Navsari Agricultural University

Navsari Agriculture University (NAU) is an agricultural university located in Navsari, Gujarat, India. NAU became an independent institution on May 1st 2004 when it separated from the Gujarat Agricultural University after the Gujarat Agricultural Universities Act 2004. The education establishment covers Navsari, Surat, Bharuch, Valsad, Tapi, Narmada, and Dang district. Through education research and extension activities the university maintains its status as an institution that solves agricultural challenges affecting both regional and national levels.

History

The educational foundation of NAU began when it established the Navinchandra Mafatlal College of Agriculture during 1965. The first agricultural educational institute in South Gujarat region transformed into a part of the Gujarat Agricultural University. The university became a self-governing state agricultural university during 2004 and subsequently developed new educational resources and advanced educational programs.

Academics

University provides education through six faculties which offer undergraduate postgraduate and doctoral programs.

Agriculture
Horticulture
Forestry
Agribusiness Management
Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural Biotechnology

Key programs

Undergraduate: B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry; B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering.
Postgraduate: M.Sc., M.Tech., M.V.Sc., and MBA in Agribusiness Management.
The institution provides Ph.D. programs across 21 subjects which encompass Crop Science and Animal Husbandry among others.

Collaboration

Affiliation 
University collaborates with national and international organizations which include:

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for research funding.
Rubber Board for rubber cultivation projects.
FAO and private companies for technology commercialization.

References

Category:Colleges and universities in India
Category:2000s establishments in India