Agriculture University, Jodhpur
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| Motto | Working for the welfare of farmers |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 2013 |
| Affiliation | ICAR |
| Chancellor | Governor of Rajasthan |
| Vice-Chancellor | Bagda Ram Choudhary |
| Location | , , 26°21′04″N 73°02′38″E / 26.351°N 73.044°E |
| Website | aujodhpur |
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] Bagda Ram Choudhary was appointed vice chancellor in 2019.[3]
Constituents[edit]
AUJ has six constituent colleges:[4]
- College of Agriculture, Jodhpur
- College of Agriculture, Sumerpur
- College of Agriculture, Nagaur
- College of Agriculture, Baytu, Barmer
- Faculty of Dairy Technology, Jodhpur
- College of Technology and Agriculture Engineering, Jodhpur
Besides teaching, the university manages two agricultural research stations (Mandor, Jodhpur and Keshwana, Jalore), three agricultural research sub stations (Sumerpur, Nagaur and Samdari) and six Krishi Vigyan Kendras (Phalodi, Sirohi, Keshwana, Moulasar, Nagaur, Gudamalani).[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Universities". Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ^ a b "About Us". Agriculture University, Jodhpur. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
- ^ "Raj guv appoints new vice chancellors in 8 universities". Outlook India. 21 August 2019. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ "Home page". aujodhpur.ac.in. Retrieved 17 April 2020. Click on Constituents/Colleges
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