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Prestigious
Agricultural
Institutes of
India, 2023
University
School of
Agricultural Sciences
Provisioning Superlative
Pedagogical Facilities
Finding
Pathways to Utopia
Ensuring Rural Development
With Effective Agriculture
Education
Instilling Resilience
Integrating Sustainable
Agriculture Amidst
Climate Change
Shri Ch. Malla Reddy
Founder Chairman
Vol. 05 | Issue 08 | 2023
Vol. 05 | Issue 08 | 2023
Vol. 05 | Issue 08 | 2023
India

n a country as agrarian as India, where
Iagriculture is not just an occupation but a
way of life, the role of agricultural institutes
cannot be overstated. These esteemed institutions
play a pivotal role in nurturing the future
stewards of the land, equipping them with the
knowledge, skills, and innovation necessary to
revolutionize the agricultural landscape.
India's prestigious agricultural institutes stand as
pillars of knowledge and innovation, where
cutting-edge research converges with traditional
wisdom. These institutes bring together the
brightest minds, fostering an environment of
intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and
groundbreaking discoveries. Through their
extensive research and development eﬀorts, they
address pressing challenges such as sustainable
farming practices, climate resilience, crop
improvement, and food security.
One of the distinguishing features of these
institutes is their multidisciplinary approach.
They recognize that agriculture encompasses a
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wide array of disciplines, ranging from
agronomy and soil science to agricultural
engineering and biotechnology. By
integrating diverse fields of study, these
institutes produce well-rounded
professionals who possess a holistic
understanding of the complexities of
agricultural systems.
As we celebrate the prestigious
agricultural institutes of India, we pay
tribute to their invaluable contributions in
shaping the future of agriculture. In this
edition, ‘Prestigious Agricultural
Institutes of India, 2023,’ The Knowledge
Review proudly shines a spotlight on the
prestigious agricultural institutes of India,
recognizing their invaluable contributions
and celebrating their unwavering
commitment to agricultural excellence.
Their unwavering commitment to
excellence, multidisciplinary approach,
technological advancements, industry
collaborations, and sustainable practices
make them true pioneers in the field. Let
us honour and celebrate these institutions
for their tireless efforts in fostering
agricultural innovation, empowering
farmers, and driving India's agricultural
sector towards a prosperous and
sustainable future.
Have a mesmerising read!
Editor’s
Note
- Riya Chatterjee
Riya Chatterjee

A r t i c l e s
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Paving the Path for a Better Future
P r o f i l e s
College of
Agribusiness Management
22
Striving for Excellence in
Agriculture Education
College of Agriculture, Baytu
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Integrating Sustainable
Agriculture Amidst
Climate Change
Ensuring Rural
Development with Effective
Agriculture Education
Educating, Researching,
and Extending Agricultural World
Anand Agricultural University
14
Finding Pathways
to Utopia

Malla Reddy
University
School of
Agricultural Sciences
Provisioning Superlative
Pedagogical Facilities
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Agricultural College
and Research Institute,
Killikulam
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Name of the Institute
The Agricultural College and Research
Institute, Killikulam, is contributing towards
the generation of human resources in the ﬁeld
of agriculture.
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Anand Agricultural
University
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With a strong foundation in agricultural
education, Anand Agricultural University in
Gujarat is the leading State, founded in 1937.
College of
Agribusiness Management
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College of Agribusiness Management envisions
becoming the harbinger of managerial excellence
in Indian agribusiness and other sectors and
becoming the country’s best sectoral business
management institution.
College of
Agriculture, Baytu
aujodhpur.ac.in
College of Agriculture, Baytu, imparts more
than just the traditional curriculum to its
pupils; it also provisions agriculture-related
sciences and technologies.
School of
Agricultural Sciences,
Malla Reddy University
mallareddyuniversity.ac.in
School of Agricultural Sciences, Malla Reddy
University, has a perspective plan to grow into
a centre of excellence through new initiatives
and developing innovative programs.
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of India,
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Provisioning Superlative Pedagogical Facilities
India as a country is heavily
inclined towards the agriculture
sector. The country has the
agricultural sector act as a pillar for its
development. With the rapid increase
in population and the intense decrease
of cultivable land, we have ended up
focusing on the performance of
agriculture to feed the dominating
demand.
The improvised technology, though it
provides comfort, is not sufficient for
the survival of humankind. Developing
sustainable means of agriculture for
surplus production under the frequent
climatic changes is the challenge posed
to society.
An apt solution to surmount the on
going adversities is to build a dynamic
future generation to decipher befitting
techniques and strategies to overcome
these challenges.
The School of Agricultural Sciences,
SOAS - a sub-campus under the
umbrella of esteemed Malla Reddy
University, Hyderabad, is aimed at
deriving this very purpose by
providing efficient agricultural
education.
The school began its inspirational
journey in June-2020 with the
stewardship of Dr A. Raja Reddy,
Dean. The foundation of this institute
course has been sorted out into 14
essential departments. The core
requirements of each individual
department laboratory were furnished
with financial aid by the respected
Chairman, Shri Ch. Malla Reddy
Garu and dynamic Vice Chancellor
Dr V. S. K. Reddy.
In order to inculcate the efficient
essence of cultivating crops in students
started off with a team of 30 learned
faculties to ascertain the provision of
excellent agricultural knowledge to
enthusiastic beginners. Currently, the
same team has extended to an
impressive number of 95, with 44 Ph.D
and 51 M.Sc. graduates with intensive
eligibility criteria.
To provide extensive knowledge of all
the sectors of agriculture, the graduate
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Founder Chairman
School of Agricultural Sciences
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The school ensures
an excellent future for young
aspirants with innovative nature,
research culture, and ethical
sensitivities to meet the global
challenges of improving the quality
of human life.
and to promote intensive research and
development by the faculty, an area of
50 acres was allocated to the
Agricultural College within the
campus. Alongside, a portion of land is
utilized to cultivate vegetables and
fruits by organic means.
Eye on Excellence
To foster excellence, the School of
Agricultural Sciences at Malla Reddy
University leverages its fundamental
mission to meet the need of the
students by providing educational
experiences in the field of agriculture
necessary to develop their potential for
premier leadership, personal growth,
and career success.
Based on student needs, the school
mission focuses on offering a broad
undergraduate and graduate curriculum
consisting of tracks and concentrations
in Agricultural Science, Agronomy,
Plant Protection, Agribusiness
Economics, Agricultural Education,
Agricultural System Technology,
Horticulture, and Animal Science.
School of Agriculture also recognizes
its vital mission to enhance the
Agricultural, Educational, Economical,
and Cultural opportunities for the
people of its service region.
The school also emphasizes on its
vision is to be a world-class university
visualizing an excellent future for
young aspirants with innovative nature,
research culture, and ethical
sensitivities to meet the global
challenges of improving the quality of
human life.
Paving Way with Sheer Dedication
The university caters to each and every
jargon of eminence for which it
CORE VALUES
• To emphasize quality teaching
to prepare technologically
proficient, professionally
competent graduates.
• Amplifying the diverse
knowledge of agriculture
through classroom,
experiential, and farm
laboratory instruction.
• Asserting noble standards in
teaching the technical needs
of agriculture to students.
• To perform practical research
and/or remain technologically
proficient.
• Fully equipped infrastructure
for competitive learning by
students.
• Multi-disciplinary and
experiential learning-based
educational programme.
Prestigious Agricultural Institutes of India, 2023
Dr V. S. K. Reddy
Vice Chancellor - MRUH

SOAS has taken the
initial footsteps in providing
agricultural education, and the future
holds leaps for greater success.
VISION
To be a world class university visualizing a great future for the young
aspirants with innovative nature, research culture and ethical sensitivities to
meet the global challenges improving the quality of human life.
Dr A. Raja Reddy
Dean, School of Agricultural Sciences,
Malla Reddy University

inculcates values that is dedicatedly
followed. Values Pertaining to the
Course Objective/Expected learning:
• To emphasize a primary
commitment to students through
quality teaching from well-
prepared, technologically
proficient, professionally
competent faculty.
• To provide 'hands-on' agricultural
experience through classroom,
experiential, and farm laboratory
instruction.
• To develop, maintain, and improve
diverse, technologically current
farm and programmatic
laboratories that support the
educational objectives of the
department.
• To provide public and university
services to support the educational
and technical needs of agriculture
students and the agriculture
industry of the service region.
• To perform practical research
and/or remain technologically
proficient through involvement in
research-oriented activities.
• The agriculture programme is a
multi-disciplinary and experiential
learning-based educational
programme that prepares students
for productive courses in the
diverse field of agriculture.
not only on a knowledge basis but also
on a competitive basis. The students
enjoy regular instructions on the vast
available opportunities lined up in the
Agri sector, like jobs at private
organizations, government positions,
higher education prospects, etc., to
motivate them to plan their successful
careers.
Determined Leader: Dr A. Raja
Reddy
The pillar of this upcoming institution
is its honourable Dean, of SOAS, Dr A.
Raja Reddy. He is an eminent professor
with a specialization in Entomology.
He has served as a faculty for 32 years
at Loyola Academy, Hyderabad.
Throughout his tenure, many awards
and publications were added to his
credit. He is the pioneer in making the
envisioned SOAS into existence as it is
today.
Under the leadership of Dr A. Raja
Reddy, the SOAS has taken the initial
footsteps in providing agricultural
education, and the future holds leaps
for greater success. The success of the
agricultural college is ensured by the
teamwork of the entire fraternity at
SOAS.
Leveraging Unique and Special
Programmes
The administration has taken special
initiatives to provide students with
first-hand information and knowledge
on agriculture by scheduling training
and internships. The students are given
internship opportunities at companies
like Sahasra Seed Company,
Heartfulness Kanha Hyderabad, etc. A
one-year abroad internship opportunity
is provided to the final year graduate
students in association with ProLearn
India Ltd.
Similarly, the faculties at the campus
are organizing webinars and seminars
on a regular basis to upgrade the
current scenario of agriculture for the
students. Advanced techniques such as
drones, hydroponics, poly houses, and
tissue culture are also applied
practically within the college arena for
better understanding. The college has
also signed MoUs with recognized
companies in the agricultural sector,
KVKs, and national and international
institutes like IIRR, ICRISAT, etc. This
enables the fraternity to give external
exposure to the research work taken up
at the global level.
Due to the schools commitment to its
mission, vision and values, the students
are prepared for the upcoming future

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Anand
Agricultural
University
Educa ng, Researching, and Extending
Agricultural World
Agriculture is crucial to the Indian economy. The
impact of Agriculture on society contributes in
many ways, including providing jobs, supporting
the livelihoods of people through food, providing raw
materials for the required products, and trading in building
strong economies.
India is an agricultural powerhouse on a global scale. It is
the world's largest producer of pulses, spices, and milk, as
well as the largest cattle herd (buffaloes) and the largest
area under cotton cultivation, wheat and rice. It ranks
second in the production of rice, wheat, cotton, sugarcane,
farmed fish, sheep and goat meat, fruit, vegetables, and tea.
Hence, agriculture in India plays a significant role in
national and international welfare.
With a strong foundation in agricultural education, Anand
Agricultural University in Gujarat is the leading State
University, founded in 1937. AAU was established to assist
farmers in three areas: education, research, and extension
activities in agriculture, horticulture engineering, product
processing, and home science. The university wants to
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THE VISION OF AAU IS TO
CONTRIBUTE TO
AGRICULTURALLY PROSPEROUS
GUJARAT AND INDIA.
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imbibe the knowledge of Agriculture into the young
generation by undertaking its research in the newest forms
with the help of technology. It aims to bring innovation to
the services rendered in farming activities.
The Vice Chancellor of the University Dr K. B. Kathiria,
a Visionary Leader, is a focused and influential person. He
plays a key role in achieving the goals of the institute and
also bringing to the table major ambitious projects.
About Anand Agricultural University
The university was founded in 1937 on the edifice of the
new Institute of Agriculture Anand (IAA). This was the
dream institute of Shri Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Dr K.
M. Munshi. Later, the Government took over and named it
Gujarat Agricultural University (GAU). Under the Gujarat
Agricultural Universities Act, 2004, Gujarat Government
established Anand Agricultural University (AAU).
Extension and Expansion
AAU's core philosophy is agricultural education. The
Pres gious Agricultural Ins tutes of India, 2023
university's growth and expansion keep them going
positively. Currently, there are seven constituent colleges,
one PG institute, five polytechnics, 25 on-campus and 23
off-campus research stations, and 17 technology transfer
centres operating in nine districts across three agro-climatic
zones in Central Gujarat. In addition to it, AAU also offers
six master's and Doctorate programs, five undergraduate
programs, and four diploma programs.
AAU collaborates with renowned foreign universities,
including Copenhagen University in Denmark, the
University of Alberta in Canada, and Florida Agriculture
and Mechanical University in the United States, as well as
Astrakhan University in Russia and the University of Venda
(UNIVEN) in South Africa.
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AAU not only expanded on the institute level but also made
an expansion in technologies. The growth of university
keeps expanding as it expands on new technologies in
addition to traditional research. It has introduced
innovations such as soil health cards, nanotechnology,
natural farming, and aromatic and medicinal plant research.
Agricultural produce processing, food processing, farm
machinery design, and development are the key areas of
allied research at AAU. Apart from this, there is a mega
seed project called ANUBHAV. This includes seed
production and supply, bio fertiliser production unit,
pesticide referral laboratory, micronutrient research centre,
plant tissue culture laboratory, experiencing learning unit
cum incubation centre for food processing, food safety
testing laboratory, and so on.
The AAU Extension Education Institute is one of the four
premier institutes in India for training extension personnel.
AAU's extension activities include certificate courses,
special training programs for farmers, extension worker
training centres, and advisory services. Since 1948, the
monthly vernacular farm magazine 'Krishigovidya' has been
published.
Amenities - The students in the college can reside in the
hostels that also include sports facilities, both indoor and
outdoor. They are also provided a central library and
regional e-library to boost their knowledge. For conducting
activities, and meetings on a large medium, they have an
auditorium, and with the view to take care of students'
health, a well-equipped health centre is allotted.
AAU's Mission, Vision and Values
Mission and Vision
AAU's vision is to make Gujarat and India agriculturally
prosperous. Working on its greatest mission for the state
and country, AAU is making everything possible with
its three key factors. By providing teaching, researching,
and extension of services. Going with the current demand,
it is opting for innovative technologies and developing
excellent human resources for farming communities.
Values
Imparting education and developing quality human
resources, advancing learning through research, and
spreading knowledge through research to stakeholders and
farmers through extension education. These values also
include the promotion of partnerships and linkages with
National and International Institutions and the development
of cutting-edge technologies.
Outcome of Objectives
Every student in AAU has an open platform to portray their
potential and be responsible citizens by applying their
learnings and skills gained to help society. Agriculture,
horticulture, agricultural engineering, food processing
technology, agricultural information technology,
agribusiness management, and other fields at the
undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational levels. AAU
offers high-quality education. It also promotes the
integration of teaching, research, extension, and training
activities to increase agricultural productivity and thus
serve as a premier educational and research organisation in
Gujarat.
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AAU alumni have a global presence, providing value-added
services in diverse sectors such as agriculture, foods,
agricultural engineering, Agri-management, dairy,
veterinary, information technology, banking, rural
development, education, research, and government
administrative services.
Dr K. B. Kathiria – The Visionary Leader
"Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into
reality."– Warren G. Bennis
Dr K.B. Kathiria is a dedicated educator and visionary
leader. His powerful personality played a crucial role in
achieving AAU's goals and ambitious projects. His
concentrated efforts at AAU to increase farmer income
through technology transfer and incubation centres/start-up
units are incredible. He is a key policy advisor for the
Gujarat government and the Indian Council of Agriculture
Research (ICAR) on the implementation of innovative
ideas.
Since India's pre-independence days, AAU has had a
glorious history and a strong legacy. As a result, many
visionary leaders and dignified personalities have
contributed to its position at the forefront of agricultural
development in the country.
The Vice Chancellor of Anand Agricultural University,
Dr K.B. Kathiria, has dedicated more than 37 years to
multiple positions in Agricultural Education and Research.
Earlier, for eight years, he was the Director of Research and
Dean of Postgraduate Studies at Anand Agricultural
University. He has created over 35 agricultural technologies
for the benefit of farming and scientific communities. Most
importantly, as a plant breeder, he contributed to 39 crop
varieties/hybrids, including wheat, vegetables, and
chickpeas.
Development Programs
th
As per the recommendations of the ICAR 5 Deans'
Committee and ICAR Broad Subject Matter Area
Committees, all the courses in AAU are offered.
Not just the academic theory but also students in AAU are
exposed to Student READY (Rural Entrepreneurship
Awareness Development Yojana) program, RAWE (The
Rural Agricultural Work Experience), and ELP
(Experiential Learning Program). These are laboratory-
based courses helping students to develop hands-on skills,
entrepreneurship capabilities, and readiness for
employability.
Agriculture Analytics first of AAU's kind master's
program will be launched this year in collaboration with the
Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and
Communication Technology in Gandhinagar and the Indian
Institute of Remote Sensing in Dehradun.
Global Exposure – AAU, this year, has organised 40
students' visits to foreign universities under the NAHEP-
CAAST project. This is a continuous project at AAU; the
university encourages its students for such exposure visits.
Placement Cell – Each AAU College's Placement Cell
plays an important role in locating job opportunities for
graduating students by maintaining contact with reputable
recruiting firms and establishments. It organises career
development and personality development programs
regularly.
Notable Achievements and Accreditations
Being the remarkable university that has everything for its
students, AAU has:
• All the programs offered in the college and constituent
colleges are accredited by the National Agricultural
Education Accreditation Board, ICAR.
th
• AAU is ranked 4 among all Universities, as per the
ATAL Ranking of Institutions on Innovation
Achievement (ARIIA - 2020) in the category of
Government and Government Aided Universities.
th
• AAU has been ranked 20 under the category of
Agricultural Universities by the ICAR, New Delhi, in
the year 2020.
• AAU has released 89 high-yielding crop varieties and
licensed technologies like Liquid Biofertilizer and Date
Palm Tissue Culture to various organisations.
• Centre for Agricultural Market Intelligence was
established by the university under the prestigious
ICAR-World Bank-funded NAHEP-CAAST Project.
• Anand Agricultural University has established a
Section-8 company for supporting agri-startups and, so
far, incubated about 100 agri-startups, 24 of which
have received a grant of more than Rs. 2 crores.
• The Dagri breed of cow registered by AAU has been
registered by the Breed Registration committee of the
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) on 24
January 2020, and a certificate awarded to the Hon.
Vice Chancellor, AAU by the National Bureau of
Animal Genetics Research (NBAGR), Karnal.
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Rural
Development
Agriculture
Education
griculture is the backbone of many economies,
Aespecially in developing countries where it is
the primary source of livelihood for millions of
people. However, the sector faces numerous challenges,
including climate change, soil degradation, and pests
and diseases. These challenges have a significant
impact on food security and rural development,
particularly in developing countries where the majority
of the population lives in rural areas. To address these
challenges, there is a need to ensure effective
agriculture education that can equip farmers with the
necessary skills and knowledge to improve their
productivity and resilience.
Role of Agriculture Education
Effective agriculture education can play a critical role in
ensuring rural development and food security. Investing
in rural youth is critical to increasing agricultural
production, improving rural economies, and
maintaining food security. Agriculture education can
help young people acquire the skills and knowledge
they need to become successful farmers and
entrepreneurs. It can also help them understand the
importance of sustainable agriculture practices, such as
crop diversification, soil health improvement, water
management and livestock management, which can
help mitigate the impact of climate change on
agriculture.
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Finding Pathways to Utopia
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Agricultural Training and Education
Improving agricultural training and education at all levels is
essential to ensure that farmers have access to the latest
information and technologies. This can
include training programs for farmers, extension workers
and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector. It can also
include the development of agricultural curricula in schools
and universities to equip young people with the necessary
skills and knowledge to become successful farmers and
entrepreneurs.
Improved Infrastructure
In addition to education, there is a need to improve
infrastructure, health and other services in rural areas. This
can include the provision of basic amenities such as clean
water, electricity and healthcare facilities. It can also
include the development of rural roads and transportation
networks to improve access to markets and other services.
Addressing Gender Gap
Effective agriculture education can also help address the
gender gap in agriculture. Women play a critical role in
agriculture, particularly in developing countries where they
are responsible for up to 80 per cent of food production.
However, they often face significant barriers to accessing
education and training programs. By ensuring that
agriculture education is accessible to women, we can help
empower them to become successful farmers and
entrepreneurs and contribute to rural development and food
security.
Role of Modern Technology in Agriculture
Modern technology has revolutionized agriculture, making
it more efficient and productive. Advancements in
machinery, seed, irrigation and fertilizers have vastly
improved the cultivation of more land. Agriculture is now
in the early stages of yet another transformation, with data
and connection at the center. The use of digital tools, such
as precision agriculture, drones and sensors, can help
farmers make more informed decisions and improve their
productivity. Smart farming through the applications of
Agriculture 4.0 technologies can enhance farming practices
and make them more predictable and sustainable.
Role of Youth
Investing in rural youth is critical to increasing agricultural
production, improving rural economies, and maintaining
food security. Youth in agriculture has the ability to raise
more food, boost their incomes, and contribute to rural
development with the correct assistance, including training
and access to technology. Improving agricultural training
and education at all levels is essential to ensure that young
people have access to the latest information and
technologies.
Improving Infrastructure and Services in Rural Areas
Improving infrastructure, health, and other services in rural
areas is critical to ensuring rural development and food
security. This can include the provision of basic amenities
such as clean water, electricity and healthcare facilities. It
can also include the development of rural roads and
transportation networks to improve access to markets and
other services.
Need for Policy Support
Policy support can help create an enabling environment for
agriculture education and technology adoption. This can
include policies that promote sustainable agriculture
practices, provide financial incentives for farmers to adopt
digital tools, and support research and development in
agriculture technology. Governments can also invest in
rural infrastructure and services to support rural
development and food security.
In conclusion, ensuring effective agriculture education is
critical to ensuring rural development and food security.
Agriculture education can equip farmers with the necessary
skills and knowledge to improve their productivity and
resilience. It can also help mitigate the impact of climate
change on agriculture and address the gender gap in
agriculture. To achieve this, there is a need to invest in
agricultural training and education at all levels, improve
infrastructure and services in rural areas and ensure that
agriculture education is accessible to all, including women.
By doing so, we can find pathways to a utopia where rural
communities thrive and food security is ensured.
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College of Agribusiness
Management
Paving the Path for a Be er Future
S
etting the strong foundation in
the 60s to become India’s first
agricultural University, G. B.
Pant University of Agriculture &
Technology, Pantnagar, has developed
managers and leaders for the business
world, leaving a legacy of excellence
and integrity in every graduate.
Jawahar Lal Nehru formally
inaugurated it as the ‘Uttar Pradesh
Agricultural University’ on November
17, 1960. (UPAU). In honor of Pandit
Govind Ballabh Pant, the first chief
committed managers; upgrade the
managerial skills of practicing
managers; and solve managerial
problems through contract research and
consultancy to help achieve
organizational excellence in
agribusiness and other sectors in the
country.
It envisions becoming the harbinger of
managerial excellence in Indian
agribusiness and other sectors and
becoming the country's best sectoral
business management institution.
Dr Jadoun mentions that the core
values of CABM are to develop human
resources to serve the nation, nurture
integrity and creativity, provide
academic freedom, and prepare human
resources to think big and see a bigger
picture.
Leading from the Forefront
As the Dean of College of
Agribusiness Management, Dr Jadoun
utilizes his over three decades of vast
experience to upscale the teaching
assignments. He is an alumnus of the
famous IIT education system and has
worked across a cross-section of
industries and services sectors. He has
also headed the departments of
Production Engineering, been Dean
Student Welfare; and Director,
Placement and Counselling. At present
he is also heading Centre for Good
minister of Uttar Pradesh and a
statesman who received the Bharat
Ratna, the institution’s name was later
changed to ‘Govind Ballabh Pant
University of Agriculture and
Technology’ in 1972. The University is
situated at Pantnagar, Tehsil Kichha of
Udham Singh Nagar district. The
University is the birthplace of the
Green Revolution in India.
College of Agribusiness Management
(CABM) is a constituent college of
Govind Ballabh Pant University of
Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar,
which was established in October
1996. With the establishment of
international connections, the college
has emphasized keeping the curriculum
updated with the constantly changing
global business environment dynamics.
The arduous and stringent selection
processes make it a genuinely
exceptional educational center that can
be compared to the best in the world.
Dr R.S. Jadoun Dean
, the of the
CABM, aims to make it the top 5
institutes in Agribusiness in India. His
objective is to attract the best faculty
available in India and upgrade the skill
set of its students at par with the best in
the field.
Developing Tomorrow
CABM's mission is to provide
qualified, well-trained, motivated, and
Learning and developing
personality make students
phenomenal experts as well
as great people,
with understanding and
respect for human quali es,
pride in their legacy and
culture, a feeling of good
and bad, and longing for
flawlessness and soak
up proper es of the
boldness of convic on
and ac vity.
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Governance and Vice Chancellor’s
Secretariat at the University.
His valuable contribution has excelled
CABM to newer milestones. Below are
a few mentions:
• Collaboration with CTARA
(Centre for Technology
Alternatives for Rural Areas) of
IIT Bombay for joint work on
Faculty & Student Exchange.
• MOU has been signed with IIM-
Kashipur for NABARD funded
project on nurturing startups.
Project name: Rural Business
Incubation Centre.
• CABM has been designated as
Nodal Training Institute (NTI) by
MANAGE (An institute under the
Ministry of Agriculture),
Hyderabad, for setting up
Agribusiness Clinics to promote
rural entrepreneurship.
• Collaborate with IIT-Delhi to
conduct classes for CABM
students in identified areas.
• Collaboration with NITIE,
Mumbai, for training students in
the area of Supply Chain
Management.
a world-class Academia in agriculture,
veterinary sciences, agricultural
engineering, and allied subjects and is
involved extensively in teaching,
research, and extension work.
Course Objectives
• To educate and train young blood
to develop managerial skills in
areas of Agribusiness.
• Provide consultancy services for
business organizations to solve
corporate problems.
• Offer training courses for
policymakers, executives, and in-
charges of business-related
projects.
• Contribute to the State and Central
governments in the formulation of
business policies.
• Improve the management of
enterprises and projects by
researching problems of
agribusiness and other functional
areas.
Learning Outcomes:
• Students will be able to analyze
and make the most suitable
decisions/inferences.
• Active support in establishment of
Centre for Good Governance at
university.
• Admissions diversification:
Follow the path set by top
institutions in the field, i.e., to
allow students from all streams to
benefit from teaching at CABM.
• Training program for SC/ST
entrepreneurs.
• Various Blood Donation Camps
were organized.
• Every year: 100 per cent
placements of students. Around
1500 alums in senior and middle
management positions across
leading Agribusiness and Rural
development organizations.
• CABM faculty is collaborating on
teaching & research with various
institutions flourishing under
union ministries, viz., Agriculture,
Cooperation etc.
• Exploring tie-up with Lal Bahadur
Shastri Institute of Management,
Delhi, for academic collaboration.
• Renovation and up-gradation of
college infrastructure.
Going Above and Beyond
The University has established itself as
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• The capacity for effective oral and
written communication will be
reflected in the students.
• Students will exhibit a
comprehensive appreciation of the
ethical implications of decisions
and knowledge of the legal and
ethical environment that affects
agricultural organizations in their
careers.
• Students will familiarize
themselves and be accustomed to
diversity and globalization and
their impact on modern farm
organizations.
• Students will exhibit critical
thinking by examining issues and
will work on feasible solutions.
Awards and Accolades
• In 2006, CABM, on behalf of the
University, acted as Knowledge
Partner in the ASSOCHAM
Summit on Hager Education held
on 22-24 November in New Delhi.
• In 2007, the college was awarded
ISO 9001:2000 certification for
quality education imparted by it.
• In 2008, CABM organized a day-
long workshop on October 13 on
'India@75' under the aegis of CII
motivating students to participate in
various business festivals and events
being organized in the country.
Various MoUs are being signed with:
• Advancement of People's Action
and Rural Technology.
• Pantaloon Retail India.
• Illinois University, USA.
• Cornell University, USA.
• IIM – Kashipur.
• The MBA students participated in
e-Summit 2009 at IIT Roorkee.
to share the vision envisaged by
International Management Guru
Dr C K Prahalad of London
Business School.
• In 2009, the students participated
in the e-summit 2009 at IIT
Roorkee.
• In 2010, the college developed
strong linkages at a national and
international platform, including
ICAR, CACP, APEDA, NABARD
and IDS.
• In 2014, students participated in a
workshop organised by the Indira
Gandhi Institute of Development
research on Poverty, Hunger, Food
Security, and Nutrition.
• In 2018, eight days Model
Training Course on Agribusiness
Management and Agri-preneurship
was organized in CABM for the
Government officials of India.
• In 2021, the college had its Silver
Jubilee Celebration.
Distinctive and Well-versed
Dr Jadoun states that the college is
transforming itself in to the global
agricultural powerhouse in the country
by entering in MoUs with other
institutions of importance and
Encouraging the students
and giving them
opportuni es to show their
crea vity is what we look
for in students. Foremost,
we look to our students to
add value to our place and
contribute to a larger
extent.
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• The PGP-1 Students presented
B-Plans at IRMA (Udaan) Fest.
• A university-level management
fest, was
'MAGNATE 2016,'
organized by CABM.
• The college has been approved by
the All-India Council of Technical
Education (AICTE) to conduct a
master’s programme in
Management.
• CABM has also started Ph.D
Programme in Management from
the year 2007-08.
• CABM is the first Agribusiness
Institution in the country, set up
under the SAU system, having
approval from AICTE and
accreditation from ICAR, New
Delhi.
• The College has also been
awarded ISO 9001:2000 Quality
System Certification for
maintaining world-class academic
standards and ranked in the Top 5
Sectoral B-School of the Country
(Outlook Surveys).
University has various ongoing student
exchange programs in collaboration
with NAHEP (National Agriculture
Higher Education Project). The college
has also developed strong linkages at
national and international platforms
with ICAR, CACP, APEDA,
NABARD, IDS, and many more.
extracurricular maneuvers. The college
aims for excellence in research by
securing public and private funding
and collaborating with various
institutions. Recently, an MOU has
been signed between CABM and IIM
Kashipur for students and faculty
exchange programs.
The Dean understands that creating an
edge in subject matters, learning and
developing their personality by making
them phenomenal experts as well as
great people, with understanding and
respect for human qualities, pride in
their legacy and culture, a feeling of
good and bad, and longing for
flawlessness and soak up properties of
the boldness of conviction and activity.
Dr Jadoun advises educators who wish
to cater to the agricultural education
space to understand their role in
student's life and be their mentors.
"Also, give the students a free hand to
work and study as this will yield high
output and secure their presence in the
outside world where they have to make
many decisions on their own," he
concludes.
Infrastructure
The college has state of the art
infrastructure. This includes smart
class rooms fully equipped with smart
and interactive boards, LCD Screens
etc, an auditorium, two separate halls
for conducting Management
Development Programs and Executive
Development Programs, Computer
Lab, Stress Management Lab, Rooms
for conducting Group Discussions and
Personal Interviews during campus
placement process and numerous other
similar facilities. The college is fully
Wi-fi and all rooms fully air-
conditioned.
CABM helps students by putting them
in a situation where they have a free
hand in learning the concepts.
"Encouraging the students and giving
them opportunities to show their
creativity is what we look for in
students. Foremost, we look to our
students to add value to our place and
contribute to a larger extent," Dr
Jadoun asserts.
The future of agricultural education in
the university is quite bright as it is one
of the leading Agricultural Universities
in India and ranked 351 in QS World
Ranking. College is marking
excellence in terms of academics and
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Sustainable
Agriculture
Amidst
Climate
Change
May 2023 28
Integrating

ntegrating sustainable agriculture
Iamidst climate change is critical to
building resilience in the agricultural
sector. Sustainable agricultural practices
can help farmers and agricultural systems
adapt to the impacts of climate change and
maintain or enhance system-wide
productivity.
Climate change is one of the most pressing
environmental issues facing humanity and
the planet. Agriculture is a key source of
carbon emissions, with an estimated 25 per
cent of global greenhouse gas emissions
coming from agriculture and land use
change. However, agriculture is also one of
the sectors most vulnerable to the impacts
of climate change,
Sustainable agriculture aims to improve
agrosystem resilience so that they can
continue to provide services even during
extreme weather events. Given what has
been mentioned about sustainable
agriculture, resilience is deﬁned as
agriculture's, agricultural communities',
families' and individuals' ability to maintain
or improve system-wide production by
preventing, minimizing, or coping with
risks, adjusting to change and recovering
from shocks.
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Investments in climate resilience via sustainable agriculture
aim to provide farmers and agricultural systems with long-
term stability in the face of heightened weather events and
shifting climate patterns. Such investments can boost
climate change resilience by avoiding, minimizing, or
dealing with hazards, adapting to change and recovering
from shocks. Farmers, communities, land and natural
systems would all benefit from initiatives to build climate
resilience.
In this article, we will discuss different investments in
sustainable agriculture which promote fostering resilience
betwixt climate change. Some of them are explained more
descriptively!
Diversifying Crops
Sustainable agriculture practices such as crop rotation,
intercropping and agroforestry can help farmers diversify
their crops and reduce their reliance on a single crop. This
can help reduce the risk of crop failure due to climate-
related events such as droughts, floods and pests.
Improving Soil Health
Sustainable agriculture practices such as conservation
tillage, cover cropping and the use of organic fertilizers can
help improve soil health and reduce the risk of soil erosion.
Healthy soils can better absorb and retain water, making
them more resilient to droughts and floods.
Water Management
Sustainable agriculture practices such as rainwater
harvesting, drip irrigation and the use of drought-resistant
crops can help farmers manage water more efficiently and
reduce their reliance on irrigation. This can help reduce the
risk of water scarcity due to climate-related events such as
droughts.
Livestock Management
Sustainable agriculture practices such as rotational grazing,
the use of feed supplements and the use of manure as
fertilizer can help farmers manage their livestock more
efficiently and reduce their reliance on synthetic fertilizers.
This can help reduce the risk of soil degradation and water
pollution.
Agroforestry
Agroforestry is a sustainable agriculture practice that
involves the integration of trees into agricultural
landscapes. Trees can provide a range of benefits, including
shade, windbreaks and erosion control. They can also help
sequester carbon from the atmosphere, making them an
important tool for mitigating climate change.
Climate-smart Technologies
Climate-smart technologies such as weather forecasting,
early warning systems and mobile apps can help farmers
better manage their crops and livestock in the face of
climate-related events. These technologies can help farmers
make more informed decisions and reduce their risk of crop
failure.
Policy Support
Policy support can help create an enabling environment for
sustainable agriculture and climate resilience. This can
include policies that promote sustainable agriculture
practices, provide financial incentives for farmers to adopt
climate-smart technologies and support research and
development in sustainable agriculture.
Importance of Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable agriculture practices aim to preserve essential
resources, such as soil fertility, which is critical for farming
success. By using local resources, reducing water usage,
and using natural fertilizers, sustainable agriculture can
maintain soil quality and reduce erosion, protecting natural
resources for future generations. Sustainable agriculture
plays a crucial role in conserving natural resources,
promoting social fairness, and ensuring economic viability.
Additionally, it leads to increased productivity and the
production of healthier goods, benefiting consumers.
Social and Economic Equity
Practitioners of sustainable agriculture seek to integrate
social and economic equity into their work. This includes
promoting fair labor practices, supporting small-scale
farmers and rural communities, and ensuring that everyone
in the food system has access to healthy and affordable
food. By promoting social and economic equity, sustainable
agriculture can help to reduce poverty, improve food
security, and promote social justice.
Summarizing the context, integrating sustainable
agriculture amidst climate change is critical to building
resilience in the agricultural sector. Sustainable agriculture
practices such as crop diversification, soil health
improvement, water management, livestock management,
agroforestry, climate-smart technologies, and policy support
can help farmers and agricultural systems adapt to the
impacts of climate change and maintain or enhance system-
wide productivity. By investing in sustainable agriculture,
we can build a more resilient and sustainable food system
that can withstand the challenges of a changing climate.
Therefore, it is critical to integrate sustainable agriculture
practices to increase climate resilience and ensure food
security for future generations.
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College
of
Agriculture,
Baytu Striving for Excellence
in Agriculture Education
India has a rich agricultural history,
and the sector has mainly evolved
in recent years, with innovations
in technology at the forefront. Farmers
in the current times are provided with
more innovative facilities than they
have ever been before, such as
technologies, fertilisers, government
schemes, and so many more.
These facilities make it easier for them
to reap the maximum beneﬁt from their
profession. Since the technologies keep
evolving with each passing day, it is
essential to generate more awareness
about these facilities. It is essential to
pass this agricultural tradition to the
new generations and keep the country’s
rich agricultural culture intact.
College of Agriculture in Baytu,
Barmer, Rajasthan, can exactly do
that. The College of Agriculture
imparts more than just the traditional
curriculum to its pupils; it also
provides agriculture-related sciences
and technologies that are developing
and improving to address a range of
issues and concerns in the agricultural
sector in India.
The College of Agriculture was
established in the same pursuit of
fostering the Indian agricultural sector.
th
It was founded on 6 August 2021 as a
constituent college of Agriculture
University, Jodhpur.
It is mandated to impart education to
the students in the ﬁeld of agriculture,
research advancement, and extension
of agrotechnology to the farmers.
Currently, it is imparting a four-year
degree programme, i.e., B.Sc.
(Honours) Agriculture, with an intake
capacity of 60 students.
Currently, the teaching activities of the
college are conducted in the temporary
allotted building, Rajasva Parisar' at
Baytu.
Later, upon completion of construction
work, the college will shift to Batadoo,
30 km away from Baytu headquarter,
towards the north side.
Our objective is to impart first-hand
knowledge and in-depth practical knowledge
on agriculture and allied sciences with
traditional to modern agricultural practices.
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Functioning of the Institute
The admission of the students in this
college is carried out through the All
Rajasthan JET (Joint Entrance Test)
conducted by the State Agriculture
University of Rajasthan.
Currently, the college leverages
teaching faculties in the subject field of
Agronomy (02), Horticulture (01),
Genetics and Plant Breeding (01),
Plant Pathology (01), and Agri.
Economics (01), Entomology (01), Soil
Science (01), Animal Production (01),
and Extension Education (01) are
available. For remaining
disciplines/subjects, guest faculties or
faculties from other constituent
colleges are invited to accomplish the
teaching work.
Reinforcing Strong Relationships
Beyond the Doors
Since 2021 onwards, the college began
crafting a strategic plan for the best
education under college that will guide
its efforts over the next ten years.
Developing its plan then and journey
thereafter has been an all-hands effort
for the college, with input gathered
from the university and state, sharing
ideas and insights for raising education
studies in agriculture to even greater
heights.
Strong relationships beyond its doors
reinforce student work inside the
campus. The college benefits from a
committed, well-placed network of
students and progressive farmers. This
enables students to obtain a good
quality education.
The college aims to produce
agricultural graduates with high
knowledge and competence by
imparting practical technical education
through an innovative and analytical
approach with the objective of creating
valuable human resources for
sustainable agriculture, the Argo-
industry and services to the society for
its wellbeing.
To accomplish the mission, the College
of Agriculture, with advice from
stakeholders, endorses the following
objectives with an aim to produce
competent Agriculture Graduates:
• To provide the best possible
infrastructure and facilities for
innovative teaching and learning
of agricultural and allied subjects.
• To establish a centre of excellence
to promote academia – Agro-
Industry interface and partnerships
for enthusing competence of
students as per the needs of the
industry.
• To empower students with the
latest agricultural and allied
techniques and skills to promote
their employability and encourage
them to become agro-
entrepreneurs, with emphasis on
practical-oriented teaching to
develop the skills and analytical
capabilities of students.
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The core values of the institute are:
• Attempt to be pacesetting in
everything it does.
• Motivate to the highest standards
of ethics and citizenship.
• A community of scholars
committed to excellence and
teamwork.
• Promote the synergism that comes
from interdisciplinary interactions.
• Value human capital.
• Embrace and promote increased
diversity of knowledge.
• Adopt emerging information and
other technologies as tools.
• Resolve to disseminate its
knowledge to people of all ages
actively.
Procuring the Facilities
Since the inception of the college at
Baytu, academic activities were started
in the ‘Rajasva Parisar’ building with
five teachers and two non-teaching
staff. Later the essential facilities, viz.,
chairs, tables, and the whiteboard, were
procured.
Upon receipt of money under MLA-
LAD fund, COA, Baytu procured the
facilities for students and faculties like
armchairs, tables, whiteboards, LED-
projectors, lectern podium, personal
computers, printers, wi-fi, drinking
water and sports-related facilities.
These ways faculty members
facilitated their knowledge and
understanding of the subjects and
appropriate teaching methods.
Strong emphasis was given by the
college to stimulate quality of
education, research, and cross-
disciplinary development activities for
the benefit of agriculture education,
from such domains as agronomy,
horticulture, animal husbandry,
entomology, soil science, plant
pathology, extension education,
agriculture economics, etc.
Eye on Excellence
The learning objectives set by the
college are:
• To impart first-hand knowledge and
in-depth practical knowledge on
agriculture and allied sciences with
traditional to modern agricultural
practices.
• To provide extensive knowledge on
agri-allied sectors like organic
farming, protected cultivation, plant
protection, crop improvement and
sustainable production system.
• To identify and overcome the
problems encountered in day-to-day
agriculture and provide knowledge
on commercial agricultural
production practices.
• To make students competitive in
pursuing higher studies.
• Detailed knowledge of various agri-
business activities protected
cultivation, and digital and precision
agriculture.
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• Agri-entrepreneur (Experiential
Learning Programme/Hands-on
Training).
• Plant clinics.
• Rural Agricultural Work
Experience and Agro-industrial
Attachment.
• Student READY (Rural
Entrepreneurship Awareness
Development Yojana).
Adjusting with Transition
The world’s population is expected to
grow to almost 10 billion by 2050,
boosting agricultural demand – in a
scenario of modest economic growth –
by some 50 per cent compared to 2013.
Income growth in low- and middle-
income countries would hasten a
dietary transition towards higher
consumption of meat, fruits, and
vegetables relative to that of cereals,
requiring commensurate shifts in
output and adding pressure on natural
resources. Hence, the college is on a
quest to produce adept agricultural
professionals who are not only efficient
with the latest technology but are also
ready to cater to the upcoming
advancements in the agriculture sector.
Pacing Up with Future Challenges
Since the agricultural land holding is
shrinking and the population is
increasing and putting more and more
pressure on agricultural land. Owing to
climate change, the factor productivity
is declining. To pace up with future
challenges, the college trains its
students in such a way that it infuses
and strengthens practical learning
through the Hands-on
Training/Experiential Learning
Programme, RAWE and Agro-
industrial Training.
The college is making the following
efforts to pace up with the future.
• Updating course curriculum as per
the needs and challenges of
stakeholders.
• Training in the field of Agri-
entrepreneurship.
• Emphasis/Focus on mechanisation
of agriculture, digital agriculture,
climate-smart agriculture, etc.
• Imparting training to the students
to build the knowledge to mitigate
the challenges of food, nutritional,
environmental and livelihood
security in a sustainable manner.
The school advises students to
“Improve theory as well as practical
based knowledge and also a live
demonstration of present problems
with solution” and to “acquaint
advanced and modern technology as
well as tools in agriculture fields.”
Upon completion of the construction of
the infrastructure of the college and
farms, it would develop an Agri-
entrepreneurship programme for
farmers as well as students.
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