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After creation of new state of Uttaranchal,
GBPUA&T, Pantnagar become the part of Uttaranchal. Whereas the western
part of the state of Uttar Pradesh which was the earlier part of
GBPUA&T, Pantnagar was segregated. The western part of the state which
is equivalent to Punjab & Haryana state in agriculture production lags
behind in economic development. In order to initiate rapid development of
the western part, UP Govt. has established a new Agriculture University
namely Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel University of Agriculture &
Technology, Meerut
vide GO No. 320 A/ G11 -
10-8-2000/ 400 (96) 2000 date 27th Sept., 2000 of UP Agric.
University Act. (Amended) 1958, the University is situated at
Delhi - Deharadun high way about 73 Km away from Delhi and 10 Km
away from Meerut. Pabli Khas is the nearest railway station from
the University. Geographically, the University is located at 290
01’ Latitude & 770 45’ E Longitude. Climate of the area is sub
tropical. The average maximum temperature of the area is 420 C
during the summer while the average minimum temperature is 80 C
during the winter. The average rainfall of the area is 800 mm.
Area jurisdiction of the
University
This University
is responsible for the agricultural development of 4
commissionaries viz. Saharanpur, Meerut, Moradabad & Bareilly
consisting of 15 districts of western U.P namely Saharanpur,
Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Bagpat, Bulandshahr, Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh
Nagar, Moradabad, Rampur, Bijnor, J.P. Nagar, Bareilly, Budaun,
Pilibhit and Shajahanpur.
Main goal of this
University is to bring the prosperity in remote villages through
diversification, intensification and Technology transfer. This
University is meant for farmers where farmers can solve their
field problems & give their valuable suggestions.
This University
envisages emphasis on Biotechnology, adoption of villages for a
‘Adarsh Village’, use of biofertilizer, use of bioagent for insect
pest control, production of bioagents, quality testing of
byproducts, fertilizer, soil, water, insecticides/ pesticides and
residual test etc.
Objective of
the University
(a) Teaching :
To create human resources which can apply their acquired
knowledge and skills to diversify and industrialize
agriculture for socio - economic transformation of the rural
society.
(b) Research :
To generate wealth and employment in agriculture sector and
making Indian Agriculture globally competitive.
To achieve
economic and environmental sustainability through integrated
management of productivity, production, marketing and end use
of farm produce. To develop separate strategies for optimum,
small and marginal farm holdings.
(c) Extension
: To establish partnership with farmers and other
stake holders in agriculture.
To facilitate
validation, demonstration and adoption of appropriate
technologies. To disseminate the technology among the farmers.
Zonal
Research Stations/ Krishi Vigyan Kendra & Krishi Gyan Kendra
| Zonal
Research Station |
3 |
Bulandshahr, Nagina (Bijnor) and Budaun
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| Krishi Vigyan
Kendra |
9 |
Hastinapur (Meerut), Baghra (Muzaffarnagar),
Saharanpur,
Ghaziabad, Nagina (Bijnor), Rampur,
Ujhani (Budaun),
Shahjahanpur and Pilibhit
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| Krishi Gyan
Kendra |
6 |
Moradabad, Bareilly, Gautam Budha Nagar,
Jyotiba Phule
Nagar, Bulandshahr and Bagpat
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Teaching
The University has started its
teaching programme for B.Sc. (Ag.) & AH Degree through entrance
examination w.e.f 2001. From July 2003, PG programmes in 12 subjects will
be started.
Research
The University
has planned to develop CRC, HRC, VRC, LRC and FRTC. Mushroom
production unit to develop varieties and consumerate technologies.
The University will establish an advanced centre for biotechnology
to harness bio-resources of western UP, for the benefit of the
farmer.
Extension
The University
plans to reduce the time lag from research in lab to adoption in
the field. Hence, it plans to redefine its relationship with
farmers from that of a client to partner. All the techniques in
extension will shift into participating mode. Technology
refinement will be done in farmer’s field with his assistance. |