Powers and Functions of the University

The Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agriculture University, Bikaner Act, 1987

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(1) The University shall exercise the powers and perform the functions as under:-
- (a) to provide for instructions in agriculture and allied branches of learning;
- (b) to facilitate research in agriculture and allied branches of learning ;
- (c) to disseminate the findings of research and technical information through extension programmes;
- (d) to give degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions including honorary degrees ;
- (e) to conduct courses of study and to hold examinations and tests;
- (f) to provide lectures, training and instructions to field workers, farmers and others who are not enrolled as regular students of the University;
- (g) to co-ordinate with other Universities, institutions, organisations and authorities in order to carry out the purposes of this Act and to achieve the objects specified in section 5;
- (h) to run and maintain colleges, institutions, laboratories, centres, libraries, research stations, museums, etc.;
  - (i) to create posts in teaching research and extension programme and to appoint persons to such posts;
- (j) to create administrative and other posts and to appoint persons to such posts;
- (k) to institute and award fellowships, scholarships, prizes, etc. in accordance with the Statutes;
- (l) to build, maintain and manage buildings, offices residences, hostels, etc. for teachers, students, officers and staff;
- (m) to fix and collect fees and other charges as may be prescribed;
- (n) to enforce and maintain discipline among the teachers, students, officers and staff and to make necessary arrangements in order to promote their welfare and to improve their service conditions; and
- (o) to do all other acts and things which may be necessary to further the objects of the University or which are incidental or ancillary to achieve those objects.

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