Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University
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The Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) (formerly Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University, APAU) is a University
in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
, India
.
, the then Prime Minister of India
. Another significant milestone was the inauguration of the building programme of the university by Smt Indira Gandhi
, the then Prime Minister of India
on June 23, 1966.
According to the Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University Act, 1963, Colleges of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, Hyderabad (affiliated to Osmania University), Agricultural College, Bapatala (affiliated to Andhra University), Sri Venkateswara Agricultural College and Andhra Veterinary College, Tiruapti (affiliated to Sri Venkateswara University) were transferred to the new university in June 1964. About 41 agricultural research stations and four research stations were transferred to the university in July 1966 and May 1967, respectively.
The university was renamed as Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University on November 7, 1996 in honour and memory of parliamentarian Acharya N. G. Ranga, who rendered remarkable selfless service for the cause of farmers and is regarded as an outstanding educationist, kisan leader and freedom fighter. A life-size bronze statue of Ranga was unveiled by His Excellency C. Ranagarajan, the governor of Andhra Pradesh, on 7 November 1998 at the main campus.
) conducted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh
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University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
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History
The university was established on June 12, 1964, with Shri O. Pulla Reddy, I.C.S (retired) as the first vice-chancellor. It was formally inaugurated on March 20, 1965, by Shri Lal Bahadur ShastriLal Bahadur Shastri
Lal Bahadur Srivastava Shastri was the second Prime Minister of the Republic of India and a significant figure in the Indian independence movement.-Early life:...
, the then Prime Minister of India
Prime Minister of India
The Prime Minister of India , as addressed to in the Constitution of India — Prime Minister for the Union, is the chief of government, head of the Council of Ministers and the leader of the majority party in parliament...
. Another significant milestone was the inauguration of the building programme of the university by Smt Indira Gandhi
Indira Gandhi
Indira Priyadarshini Gandhara was an Indian politician who served as the third Prime Minister of India for three consecutive terms and a fourth term . She was assassinated by Sikh extremists...
, the then Prime Minister of India
Prime Minister of India
The Prime Minister of India , as addressed to in the Constitution of India — Prime Minister for the Union, is the chief of government, head of the Council of Ministers and the leader of the majority party in parliament...
on June 23, 1966.
According to the Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University Act, 1963, Colleges of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, Hyderabad (affiliated to Osmania University), Agricultural College, Bapatala (affiliated to Andhra University), Sri Venkateswara Agricultural College and Andhra Veterinary College, Tiruapti (affiliated to Sri Venkateswara University) were transferred to the new university in June 1964. About 41 agricultural research stations and four research stations were transferred to the university in July 1966 and May 1967, respectively.
The university was renamed as Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University on November 7, 1996 in honour and memory of parliamentarian Acharya N. G. Ranga, who rendered remarkable selfless service for the cause of farmers and is regarded as an outstanding educationist, kisan leader and freedom fighter. A life-size bronze statue of Ranga was unveiled by His Excellency C. Ranagarajan, the governor of Andhra Pradesh, on 7 November 1998 at the main campus.
Vice chancellors
- O. Pulla Reddy (1964– )
- M. V. Rao
- I. V. Subba RaoI. V. Subba RaoIdupuganti Venkata Subba Rao, better known as I. V. Subba Rao M.Sc., Ph.D. was an eminent Agricultural scientist....
( –2003) - S. Raghu Vardhan Reddy
- D. Jagannadha Raju
- P. Raghava Reddy ( –present)
Facilities
Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University is considered as the largest in India with an infrastructure of 9 colleges, 58 research stations distributed in 7 agro-climatic zones of the state, 8 agricultural polytechnics, 1 horticultural polytechnic, 1 Multipurpose Polytechnic, 22 District Agricultural Advisory and Transfer of Technology Centres, 12 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (Farmer Science Centre), one Agricultural Technology and Information Centre and Electronic Media Wing apart from one Extension Education Institute and Agricultural Information and Communication Centre.Faculty of Agricultural Engineering
- College of Agricultural Engineering, BapatlaBapatlaBapatla, formerly known as Bhavapuri, is a town and mandal of Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located south of Guntur City on the East Coast.-Assembly constituency:Bapatla is an assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh....
- College of Agricultural Engineering, Madkasira
Faculty of Agriculture
- College of Agriculture, RajendranagarRajendranagarRajendranagar is a suburb, a municipality and a mandal in Rangareddi district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.-Demographics: India census, Rajendranagar had a population of 143,184. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Rajendranagar has an average literacy rate of 55%,...
- Agricultural College, BapatlaBapatlaBapatla, formerly known as Bhavapuri, is a town and mandal of Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located south of Guntur City on the East Coast.-Assembly constituency:Bapatla is an assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh....
- S. V. Agricultural College, Tirupati
- Agricultural College, Aswaraopet
- Agricultural College, NairaNaira (village)Naira is a village in Srikakulam mandal in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India.Agricultural College of Naira is located at village Naira and is affiliated to Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University....
- Agricultural College, MahanandiMahanandiMahanandi is a village located east of the Nallamala Hills in Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is a picturesque village surrounded by thick forests. Within 15 km of Mahanandi, there are nine Nandi shrines known as Nava Nandis. Mahanandi is one of the Nava Nandis. The Mahanandiswara...
- College of Food Science and Technology, BapatlaBapatlaBapatla, formerly known as Bhavapuri, is a town and mandal of Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located south of Guntur City on the East Coast.-Assembly constituency:Bapatla is an assembly constituency in Andhra Pradesh....
- College of Agriculture, JagtialJagtialJagtial is one of the towns and Mandal headquarters in Karimnagar district, Andhra Pradesh, India.- Geography :Jagtial is located at...
- College of Agriculture, RajahmundryRajahmundryRajahmundry is a city and municipal corporation of the Andhra Pradesh state in India. It is located east of the state capital, Hyderabad, on the banks of the River Godavari. Known as the Cultural Capital, Rajahmundry is noted for its intense Veda culture and intellect...
- College of Food Science and Technology, PulivendulaPulivendulaPulivendula, also known as Pulivendla is a town, a mandal and a Municipality in YSR district, Andhra Pradesh, India.-Geography:Pulivendla is located at . It has an average elevation of 272 meters .-Major features:...
Faculty of Polytechnics
- Agricultural Polytechnic, Palem 3
- Agricultural Polytechnic, JagtialJagtialJagtial is one of the towns and Mandal headquarters in Karimnagar district, Andhra Pradesh, India.- Geography :Jagtial is located at...
- Agricultural Polytechnic, Maruteru
- Agricultural Polytechnic, AnakapalleAnakapalleAnakapalle is a town and Municipality in the Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh, a state in India.The Anakapalle town is famous for its jaggery market. Its market is ranked second in India in terms of jaggery imports/exports. Anakapalle is also a very busy and famous business center in this...
- Agricultural Polytechnic, Podalakur
- Agricultural Polytechnic, Reddipalle
- Agricultural Polytechnic, Utukuru
- Agricultural Polytechnic, Rudrur
- Agricultural Polytechnic, Garikapadu
- Agricultural Polytechnic, Kampasagar
- Agricultural Polytechnic, Madakasira
Academics
ANGRAU offers undergraduate degree courses in the faculties of Agriculture and Home Science at its constituent colleges. Students are admitted into all these courses (except B.Sc (Hons.) Home Science) based on their performance in the Engineering Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test (EAMCETEAMCET
EAMCET, which stands for Engineering Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test, is an entrance examination required for admission to some engineering and medical colleges in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. Many other colleges offering graduation courses like BDS, B.Pharm., BSc., Pharm.D....
) conducted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh
Government of Andhra Pradesh
Government of Andhra Pradesh is the government for the state of Andhra Pradesh in South India.It is an elected government with 294 MLAs elected to the legislative assembly for a 5 year term.-Executive:...
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Graduation courses
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.Sc.)
- Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Engineering (B. Tech.)
- Bachelor of Science (B. Sc. (CA & BM)
- Bachelor of Technology in Food Science (B. Tech.)
- Bachelor of Science in Home-Science (B. Sc (Hons.)
Postgraduation courses
- M A B M
- Master of Science in Agriculture (M. Sc.)
- Master of Science in Home-Science (M. Sc.)
- Master of Science in Agricultural Biotechnology (M. Sc.)
- Master of Science in Food Science and Technology (M. Sc.)
- Master of Science in Environmental Science and Technology (M. Sc.)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture (Ph.D.)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Home science (Ph.D.)
Publications
The University publishes Vyavasayam monthly magazine and The Journal of Research ANGRAU, quarterly journal. There are some popular publications useful for the public and agriculturists. They are Vyavasaya Panchagam, World Trade Organization in Agriculture, Fresh Water Fish Diseases, Fresh water prawns diseases, Rice, Tomato, Brinjal, Bhendi, Cabbage, Cucumber Family Vegetables Cauliflower, Maize, Coconut, Oil Palm, Sunflower, Safflower, Sesamum, Mustard, Soyabean, Leafy Vegetables, Banana, Guava, Sapota, Ber, Pomegranate, Pineapple, Papaya, Fig, Cashew nut, Maize, Jowar, Raagi, Korra, Grape, Cotton, Groundnut, Castor, Citrus, Mango, Chilli, Sugarcane, Redgram, Bengal Gram, Greengram, Blackgram, Cowpea, Mesta, Ginger, Onion, Garlic, Turmeric, Curry leaf, Coriander, Tobacco, Betelvine, Rose, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Cultivation and Flowering plants.Notable alumni
- Aldas JanaiahAldas JanaiahDr. Aldas Janaiah is a senior scientist and economist who did extensive research on socio-economic and policy issues related to technological developments, adoption and its impacts in South Asia and SE Asia ....
is a senior scientist and economist. - Marri Shashidhar ReddyMarri Shashidhar ReddyMarri Shashidhar Reddy is an Indian Politician. He has been active both at the state level and national level politics in India.In 2005, he became part of the high-powered National Disaster Management Authority , he has been responsible for formulating the Government of India guidelines that would...
is an Indian politician.