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The Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University is a University in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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 Shastri, 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.
Vice chancellors
- O. Pulla Reddy (1964– )
- M. V. Rao
- I. V. Subba Rao ( –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, Bapatla
- College of Agricultural Engineering, Madkasira
Faculty of Agriculture
- College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar
- Agricultural College, Bapatla
- S. V. Agricultural College, Tirupati
- Agricultural College, Aswaraopet
- Agricultural College, Naira
- Agricultural College, Mahanandi
- College of Food Science and Technology, Bapatla
- College of Agriculture, Jagtial
- College of Agriculture, Rajahmundry
- College of Food Science and Technology, Pulivendula
Faculty of Home Science
- College of Home Science, Hyderabad
Faculty of Polytechnics
- Agricultural Polytechnic, Palem 3
- Agricultural Polytechnic, Jagtial
- Agricultural Polytechnic, Maruteru
- Agricultural Polytechnic, Anakapalle
- 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 (EAMCET) conducted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
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.)
See also
Directorate of Rice Research, Hyderabad
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
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