Agriculture University, Jodhpur

Agriculture University, Jodhpur (AUJ) is an agricultural university[1] in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. It was established in 2013 by the Government of Rajasthan under the Agriculture University, Jodhpur Act, 2013. Its jurisdiction covers six districts, namely Jodhpur, Barmer, Nagaur, Pali, Jalore and Sirohi.[2] [3]

Agriculture University, Jodhpur
MottoWorking for the welfare of farmers
TypePublic
Established2013; 11 years ago (2013)
AffiliationICAR
ChancellorGovernor of Rajasthan
Vice-ChancellorDr. Arun Kumar
Location, ,
26°21′04″N 73°02′38″E / 26.351°N 73.044°E / 26.351; 73.044
Websiteaujodhpur.ac.in

Constituents

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AUJ has seven constituent colleges:[4]

  • College of Agriculture, Jodhpur
  • College of Agriculture, Sumerpur
  • College of Agriculture, Nagaur
  • College of Agriculture, Baytu, Barmer
  • College of Dairy and Food Technology, Jodhpur
  • College of Technology and Agriculture Engineering, Jodhpur
  • Faculty of Management, Jodhpur

Besides teaching, the university manages two agricultural research stations (Mandor, Jodhpur and Keshwana, Jalore), three agricultural research substations (Sumerpur, Nagaur and Samdari) and eight Krishi Vigyan Kendras (Phalodi, Sirohi, Keshwana, Moulasar, Nagaur, Gudamalani, Raipur Pali-II, Bamanwara Jalore-II).[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Universities". Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
  2. ^ a b "About Us". Agriculture University, Jodhpur. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  3. ^ "Raj guv appoints new vice chancellors in 8 universities". Outlook India. 21 August 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
  4. ^ "Home page". aujodhpur.ac.in. Retrieved 17 April 2020. Click on Constituents/Colleges
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