What is the history of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University?
HISTORY OF TNAU The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) had its genesis from establishment of an Agricultural School at Saidapet, Madras, Tamil Nadu, as early as 1868 and it was later relocated at Coimbatore. In 1920 it was affiliated to Madras University.
Which is the only Agricultural University in South India?
TNAU assumed full responsibilities of Agricultural Education and Research and supported the State Agricultural Department by delivering research products. Till 1946, the Agricultural College and Research Institute, Coimbatore, was the only Institute for Agricultural Education for the whole of South India.
What is the vision of TNAU in Tamil Nadu?
The vision of TNAU is to promote science based agriculture and allied processes in the State of Tamil Nadu to help the farmers and agri-based industries to compete successfully in the national and international markets through its education, research and out-reach programmes.
Which is the approved degree programme in TNAU?
In TNAU, the following degree programmes of the college were approved accreditation for a period of five years by the ICAR, New Delhi.
Who is the Secretary of Agriculture in Tamil Nadu?
C. Samayamoorthy IAS., ( Agricultural Production Commissioner and Secretary to Government ) Phone: 25674482 Email: [email protected] more… Department Profile
Which is the Second Agricultural University in India?
The University was established at Saidapet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India in 1868 which was later relocated at Coimbatore in 1906. The government of India ranked TNAU as the second among the State Agricultural Universities in India.
When did B.Sc.in horticulture start in Tamil Nadu?
In 1972, separate degree programs of B.Sc. (Horticulture) and B.E. (Agriculture) were started & 1979, a separate Faculty of Horticulture was established.
