Punjab Agricultural University is sited in Punjab in the outskirts of Ludhiana.
This is the main contributor in the mounting production of food grain in the Punjab State.
This university is regarded to be the initiator of Green Revolution in India.
This agricultural university is modeled on the system of land grant colleges in USA, and it performs the integrated jobs of research, teaching and extension in agriculture, home science, agricultural engineering and allied disciplines.
History
Punjab Agricultural University was founded in the year 1962 in the aim of serving the Punjab state. It has made remarkable contributions in enhancing the livestock as well as poultry production.
This university was awarded in 1995 the Best Agricultural University award owing to its outstanding performance in the fields of agricultural research, extension and education.
Educational Streams
This university is a pioneer player in the field of technical education that conducts undergraduate, master's and PhD programs. The courses curriculum is revised constantly and restructured to maintain pace with the recent developments in the fields of agriculture as well as allied fields.
The education extension is materialized through Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kisan Mela, Farm Operation, Farm Advisory Services and Facilities for Farmers.
There are Research projects depending on Production of transgenic crops as well as application of latest tools of genetic engineering that is appropriate for better use of nutritional, agro-biodiversity and other quality attributes so that they match the international standards with natural resource management via environment-friendly technologies.
The Geographical Information System (GIS) application as well as Geographical Positioning System (GPS) is the key theme for precision farming as well as management of natural resources in this university. The university has various research centers sited at several locations.
Facilities
The university offers best facilities as it has well equipped laboratories, elaborate farms and lecture rooms. MS Randhawa Library is a five storey building enveloped by lush lawns and is the best libraries in the region.
This library is fully computerized and is centrally air-conditioned. The Internet as well as photocopying services is also available in the library. Arrangement for accommodation is available for the students within the university in the hostels. |
