Agriculture and Rural Development

About Department

Est. 2022

Cultivating the next generation of agricultural professionals through a balance of rigorous academics, hands-on field training, and community-driven learning.

Key Highlights 

4-Year
Honours Degree Program

RAWEP & AELP
Experiential Learning

ICT-Enabled
Labs & Field Facilities

Program Structure

The four-year honours program combines classroom instruction, laboratory sessions, and field-based learning in the first three years. The final year is dedicated to immersive experiential training through RAWEP (Rural Agricultural Work Experience Program) and AELP (Agricultural Experiential Learning Program), giving students direct exposure to crop and vegetable cultivation.

Student Development & the CRESCO Club

The department supports holistic growth beyond the classroom through seminars, guest lectures, and educational visits to agricultural research stations and farmers’ fields. The CRESCO Club provides students an active platform for competitions, academic events, and interactive sessions that build leadership, teamwork, and practical insight into modern farming.

Research & Industry Engagement

Students are encouraged to take up project work, internships, and collaborative opportunities with research institutes, universities, industries, and NGOs. Continuous practical assessment strengthens technical proficiency and analytical thinking, preparing graduates for meaningful roles in sustainable agriculture and rural development.

Faculty & Infrastructure

Guided by qualified and dedicated faculty, the department upholds a strong teaching-learning and evaluation framework. ICT-enabled laboratories and well-maintained field facilities ensure effective hands-on training. With a focus on academic excellence, innovative curriculum design, skill development, and employ ability, the department is steadily building a strong academic identity.

Vision

The department is committed to the comprehensive development of students combining academic rigour with field exposure, leadership opportunities, and community engagement — to produce competent, responsible, and innovative professionals ready to contribute to a sustainable agricultural future.

Programs Offered
Faculty

L URMILA

M.Sc Seed Science and Technology
Asst. Professor

K SRINU

M.Sc. Agricultural Entomology
Asst. Professor

V RANJITHA

M.Sc Agricultural Statistics
Asst. Professor

T JYOTSNA

M.Sc. Agronomy
Asst. Professor

G DHANANJAY

M.Sc. Genetics and Plant Breeding
Asst. Professor