Powers and Functions of the University

The University shall have the following powers and functions namely:- (a) to provide for instruction, training and research in Fisheries Sciences; (b) to affiliate or recognize Fishery Colleges or Polytechnics and to withdraw such affiliation or recognition in the manner as may be prescribed; (c) to provide for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in the field through extension Programmes in Fisheries Sciences; (d) to institute courses of study and to hold examinations for, and to confer diplomas to the Private Polytechnics in Fisheries Sciences affiliated by the University; (e) to institute courses of study and to hold examinations for, and to confer post Graduate /Under Graduate degrees to the Private Colleges in Fisheries Sciences affiliated by the University; (f) to institute courses of study and to hold examinations for, and to confer degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions on persons who have pursued a course of study, or carried on research in the University or in an Institution recognized in this behalf by the University, as may be prescribed; (g) to confer honorary degrees or other academic distinctions, as may be prescribed; (h) to create teaching, research and extension posts as may be required by the University and to appoint qualified persons to such posts; (i) to institute and award fellowships including traveling fellowships, scholarships, studentships and prizes in accordance with the statutes; (j) to acquire, hold and dispose off property, and to enter into contracts and to do all other things necessary for, or incidental to the objectives of the University; (k) to takeover and maintain colleges, polytechnics relating to Fisheries Sciences and hostels therefor; (l) to borrow money from the Government of India or any State Government or any other agency; (m) to establish and maintain the University Colleges, polytechnics, Institutions and hostels therefor; (n) to fix, demand and receive such fees and other charges as may be prescribed; (o) to provide such lectures and instructions for and to grant such diplomas to field workers, field technicians, farmers and other stakeholders, as the University may determine; (p) to regulate the conduct of students, to maintain discipline among them and to make arrangements for promoting their health and welfare; (q) to create administrative, ministerial and other necessary posts and to make appointments thereto; (r) to be associated with other Universities and Institutions in such manner and for such purposes, as the University may determine; (s) to enter into MoUs with national and international Universities and Institutions for research and development of advanced technologies, transfer of technology, faculty & student exchange programmes and any other academic activity; (t) to enter into MoUs / PPP/ Joint Venture agreements with private sector enterprises for practical exposure to the faculty and students of the University and setup state of art accredited laboratories; (u) to undertake Research Projects funded by Central Government Departments/Institutions viz., DBT, DST, ICAR etc.,; (v) to undertake sponsored research programmes to validate various products and technologies developed by private companies; (w) to develop a Aquaculture Business Incubation Center for upcoming entrepreneurs & start-ups in Aquaculture and hand-hold as per requirement; (x) to enter into agreements with Department of Fisheries or any other organization / agency to operate facilities like Aqua Park or knowledge park and others for using them for hands-on training, incubation centers etc., for overall development of Fisheries in the State of Andhra Pradesh; (y) to work in close co-ordination with Department of Fisheries, Government of Andhra Pradesh and other States; to plan, design and execute joint projects and programmes for the overall development of the Fisheries in the State; (z) To enter into MoUs with the Department of Fisheries and the Andhra Pradesh Aquaculture Development Authority (APSADA) for any purpose as and when needed; (aa) to affiliate and to disaffiliate any private college/ polytechnic / institution offering degrees/diplomas in Fisheries Sciences for the award of degrees, diplomas or other academic distinctions of the University; (ab) to get accreditation of the University by ICAR or any other accreditation agency; (ac) to do all such acts and things, perform duties, as may be entrusted by the State Government from time to time. (ad) to do all such acts and things, as may be necessary for the furtherance of the objects of the University.