Coordinates : 22°32′9″N 72°58′29″E / 22.53583°N 72.97472°E / 22.53583; 72.97472
Anand Agricultural University (AAU) is located in the western Indian state of Gujarat between the cities of Vadodara and Ahmedabad . This was formerly the Anand Campus of Gujarat Agricultural University , which is now independent. It has three constituent colleges, for agriculture, veterinary science and animal husbandry and dairy science. The jurisdiction of the university covers Kheda , Anand , Ahmedabad , Vadodara , Dahod and Panchmahal districts. It was set up to provide education support to the farming community in areas such as Agriculture , Horticulture , Engineering , Information technology and Business Studies . The university aims to promote development in rural areas through education, research and support services.
History
Anand Agricultural University was previously a part of Gujarat Agricultural University , a benchmark project initiated by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and K. M.Munshi by incorporating Krushi-Go-Vidhya Bhavan or the Institute of Agriculture, in 1938. The Institute was popularly known as Khetiwadi; it became part of Gujarat Agricultural University in 1972.
The B. A. College of Agriculture , established in 1947, was initially affiliated to Bombay University until 1956, followed by Gujarat University until 1962 and Sardar Patel University along with the Sheth M.C College of Dairy Science . In 1972 they became integral institutions of Gujarat Agricultural University along with the Government College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anand , which was established in 1964. The activities of the Anand zone of the erstwhile Gujarat Agricultural University have been transferred to the Anand Agricultural University with effect from 2004.
Centers for Education
Bansilal Amritlal College of Agriculture, Anand
Sheth M. C. College of Dairy Science, Anand
College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anand
College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Godhara
College of Agricultural Information Technology, Anand
College of Food Processing Technology and Bio Energy, Anand
College of Horticulture, Anand (Established as wing under B.A. College of Agriculture)
College and Polytechnic of Agriculture, Vaso (Established as wing under B.A. College of Agriculture)
College of Agriculture, Jabuagm (Established as wing under B.A. College of Agriculture)
Sheth M. C. Polytechnic in Agriculture, Anand
Polytechnic in Horticulture, Vadodara
Polytechnic in Agricultural Engineering, Dahod
Polytechnic in Food Science and Home Economics, Anand
Research Centers
Regional Research Station, Anand
Bidi Tobacco Research Station, Anand
Main Forage Research Station, Anand
Reproductive Biology Research Unit, Anand
Main Vegetable Research Station, Anand
Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Research Center, Anand
Bio control Project, Anand
Weed Control Project, Anand
Micronutrient Project, Anand
Animal Nutrition Research, Anand
Center of Excellence in Agricultural Biotechnology, Anand
AINP on Pesticide Residues, ICAR, Unit-9
Rice Research Station
Main Maize Research Station, Godhara
Regional Research Station, Arnej
Agricultural Research Station, Dahod
Regional Cotton Research Station, Viramgam
Agricultural Research Station, Derol
Agricultural Research Station, Dhandhuka
Agricultural Research Station for Irrigated Crops, Thasra
Pulse Research Station, Vadodara
Paddy Research Station, Dabhoi
Castor and Seed Spices Research Station, Sanand
Narmada Irrigation Research station, Khandha
Extension Education Centers
School of Baking, Anand
Sardar Smruti Kendra, Anand
Agriculture Information Technology Center, Anand
Centre for Communication Net work, Anand
Farm Advisory Service, Anand
Extension Education Institute, Anand
Poultry Training Centre, Anand
Mali Training Centre , Anand
Transfer of Technology Centre, Anand, Arnej
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Devataj(Sojitra )
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Arnej
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dahod
Tribal Training Centre, Devagadhbaria
Tribal Training, Dahod
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