About Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Agricultural Vishvavidyalaya

Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya was established on 1st November, 1978. Earlier it was known as  Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya. It is an Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) accredited and ISO 9001:2000 certified institution. The College of Agriculture (established in May, 1966) formed the nucleus of new farm University. The University has Four Constituent Colleges which offer four Bachelor Degree programmes and the Dean, Post Graduate Studies offers 29 Masters Degree & 16 Doctoral Degree programmes. It is a Non-affiliating University and is recognised by U.G.C Under Section 12B of the UGC Act, 1978.  It is spread over a total land area of 1488.10 acres. 

Constituent Institutes

• College of Agriculture.
• Dr.G.C.Negi College of Veterinary & Animal Science.
• College of Home Science.
• College of Basic Sciences. 

Faculty / Departments

• Agriculture.
• Veterinary & Animal Sciences.
• Home Science.
• Basic Sciences.

It provides Training facilities for the following fields in Geo-informatics and Computer Science:

1.  Specialized Training

Geo-informatics and Remote Sensing [4 weeks]:

Week 1: GIS, GPS, Working with GIS data using ESRI Arc Explorer, ILWIS.
Week 2: Working with ArcView and ILWIS: designing thematic maps from user data.
Week 3: Working with ArcGIS, ArcToolBox, ArcCatalog: GIS functionality and analysis.
Week 4: Remote Sensing, image file formats, Geo-referencing, mosaic, digital image processing, virtual GIS, working with ERDAS.

The training is split into 4 modules and an individual can select modules as per convenience. The cost of individual module is Rs. 3000/- per week and the entire training costs Rs. 12000/- per month. This fee is not refundable under any circumstances.

Target Audience: Mid Career professionals, individuals working in NGO or students desiring specialized training in Geo-informatics.

2.  Academic Project

Geo-informatics [Academic Project] - Preparation of digital spatial databases, generating thematic maps from attribute data, designing of spatial information system.

Computer Sciences [Academic Project] - Software Application Development in Databases, use of Active-X technologies, Web based information dissemination.

Those looking for a place to complete their academic project training, or work on a live project pertaining to Computer Sciences in any one of the above mentioned work areas, can contact Centre for Geo-informatics. Apply with detailed resume and a tentative training schedule. The minimum duration of the training is One Month for which the University charges Rs. 8000/- per month as training fee, with Rs. 2000/- per week for additional time. This fee is not refundable under any circumstances.

Target Audience: Students of various disciplines of Computer Science, Engineering and Geography who have  Compulsory Project Training as a requirement for fulfilment of the degree.

Contact:

Programme Director,
Centre for Geo Informatics Research and Training,
CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University,
Palampur, Distt- Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India-176062.

Library - The Central Library at Palampur caters to the needs of the students, teachers, extension specialists and the staff of the four constituent colleges of the university as well as the scientific staff, stationed at the Research Stations, Sub-stations and KVKs of the University.

The Library System constitutes of the following Libraries:

1. University Library at Palampur.
2. Regional Research Station Library, Dhaula Kuan (Sirmour).
3. Regional Research Station Library, Bajaura (Kullu).
4. Regional Research Station Library, Kukumseri (Lahaul & Spiti).

Features:

• Besides, Research Stations, Sub-stations and KVKs in the CSK HP Krishi Vishvavidyalaya have their own small workable collection of books, etc.

• The Agricultural University Library is designated as FAO Depository library and therefore all the FAO publications are received in this library, free of cost.

• The Library has also been declared as the Regional Library by the ICAR under the National Agricultural Research System of India.

• The University Library provides the on-line/ off-line services, i.e. Web based On-Line Public Access Catalogue (WebOPAC), CD-ROM Searching on LAN, Access to Full-Text on-line Journals through CeRA (Consortium for e-Resources in Agriculture) and J-gate on-line Journal Portals, LIB-501 course material and other library related information, etc.

• It has a collection 45396 Books, 28007 Periodicals, 3702 Theses, 171 Hard copy Journals, 3945 Online Journals.

• The University Library also imparts teaching  at post graduate level and  offers the 1+0 Credit Hour course, entitled, “Literature and Technical Writing” to the post graduate students of the university. The course is very useful as familiarizes the students about the different on-line library resources and services, i.e. WebOPAC, CD-ROM Searching, On-line Journals, helps in the research etc.

Students' Counselling & Placement Cell - The Advisory/ Counselling system is running successfully in each College under the supervision of the concerned Dean. A Class In-Charge/Tutor is allotted to each class who completes the advisory work with the assistance of Advisor's. A batch of 5 to 10 UG students is usually given to an Advisor for guidance. In case of PG students, there is Major Advisor for each student. At the start of the Academic Session, the Dean of the College holds Fresh-Senior student interactions as well as Orientation classes to New Entrants to make them aware of University facilities, education system, rules and regulations, etc. The Co-Coordinator of each college furnishes Bio-data of each Final year student, a list of prospective employers/Job avenues in Firms/Industries for pass-out graduates and a list of special soft skills required by any prospective employer to the Coordinator  within one month from the commencement of 1st semester of every academic year. The Coordinator is also responsible for organizing specialized lectures/trainings at the university level  and holding Campus Recruitment Tests/Interviews to the students.

Placement Portal - The Placement Portal automates the Placement process at the college. Employers can use this portal to communicate with the College Placement Office and through necessary permissions manage campus recruitment and hire students and alumni online. Placement Website -  http://hillagric.indiacareerportal.com/home.php

Research Activities - The Directorate of Research coordinates research for location specific, need based and problem oriented, multi disciplinary approach at main campus Palam.

Health Centre

Some of the Facilities:

• Routine OPD (General).
• Routine Ante Natal Check Up.
• Minor Procedures.
• Injectables.
• Intravenous Fluids.

Extension Education -  It conducts a large number of trainings for farmers, livestock keepers, farm ladies, rural youth, etc at main campus and at its eight Krishi Vigyan Kendras (Farm Science Centres) at Bajaura, Dhaulakuan, Hamirpur, Una, Mandi, Kangra, Berthin and Kukumseri.

Activities and Features:

1. Farm Advisory Service

• Diagnostic Team Visits.
• On-Farm Trials.
• Organization of Kisan Melas, Kisan Divas, Field Days.
• Field Visits.
• Village Adoption.
• Veterinary Clinical Camps.
• Farm & Home Visits.
• Celebration of Important Days.

2. Education and Trainings

On-Campus Trainings programmes of short durations (one day to one month) are organized on various aspects of agriculture and allied fields viz. :

• Watershed Management.
• Improved Agricultural Technology.
• Vegetable Growing.
• Bee-Keeping.
• Mushroom Cultivation.
• Vermicomposting.
• Dairy Management.
• Fish Farming.
• Fodder And Pasture Management.
• Integrated Pest Management.
• Home Science.

These trainings are organized for the benefit of farmers, women-groups, Mahila Mandals, unemployed youths, Self Help Groups, Entrepreneurs, Officers of different  government departments as well as to NGOs.

Off-Campus Trainings - One day off-campus training programmes are also organized under different projects in the project areas.

Organization of Workshop and Seminars - These provide common platform for interaction among university scientists, officers of the agriculture departments, other extension workers and progressive farmers Rabi Workshop and Kharif Workshop are organized every year before the commencement of Rabi and Kharif seasons, respectively. In these workshops new recommendations of the university for improving agricultural production as well as emerging problems and issues are discussed and packages of practices for cereal crops are finalized.

3. Farm Information and Communication

ATIC - Agricultural Technology Information Centre has been providing technologies in the field of agriculture, veterinary, agricultural engineering, fisheries, poultry as well as on value added products.

Diagnosis and advisory services:

• Diagnosis of plants/crops problem.
• Management of field problems.
• Analysis of soil samples.
• First hand information to approaching farmers.

Kisan Call Centre - Advising to farmers for problems is done through helpline (Toll free 1551 and 01771551).

University  Museum - The Museum is located in the ground floor of the communication centre at university headquarter, Palampur. It is  the mirror of the university activities under single roof  depicting the activities of different departments of the constituent colleges, various research stations and Directorate of Extension Education through live samples, seeds, models, charts, photographs, slides, implements (traditional as well as modern) and literature.

Print Media - Fortnightly information on important activities in agriculture and animal husbandry published in local newspapers in Hindi & English.

Training Programmes/Activities:

• Training of farm-woman & farmers for providing scientific information.
• Lectures to students.
• Introductory talk to approaching farmers on working of ATIC.
• Participation in state festivals & exhibitions.
• Training to students is provided on diagnosis of crop disorders and establishing links with the farmers.

Radio Pathshala on different aspects viz.

• Bee-keeping.
• Pulse cultivation.
• Agricultural Engineering.
• Live Phone-In programme from Doordarshan, Shimla.

Publications - Various Publications are published in local and English language for the benefit of Farmers and alike.

Achievements

• It is accredited by NAAC.

• It is accredited by NAB.

• It has ISO 9001:2008 Certification.

Information compiled from: Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Agricultural Vishvavidyalaya - website