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7-580: Kerala Agricultural University ( KAU ) is a state university for agricultural education , recognised as a State Agricultural University by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). It is situated in Vellanikkara , Kerala , India. The KAU is the primary and the principal instrumentality of the Kerala State in providing human resources, and skills and technology, required for

14-575: The state government of each of the states of India . Following the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1950, education became a state responsibility . Following a constitutional change in 1976, it became a joint responsibility of the states and the central government. As of 23 August 2022 , the UGC lists 456 state universities. Section 12 (B) of the UGC Act of 1956 also grants

21-599: The UGC the right to "allocate and disburse, out of the Fund of the Commission, grants to Universities..." As such, the UGC categorizes state universities as either "declared fit to receive Central/UGC assistance under Section 12 (B) of the UGC Act–1956", or not, and notes this status at the lists published. Updates to these declarations are done in meetings of the UGC and published in the minutes. The latest list, published by

28-457: The proposal to establish a full-fledged Faculty of Forestry at Vellanikkara. Forestry will be the third faculty under KAU after Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering. Two other faculties, viz. Veterinary and Fisheries were delinked from KAU in 2010 to form separate Universities. The institutions under Kerala Agricultural University are. [REDACTED] State university (India) In India , state universities are run and funded by

35-535: The sustainable development of its Agriculture, defined broadly encompassing all production activities based on land and water, including crop production, forestry and co-operatives by conducting, interfacing and integrating education, research and extension in these spheres of economic endeavour. On the recommendation of the Kothari Commission (1964-1966), one Agricultural University was to be established in each state. Kerala Agricultural University (KAU)

42-588: Was established on 24 February 1971 by the Act 33 of 1971 and began functioning on 1 February 1972. In accordance with the KAU Act of 1971, the College of Agriculture, Vellayani and the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy were brought under Kerala Agricultural University, in addition, 21 agricultural and animal husbandry research stations were also transferred to KAU. In 2011, Kerala Agricultural University

49-483: Was trifurcated into Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) and Kerala Agricultural University (KAU). For each degree, its respective faculty also offer specialized concentrations Degrees offered: Degrees offered: Degree offered: Delinked from KAU in 2010 to form separate University-KUFOS The Governor of Kerala and Chancellor of Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) has accorded assent to

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