Lok Sabha Question No. 842 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-07
Subject: Vacancies of Scientists agriculture Universities
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: BHARAT SINGH, MANSHANKAR NINAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 842 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07/02/2017

## VACANCIES OF SCIENTISTS IN AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITIES

## 842. SHRI BHARAT SINGH:

SHRI MANSHANKAR NINAMA:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f"k ,oa fdlku dY;k.k ea=h be pleased to state:

(a) the number of vacancies of scientists and head of the agriculture universities of the country alongwith the time by which these vacancies are likely to be filled up;

(b) whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  scheme  for  promoting  research  in agriculture universities of the country, if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the  details  of  the  contribution  of  these  universities  in  promoting  agriculture  and horticulture in maoist affected and border areas?

## A N S W E R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f'k ,oa fdlku dY;k.k ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h

## (SHRI S.S. AHLUWALIA)

(a) The State Agricultural Universities are working under administrative control of the concerned State Governments and therefore no such data is being maintained at Central level.

(b) To improve the quality of research and for attaining excellence in specific strategic areas  in  education  and  research,  the  Universities  are  being  supported  in  specific  Niche Areas under centrally sponsored plan scheme 'Strengthening and development of Higher Agricultural  Education  in  India' In  addition,  Government  is  funding  for  National Professor  and  National  Fellow  Schemes  to  encourage  basic  and  strategic  research  of national importance.  The aim is to strengthen agricultural education and research through excellence in teaching, research, consultancy & other services in specific field.

(c) There  are  73  State  Agricultural  Universities,  Central  Agricultural  Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities and Central Universities with Agricultural Faculty ( State wise list  enclosed )  spread across the country involved in Agricultural, Horticultural, Forestry, Veterinary  and  Fisheries  Research  and  Education.    These  Universities  are  contributing immensely for enhancement of Agricultural and Horticultural production in the Country.

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## List of State Agricultural Universities, Central Agricultural Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities and Central Universities with Agricultural Faculty

| S.No.                           | Name of University A                                              | Address                                                                                                        |
|---------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| State Agricultural universities | State Agricultural universities                                   | State Agricultural universities                                                                                |
| Andhra Pradesh                  | Andhra Pradesh                                                    | Andhra Pradesh                                                                                                 |
| 1                               | Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad               | Admin Campus Office, Vijaya Durga Towers, MG Inner Ring Road, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 522509                    |
| 2                               | Dr. YSRHU (APHU) Venkataramannagudem ( AP)                        | Adminstrative office, Venkataramannagudem, PB No. 7, West Godavari Dist., Tadepalligudem-534101 Andhra Pradesh |
| 3                               | Sri Venkatesware Veterinary University, Tirupati                  | Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Administrative Office, Dr YSR Bhawan, Tirupati-517502, Andhra Pradesh  |
| Assam                           | Assam                                                             | Assam                                                                                                          |
| 4                               | Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat                             | Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013 Assam                                                             |
| Bihar                           | Bihar                                                             | Bihar                                                                                                          |
| 5                               | Rajender Agricultural University, Pusa Samstipur                  | Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur- 848125 Bihar                                               |
| 6                               | Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur                  | Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur- 813210 Bihar                                                 |
| Chhattisgarh                    | Chhattisgarh                                                      | Chhattisgarh                                                                                                   |
| 7                               | Indira Gandhi Krishi Viswa Vidhyalaya, Raipur                     | Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Krishak Nagar, Raipur-492006 Chhattisgarh                                |
| 8                               | Chhattisgarh Kamdhenu Visvavidyalaya, Raipur                      | Chhattisgarh Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya, Anjora, Durg-491001 Chhattisgarh                                        |
| Gujarat                         | Gujarat                                                           | Gujarat                                                                                                        |
| 9                               | Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Dantiwada   | Sardar krushinagar-Dantiwada Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar, Dantiwada-385506 Gujarat              |
| 10                              | Anand Agricultural University, Anand                              | Anand Agricultural University, Anand-388110 Gujarat                                                            |
| 11                              | Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari                          | Navsari Agricultural University, Eru Char Rasta, Navsari-396450 Gujarat                                        |
| 12                              | Junagarh Agricultural University, Junagarh                        | Junagadh Agricultural University, Near Motibagh, Vanthali Road, Junagadh 362001 Gujarat                        |
| 13                              | Kamdhenu University, Amreli                                       | Kamdhenu University, Amreli (Gujarat)                                                                          |
| Haryana                         | Haryana                                                           | Haryana                                                                                                        |
| 14                              | Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar    | Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana                                         |
| 15                              | Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Hisar | Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Hisar, Haryana                                     |
| Himachal Pradesh                | Himachal Pradesh                                                  | Himachal Pradesh                                                                                               |

| S.No.          | Name of University A                                                     | Address                                                                                                                          |
|----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 16             | Ch. Sarwan Kumar Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya, Palampur                        | CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176062 Himachal Pradesh                                                    |
| 17             | Dr. Yaswant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Solan    | Dr YS Parmar Univ of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni, Solan-173230 Himachal Pradesh                                               |
| Jharkhand      | Jharkhand                                                                | Jharkhand                                                                                                                        |
| 18             | Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi                                    | Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur- 813210 Bihar                                                                   |
| Jammu &Kashmir | Jammu &Kashmir                                                           | Jammu &Kashmir                                                                                                                   |
| 19             | Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & Technology, Srinagar | Sher-e-Kashmir Univ of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar Campus, Srinagar 190025 Jammu &Kashmir            |
| 20             | Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & Technology, Jammu    | Sher-e-Kashmir Univ of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Jammu, Administrative Bldg, Main Campus, Chatha, Jammu-180009 (J&K) |
| Karnataka      | Karnataka                                                                | Karnataka                                                                                                                        |
| 21             | University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore                           | University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK Campus, Bangalore-560065 Karnataka                                                     |
| 22             | Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar    | Karnataka Veterinary, Animal & Fisheries Sciences University, PB No 6, Nandinagar, Bidar-585401 Karnataka                        |
| 23             | University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur                             | University of Agricultural Sciences, PB 329, Raichur 584102 Karnataka                                                            |
| 24             | University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad                             | University of Agricultural Sciences, Yettinagudda Campus, Krishi Nagar, Dharwad-580005 Karnataka                                 |
| 25             | University Horticulture Science, Bagalkot                                | University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot- 587103 Karnataka                                                                 |
| 26             | University Agriculture & Horticulture Science, Shimoga                   | University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, No.126, Navile, Shimoga-577204 Karnataka                                  |
| Kerala         | Kerala                                                                   | Kerala                                                                                                                           |
| 27             | Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur                                 | Kerala Agricultural University, PO KAU, Vellanikkara, Thrissur-680656 Kerala                                                     |
| 28             | Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, panangad               | Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies, Papangad P.O., Kochi-682506 Kerala                                               |
| 29             | Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Lakkidi, kerala        | Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Pookode, Lakkidi P.O., Wayanand-673576 Kerala                                  |
| Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh                                                           | Madhya Pradesh                                                                                                                   |
| 30             | Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gwaliar-474002 (MP)  | Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishvwa Vidhyalaya, Opposite Mela Ground,Race Course Road, Gwalior-474002 Madhya pradesh       |
| 31             | Nanaji Deshmukh Pashu Chikitsa Visva Vidyalaya, Jabalpur                 | Nanaji Deshmukh Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan Vishvavidyalaya, Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh                                                   |

| S.No.       | Name of University A                                                | Address                                                                                                                     |
|-------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 32          | Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur                   | Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya, Krishi Nagar, Adhartal, Jabalpur-482004 Madhya Pradesh                             |
| Maharashtra | Maharashtra                                                         |                                                                                                                             |
| 33          | Dr. Balaesahib Sawant Kokan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli               | Dr Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri-415712 Maharashtra                                          |
| 34          | Maharastra Animal & Fisheries. Sciences University, Nagpur          | Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University, Futala Road,Telangkhedi, Nagpur- 440001 Maharashtra                       |
| 35          | Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani (Maharashtra) | Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidapeeth, Prabhani-431402 Maharashtra                                                     |
| 36          | Matatam Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri                             | Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Tal Rahuri, Dist. Ahmednagar-413722 Maharashtra                                    |
| 37          | Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya, Akola                | Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, P.O. Krishi Nagar, Akola-444104 Maharashtra                                        |
| Orissa      | Orissa                                                              |                                                                                                                             |
| 38          | Orissa University of Agricultural &Technology, Bhubaneswar          | Orissa Univ of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar 751003 Odisha                                                          |
| Punjab      | Punjab                                                              |                                                                                                                             |
| 39          | Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana  | Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Firozepur Road, Ludhiana-141004 Punjab                            |
| 40          | Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana                            | Punjab Agricultural University, Firozepur Road, Ludhiana-141004 Punjab                                                      |
| Rajasthan   | Rajasthan                                                           |                                                                                                                             |
| 41          | Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur     | Maharana Pratap Univ. of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur-313001 Rajasthan                                                 |
| 42          | Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner         | Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Beechwal, Bikaner-334006 Rajasthan                                      |
| 43          | Rajasthan University of Veterinary & Animal Science, Bikaner        | Rajasthan Univ. of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Bijey Bhavan Place Complex (Pt Deen Dayal circle) Bikaner 334001 Rajasthan |
| 44          | SKN Agriculture University, Jobner                                  | Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner- 303329                                                                   |
| 45          | Agriculture University, Kota                                        | Agriculture University Kota, Borkhera, Kota-324001                                                                          |
| 46          | Agriculture University, Jodhpur                                     | Agriculture University Jodhpur, Mandor, Jodhpur- 342304                                                                     |
| Tamil Nadu  | Tamil Nadu                                                          |                                                                                                                             |
| 47          | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore                      | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Lawley Road, Coimbatore-641003 Tamil Nadu                                               |
| 48          | Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai         | Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Madhavaram Milk Colony Campus, Madhavaram, Chennai-600051 Tamil Nadu    |
| 49          | Tamil Nadu Fisheries University, Nagapattinma                       | Tamil Nadu Fisheries University, First Line Beach Road, Nagapattinam-611001, Tamil Nadu                                     |

| S.No.                             | Name of University A                                                                                       | Address                                                                                                                    |
|-----------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Telengana                         | Telengana                                                                                                  | Telengana                                                                                                                  |
| 50                                | Sri Konda Laxman Teleangana University                                                                     | Sri Konda Laxman Teleangana State Horticulture University, HQ at Rajendra Nagar Campus, Hyderabad                          |
| 51                                | Sri. P. V. Narsimha Rao Telangana State University                                                         | Sri. P. V. Narsimha Rao Telangana State University for Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad |
| 52                                | Prof. Jayashankar Teleangana State Agricultural University                                                 | Prof. Jayashankar Teleangana State Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad                                       |
| Uttarakhand                       | Uttarakhand                                                                                                | Uttarakhand                                                                                                                |
| 53                                | Govind Ballabh Bhai Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar                                 | Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, Udham Singh Nagar-263145 Uttrakhand                 |
| 54                                | Uttarakhand University of Horticulture &Forestry, Bharsar                                                  | Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry, Bharsar-246123 Dist. Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand                       |
| Uttar Pradesh                     | Uttar Pradesh                                                                                              | Uttar Pradesh                                                                                                              |
| 55                                | Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agricultural & Technology, Kanpur                                       | Chandra Shekar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur-208002 Uttar Pradesh                                    |
| 56                                | Narendradeo University of Agriculture & Technology, Faizabad                                               | Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad-224229 Uttar Pradesh                             |
| 57                                | Sardar Ballabh Bhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut                                   | Sardar Ballabh Bhai Patel Univ. of Agricutlure & Technology Roorkee Road, Modipuram, Meerut- 250110 Uttar Pradesh          |
| 58                                | U.P. Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwa Vidhyalaya Evem Go Anusandhan Sansthan, Mathura | UP Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhaya Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwa Vidhyalaya Evam Go Anusandhan Sansthan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh  |
| 59                                | Manyavar Shri Kashiram Ji University of Agricultural & Technology, Banda                                   | Manyavar Shri Kanshiram Ji University of Agriculture and Technology, Chilla Road, Banda-210001 Uttar Pradesh               |
| West Bengal                       | West Bengal                                                                                                | West Bengal                                                                                                                |
| 60                                | Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswa Vidhyalaya, Mohanpur                                                           | Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, P.O. Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia-741252 West Bengal                       |
| 61                                | West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, Kolkata                                               | West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, 37 & 68 KB Sarani, Kolkata-700037 West Bengal                         |
| 62                                | Uttar Bang Krishi Viswa Vidhyalaya, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Cooch Behar                         | Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, PO Pundbari, Cooch Behar-736165 West Bengal                                             |
| Central Agricultural Universities | Central Agricultural Universities                                                                          | Central Agricultural Universities                                                                                          |
| 63                                | Central Agricultural University, Imphal                                                                    | Central Agricultural University, Iroisemba, Imphal- 795004, Manipur                                                        |
| 64                                | Rani Laxami Bai Central Agricultural University                                                            | Rani Laxami Bai Central Agricultural University,Jhansi, Uttar Prasesh                                                      |

| S.No.                                          | Name of University A                                                        | Address                                                                                                                                  |
|------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Deemed Universities (ICAR)                     | Deemed Universities (ICAR)                                                  |                                                                                                                                          |
| 65                                             | Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi                           | Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa-110012, New Delhi                                                                           |
| 66                                             | Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai                            | Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Panch Marg, Off Yari Road, Versova, Andheri (West), Mumbai- 400061 Maharashtra                 |
| 67                                             | Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly                              | Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly-243122, Uttar Pradesh                                                          |
| 68                                             | Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Allahabad | Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences (Formerly Allahabad Agricultural Institute) Rewa Road, Allahabad-211007 |
| 69                                             | National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal                                   | National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132001, Haryana                                                                                |
| Central Universities with Agricultural Faculty | Central Universities with Agricultural Faculty                              |                                                                                                                                          |
| 70                                             | Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh                                          | Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202 002                                                                                               |
| 71                                             | Nagaland University, Medziphema                                             | Nagaland University, Lumani, Nagaland                                                                                                    |
| 72                                             | Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi                                          | Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh                                                                                 |
| 73                                             | Vishwa Bharti, Sriniketan                                                   | Visva-Bharati University, Shantiniketan 731 235, Birbhum Dist, West Bengal                                                               |

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