"<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\nReaearch Activities and Extension Activities Achievements<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"glass_41\"<\/span><\/td>\n <\/td>\nContact Information<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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About College<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The College of Agriculture, Gadchiroli, Dr. PDKV, Akola came into existence from Academic year -2009-10 by the Act of the Maharashtra State Legislature, entitled \u201cThe Agricultural University Act, 2009\u201d. However, the College of Agriculture, Gadchiroli became operational under the umbrella of Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola for facilitating the sustainable and accelerated development of Agriculture and its education in the naxal affected tribal dominated Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra.<\/span><\/p>\n

The College of Agriculture, Gadchiroli is the primary and the principal instrumentality of the Gadchiroli district in providing human resources,  skills and technology, required for the sustainable development of its Agriculture, defined broadly encompassing all production activities based on land and water, mechanization including crop production, forestry and co-operatives by conducting, interfacing and integrating education, research and extension in these spheres of economic endeavor. Remarkably Tribal Development Department has funded this College for initially for 5 years on condition that 80 % of the seats were reserved for ST community only. This rule is strictly followed in all the admissions of this College. The College of Agriculture, Gadchiroli offers graduation degree in Agriculture i.e. B.Sc. (Agriculture) till date and onwards called B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture discipline.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is the constituent College of Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola under the dynamic leadership of Dr. V.M. Bhale, Hon\u2019ble Vice-Chancellor, Dr P.D.K.V. Akola. Presently, the college is headed by Dr. S. B. Amarshettiwar, Associate Dean. The intake capacity of college is 64 students per year. Presently College has ten departments and total strength of faculty is 31 (18 Teaching and 13 Non teaching) against 80 (27 Teaching and 43 Non teaching)  posts sanctioned. Modern laboratory facilities have been provided for imparting effective practical training to students. College is having specious and beautiful building along with instructional farm of 40 hectare land.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Academic Programmes <\/span><\/h3>\n

Under Graduate Programme: <\/span><\/p>\n

Common rules and regulations for admission to various degree programmes in State Agricultural Universities have been formulated. The new course curriculum of B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture has been formulated and implemented since 2017-18 comprises 8 semesters with credit load of 184 for students with non remedial course and 186 for students with remedial course. For greater skill, entrepreneurship development and situation oriented learning experience in rural areas the student READY programme for fourth year students is been implemented. Eligibility for the course is XII standard science passed in 10+2 pattern from Maharashtra State Board of Higher Secondary Education or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, with optional subject Mathematics. Presently, the intake capacity of the UG programme is 64. The admission process is centralized and carried out by MCAER, Pune. The Common Entrance Test is been conducted every year. The 70 % Marks obtained in CET and 30 % Marks obtained in HSSC are considered for the merit assessment along with the weightage for agricultural land holders, landless agricultural labours etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Infrastructure<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Infrastructure<\/strong><\/th>\nNo of Units Available & Percentage Capacity<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Administrative building<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Class rooms<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Examination Hall<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Laboratory facilities<\/span><\/td>\n30<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Section Head\/Staff Room\/Halls<\/span><\/td>\n21<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Library with reading room<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Computer section<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Boys hostel<\/span><\/td>\n41 Rooms (82 students)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Girls hostel<\/span><\/td>\n41 Rooms (82 students)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gymnasium<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cafeteria<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conference Hall<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seminar Hall<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Important Equipments available with the College<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Sr.No<\/strong><\/th>\nName of Equipment<\/strong><\/th>\nSr.No<\/strong><\/th>\nName of Equipment<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nCentrifuge machine<\/span><\/td>\n17<\/span><\/td>\nIce cream making machine<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nAutoclave<\/span><\/td>\n18<\/span><\/td>\npH meters<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nResearch microscopes<\/span><\/td>\n19<\/span><\/td>\nColorimeter<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nStudent microscopes<\/span><\/td>\n20<\/span><\/td>\nTensiometer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nDissection microscope<\/span><\/td>\n21<\/span><\/td>\nHand refractometer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nHot air oven<\/span><\/td>\n22<\/span><\/td>\nHandicam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nBOD Incubator<\/span><\/td>\n23<\/span><\/td>\nSpectrophotometer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nDigital camera<\/span><\/td>\n24<\/span><\/td>\nMagnetic stirrer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nRefrigerator<\/span><\/td>\n25<\/span><\/td>\nBiotechnological apparatus<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nLCD Projector<\/span><\/td>\n26<\/span><\/td>\nRain Gauges<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nElectronic balances<\/span><\/td>\n27<\/span><\/td>\nNitrogen analyzer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPan Evaporator<\/span><\/td>\n28<\/span><\/td>\nLaminar Air Flow<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nChlorophyll content meter<\/span><\/td>\n29<\/span><\/td>\nColony counter<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nFlame photometer<\/span><\/td>\n30<\/span><\/td>\nK-Yan for interactive learning<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nKhoa making machine<\/span><\/td>\n31<\/span><\/td>\nPublic address system<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nCream separator<\/span><\/td>\n32<\/span><\/td>\nDeep Freezer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Boys Hostel:<\/strong> <\/span>Speciously built three floor Boys hostel with 41 rooms with the capacity to accommodate 82 students is available. The recreation hall with TV is available for recreation of the students. Separate Mess building has been built for the student\u2019s food with facility of cool and safe drinking water.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Girls Hostel:<\/strong><\/span> The three floored specious 41 rooms are available for the accommodation of 82 girls in the Girls hostel with facility of recreation and mess. The well aerated and protected environment is provided in the campus with facility of the volleyball ground.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Girls Hostel<\/td>\n <\/td>\nVolleyball Ground<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Mandate<\/span><\/h3>\n