About Birsa Agricultural
University
Agricultural education was first started in Bihar in 1945 with the
establishment of Bihar Agricultural College at Sabour in the district of
Bhagalpur. Later on, it was realised that the agricultural situation and
features of the plateau region of South Bihar is different from the rest of
Bihar. Hence there was a need of a second college for this region. Ranchi
Agricultural College was established in 1955, Ranchi Veterinary College in 1962
and College of Forestry in 1980. Considering the importance of agricultural
education for the agricultural development of the state, the first Agricultural
University in Bihar - Rajendra Agricultural University was started in1971 with
its headquarters at Pusa. In view of the specific agriculture features of
Chotanagpur and Santhal Parganas, the establishment of a second Agricultural
University, for this region of the Bihar State, was conceived.
Birsa
Agricultural University was established on 26th June, 1981 after its formal
inauguration by the then Prime Minister of India, Late Smt. Indira Gandhi. Its
primary objective is to develop area specific technologies and manpower in the
field of agriculture, animal husbandry and forestry for the agricultural
development of the plateau region of Bihar and economic upliftment of tribal and
other backward class population of the region. The programmes and activities of
education, research and extension are carried out through three faculties
(Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry and
Forestry) with thirty five departments, College of Biotechnology, six
Directorates, three Zonal Research Stations and farms, one University farm,
twelve Krishi Vigyan Kendras, Computer Centre, Central Library and other
infrastructure and service units. Being a completely residential university,
hostels for boys and girls, and residential facilities for Teachers/Scientists
and supporting staff have been provided in the campus.