Chapter V TEACHING, RESEARCH AND EXTENSION

1. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, teaching in the University shall include Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Degree Programmes and short-term Diploma courses in the disciplines of Horticulture/Agriculture, Forestry and other allied sciences, as may be prescribed.
2. (2) Teaching programmes may be based on modern system of “Horticultural Education” with the objectives of producing competent and practical oriented graduates and post graduates to handle production, management, research, extension and teaching work
3. (3) The existing colleges and teaching units along with the facilities and the budgets in the field of Horticulture etc., in the Government Departments shall be transferred to the

Research

1. (1) The University may establish and maintain one or more Horticultural/Agricultural Experiment Stations for research, both fundamental and applied in all faculties, in addition to the maintenance of institutions which stand transferred to the University
2. (2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, research programmes in the University shall carry on research (fundamental as well as applied) on the problems in the fields of Horticulture and other allied sciences for the purpose of aiding the development of “Horticulture” and for the benefit of rural population in the State
3. (3) The University through its research organizations shall be the principal agency of control over research activities in the Horticulture and other allied branches in the State.
4. (4) The existing research organization and experimental stations along with the facilities and budget in the field of Horticulture and allied branches in the Government Departments shall be transferred to the University with effect from such date as the Government may notify.
5. (5) The University may establish Regional/Zonal research Stations and substations in different agro-climatic zones of the State for the conduct of research including operational research
6. (6) The University may, at any time, with the approval of the

Extension

1. (1) There shall be established extension programmes/activities in the University and shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and Statutes, make useful information available to farmers and others based upon findings of research to help and solve their problems. It shall conduct demonstrations and training programmes and under take advisory work for the benefit of students, extension workers and farmers. Extension activity of the University shall be coordinated with the other functions of the University and other appropriate agencies of the State
2. (2) The University shall be responsible for the extension activities as may be necessary to inform and demonstrate to the farmers, the findings of research on improved practices essential to improve rural living and to increase production with special emphasis on food production and, utilization In order that the University may conduct such activities, the State shall transfer to the University the necessary personnel, facilities and funds in accordance with a plan to be developed and mutually agreed upon by the University and the Government.

1. (1) The Vice-Chancellor shall take such steps as may be necessary in consultation with the appropriate officers of the University, for the full co-ordination of teaching, research and extension activities of the University
2. (2) The Vice-Chancellor shall ensure working through the appropriate officers and staff of the University to see that there is an appropriate inter-relation in the different curriculum and courses offered in the different Faculties of the University so as to avoid unnecessary duplication of functions between faculties of the University and provide the students with the best course offerings and faculty contacts feasible within the University’s resources and talents
3. (3) The University shall develop its programme of research and extension activities keeping in view the needs of the State and provide the appropriate technical support and consultative advice to the Government departments engaged in the development work in Horticulture and other allied branches.

The Government shall endeavor to secure proper coordination between the Departments of the Government the University of the University’s activities and may tender necessary advice to the Board in that regard.