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The University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad was established on October 1, 1986. The objectives of the University as defined in the Act are as follows.

 

* Making provision for imparting education in different branches of study, particularly agriculture, horticulture, veterinary and animal sciences, forestry, fisheries, agricultural engineering, home economics and other allied sciences.

* The advancement of learning and research, particularly in agriculture and other allied sciences.

* Undertaking the extension of such sciences to the rural people of the State.

* Such other purposes as the State Government may specify, by notification in the official Gazette.

 

The newly formed University has 4 Colleges, 25 Research Stations, 6 Extension Education Units, 5 Krishi Vigyan Kendras and ATIC. The University has its jurisdiction over 7 districts namely Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bijapur, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, and Uttar Kannada in northern Karnataka. Greater diversity exists in soil types, climate, topography cropping and farming situations. The jurisdiction includes dry-farming to heavy rainfall and irrigated area. Important crops of the region include sorghum, cotton, rice, pulses, chilli, sugarcane, groundnut, sunflower, wheat, safflower etc. The region is also known for many horticultural crops.

 

The growth and development of this University has been possible due to the foresight and dedication of the Vice-chancellors and their contribution during their tenure.

 

Vice Chancellors	From	To
Dr. J.V.Goud	November 14, 1986	November 13, 1989
Dr. R.K.Hegde	November 14, 1989	July 20, 1991
Dr. N.L.Maurya	July 21, 1991	November 27, 1991
Dr. P.V.Rai	November 28, 1991	November 27,1994
Dr. M.Mahadevappa	November 28, 1994	November 27, 2000
Dr.S.A.Patil	November 28, 2000	August 31, 2006
Dr.J.H.Kulkarni	September 1, 2006	September 29, 2009
Dr.H.S.Vijayakumar	September 30, 2009	June 30, 2010
Dr.R.R.Hanchinal	July 1, 2010	Till Date

 

 

Considerable progress has been registered in the field of education, research and extension from this University.

 

 

 

 

Contact:

REGISTRAR

University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad

DHARWAD - 580 005

Karnataka State, India

Phone : 0091-836-2747958

FAX : 0091-836-2745276

Email : registraruasd@rediffmail.com

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