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SELF STUDY REPORT
FOR ACCREDITATION
2012-13
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE,
KOLHAPUR
MAHATMA PHULE KRISHI VIDYAPEETH,
RAHURI- 413 722
Self Study Report-2012-13 College of Agriculture, Kolhapur
INDEX
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Foreword
Preface
1 History and Development of the Institution 1
1.1 Historical background 1
1.2 Growth of institution 1
1.3 Academic Institutions and programmes at a glance 3
1.4 Students intake (Yearly) and turnout 3
1.5 Present status of the institution 4
2 Mission and Goals 8
2.1 Mandate of the institution 8
2.2 Mission statement 8
2.3 Goals and objectives 8
2.4 Current mission, goals and objectives 9
2.5 Future goals and objectives 9
2.6 Short and long term plans 9
2.7 Vision 12
2.8 Observations of Peer Review Team-2008 12
2.9 Fulfillment of the observation of Peer Review Team-2008 12
3 Organization and Governance 13
3.1 Authorization 13
3.2 Authorities and their composition, powers and responsibilities 13
3.3 Organizational structure 14
3.4 Flow charts indicating decision making process and functioning 15
3.5 Flow charts indicating channel of communication 16
3.6 Institutional planning and monitoring processes 17
3.7 Adoption of ICAR model act and guidelines 18
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4 Academic Programmes and Curricula 19
4.1 UG and PG programme 19
4.2 Eligibility for admission 19
4.3 Mode of admission 20
4.4 Academic regulations 20
4.5 Curricula development / revision process 24
4.6 Adoption of ICAR model curricula and deviation 25
4.7 Inter-disciplinary approach in teaching 27
4.8 Evaluation and grading 27
4.9 Collaborative programmes 28
4.10 Basis For Starting and Closing of Educational Institutions, Programmes,
Centres and Departments
29
4.11 Non-degree granting programmes 29
4.12 Accomplishment and challenges 29
4.13 Observations of Peer Review Team-2008 29
4.14 Fulfillment of the observations of Peer Review Team-2008 30
5 Faculty and Other Human Resources 31
5.1 Employees’ classification 31
5.2 Personnel policy details including availability of manual 33
5.3 Annually updated faculty profile reflecting academic credentials 34
5.4 Recruitment and promotional procedures 37
5.5 Career development plan including competence improvement 41
5.6 Selection process for academic and other administrative officers 47
5.7 Pay structure 48
5.8 Faculty research and scholarship policy 50
5.9 Faculty contribution 50
5.10 Faculty assessment 51
5.11 Recognition and award system 51
5.12 Employees grievance redressal procedure and welfare schemes 52
5.13 Adoption of ICAR norms 55
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6 Student Development 56
6.1 Quality of student intake 56
6.2 Profile of students’ body including their domicile status 56
6.3 Programme-wise and college-wise students intake attrition and retention 57
6.4 Students counselling and placement 57
6.5 Co-curricular activities 58
6.6 Follow-up services for alumni 58
6.7 Students achievements in academic, co-curricular and other fields 58
6.8 Students amenities 60
6.9 Student council 61
6.10 Students participation in college development 61
6.11 Placement cell 62
6.12 Higher studies abroad 62
6.13 Observations of Peer Review Team-2008 62
6.14 Fulfillment of the observations of Peer Review Team-2008 62
7 Library and Other Learning Resources 64
7.1 Library space with list of holdings 64
7.2 Photocopying facilities 66
7.3 Availability of computers and access to internet 66
7.4 Library borrowing 66
7.5 Audio-visual and multi-media support 67
7.6 Library timings and usages 67
7.7 Other learning resources 67
7.8 Unique instructional material 67
7.9 Adoption of ICAR norms for library 67
7.10 Observations of Peer Review Team-2008 67
7.11 Fulfillment of the observations of Peer Review Team-2008 68
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8 Physical Facilities 69
8.1 Institutional area and farm land (hectare) 69
8.2 Building and infrastructure 69
8.3 Classrooms and laboratories 70
8.4 Students hostel for boys’ and girls’ 71
8.5 Instructional farms 72
8.6 Green house, glass-house and poly-house 72
8.7 Farm power, machineries and irrigation infrastructures 73
8.8 Facilities for sports, games and cultural activities 73
8.9 Adoption of ICAR norms and deviations if any 74
8.10 Observations of Peer Review Team-2008 74
8.11 Fulfillment of the observations of Peer Review Team-2008 74
9 Financial Resources 75
9.1 Total Budget (Plan, Non-Plan) and Sources of Funding Including Internal
Resources with their Percentage Contribution
75
9.2 Expenditure statement indicating percentage spent on Teaching, Research,
Extension Education, Administration, Infrastructural Development including
creation of assists
76
9.3 Expenditure on Salary, TA/DA, Recurring and Non-Recurring Contingencies 77
9.4 Non-Govt. Endowment and Large Contribution Including Corpus Fund 78
9.5 Fund Raising Campaigns and Targets for current and subsequent 5 year plans 78
9.6 Observations of Peer Review Team- 2008 80
9.7 Fulfillment of Observations of Peer Review Team- 2008 80
10 Research 81
10.1 Research stations and locations 81
10.2 Process of identifying research problems and their priorities 81
10.3 Funding sources 81
10.4 Faculty and students’ involvement in research 81
10.5 Linkages between farmers and scientists 82
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10.6 Feed back processes and suitability of technology 82
10.7 Salient accomplishments 82
10.8 Impact statement 88
10.9 Observations of Peer Review Team- 2008 88
10.10 Fulfillment of Observations of Peer Review Team- 2008 88
11 Extension Education 103
11.1 Extension education units 103
11.2 Methods of assessing extension education needs of community 104
11.3 Funding sources 104
11.4 Involvement of faculty and scientists involvement in extension programmes 104
11.5 Information services 106
11.6 Impact statement 106
11.7 RAWE activities 106
11.8 Regional Extension Centre 107
11.9 Impact statement 110
11.10 Observations of Peer Review Team- 2008 110
11.11 Fulfillment of Observations of Peer Review Team- 2008 110
12 Other Units and Information Services 115
12.1 Other Units 115
12.2 Dissemination of Information to Stakeholders and Public 116
13 Swot Analysis 117
13.1 Strengths 117
13.2 Weakness 119
13.3 Opportunities 119
13.4 Threats 120
13.5 Suggestions and plans to minimize and/or overcome weaknesses and threats 120
13.6 Suggestions and plan to maximize the strength and exploit the opportunities 121
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14 Summary 122
14.1 Highlights and Achievements 122
14.2 Short Comings 126
14.3 Plans for Improvement 127
14.4 Suggestions for re-organization and restructuring of infrastructure and
academic programme.
129
15 Task Forces and Chairmen for Preparation of Self Study Report i -iii
16 Annexure-I : Course Curricula iv-viii
17 Annexure-II : Application for accreditation of college ix
18 Annexure-IV : Certificate of Self Study Report of college x
19 Annexure-VI : Performa of Institutional Profile of college -
20 Annexure-VII : Check list to be compile by Peer Review Team for accreditation
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FOREWORD
The Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri is one of the renowned Agricultural
Universities in India, which was bestowed with the prestigious Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel award
for the Best Agriculture University in India during, 2002. The College of Agriculture, Kolhapur
is one of the constituent college of the same university. The college was established in 1963.
Initially, it was affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur. In 1968, after the formation of
Maharashtra Agricultural University, the college was transferred to the University.
Subsequently on formation of Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri in 1969, the college
was transferred as a constituent college of Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri and has
become regional headquarter for Kolhapur, Satara and Sangli districts. The college has mandate
of teaching both UG and PG courses, research and extension with emphasis for solving
problems of the farming community in the region.
This college has made efforts in the development of human resources. The college has
commendable work in the agricultural education, research and extension for the development of
farming community. The modern agricultural technology developed by MPKV, Rahuri and the
college contributed significantly to increase income and overall welfare of the farming
community in the Maharashtra. The extension activities related to the soil and water
conservation programme, food processing industries, group farming, Nano and Bio technology
in agriculture, use of HYVs, IPM, INM, IWM and forestry is a need of the time to transfer on
farmers field more extensively and accordingly future strategies should be implemented
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, undertakes, aids, promotes
and coordinates higher agricultural education in India. It has been promoting the quality of
agricultural education, in the country since 1950. To improve further and sustain the quality of
agricultural education, an Accreditation Board was established in 1996. Accreditation is a
process of assuring an acceptable institutional quality and it is a tool for improving educational
standards. The process intends to improve and sustain the quality and relevance of education,
and it is for improving transferability and marketability of students nationally and
internationally. The College of Agriculture, Kolhapur is keen in accreditation for which the said
self-study report has been prepared. The self study report has been prepared as per the
guidelines given in the “Hands on Training Manual on Self Study for Accreditation of
Academic Institutions and Programmes” published by Accreditation Board Secretariat,
Education Division, ICAR, New Delhi.
The preparation of this report was a difficult task and the staff performed the job very
critically with immense efforts to bring out this report. Special efforts taken up by Dr. N. Y.
Patil, Associate Dean, College of Agriculture, Kolhapur are appreciated. I am proud to submit
the Self Study Report to the Accreditation Board for official approval.
MPKV, Rahuri
Date: / /2013
(T.A. More)
Vice-Chancellor
PREFACE
The Agriculture Sector is the backbone of India and only two Agricultural Colleges
established in Maharashtra before the Independence. Taking into consideration the demand
of Western Maharashtra, the College of Agriculture, Kolhapur was established in 1963 with
the mandate of teaching, research and extension education as prime activities. This helped
to develop the knowledge and skills of the students undergoing B.Sc. (Agri.) undergraduate
programme.
The College has started Post Graduate programme leading to M. Sc. (Agri.) in 2009-
2010. At present, this programme is implemented in eight disciplines. The College of
Agriculture, Kolhapur has well developed infrastructures facilities like lecture halls, well
equipped laboratories, Boys’ and Girls’ Hostels, Gymnasium, Playground etc. The common
syllabus on all India basis has been implemented for B. Sc. (Agri.) as per directives of IV
Deans’ committee recommendations. The human resource is being developed by sending
faculty members to Summer/Winter schools, short courses to update their knowledge.
Similarly, faculty is allowed to take part in Seminars, Conferences, Symposia at National
and International levels for exposure in scientific community.
The graduates of this college, since last 50 years, have been successful in achieving
the higher posts in Central and State Government’s administration, State Departments of
Agriculture, Revenue, Home, Rural Development, Co-operation, Agricultural Universities,
Research Stations, Non-Governmental Organizations, Corporate Sector, Co-operative
Sector, Banking and Marketing Organizations.
Some of the graduates engaged in farming. Some of the graduates have achieved
highest proficiency in Hi-tech Agriculture also. The College is celebrating it’s Golden
Jubilee Year during 2012-2013.
I look forward to see that the College of Agriculture, Kolhapur achieves more
heights in coming years.
MPKV, Rahuri
Date: / /2013
(B.R. Ulmek)
Dean, Faculty of Agriculture &
Director of Instruction
MPKV, Rahuri
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1. HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF INSTITUTION
1.1 Historical Background
Agriculture education in Maharashtra was initiated by establishment of two
agricultural colleges at Pune and Nagpur. After the independence, it was observed that
these were insufficient to educate the large group of students. Hence, it was felt
necessary to establish new colleges in different regions.
The College of Agriculture, Kolhapur was established in the year 1963 under the
Shivaji University, Kolhapur and started at Kasaba-Bavada, about four kilometer away
from Central Bus Stand, Kolhapur. In 1968, after formation of Maharashtra Agricultural
University; this College was transferred to the University. Subsequently on formation of
Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola and Mahatma Phule Krishi
Vidyapeeth, Rahuri in 1969, the College was transferred as a constituent College of
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri and has become a regional headquarter for
Kolhapur, Satara and Sangli districts. The College is located at old Pune-Bangalore
National Highway No. 4 with different well equipped sectional buildings. The average
rainfall of this area is 1024.1 mm, with average maximum temperature of 36.9 0C and
minimum temperature of 9.4 0C in the months of May and December, respectively. This
region comes under 7 Sub Montane Zone at 160
41' N latitude and 74
0 16‟ E longitudes
with a height of 548 m MSL.
At the outset annual system of imparting education was modified as trimester
system (1970-74) which was subsequently introduced by semester system in year 1975-
76. The 10+2+3 pattern was followed from 1979 to 1984 and now a day‟s 10+2+4
pattern was introduced since 1984 which comprises one Semester (VII) of Rural
Agriculture Work Experience (RAWE) programme and Experiential Learning
Programme for VIII semester from the academic year 2007-08.
1.2 Growth of the Institution
Initially, undergraduate college was started in temporary structures and with very
limited hostel facility. Today each and every section of college is headed and staffed
with well qualified and highly experienced faculty were appointed by university. Several
of them were students of this institution, in which they were nurtured and trained. It is
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the pride of the institution that its own alumni have come to occupy positions of
responsibilities as teachers to teach the science and art of agriculture, which they have
themselves learnt here.
The Gymkhana building and play ground for each game are available near new
students‟ hostel. In the year 1977-78, Boys‟ Hostel building was constructed with the
mess facility and a TV hall. From the year, 1998-99 there was reservation of 30 per cent
seats for admission to girls. The construction of new girls‟ hostel building for 192 girl
students was completed in the year 2005. The post graduate hostels having a capacity for
48 boys and 30 girls are being constructed during the year 2012-13.
At the beginning of college, very limited residential facilities were provided in
temporary structures. Existing situation of residential accommodation facilities is
summarized as given below (Table 1.1)
Table 1.1 Situation of residential accommodation facilities
Sr.
No
Category Quarters available
Numbers Type Remarks
1 Associate Dean - - Not available
2 Professors 5 A Vacant
3 Associate Professors
20 B
Converted into
guest house and PG
students‟ hostel 4 Assistant Professors
5 Senior and Junior Research Assistant 10 C Vacant
6 Agricultural Assistant / Clerk
7 Class IV 16 D Vacant
Total 51
Considering the limited well irrigation facilities available with College Farm,
Panchaganga Lift Irrigation Project (PLIP) has been installed during 1981 on the
Panchganga river having discharge capacity of 6.6 cusec with a command area of 85.55
ha. However, the old pipeline is in pathetic condition. Moreover, there are leakages in
the pipeline in second and third phase. Hence, only 43.16 ha. area is under irrigation.
The lift Irrigation Scheme on Rajaram Tank is commissioned with 20 H.P. submersible
pump set, which supplies irrigation water to quarry behind boys‟ Hostel, as alternative
arrangement for PLIP during the year 2012.
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Out of eight classrooms two are well equipped with audio-visual facilities. The
examination cell is located in students‟ academic building. An old lecture hall in the
Agricultural Extension Education section has been converted into auditorium-cum-
seminar hall with air-conditioners, audio-visual facilities and all modern amenities.
Video conferencing hall is established in the year 2011.
1.3 Academic Institutions and Programmes at a Glance
The college offers following undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The
academic curricula of the said academic programmes are already revised as suggested by
4th
Dean‟s committees report of ICAR.
Table 1.2: Information of academic program
S.N. Educational Program Duration (Years) Semesters
1 B.Sc. (Agri.) 4 8
2 M.Sc. (Agri.) 2 4
1.4 Student Intakes (yearly) and Turnout
The initial admission capacity was 60 students per year; subsequently increased
to 201 (181 state level + 20 ICAR quota) students. Since inception of this college 6880
students have been graduated till 2012-13. The year wise information of the students
secured the B.Sc.(Agri.) and M.Sc. (Agri.) degree from this college is presented in Table
1.3.
Table 1.3 : B.Sc.(Agri.) and M.Sc. (Agri.) degree who secured degree from College of
Agriculture, Kolhapur (2007-08 to 2012-13)
Sr.
No
Year Students
enrolled
Students
passed
Sr.
No.
Year Students
enrolled
Students
passed
B.Sc. (Agri.) M.Sc. (Agri.)
1. 2007-08 198 191 2007-08 - -
2. 2008-09 198 184 2008-09 - -
3. 2009-10 181 183 2009-10 15 09
4. 2010-11 193 * 2010-11 43 39
5. 2011-12 199 * 2011-12 42 *
6. 2012-13 195 * 2012-13 40 *
* Indicates the batch is in continuation at present
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1.5 Present Status of the Institution
The college has full-fledged ten departments wherein undergraduate programmes
are conducted in all departments effectively and postgraduate programme in eight
departments with all the requisite facilities for fulfilling the mandatory objectives.
Presently, out of 346 statutory posts of staff members sanctioned 213 posts have been
filled and 38 percent are vacant. The details have been given in the chapter under
“faculty and human resources”.
1.5.1 Facilities and infrastructure at the college campus
1. Well-equipped meteorological observatory for recording weather data in
Agronomy.
2. Well-equipped tissue culture laboratory at Agricultural Botany Section.
3. Commercial production unit of Entomopathogenic fungi and nematodes at bio-
control laboratory Entomology section
4. Medicinal and aromatic plants‟ garden at Agricultural Botany section of this
college.
5. Dairy section of this college has sizable herd of 31 cattle and 98 goats for
teaching, research and extension education. The average milk production on dairy
farm is around 3000 litres per month. Milk produced on the dairy farm is sold in
the campus to staff and students. However, rest of the milk is being converted
into different milk products viz. ‘Lassi’ and flavored milk.
6. Central Instrumentation Cell is established at Soil Science and Agricultural
Chemistry Section.
7. Computer Laboratory with 32 computers is established in Agricultural
Engineering Section for imparting computer application teaching.
8. Internet and e-mail facility have provided in Library for the students. All Campus
is connected in Local Area Network for sharing of data, information and internet
facility through V-SAT, ERNET and BSNL Broadband Connection.
9. The „Phule Cold Drinks‟ Project has been started at Horticulture section, since
September, 2005.
10. Video-Conferencing Hall for transfer of technology and e-learning with Reliance
Internet Connectivity is initiated at Extension Education Section.
11. Greenhouses have been constructed for commercial floriculture and conducting
practicals of the undergraduate and postgraduate students.
12. Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry section carries out analysis of soil and
water samples by charging reasonable fees through experiential learning
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programme. However, every year soil samples brought by RAWE students from
the host farmers‟ and progressive farmers field are analyzed for various chemical
parameters free of cost. During last six years near about 7978 soil and water
samples have been tested and guided the farmers accordingly.
13. The College farm is well-planned with equal sized plots and accessible roads.
Modernization of college farm with micro-irrigation system has been effected for
efficient irrigation management.
14. Extension Blocks comprises of eight centres with 62 villages from Radhanagari,
Bhudargad and Hatkanangale tahsils of Kolhapur district and act as field
laboratory for under graduate and post graduate students for transfer of improved
technologies developed by university.
15. Nursery of fruit crops supplies saplings of Lemon, Guava, Mango and Custard
apple to farmers. Sizeable area is under the orchards of Mango, Aonla, Sapota
and Coconut for education and research purpose.
16. Faculty members of the different disciplines guided the students appearing for
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) examination. During last six years, 140
students have passed this competitive examination and 47 students were
successful in obtaining fellowship from ICAR and other universities.
17. College gymnasium is well equipped for exercise.
18. Seed production programme is undertaken by Agronomy and Agril. Botany
Sections.
19. The seven wells are available for irrigation at farm. Recently, as an alternative
arrangement Rajaram Tank Lift Irrigation Scheme is commissioned by college.
20. Automatic Weather Station is installed at College Meteorological Observatory.
21. Water coolers with Aqua-guard for boys‟ and girls‟ hostels, lecture halls,
sectional buildings and at central office are installed.
22. Computer and internet facilities with 10 mbps VPN connectivity from BSNL
have been provided to all the library, sections and administrative office.
23. Scholarships under different categories are made available to students every year.
24. Students‟ council is formed every year by selecting the students‟ representative
from each class on the merit basis only. The Chairman of students‟ council is
selected from Semester V on merit basis.
25. Very effective students‟ counselling system is operated at this college. Twenty
students are allotted to each faculty member for counselling and the students are
guided in academic and the other matter during the period of their degree course.
26. The facility is provided to faculty members for attending the national and
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international seminars, symposia, workshops and summer/winter refresher
training courses for updating the knowledge.
27. Funds for the purchase of textbooks of different subjects for the use of SC and ST
students are received from Special District Social Welfare Officer, Kolhapur
(M.S.) under „Book Bank Scheme‟ of Central and State Government. As on day,
College library has 36604 books, 62 technical journals, 5910 bound volumes
(since 1982), 10 newspapers and 21 general magazines. The library also has
research CD-ROMS and LAN.
28. The N.C.C. sub-unit of this college is under 56 MAH Battalion NCC, in which 52
students are admitted every year. Progress of N.C.C. cadets for last 6 years is
given below. During last six year 148 NCC cadets secured B certificate and 147
cadets successfully passed C certificate examination.
29. This college also has National Social Service (NSS) unit. Every year social
camps for 125 students are organized in selected villages, enriching students with
the experience of the social works, social living and leadership etc. The intake
capacity of NSS volunteers is 250 students every year.
30. The receipts generated through the sell of the seeds of various field crops and
sugarcane during last five years are to the tune of Rs. 74.57 lakhs.
31. Seed processing unit is established in 2010, every year nearly 40 tonnes seed of
Paddy and Soybean crops are processed and about Rs.1.50 lakhs receipt is
generated.
32. Bio-fertilizer unit has generated Rs. 12.79 lakhs receipts and benefiting 3000
farmers in the region.
1.5.2 Awards / Certification received to the college and faculty
Dr. P.B. Mohite, Associate Professor of Agril. Entomology, received Best
Scientist / Technologist Award in BHIMA KRISHI-2010 Exhibition.
Dr. B. S. Kadam, Assistant Professor of ACSS, received Best Scientist /
Technologist Award in BHIMA KRISHI-2010 Exhibition.
Er. A. B. Deshpande, Assistant Professor of Agril. Engineering (IDE) , received
Best Scientist / Technologist Award in BHIMA KRISHI-2010 Exhibition.
Dr. R. V. Kulkarni, Associate Professor of SSAC , received Best Scientist /
Technologist Award in BHIMA KRISHI-2011 Exhibition.
Dr. A.A. Pisal, Extension Agronomist REC , received Best Scientist /
Technologist Award in BHIMA KRISHI-2011 Exhibition.
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Dr. A.B. Mohite, Associate Professor of Agronomy, received Best Scientist /
Technologist Award in BHIMA KRISHI-2011 Exhibition.
Dr. M.S. Kamble, Assistant Professor of Aril. Botany, received Best Scientist /
Technologist Award in BHIMA KRISHI-2012 Exhibition
Dr. D.D. Patange, Assistant Professor of AHDS, received Best Scientist /
Technologist Award in BHIMA KRISHI-2012 Exhibition
Dr. D.K Kamble, Associate Professor of AHDS, received Best Agril. Extension
Worker Award in BHIMA KRISHI-2012 Exhibition
Shri. S.S. Bhingardive, SRA in Extension Education section received Best Agril.
Extension Worker Award in BHIMA KRISHI-2012 Exhibition
1.5.2 Organization of state/national level seminars/workshops/training programmes
On the occasion of Golden Jubilee Year of the College, 10 workshops,
seminars/trainings for farmers and students were organized during June 2012 to
June 2013.
1.5.3 Visit of VVIP dignitaries to the college
His Excellency Shri. D.Y. Patil, Governor of Tripura/Bihar State.
Hon‟ble Shri. Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Minister for Agriculture, Maharashtra
State
Hon‟ble Shri. Harshvardhan Patil, Minister for Co-operation and Parliamentary
Affairs of Maharashtra.
Hon‟ble Shri. Satej alias Bunty D. Patil, Minister of State for Home, Govt. of
Maharashtra
Dr. S.A. Patil, Member, High Power Review Team of ICAR, New Delhi for
analysis of SAU‟s development grants.
Hon‟ble Shri. Vijay Kolte, Vice-President, M.C.A.E.R., Pune
Shri. Sadashivrao Mandalik, Member of Parliament
Smt. Kadambari Kawale, Mayor of Kolhapur
Dr. S.S. Magar, Ex. Vice Chancellor, Dr. BSKKV, Dapoli
Dr. S.S. Kadam, Ex. Vice Chancellor, MAU, Parbhani
Dr. V. M. Mayande, Ex. Vice Chancellor, Dr. P.D.K.V., Akola
Dr. B .R. Mulik, Member, MCAER, Pune.
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2. MISSION AND GOALS
2.1 Mandate of the Institution
The College of Agriculture, Kolhapur is a unique campus under the Mahatma
Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Dist. Ahmednagar with complete integration of all the
three functions viz.; teaching, research and extension. The major mandates of the college
are:
i) Making provision for imparting education in Agriculture.
ii) Advancement of learning and conducting research particularly in Agriculture and
other allied sciences / technologies especially for the rural people of the state in
general.
iii) Undertaking activities pertaining to major mandates viz, education, research and
extension as directed by the University time to time.
2.2 Mission Statement
Providing quality agricultural education by conducting state of the art research,
generating production technology and disseminating the technology to farmers and thus
working for improvement, growth and well being of the community is the soul and spirit
of the college.
2.3 Goals and Objectives
The university has set the following goals to achieve its mission:
i) To provide diploma, graduate and post graduate level quality education in
agriculture, horticulture, agricultural engineering and allied fields for producing
competent human resources.
ii) To encourage and provide agricultural education to girls particularly with rural
background so as to increase their involvement in farming and allied agri-
business activities and for empowerment of rural women.
iii) To carry out basic, applied and need based research in various fields related to
agriculture to provide appropriate and economic solutions to emerging problems
and to develop technologies to improve socio-economic conditions of farming
community
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iv) To arrange for effective transfer of various technologies to farmers and related
organizations in order to improve agricultural productivity, production and
overall economic conditions of the rural population of the state.
v) To develop suitable technologies for supporting the growth of subsidiary
occupation and agro-based industry and generate self employment opportunities
for the educated youths and women.
vi) To provide technical advice to the State Government in planning various schemes
for overall socio-economic progress of the rural population of the state.
vii) To establish new colleges, schools, research stations, departments and
laboratories to strengthen the agricultural education and research in new areas.
2.4 Current Mission, Goals and Objectives
i) To undertake teaching for UG and PG in Agriculture.
ii) To carryout research to generate technology and extension of technology to the
farmers and professionals.
iii) To undertake the policy programme of state and central government related to
agriculture education, research and extension.
2.5 Future Goals and Objectives
i) To impart high quality education by adopting recent techniques.
ii) To undertake and update the short term research programme on new challenges
posed by changing environment and globalization.
iii) To provide latest, cheap and fast access of recent released technologies to the
farmer and to the developmental agencies to accelerate growth.
2.6 Short and Long Term Plans
2.6.1 Education
i) Developing students as an entrepreneur through experiential learning programme,
particularly in the field of value addition, minimal processing, organic farming,
tissue culture, hi-tech horticulture and bio-control.
ii) Effective teaching through efficient use of various teaching aids.
iii) National and international exposure to the faculty.
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iv) Establishment, strengthening and proper utilization of Hi-tech laboratories.
v) Developing competency among the students to face competitive examinations at
state and international level.
2.6.2 Research
Strengthening of existing PTCL laboratories with sufficient equipments and
materials to conduct biotechnology practicals.
To study the available genetic variability in the crops like paddy, groundnut
soybean, different types of minor millets, chickpea, wheat, safflower, sunflower,
maize, mango, karonda, cashew and thereby to identify the potential varieties/
genotypes suitable for cultivation.
To work-out the consistency in the performance of released varieties of different
crops through stability analysis.
Utilization of cytoplasmic genetic male sterility for development of commercial
hybrids / varieties.
Establishment of Market Information Centre at College of Agriculture, Kolhapur.
Economics of production and marketing of organic agricultural commodities, agro
processing units, Hi-tech agriculture in Kolhapur region
Price analysis of major agricultural commodities, performance analysis of different
financial institutions and impact analysis of various improved production
technologies.
Installation of Soil Water Conservation structures on watershed basis in the college
campus.
Management of white grub with biopesticides, and work on genetic diversity in
white grub, Helicoverpa armigera, Spodoptera and diamond back moth, Mass
multiplication of Emtomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) and field trials with EPN
against white grub.
Studies on impact of drought on socio-economic status of farmers from drought
prone area, knowledge and adoption of crop production technology of major crops
generated by M.P.K.V. Rahuri,
Constraints Faced by the farmers in availing Credit Facilities extended by
Nationalized Bank.
Adoption of recommended livestock management practices in Kolhapur district.
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Knowledge and adoption of recommended practices for control of oily spot disease
on pomegranate in Sangli district, white grub management practices and integrated
nutrient management practices by banana growers from Kolhapur district.
Irrigation water management in major horticultural crops from Kolhapur district.
Upgradation, automation and renovation of existing meteorological Observatory
(from existing ‘C’ type into ‘B’ or ‘A’ type).
Strengthening of PHT laboratory.
Establishment of new fruit orchards of kagzi lime, sweet orange, arecanut, guava,
karonda, anona, spices crops, aromatic and medicinal plants in the upcoming years
2013-2016.
The establishment of micro irrigation system to all the fruit and plantation crops
will be completed in 2013-2014.
Construction of new high capacity farm pond is to be done in 2013-2014 to harvest
the rain water and its use in the summer season for irrigation purpose.
Erection of glass house for pathological research work,
Research on effect of climate change on soil quality and crop productivity,
micronutrients, nutritional studies of various crops, studies on quality of irrigation
water, integrated nutrient management (INM) for sustainable soil productivity and
crop yield and survey in relation to soil fertility and productivity in Kolhapur
region.
2.6.3 Extension
Conduct of field demonstrations on farmers field
Organization of training programmes for the staff of state agriculture department
College Extension Block serves as an extension education laboratory to the under
graduate and post graduate students.
To test the technology generated by the university on the farmers field by using
various extension teaching methods.
To provide the improved seeds of paddy, sorghum, wheat, gram, nagali etc., sets of
sugarcane and grafts of important fruit crops on no profit no loss basis.
To help the farmers, women and rural youths for entrepreneurship development in
dairy, poultry, goat fruit processing etc. to uplift their socio- economic status.
To provide feedback to the university scientists.
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2.7 Vision
To be a leading The College of Agriculture, Kolhapur itaking undergraduate and
graduate students to the highest levels of intellectual and personal development in
the milieu of a competitive teaching, research and extension services in the
country.
By exemplifying the teacher-scholar model, and by modeling best practices in
education and agriculture, maintain a reputation of excellence and garner top rank
on campus, in Maharashtra State, and throughout the country.
Conduct study programs uniquely positioned to pace with the dynamic nature of
innovation and technology in agriculture.
Strive to support student success through a productive work environment and
excellent facilities.
2.8 Observations of Peer Review Team- 2008
The college should prepare its own vision document and future planning should
be done based on it.
2.9 Fulfillment of the observation of Peer Review Team- 2008
The vision document along with perspective plans for the college is prepared and
presented under heading 2.7 of this chapter
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3. ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNANCE
3.1 Authorization
The Associate Dean, is an authority for implementation and execution of
University decisions at College level in respect of Education, Research and Extension
issued by Director of Instructions, Director of Research and Director of Extension
Education, respectively. He is supported by different heads of the sections and
administrative officers. The University decisions being communicated to respective
sections and compiled report is being sent to respective authority viz., Director of
Instructions (Education), Director of Research (Research), Director of Extension
Education (Extension), Registrar ( Administrative) and Comptroller (financial and audit
matters).
Associate Dean is responsible for imparting education prescribed by the
University through various departments, implementations of research and extension
activities at College head quarter, financial and audit matters and administration at
College level.
3.2 Authorities and their Composition, Power and Responsibilities
Authorities
Chancellor
Pro-Chancellor
Vice Chancellor
Directors
Associate Deans
Heads of the Departments
Powers and responsibilities of Associate Dean
As per Maharashtra Agriculture Universities (Krishi Vidyapeeths) Statute- 1990
(Statute 59), the powers and duties of Associate Dean., in addition to the powers
conferred and duties imposed by sub-section 2, of section 27, the Associate Dean shall
exercise the following powers and perform the following duties, namely :-
1. He shall be responsible for resident research and extension education at the
college/ institute.
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2. He shall be responsible for exercising administrative control over the teaching
through academic staff working at the college/ institute.
3. He shall be responsible to the University authorities through the Dean for the
implement ace of discipline by the students.
4. He shall be responsible for proper scrutiny of research work of each of the
Professors, Assistants and Junior Research assistants working under him in
consultation with the Heads of Departments, He shall supervise the same and
keep the concerned Dean and Director informed about it from time to time.
5. He shall be responsible for the maintenance and use of building, equipments and
the instructional farm and garden of the college.
6. He shall serve as a channel of communication for all official business the public
under the instructions of the Dean of the Faculty
7. He shall prepare the budget of the college in consultation with the Heads of
Departments/Sections of different disciplines at the College/Institution.
8. He shall responsible for proper use of hostels and facilities therein and shall also
maintain discipline amongst students in the hostels.
9. He shall be responsible for proper conduct of examination.
10. He shall make arrangements with the approval of the approval of the Vice-
Chancellor for holding Conferences, Symposia, Seminars and such other benefit
of the staff and the students.
11. He shall perform such other duties whether incidental to the powers and functions
or not, as may be requisite in order to further the object of the University or as
may be conferred or imposed on him by the Statutes, Regulation or by the Vice
Chancellor.
3.3 Organization Structure
i. Board of Management/Executive Council.
ii. Academic Council.
iii. Research Council.
iv. Extension Education Council.
v. Board of studies of each department.
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3.4 Flow charts indicating decision making process and functioning
Chancellor
Pro-Chancellor
(Minister for Agriculture, State Govt.)
Vice-Chancellor
Director of
Instruction
Executive Council Executive Council Research
Recommendation
Release Committee
Director of
Extension
Deans Academic Council Agricultural
Research Council Joint Agrosco Regional
Extension Center
(REC)
Associate Deans Faculty of
Agriculture
Director of Research Research
Recommendation
Sub Committee
District
Extension Center
(DEC)
Heads of Dept. Supdt.
Agril.
Schools
Dean Board of Studies Research Planning Extension
Education
Council
Heads of Sections Board of Studies
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3.5 Flow chart indicating channel of Communication
Chancellor
Pro-Chancellor
(Minister for Agriculture, State Govt.)
Vice-Chancellor
Director of
Instruction
Director of Research Director of
Extension
Education
Registrar Comptroller Uni.
Engineer
Deans Associate Director of
Research
Deputy Registrar Assistant
Comptroller
Sec.
Engineer
Associate Deans
Crop
Specialists
I/c Research
Stations /
Scheme
Assistant Registrar Assistant
Registrar
Heads of Dept.
Supdt.
Agril.
Schools
Director of
Communication Regional
Extension
Centre
Agricultural
Technology
Information Centre
Krishi Vigyan
Kendra
Heads of Sections
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3.6 Institutional Planning and Monitoring Process
At the college level Associate Dean of the college is the chief executive and
administrative officer. He executes day to day working of the college with sectional
heads and supporting staff. The Associate Dean is supported by the Assistant Registrar in
the administrative affairs while the Assistant Comptroller in the matters of finance. The
Directives received from Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor and Directors are being implemented
at college.
Education
Subject planning and its up-gradation are being initiated at respective sectional
levels, discussed in the Board of Studies and faculty at the University level and
submitted further to academic council of university for final approval.
Research
Need based research is initiated at research stations and then presented in
research planning meeting of respective discipline at university level and submitted to
the Director of Research for final approval. The research is conducted for three years and
then presented the Research Review Committee and after approval, Research findings
are submitted to Joint AGRESCO for recommendation.
Extension
Need based short and long term extension strategies get initiated at the extension
centers, discussed in the Extension Advisory Committee meeting and submitted to the
Director of Extension Education for formulation of extension programme of the
University.
Administrative
Administrative matters pertaining to the sections are discussed in the Heads of
Sections meeting called by the Associate Dean, and if required communicated to the
Registrar for further needful action.
Finance
Budget requirement and their utilization from the constituent sections of the
College are compiled by the Asstt. Comptroller and sent to the Comptroller of the
University. The Audit Utilization Certificates are submitted to the respective agencies
through the Comptroller.
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Monitoring
Education
The heads of Sections supervise periodically the educational activities in their
respective subjects. The Associate Dean takes review of these activities by inviting
frequent meetings of the Heads of Sections. Further the review is discussed the Board of
Studies at University level and a report is submitted to the Director of Instructions for
information. The Director of Instructions also invites meetings and takes review of the
educational activities carried out by each constituent College. If required the subjects are
placed in the faculty and further submitted to Academic Council.
Research
Research projects approved by the Director of Research in research planning
meeting, carried out by the research scheme being inspected by the respective Heads of
the Department, Associate Director of Research, Project Coordinator and Director of
Research during implementation and results being presented and discussed in research
review committee meeting or workshops.
Extension
Extension programmes carried out by the Extension centers, supervised and
monitored by the Director of Extension Education and reports being presented and
discussed in respective Zonal Agricultural Research and Extension Advisory Committee
Meeting.
For all these above activities of the College, the ICAR Model Act, 1994 and
guidelines there in are being followed scrupulously.
3.7 Adoption of ICAR Model Act and Guidelines
All educational programme are implemented as per the recommendations of
ICAR Model Act and Guidelines issued by ICAR authorities and through the directives
of MCAER, Pune, time to time.
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4. ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES AND CURRICULA
4.1 UG and PG programmes
The College of Agriculture, Kolhapur implements the following UG and PG
programmes.
A) UG Programme
Degree Annual intake capacity Duration
B.Sc.(Agri.) 181+ ICAR quota 8 Semesters (4 years)
B) PG Programme
Degree Annual intake capacity Duration
M.Sc.(Agri.) 48 + ICAR quota 4 Semesters (2 years)
M.Sc. (Agri.) degree programme is implementated in following 8 disciplines
1. Agronomy
2. Agril. Botany - Genetics and Plant Breeding
3. Agril. Entomology
4. Agril. Extension Education
5. Plant Pathology - Agril. Microbiology
6. Agril. Economics
7. Soil Science and Agril. Chemistry
8. Horticulture- Vegetables Science
4.2 Eligibility for Admission
A) Under graduate : B.Sc. (Agri.)
A candidate should be XII standard passed in 10 + 2 pattern from Maharashtra
State Board of Higher Secondary Education or an equivalent examination passed with
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and English.
For under graduate programme of B.Sc. (Agri.) following conditions apply.
1. Those who have not offered Mathematics as one of the optional subjects at XII
standard shall have to complete a additional course in Mathematics as deficiency
courses which will not be considered while calculating C.G.P.A.
2. The candidates who have passed XII standard examination / qualifying
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examination from outside Maharashtra State should have offered Physics,
Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and English subjects each of 100 marks
separately.
3. Candidates from outside Maharashtra State who have passed qualifying
examination of XII standard or equivalent with Botany and Zoology instead of
Biology are also eligible.
4. In respect of candidates passing Higher Secondary Examination from an institute
outside Maharashtra, the candidate should have passed the qualifying
examination with 35% marks in each subject.
B) Post graduate: M.Sc. (Agri.)
The candidate must be B.Sc. (Agri.) degree or degree equivalent thereto
and having the Common Entrance Test in Agriculture faculty conducted by
MAUEB, Pune.
4.3 Mode of Admission
An advertisement is published in leading news papers in the month of May / June
before declaration of the XII standard results. Applications in the prescribed proforma
are called from eligible candidates for under graduate as well as post - graduate courses.
The details regarding U.G. / P.G. courses, colleges with their intake capacities,
reservations of seats, documents to be enclosed with the application form are given in the
advertisement. The admission procedure and calendar are given in the prospectus.
4.4 Academic Regulations
Academic regulations are approved by the Maharashtra Council for Agricultural
Education and Research (MCAER), Pune MCAER is constituted under section 12 of the
Maharashtra Agricultural Universities (Krishi Vidyapeeth) Act 1983.
The MCAER, Pune approved the Academic Regulations in the meeting held on
19.04.12 and it is applicable to all the Agricultural Universities in the State, since 2011-
12. Academic regulations for UG courses approved by MCAER are as fallows.
Education system
Course credit system under the semester pattern.
a) Academic year
Two semesters not shorter than 20 weeks, is called an 'Academic year.'
'Semester' means an academic term of 20 weeks duration.
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b) Course
Subjects to be taught are divided into self-contained units called courses.
c) Credit
One clock hour learning in theory or minimum two clock hours in laboratory /
field /tutorial per week.
d) Credit hour
One hour work for theory in the class and two clock hours for practical work.
e) Credit load
The quantum of credits undertaken by a student in a semester.
f) Grade point
The actual percentage of marks obtained by a student in particular course divided
by 10 and expressed to one decimal place.
g) Grade Point Average (GPA):
The quotient of the total grade point obtained by a student in the course during
a semester divided by the total number of credits of courses successfully
completed in that semester. Total grade points obtained in the courses during a
semester.
h) Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
The quotient of the total grade points obtained by a students in course during the
degree programme, divided by the total number of credits successfully
completed.
i) Credit point
The credit point of a course is the product of credit and grade point.
Admission
The selected students report to the Associate Dean / Principal of the college
during the notified period for admission.
Late admission (admission to semester other than the first)
A student seeking admission to semester other than the first shall be permitted by
the Associate Dean / Principal on payment of a late fee of Rs. 100/- (Rs. hundred) per
day up to a period of five working days.
Registration
A) Payment of fees in the office of the Associate Dean of the concerned college.
B) Enrolment of students in various courses in consultation with counsellors.
i. Submission of Roster Form
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ii. Registration for 5th
to 8th
semesters: A student shall be allowed to register
for the courses of V, VI, VII and VIII semesters if he has successfully
completed all the courses prescribed up to the II, III, VI and VII semesters,
respectively.
Counselling system
The Associate Dean/ Principal of the college, groups the students into convenient
batches (20 students per batch) and each such batch of students shall be assigned to a
counsellor.
Role of counsellor
A. Choice of courses and determining the course load, which the student may take in
a semester.
B. To establish and foster close relationship.
C. To conduct periodical meetings (once in a month).
D. To review their academic performance.
E. To look after overall development of a students and to advise them in respect of
co-curricular activities and his personal difficulties.
Credit load
A student is not permitted to register for more than 25 credits in a semester.
Cancellation of courses
The student is permitted to cancel the courses by permission from Associate
Dean of respective college within a period of 6 (six) weeks from the date of registration.
Attendance
Minimum attendance (80 per cent) for all lectures and practicals is a must,
otherwise, a student will not be eligible to appear at the semester end examination and
shall be awarded 'F' grade.
Note: Attendance is considered as exempted or condoned for the following grounds.
i) When a student represents the college or the university in any of the sports /
cultural / co-curricula's activities.
ii) When a student is on a study tour / excursion with the permission of the
Associate Dean.
iii) When a student is absent on valid grounds and applies to the Associate Dean for
condone of attendance.
Unfair means
The guilty students are awarded punishment for the cases of preparation, attempt,
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abetment and use of unfair means in a mid-semester examination, semester end
examination as mentioned below.
Abutment = structural Support
Abetment = help / encourage someone to do something wrong.
i) Mid- semester examination
The student shall be awarded `F' grade in the particular course.
ii) Semester end examination
A student shall be declared to have failed in all courses of that examination
registered by him during that semester examination.
Discipline
Any student found involving in activities like ragging, bullying or kidnapping
and or any other act of indiscipline shall immediately be suspended from the college
even liable to be expelled from the college In some cases of ragging, there is a provision
of punishment like imprisonment.
Eligibility certificate
Each student shall pay eligibility certificate fee of Rs.200/- for Maharashtra State
students and Rs.400/- for other state students.
Transfer of students
i) For inter University transfer only on the vacant position of respective university.
ii) For transfer within University- Only in the 3rd
and 5th
semester.
Readmission
A student who leaves the college with prior permission of Dean / Associate Dean/
Principal after completion of two semesters may be readmitted by Dean / Associate
Dean/ Principal of that college on request of the student within three years of the leaving
the college provided that the said curriculum of studies is in vogue and student has not
cancelled his admission during the absent period. Such permission shall be granted only
once during the degree programme.
Study tours
Study tours for undergraduate courses are as under, subject to availability of funds:
1. First year: Maharashtra State
2. Second year: South India
3. Third year: North India
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4.5 Curricula Development / Revision Process
The academic curricula are regularly updated and revised in the light of the
developments taking place and as per the theoretical and practical requirements of
different courses and programmes. Some new degree programme is added while those
old or obsolete are deleted from the curricula.
A new and revised curriculum for under graduate degree programmes was
introduced and is in operation since academic year 2007-2008 as per the directives of the
ICAR - 4th
Deans Committee Report. The ICAR has suggested a revised programme for
M.Sc. (Agri.) in order to maintain uniformity throughout India. This programme also
allows flexibility in the courses and curricula as per the local needs of the region. The
revised programme is implemented with effect from the academic year 2009 - 2010.
Students fees : (Academic session : 2012-13)
i) B.Sc. (Agri.)
Odd semesters: Rs.6336 (Boys students without hostel)
Rs.8336 (Boys students with hostel)
Rs.4336 (Only for girls students with hostel)
Rs.3336 (Only for girls students without hostel)
Even semesters: Rs.4200 (Boys students without hostel)
Rs.6200 (Boys students with hostel)
Rs.2200 (Only for girls students with hostel)
Rs.1200 (Only for girls students without hostel)
ii) M.Sc. (Agri.)
(Fees in Rs.)
Sr.
No.
Category Semester
I II III IV
1. Non hostelite Boys 8986/- 5300/- 7536/- 5300/-
2. Hostelite Boys 12586/- 7300/- 9536/- 7400/-
3. Non-hostelite Girls 7586/- 2300/- 4536/- 2300/-
4. Hostelite Girls 4986/- 1300/- 3536/- 1300/-
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4.6 Adoption of I.C.A.R. Model Curricula and Deviation
A) U.G. Courses
As per the Fourth Deans Committee, the new programme is implemented from
2007-2008 with 10 to 15 per cent deviation.
RAWE programme
The revised RAWE (RAWE Model-I) is being implemented since the
academic year 2010-2011 during VIIth
semester in accordance with recommendations of
IVth
Deans’ committee of the ICAR. This programme provides the opportunities to
students for hands-on training and develops confidence and competence for solving
various agricultural problems and launching a career for them in agriculture. The
students are kept for five months with farmers in the village which includes exposure
visit to different Agro-based industries to increase the confidence of students.
Experiential Learning Programme
The experiential learning programme is being implemented since the academic
year 2010-2011 during VIII semester.
Concept of experiential learning
Learning to do,
Doing to learn,
Earning to living,
Living to serve
Objectives of experiential learning
i) To train manpower with more practical orientation to cater the needs of
public , private and corporate sectors in Agriculture.
ii) To impart knowledge and training in inter disciplinary production oriented
courses in Agriculture.
iii) To provide training for developing entrepreneurial skill for being job provider
rather than jobseeker.
Twenty to thirty students are admitted in the following experiential learning
module as per their preference and merit.
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Experiential Learning Modules
Sr.
No.
Course No Module Title Major
Department
Associated
Department
1. AEL-AGRO-4813 Seed Production of Field
Crops and Processing
AGRO SSAC, ECON, EXTN,
PATH, ENT, BOT,
ENGG.
2. AEL-HORT-487 Nursery Management of
Horticultural Crops
HORT ECON., EXTN, ENTO,
PATH, SSAC, BOT,
ENGG.
3. AEL-PATH-487 Bio-Fertilizer Production PL. PATH ENTO, ECON, EXTN,
ENGG.
4. AEL-ENGG-486 Farm Mechanization ENGG. SSAC,AGRO, ECON,
EXTN ,AHDS, HORT
5. AEL-SSAC-486 Soil & Water Clinic SSAC AGRO, ECON, EXTN,
ENGG.
6. AEL-ASDS-487 Milk & Milk Production AHDS ECON, EXTN, ENGG.
7. AEL-ENT-488 Mulberry Sericulture ENTO AGRO, PATH, ECON,
EXTN, ENGG.
B) P.G. courses
As per the recommendations of Accreditation Board Secretariat, I.C.A.R., New
Delhi, the curricula and syllabi for Master's Degree Programme have been revised with
10 to 15 % deviation in ICAR syllabus. The revised programme is being implemented in
this college from the academic year i.e. 2009 — 2010 in following disciplines.
1) Agronomy
2) Agril. Economics
3) Agril. Botany
4) Agril. Entomology.
5) Agril. Extension Education
6) Plant Pathology- Agril. Microbiology
7) Soil Science and Agril. Chemistry
8) Horticulture- Vegetable Science
Course curricula for B.Sc. (Agri.) and M.Sc.(Agri.) is given in Appendix-I
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4.7 Inter-disciplinary Approach in Teaching:
A) U.G. programme
There is an inter-disciplinary approach in teaching under graduate courses. When
students undergo RAWE programme in their VII semester a team of specialists
(Agronomist, Soil Specialist, Pathologist, Entomologist, Horticulturist and Economist)
remains collectively in touch with the students. They meet once in a month and have
discussion by guiding them and solving their problems in the particular subject or field.
Thus, there is a collective and integrated inter-disciplinary approach in teaching.
B) P.G. programme
There is an inter- disciplinary approach for PG mainly in two ways:
i) In selecting major and minor courses students are asked to select the related
courses.
ii) Formulation of Advisory Committee - To guide a PG student, an advisory
committee consisting a minimum of 3 members is formulated. The
committee members are from different disciplines. These members meet
frequently to share their experiences and guide the PG student.
4.8 Evaluation and Grading
A) U.G. programme
The evaluation and grading of each programme is through the course credit
system and as per the Academic Regulations for Bachelor’s Degree Programme
approved by the M.C.A.E.R.
(As per the Academic Regulations for Bachelor's Degree Programme Pages 9, 10,
11, 12 and 13 consisting - Evaluation, Weightage, Grading, Class, Repeat examination,
Unfair means and Graduation requirements).
B) P.G. programme
The PG Academic Resolutions approved by M.C.A.E.R. are followed for
evaluation and grading. (See Academic Regulation for Post Graduate Degree Programme
Pages 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 consisting - Evaluation, Weightage, Grading, Award of
class, Repeat examination, Qualifying exam, Thesis, Evaluation of thesis).
a) Periodical examinations (mid term and semester end)
Mid- term examinations are conducted by Associate Dean consist of the theory
paper of one-hour duration. The semester end theory and practical examination shall be
of minimum of 2 hours duration.
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The allocation of marks and relative weightages
One credit is equal to 50 marks. The relative weightages to the various
examinations conducted, class-work and records maintained during a semester shall be
as under.
Examination Weightage (%) Marks for credits
2 (1+1) 3 (2+1)
Theory Mid-semester examination 20 10 20
Semester end examination 80 40 80
Practical Record of class work 20 10 10
Semester end examination 80 40 40
Grading and declaration of class
The gradation is in 0-10 point scale. The following stages are given for
declaration of classes for UG programme.
Pass class Second class First class First class with distinction
5.50 to 5.99 6.00 to 7.49 7.50 to 8.49 8.50 and above
Students seeking less than 55 per cent marks in a course would be declared as
failed in that course. The students who have 80 per cent attendance, but failed in courses
can apply for the semester end examination directly without attending the classes in that
course/s. However, such student (s) shall have to register by filling the said courses in the
roster form and by payment of fees of Rs.100/- per course. Such repeat courses shall not
be considered for the maximum credit load prescribed for the semester.
4.9 Collaborative Programmes
A) Collaboration within university / colleges
There is collaboration, in teaching and conduct of different courses, between the
College of Agriculture Kolhapur and some staff members from National Agricultural
Research Project, Shenda Park, Kolhapur.
B) Collaboration with other Agencies / Agril. Departments
RAWE programme of the 4th
year (VII Semester) students of College of
Agriculture, Kolhapur has conducted with the help of staff of Agril. Department.
Students participate in the programmes of Agril. Department such as conducting melavas
(rallies), demonstrations etc., along with the staff of Agril. Department.
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4.10 Basis For Starting and Closing of Educational Institutions,
Programmes, Centres and Departments
The proposals for starting of educational institutions, programmes, centres, etc,
received from different organizations are scrutinized and discussed in the Academic
Council of the University in accordance with the rules and regulation set by the
University / State Government. The proposals, which meet the requirements, are
recommended to the Executive Council of the University. The Executive Council
recommends such proposals to the Maharashtra Council of Agril. Education and
Research, Pune, for approval.
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri gives due consideration to any
progamme communicated by the M.C.A.E.R., Pune. It is discussed in the Executive
Council meeting, who decides to start or close any educational institute, college,
programme, centre, department, etc.
The institutions / colleges which are not running as per the rules and regulations
set by the University / State Government are recommended for their closure by the
Academic Council to the Executive Council of the University. The Executive Council
recommends such cases for approval of the M.C.A.E.R.
4.11 Non-Degree Granting Programmes
The college does not run any non-degree-granting programmes.
4.12. Accomplishment and Challenges
A new curricula for under graduate and post graduate programme is revised after
ten years as per the ICAR suggestions .However, it is felt necessary to revise syllabus
after five years to incorporate the new technologies in the syllabus.
4.13 Observations of Peer Review Team -2008
i) The curriculum delivery should be promoted through e-mode and video
conferencing in the college.
ii) The educational tours and exposure visits must be organized every year as per
ICAR norms.
iii) The students selection procedure for admission to different undergraduate
programmes needs to be improved by introducing Common Entrance
Examination System giving due importance to the academic performance.
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4.14 Fulfillment of the observation of Peer Review Team- 2008
i) The two interactive classrooms and the Video Conferencing facilities are created.
The faculty delivers lectures through Power Point Presentations for effective
teaching to the students.
ii) The exposure visits for REWE and Experiential Learning module students are
organized every year. The funds are made available for study tours in
Maharashtra, South and North India for first, second and third year students,
respectively.
iii) The Common Entrance Examination System is under consideration with MCAER,
Pune and State Government for admission of meritorious students.
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5. FACULTY AND OTHER HUMAN RESOURCES
5.1 Employees Classification
College of Agriculture, Kolhapur is the constituent college of Mahatma Phule
Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri. This university was established in 1969 by the Maharashtra
Agricultural University Act, 1969 (amended in 1983 and 2003) having jurisdiction over
10 (earlier 9) districts of Western Maharashtra. As per the Act, the University has three
categories of officers i.e. Executive, Academic and other Officers. The Chancellor, Pro
Chancellor and Vice Chancellor are The Executive Officers whereas, Director of
Instruction, Director of Research, Director of Extension Education, Dean of the Faculties
and Associate Deans are academic officers and Registrar, Comptroller, Students Welfare
Officer and University Engineer are the other Officers. The University is governed by
Chancellor, Pro Chancellor and Vice Chancellor and through the Academic and Other
Officers as per University Act. The Vice Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer of the
University.
As per MAU Act, 1983, u/s 14, following are the Executives, Academic Officers
(Other Officers, and Officers declared by Statutes) of the University, namely:
A) Executives
i) The Chancellor
ii) The Pro Chancellor
iii) The Vice Chancellor
B) Academic Officers
i) The Director of Instruction
ii) The Director of Research
iii) The Director of Extension Education
iv) The Deans of Faculties.
v) The Associate Deans.
C) Other Officers
i) The Registrar
ii) The Comptroller
iii) The Student Welfare Officer
iv) The Librarian.
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As per MAU Statute 1990, u/s 60, following officers are hereby declared to be
the other officers of the University as per category (d) under section 14.
i) The University Engineer,
ii) The Deputy Registrar,
iii) The Assistant Registrar,
iv) The Assistant Comptroller.
As per MAU Statute 1990 , u/s 71, the Academic Staff Members, irrespective of
the duties of teaching, research and extension education for the time being allotted to an
Academic Staff Members of the designation of the post of which he was originally
appointed or the post presently held by him, each such member shall hold one of the
following ranks as may by an order be specifically allotted by the Vice Chancellor.
i) Associate Dean and Principal
ii) Head of the Department
iii) Professor
iv) Associate Professor
v) Assistant Professor
vi) Principal of Agricultural Technical School
vii) Sports Officer
viii) Physical Training Instructor
ix) Senior Research Assistant/ Junior Research Assistant
x) University Librarian / College Librarian
xi) Agriculture Assistant
As per MAU Statute 1990 , u/s 81, the ministerial Staff Members are classified in
to various grades as:
A) Ministerial staff members shall be those who are for the time being in the service
of the University and are not included in the categories of Executive, Academic
Officers, Other Officers and Academic Staff Members.
B) Ministerial staff members shall consist of different grades viz., 'A', 'B', 'C' and 'D'
and shall be determined by the State Council having regard to the requirements of
the University business, from time to time.
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5.2 Personnel Policy Details Including Availability of Manual
As per MAU Statute 1990, Statute 138 of the Maharashtra Civil Services Rules
viz; Pay, Pension, Leave and General conditions of services are made applicable to the
Employees of the University, affiliated colleges and recognized institutions other than
those Recognized for Research and Specialized Higher Learning.
1) In accordance with the provisions of section 28 clause (c) and (g) of section 37 of the
Act and the provisions made else where in the Act and the Statutes in this behalf the
provisions of the following, Maharashtra Civil Service Rules (as amended and added
from time to time) applicable to the State Government employee is applicable mutatis
mutandis to the employees of the University, affiliated colleges and recognized
institutions other than those Recognized for Research and Specialized Higher
Learning.
i) The Maharashtra Civil Services (General Conditions of Services) Rules,1981 and
ii) The Maharashtra Civil Services (Pay) Rules, 1981; and
iii) The Maharashtra Civil Services (Joining Time, Foreign Service and Payments
during suspension, Dismissal and Removal) Rules, 1981; and
iv) The Maharashtra Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1981; and
v) The Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1982; and
vi) The Maharashtra Civil Services (Computation of Pension) Rules, 1984; and
vii) The Maharashtra Conduct Rules, 1979, and
viii) The Maharashtra Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1979.
2) The employees of affiliated colleges and recognized institutions who are in service
prior to the date of passing of this statute are governed by such terms and conditions
of service contract, if any, agreed to between the employees and the institution in
respect of age of superannuation which will not exceed 60 and 58 years in case
teaching and non teaching staff, respectively.
3) The Executive Council will determine from time to time, the competent authorities for
execution of the rules mentioned in clause (1) above.
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5.3 Annually Updated Faculty Profile Reflecting Academic Credentials
The Annually updated faculty profile reflecting their academic credential, are
given in Table 5.1, Table,5.2 and Table 5.3.
Table 5.1: Academic credential of the faculty
Department Ph.D. M. Sc. / M.Tech. /
M.A.
Others
No. % No. % No. %
Agril. Botany 4 80.00 1 20.00 - -
Agril. Economics 3 50.00 3 50.00 - -
Agril. Engineering 2 28.57 5 71.43 - -
Agril. Entomology 2 66.66 1 33.33 - -
Agril. Extn. Education 1 33.34 1 66.66 - -
Agronomy 3 33.34 6 66.66 - -
Ani. Husbandry and Dairy Science 2 66.66 1 33.33 - -
Horticulture 2 40.00 2 60.00 - -
Plant Pathology 3 60.00 2 40.00 - -
Soil Science and Agril. Chemistry 5 83.33 1 16.67 - -
Language 0 0 1 100.00 - -
Regional Extension Centre 1 33.34 2 66.66
Total 28 51.85 26 48.15 - -
(Note: Percentages calculated on the number of filled in posts of respective departments)
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Table: 5.2: Faculty attended various development programmes during the last 6 years.
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Departments Faculty Development Programme
Refresher/
Courses/
Summer
& Winter
Courses
Study
Leave
Workshop/
Seminars
National
Symposium
Sabbatical
Leave
International
Symposium /
foreign visits
No % No % No % No % No %
1. Agronomy 4 50 - - - - - - -
2. Botany 2 50 1 - - - - - -
3. SSAC 4 83 - 2 - - - - -
4. Entomology - - - 4 - - - 1 25
5. Agril.
Economics 4 66 - 2 - - - - -
6. Horticulture 9 50 2 33 4 17 - - - -
7. Agril
Engineering - - - - - - - - - -
8. Agril.
Extension 2 50 - - 10 - - - - -
9. ASDS 2 50 - - 3 - - - - -
10. Plant
Pathology 5 100 - - 3 - - - 1 25
Total 37 - 3 28 - - - 2 -
(Note: Percentages calculated on the number of filled in posts of respective
departments)
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Table 5.3: Department-wise faculty composition
Department
Number of faculty
positions sanctioned
(No.)
Faculty positions filled
(No. and per cent)
Professor Asso.
Professor
Asstt.
Professor
Professor Asso.
Professor
Asstt.
Professor
No. % No. % No. %
Associate Dean 1 - - - - - - - -
Agril. Botany 1 2 5 1 100 2 100 2 40.00
Agril. Economics 1 1 4 1 100 1 100 4 100
Agril. Engineering 1 2 7 - - 2 100 5 71.42
Agril. Entomology 1 2 4 - - 1 100 2 50.00
Agril. Extn. Education 1 3 2 - - 1 33.33 2 100
Agronomy 1 3 9 1 100 3 100 5 55.55
Ani. Husbandry and
Dairy Science 1 2 7 - - 1 100 2 28.57
Horticulture 1 1 5 - - 1 100 4 80.00
Plant Pathology 1 1 4 1 100 1 100 3 75.00
Soil Science and Agril.
Chemistry 1 2 6 - - 2 100 4 66.66
Language - 1 1 - - - - 1 100
Regional Extension
Centre - 1* 4 - - 1* 100 2 66
Total 10 20+1* 58 04 40 14 75 34 62
(Note: The percentage are worked out with the sanctioned post of the respective cadre
across the departments)
Asso. Professor
Vacant Post
33%
Filled in Post
67%
Professor
Vacant Post
60%
Filled in Post
40%
Asstt. Professor
Vacant Post
41%
Filled in Post
59%
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5.4 Recruitment and Promotion Procedure
As per Statute-77 of MAU Statutes, 1990, the procedure for the appointment of
academic staff members, when vacancies arise or when new posts are created, is as
under,
i) The Vice Chancellor, may have the posts advertised with such qualifications as have
been prescribed by the Executive Council on the recommendations, if any, of the
Academic Council.
ii) The Registrar shall cause to put up all such applications received before the
Chairman of the Selection Committee for consideration.
iii) The Chairman shall arrange to scrutinize all applications received and prepare list of
all eligible candidates who shall be called for interview.
iv) The Vice Chancellor, then make the appointment of a candidate or candidates strictly
in the order of merits arranged by the Selection Committee. If he wishes to make an
appointment other than in the order of merit recommended by the Selection
Committee, he shall record the reasons thereof and obtain the approval of the
Executive Council before making the appointment.
v) The Vice Chancellor shall then make the appointment of suitable person only from
amongst the persons recommended by the Selection committee.
Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (1), the Vice Chancellor may at his
discretion determine from time, to time the number of posts under each category referred
to in Statute 71 to be filled in by promotion from the lower category:
Provided that, the number of posts so determined shall be twenty five per cent of
the total number of posts in the category as a whole to which promotions are to be made
or such higher percentage not exceeding 50 per cent as may from time to time be
determined by the Executive Council.
Provided further that such posts shall be filled in by promotion through the
Selection Committee on the basis of merit and seniority in the discipline or group of
disciplines, departments or sector and minimum academic qualification and experience,
as prescribed by the Statutes
Provided further that, the academic staff members shall be eligible to apply for
any post of an academic staff advertised by the University.
While filling in the post in the classification of the academic staff as specified in
Statute 71 by promotion or nomination, the University shall reserve for Backward
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Classes and other categories as such percentage of posts as may be prescribed by the
State Government, from time to time, for such classes and categories.
As per Statute-61 of MAU Statutes, 1990, Manner of appointment of other
Officers of the University:
All appointments of the other officers of the University shall be made strictly on
the basis of merit except that the posts of Deputy registrar shall be filled in by promotion
from the category of Assistant Registrars or Assistant Comptrollers and the posts of
Assistant Registrar and Assistant Comptroller shall be filled in 50 percent by promotion
from ministerial staff and 50 percent by nomination.
As per Statute-63 of MAU Statutes, 1990 appointment only on the
recommendations of the Selection Committee:
1) No person shall be appointed by the University to any post of Other Officers by
promotion except to the posts of Deputy Registrar, Assistant Registrar and Assistant
Comptroller. Appointment shall be made on the recommendation of the Selection
Committee constituted under Statute 64 :
Provided that in any emergency which in the opinion of the Vice Chancellor
requires that immediate action should be taken, he may without the recommendations
of the Selection Committee or without following the procedure prescribed in Statute
65 make appointment of a suitable person to any post of 'Other Officers' for a period
not exceeding one year and shall at the earliest opportunity thereafter report his action
to the Executive Council.
2) Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (1) above, the Executive Council may
direct that a post/posts of the Other Officer/Officers may be filled in by obtaining the
services of an officer or officers on deputation from the State Government,
Government of India, any statutory University in India or any Government or Semi
Government organization or institution or from corporation established by law.
3) Appointment of a person on deputation to any post of the Other Officer of the
University in pursuance of the provisions of clause (2) above, shall be made by the
Vice Chancellor without reference to or recommendation of the Selection Committee.
Such Officers and their appointments shall be made by the Vice Chancellor on such
terms and conditions as may be agreed to between the Vice Chancellor and the
deputing authority :
Provided that the period of such deputation shall in the first instance not exceed
three years which may, at the option of the Vice Chancellor, in consultation with the
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deputing authority and subject to the prior approval of Executive Council, be extended
from time to time for a total period not exceeding five years.
As per Statute-65 of MAU Statutes, 1990, the Procedure for appointment of
Other Officers. –
1) The following procedure shall be followed for the appointment of "Other Officers"
category (c) under section 14 and Statute 60 whenever vacancies arise or new posts
are created :
i) The Vice Chancellor shall have the post/posts advertised with such qualifications,
terms and conditions, of service etc. as may be prescribed by the Executive
Council. Application shall be received by the Registrar.
ii) The Registrar shall place all such applications received, before the Chairman for
his consideration.
iii) The Chairman shall arrange to scrutinise all such applications, and prepare a list
of all eligible candidates who shall be called for interview.
iv) After interviewing the candidates, the Selection Committee shall recommend to
the Vice Chancellor for each post to be filled in as far as possible, a panel of not
more than three persons in order of merit.
v) The Vice Chancellor shall then make the appointment of a suitable person/ persons
from amongst those recommended by the Selection Committee.
2) Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (1) above and in case of an officer
whose services are to be obtained by the University on deputation from the State
Government, Government of India or any other organisation or institution referred to
in clause (2) of Statute 63 the provision of clause (1)(v) of this Statute shall not
apply.
3) The posts of other officers to be filled in by promotion be filled in through the
Selection Committee on the basis of merit and seniority.
As per Statute-88 of MAU Statutes, 1990, the Appointment of ministerial staff
members under section 13 (c) of the Act and in the Grades prescribed in Statute 81.
1) The procedure for appointment of ministerial staff members when vacancies arise or
when new posts are created is as under, viz.,
i) The Vice Chancellor may invite suggestions, recommendations and if considered
necessary by him, proposals for obtaining services on deputation for a period not
exceeding three years, from the State Government, Government of India,
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Institutions or agencies, or any person as he may deem fit and/or he may have the
posts advertised with the qualifications prescribed under Statute No. 85.
ii) All suggestions, recommendations proposals and applications referred to in sub
clause (i) above shall be received by the Registrar.
iii) The Registrar shall cause to be put up all applications received to the Chairman of
the Selection Committee for his consideration. Suggestions, recommendations and
proposals for obtaining services on deputation shall be dealt with by the Vice
Chancellor in accordance with the provisions of clause (i) above.
iv) The Chairman shall arrange to scrutinize all applications received and prepare a
list of eligible candidates who shall be called for interview by the Selection
Committee.
v) After interviewing the candidates the Selection Committee shall recommend the
names of selected candidates in order of merit to the Vice Chancellor.
vi) The Vice Chancellor shall then make the appointment of a person or persons only
from amongst the persons recommended by the Selection Committee. If he wishes
to deviate from the order of merit recommended by the Selection Committee, he
shall record the reasons thereof and obtain the approval of the Executive Council
before making appointment.
2) Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (1) above, the Vice Chancellor, shall
at his discretion determine, from time to time, the number of posts under each
category to be filled in by promotion from the lower category:
Provided that the number of posts so determined shall not be less than fifty per
cent of the total number of posts in the category to which promotions are to be made:
Provided further that such posts shall be filled in by promotion on the basis of
merit and seniority in the class of the concerned service, minimum academic
qualifications and experience if any may be relaxed and determined by the Vice
Chancellor from time to time, if he considers necessary in consultation with the
Executive Council :
Provided also that the ministerial staff members of the University shall be eligible
to apply for any post advertised by the University.
Provided also that in the case of posts of ministerial staff members, the
University shall reserve such percentage as prescribed by Government, from time to
time, in respect of Backward Classes and other reserved categories by filling up the posts
by promotion or from open market.
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3) The Vice Chancellor shall in conformity with provisions of clause (2) above, make
rules governing promotions of ministerial staff members.
The officers are posted on deputation at the University are as follows:
Registrar : Deputed from Revenue Department.
Comptroller : Deputed from Finance Department.
University Engineer : Deputed from PWD Department.
5.5 Career Development Plan Including Competence Improvement
(Process of CAS, Criteria to CAS):
The CAS scheme implemented by the Indian Council of Agril. Research is
adopted by the University as per State Government Resolution . No. AGU-2599/
10673/CR-65/18A, dated 30/12/1999. The provisions of the same are as under :
Scheme for career advancement of teachers in the SAUs and CAU effective from
01-01-2006.
5.5.1 Career Advancement
(a) No one shall be eligible to be appointed, promoted or designated as Professor,
unless he or she possesses a Ph.D. and satisfied other academic conditions, as laid
down by the University Grants Commission (UGC) / Indian Council of
Agricultural Research, (ICAR) New Delhi from time to time. This shall,
however, not affect those who are already designated as „Professor‟.
(b) The pay of teachers and equivalent positions in Universities and Colleges shall be
fixed according to the designations in two pay bands of Rs. 15600-39100 and Rs.
37400-67000 with appropriate “Academic Grade Pay” (AGP in short). Each Pay
Band shall have different stages of Academic Grade Pay which shall ensure that
teachers and other equivalent cadres covered under this scheme, subject to other
conditions of eligibility being satisfied; have multiple opportunities for upward
movement during their career.
(c) Assistant Professors possessing post-graduate degree in professional courses
approved by the relevant Statutory Body, such as M.P.Ed / M.Tech etc. shall be
eligible for the AGP of Rs. 7,000 after completion of 5 years service as Assistant
Professor.
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(d) Assistant Professors who do not have Ph.D. or a Master‟s degree in the relevant
Professional course shall be eligible for the AGP of Rs. 7,000 only after
completion of 6 years service as Assistant Professor.
(e) Assistant Professors with completed service of 5 years at the AGP of Rs. 7000
shall be eligible, subject to other requirements laid down by the UGC/ICAR to
move up to the AGP of Rs. 8000.
(f) An Associate Professor with a minimum of eight years of service will be eligible
for consideration for appointment as a Professor.
(g) The Selection Committees for Career Advancement shall be the same as those for
direct recruitment for each category.
(h) The existing scheme of Career Advancement for non-academic staff namely
Physical Training Instructor /Librarian would also continue.
5.5.2 Allowances : The following allowances are admissible to all the teaching and non
teaching staff of the college as per government resolution
The allowances such as Dearness Allowance, Leave Travel Concession,
Transport Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Compensatory Local Allowance,
Deputation Allowance, Travelling Allowance.
The persons with disabilities (Visual, Orthopedic, Hearing and other disabilities)
under the provisions of „Persons with Disabilities‟ (Protection of Rights, Equal
Opportunities and Full Participation) Act, 1995 shall be entitled to twice the normal rate
of transport allowance as accepted by the State Government for its employees on the
recommendation of Sixth Pay Commission.
(i) Study Leave : As per existing provisions
(ii) Age of Superannuation : 60 years (The teachers & equivalent post of
Agricultural Universities and affiliated aided
Agricultural Colleges only.)
(iii) Pension : As per implementation of Sixth Pay Commission
to State Government Pensioners.
(iv) Family Pension : As per implementation of Sixth Pay Commission
to State Government Pensioners.
(v) Gratuity : As per implementation of Sixth Pay Commission
to State Government Pensioners.
(vi) Provident Fund : As per existing provisions
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5.5.3 Eligibility Criteria
There are three designations in respect of teachers in universities and colleges,
viz., Assistant Professor, Associate Professors and Professors. However, there shall be no
change in the present designation in respect of Library and Physical Education Personnel
at various levels.
No one shall be eligible to be appointed, promoted or designated as Professor,
unless he or she possesses a Ph.D. and satisfied other academic conditions, as laid down
by the University Grants Commission (UGC) / Indian Council of Agricultural Research,
(ICAR) New Delhi from time to time. This shall, however, not affect those who are
already designated as „Professor‟.
The pay of teachers and equivalent positions in Universities and Colleges shall be
fixed according to the designations in two pay bands of Rs. 15600-39100 and Rs. 37400-
67000 with appropriate “Academic Grade Pay” (AGP in short). Each Pay Band shall
have different stages of Academic Grade Pay which shall ensure that teachers and other
equivalent cadres covered under this Scheme, subject to other conditions of eligibility
being satisfied, have multiple opportunities for upward movement during their career.
5.5.4 Assistant Professor (Sr. Scale).
Assistant Professor will be eligible for placement in a senior scale through a
procedure of selection, if he/she has :
i) Completed 5 years of service after regular appointment with relaxation of one
year and two years, respectively, for those with M. Phil. and Ph.D. (6 years
without M. Phil / Ph. D.)
ii) Participated in one orientation course and one refresher course of approved
duration, or engaged in other appropriate continuing education programmes of
comparable quality as may be specified or approved by the University Grants
Commission/ICAR. (Those with Ph.D. degree would be exempted from one
refresher course).
iii) Consistently satisfactory performance appraisal reports.
5.5.5 Assistant Professor (Selection Grade)
Assistant Professor in the Senior Scale who do not have a Ph.D. degree or
equivalent published work and who do not meet the scholarship and research standards,
but fulfill the other criteria given above for the post of Associate Professor and have a
good record in teaching and preferably have contributed in various ways such as to the
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corporate life of the institution, examination work or through extension activities will be
placed in the Selection Grade, subject to the recommendations of the Selection
Committee which is the same as for promotion to the post of Associate Professor. They
will be designated as Assistant Professors in the Selection Grade. They would offer
themselves for fresh assessment after obtaining Ph.D. and or fulfilling other requirements
for promotion as Associate Professor if found suitable, could be given the designation of
Associate Professor.
5.5.6 Associate Professor (Promotion)
Assistant Professor in the Senior Scale will be eligible for promotion to the post
of Associate Professor if he/she has :
i) Completed 5 years of service in the Senior Scale;
ii) Obtained a Ph.D. degree or has equivalent published work;
iii) Made some mark in the areas of scholarship and research as evidenced e.g. self
assessment reports of referees, quality of publications, contribution in educational
innovation, design of new courses and curricula and extension activities.
iv) After placement in the Senior Scale participated in two refresher courses/summer
institutes of approved duration, or engaged in other appropriate continuous
education programmes of comparable quality as may be specified or approved the
University Grants Commission/ ICAR and,
v) Possesses consistently good performance appraisal reports. Promotion to the post
of Associate Professor will be through a process of Selection by a Selection
Committee to be set up under the Statutes/ Ordinances of the concerned
University or other similar committees set up by the appointing authorities.
5.5.7 Professor (Promotion).
In addition to the sanctioned position of Professors, which must be filled in
through direct recruitment through all India advertisements, promotions may be made
from the post of Associate Professor to that of Professor after 8 years of service as
Associate Professor. The Selection Committee for promotion to the post of Professor
should be the same as that for direct recruitment. For the promotion from Associate
Professor to Professor, the following method of promotion may be followed. The
candidates should present herself/himself before the Selection Committee with some of
the following :
a) Self appraisal report (required).
b) Research contributions / books / articles published,
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c) Any other academic contributions. The best three written contributions of the
teacher (as defined by her/him) may be sent in advance to the Experts to review
before coming for the selection. The candidates should be asked to submit these
in 3 sets with the application.
d) Seminars/Conferences attended,
e) Contribution to teacher/academic environment/institutional corporate life,
f) Extension and field outreach activities.
The requirement of participation in orientation / refresher courses /summer
institutes, each of at least 3 to 4 weeks duration and consistently satisfactory
performance appraisal reports, shall be the mandatory requirement for Career
Advancement to Assistant Professor (Sr. Scale).
The requirement for completing these courses would be as follows:
i) For Assistant Professor / Assistant Professor (Sr. Scale), one orientation course
would be compulsory for University and College teachers. Those without Ph.D.
would be required to do one refresher course in addition.
ii) Two refresher courses for Assistant Professor (Sr. Scale), to Assistant Professor
(Selection Grade).
iii) The senior teachers like Associate Professors/ Assistant Professor (Sr.
Scale)/Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) and Professor may opt to attend two
Seminars/Conference in their subject area and present paper as one aspect of their
promotion/selection to higher level or attend refresher courses to be offered by
ASCs for this level.
If the number of years required in a feeder cadre are less than those stipulated in
notification, thus entailing hardship to those who have completed more than the total
number of years in their entire service for eligibility in the cadre, may be placed in the
next higher cadre after adjusting the total number of years.
This situation is likely to arise as in the earlier scheme, the number of years
required in feeder cadre were much more than those envisaged under this notification.
5.5.8 Counting of Past Service
Previous service, without any break as a Lecturer or equivalent in a University,
college, national laboratory or other scientific organization, e.g. CSIR, ICAR, UGC,
DRDO, ICSSR, ICHRI and as a UGC Research Scientist, should be counted for
placement of lecturer in Senior Scale/Selection Grade provided that:
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i) The post was in an equivalent grade/scale of pay as the post of a Lecturer,
ii) The qualifications for the post were not lower than the qualifications prescribed
by the UGC for the post of Assistant Professor.
iii) The candidates who apply for direct recruitment should apply through proper
channel.
iv) The concerned Lecturers possessed the minimum qualifications prescribed by the
UGC.
v) The post was filled in accordance with the prescribed selection procedure as laid
down the University/State Government/Central Government/ Institution's
regulation;
vi) The appointment was not ad-hoc or in a leave vacancy of less than one year
duration. Ad-hoc service of more than one year duration can be counted
provided.
a) The ad-hoc service was of more than one year duration,
b) The incumbent was appointed on the recommendation of duly constituted
Selection Committee; and
c) The incumbent was selected to the permanent post in continuation to the
ad-hoc service, without any break.
5.5.9 Merit Promotion
The University can discuss in its academic body and decide inter seniority
between the merit promotees and direct recruits, based on the date of selection and as per
the existing/amended Acts and Statutes of the University.
5.5.10 Professor of Eminence
The proposal relating to Super time scale for Professor of Eminence will be taken
up after implementation of scheme in respect by UGC .
i) Meritorious teachers who may not have M. Phil / Ph.D./ M. Tech. But who
have made outstanding contributions would be rewarded and recognized as per
the scheme to be approved by MHRD/ICAR.
5.5.11 Redressal of Anomalies
Anomalies arising after implementation of this order/notification shall be brought
to the notice of ICAR, which will be considered in consultation with Deptt. of Personnel
and Training / Ministry of Finance.
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5.6 Selection Process For Academic and Other Administrative Officers
(As per Statute-77 of MAU Statutes, 1990)
5.6.1 Appointment of Academic Staff Members
1) The procedure for the appointment of academic staff members, when vacancies arise
or when new posts are created, shall be as under, namely:
i) The Vice Chancellor may have the posts advertised with such qualifications as have
been prescribed by the Executive Council on the recommendations, if any, of the
Academic Council.
ii) The Registrar shall cause to put up all such applications received before the
Chairman of the Selection Committee for his consideration.
iii) The Chairman shall arrange to scrutinize all applications received and prepare a
list eligible candidates who shall be called for interview.
iv) The Vice Chancellor then make the appointment of a candidate or candidates
strictly in the order of merit arranged by the Selection Committee. If he wishes to
make an appointment otherwise than in the order of merit recommended by the
Selection Committee, he shall record the reasons thereof and obtain the approval of
the Executive Council before making the appointment.
v) The Vice Chancellor shall then make the appointment of suitable person only from
amongst the persons recommended by the Selection Committee.
2) Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (1), the Vice Chancellor may at his
discretion determine from time to time the number of posts under each category
referred to in Statute 71 to be filled in by promotion from the lower category:
Provided that the number of posts so determined shall be twenty-five per cent of
the total number of posts in the category as a whole to which promotions are to be made
or such higher percentage not exceeding 50 per cent as may from time to time be
determined by the Executive Council.
Provided further that such posts shall be filled in by promotion through the
Selection Committee on the basis of merit and seniority in the discipline or group of
disciplines, departments or sector and minimum academic qualification and experience,
as prescribed by the Statutes:
Provided further that the academic staff members shall be eligible to apply for
any post of an academic staff advertised by the University.
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3) While filling in the post in the classification of the academic staff as specified in
Statute 71 by promotion or nomination, the University shall reserve for Backward
Classes and other categories as such percentage of posts as may be prescribed by the
State Government, from time to time, for such classes and categories.
(As per Statute-65 of MAU Statutes, 1990)
5.6.2 Procedure for Appointment of Other Officers
1) The following procedure shall be followed for the appointment of "Other Officers"
category (c) under section 14 and Statute 60 whenever vacancies arise or new posts
are created:-
i) The Vice Chancellor shall have the post/posts advertised with such qualifications,
terms and conditions, of service etc. as may be prescribed by the Executive
Council. Application shall be received by the Registrar.
ii) The Registrar shall place all such applications received, before the Chairman for
his consideration.
iii) The Chairman shall arrange to scrutinize all such applications, and prepare a list of
all eligible candidates who shall be called for interview.
iv) After interviewing the candidates, the Selection Committee shall recommend to
the Vice Chancellor for each post to be filled in as far as possible, a panel of not
more than three persons in order of merit.
v) The Vice Chancellor shall then make the appointment of a suitable person/ persons
from amongst those recommended by the Selection Committee.
2) Notwithstanding anything contained in clause (1) above and in case of an officer
whose services are to be obtained by the University on deputation from the State
Government, Government of India or any other organisation or institution referred to
in clause (2) of Statute 63 the provision of clause (1)(v) of this Statute shall not
apply.
3) The posts of other officers to be filled in by promotion be filled in through the
Selection Committee on the basis of merit and seniority.
5.7 Pay Structure
Pay structure of teaching and non-teaching staff as per the 6th
pay commission is
shown in Table 5.4
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Table 5.4: Pay structure of teaching and non-teaching staff
Sr. No Cadre Pay Scale Academic Grade
Pay
Class I and II
1 Associate Dean 37400-67000 10000
2 Professor 37400-67000 10000
3 Associate Professor 37400-67000 9000
4 Assistant Professor 15600-39100 6000/7000/8000
5 Physical Training Instructor 15600-39100 6000
6 Librarian 15600-39100 6000
7 Assistant Registrar 9300-34800 4600
8 Assistant Comptroller 9300-34800 4600
9 Pay and Accounts Officer 9300-34800 4600
Class III
1 Senior Research Assistant 9300-34800 4400/4600
2 Veterinary Officer 9300-34800 4300/4400
3 Compounder (Veterinary) 5200-20200 2400
4 Junior Veterinary Officer 9300-34800/5200-20200 4400/2800
5 Junior Research Assistant 9300-34800 4200
6 Agricultural Assistant 5200-20200 2400
7 Stenographer (HG/LG) 9300-34800 4200/4400
8 Steno typist 5200-20200 2400
9 Superintendent 9300-34800 4400
10 Assistant Superintendent 9300-34800 4300
11 Senior Clerk 5200-20200 2400
12 Clerk 5200-20200 1900
13 Sectional Engineer (Civil) 9300-34800 4400
14 Sectional Engineer (Elect.) 5200-20200 2800
15 Draftsman 9300-34800/5200-20200 4200/2800
16 Tracer 5200-20200 2000
17 Fitter-cum-Mechanic 5200-20200 2400
18 Carpenter 5200-20200 2400/2000
19 Wireman 5200-20200 2400/1900
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Sr. No Cadre Pay Scale Academic Grade
Pay
20 Audio Visual Operator 5200-20200 2400
21 Farm Machine Driver 5200-20200 2000
22 Blacksmith 5200-20200 2400/2000
23 Foreman Supervisor 5200-20200 2800
24 Artist cum Photographer 5200-20200 2800
25 Electrician 5200-20200 2400
26 Pump operator 5200-20200 1900
27 Jr. Mechanic 5200-20200 1900
28 Plumber 5200-20200 1900
29 Mistry 5200-20200 1900
30 Driver 5200-20200 1900
31 Chief Cataloger 9300-34800 4300
32 Issue Assistant 5200-20200 2000
5.8 Faculty Research and Scholarship Policy
The faculty members undertake research programme at different locations as per
the assigned research work. The post graduates scholar are also allotted the research
trails for their completion of the degree under the chairmanship of respective faculties.
These programmes are undertaken at college level. Apart from these the adopted
research scheme also conduct research on the topic approved by the ICAR for which
grants are received from ICAR. Some of the research programmes are also funded by
state government and university . There is no separate scholarship policy for conducting
the research by faculty.
5.9 Faculty Contribution
As per the assigned duties various faculty members undertake the work of
research, education and extension. The research projects are concluded and
recommendations are passed to farming community and policy makers. These
recommendations are adopted by the farmers and policy makers while formulating new
policies. The extension officers disseminate the technology to the farmers. The teaching
is done by the faculty members for UG,PG and P.hd. students at college level.
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5.10 Faculty Assessment
On their work performance, general ability and character of University
Employees and Officers, their Reporting Officer estimate /grade them as under,
A+ - Outstanding, A - Very good,
B+ - Positively good, B - Good,
B- - Average C - Below average
As per Resolutions of Government of Maharashtra additional increment are awarded
to the employees considering their last five years Confidential Reports as under.
1. C.R. of last 5 years are A+ : 2 Advance Increments
2. C.R. of last 3 years are A+ and : 1 Advance Increment
2 years are A
5.11 Recognition and Award System
A) Recognition
Recognition granted to teachers implementing following rules.
i) The rules regarding recognition of teachers for M. Sc.(Agri)
(Course work and Research combined )
A teacher having a Ph. D. degree with 3 years experience in the subject after
acquiring Ph. D. degree or M.Sc. (Agri.) degree with 5 years experience in the subject
after obtaining M. Sc. Degree. He should have at least 5 research papers published in the
recognized journal at his credit.
ii) The rules regarding recognition of teachers for Ph. D.
(Course work and research combined)
A teacher possessing a Ph.D. degree in the subject with 5 years experience, of
which 3 years should be after Ph.D. and should have at his credit at least 10 research
papers published in the recognized journal and he should have successfully guided 3
M.Sc. (Agri.) students.
or
A teacher possessing a Ph.D. degree in the subject with 10 years experience after
M.Sc. (Agri.) and should have at his credit 10 research papers published in the
recognized journals.
iii) The rules regarding recognition of teachers for M.Tech. (Agril. Engg.)
(Course work and Research combined)
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A teacher possessing a Ph.D. degree in the subject with 3 years experience and 5
research papers published in the recognized journals.
or
A teacher having M.Tech. (Agril. Engg.) /M. E. (Agril. Engg.)/ M. Sc. (Agril.
Engg.)/ M. Tech. (W.R.D.M.) degree or its equivalent with 5 years experience of which
at least 3 years should be after Master degree. He should have at his credit 5 research
papers published in the recognized journal.
(B) Award System: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research awarding best teachers
award to the UG and PG teachers .
5.12 Employees Grievance Redressal Procedure and Welfare Schemes
(As per Statute-118 of MAU Statutes, 1990)
5.12.1 Grievance Committee for University employees
1) In accordance with the provisions under clause (v) of section 29, the authority to be
called as "Grievance Committee for University Employees" shall be constituted with
the following members, namely:
(i) Vice Chancellor ..... Chairman,
(ii) Registrar ..... Member,
(iii) Comptroller ..... Member,
(iv) Two non official members of Executive ..... Member,
Council nominated by Executive Council
(v) Deputy Registrar (Establishment) ..... Member-Secretary
2) Members of the Executive Council nominated on this committee shall hold office for
a period of one year from the date of nomination or the period of membership which
expires first.
3) The Vice Chancellor shall be the Chairman. In his absence Registrar shall be the
Chairman.
4) It shall work as an appellate authority against the orders passed by the Vice
Chancellor as an original order in respect of Service Rules of the University
employees.
5) To consider individual grievances of the University employees in respect of service
matters.
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6) It shall work as an Advisory body to the Executive Council in respect of
Administrative and service matters which may fall within the jurisdiction of the
Executive Council.
5.12.2 University and College Tribunal
(As per Section 69 A of MAU Act, 1983 amended as on 10/4/2003)
1) There shall be one or more Agricultural Universities and College Tribunal for one or
more Universities in the State of Maharashtra for adjudication of disputes between
the employees of the Universities and their respective university and between the
employees of the affiliated colleges or recognized institutions and their respective
managements, with regard to the matters specified in sub-section (1) of section 69 B.
2) The State Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute one or
more Tribunals to be called the "Agricultural University and College Tribunals" for
adjudication of disputes or difference between the teachers and employees and the
University, management of any affiliated colleges or recognized institutions
connected with, or arising out of the matters specified in sub-section (1) of section 69
B.
3) A Tribunal shall consist of one person only, to be appointed by the State
Government.
4) A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a Presiding Officer of a Tribunal,
unless,-
a. He is or has been a Judge of the High Court; or
b. He is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the High Court;
Provided that a person to be appointed under this clause shall be from amongst
the panel of three persons recommended by the Chief Justice of the High Court of
Judicature at Bombay.
5) The appointment of a person as a Presiding Officer of a Tribunal shall be on a full
time basis and for such period or periods not exceeding three years in the aggregate,
as the State Government may, from time to time, in each case decide.
6) The remuneration and other conditions of service of the Presiding Officer shall be as
determined by the State Government.
7) The concerned University shall make available to a Tribunal such ministerial staff as
may be necessary for the discharge of its functions under this Act.
8) All expenditure on account of the remuneration, pension, provident fund
contribution, leave allowance and other allowances and facilities which may be
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admissible to the Presiding Officer and the staff placed at his disposal, shall be met
from the fund constituted under section 51, by the concerned University;
Provided that, where a common Tribunal is constituted for more than one
University, such expenditure shall be borne by the concerned Universities
proportionately.
9) If any vacancy, other than a temporary vacancy, occurs in the office of the Presiding
Officer of the Tribunal, the State Government shall, as soon as may be possible but in
any case within three months appoint another qualified person to fill the vacancy,
Any proceedings pending before the former Presiding Officer may be continued
and disposed off by his successor from the state at which they were, when the
vacancy occurred.
(As per Section 69 B of MAU Act, 1983 amended as on 10/4/2003)
5.12.3 Appointment of a Committee for promoting welfare of the staff of the
University
1) To promote welfare of the staff and workers University has established a committee
consist of following,
i) Vice Chancellor.
ii) One Director or Dean.
iii) One Head of Department/One Professor.
iv) One Associate Professor/Reader.
v) One Assistant Professor.
vi) One Senior Research Assistant/Junior Research Assistant.
vii) One Agril. Assistant/ Field man,
viii) Five representatives of ministerial staff.
ix) Comptroller.
x) Registrar.
2) The Vice Chancellor shall be the Chairman of the committee and the Registrar shall
be the Secretary. All other members shall be nominated by the Vice Chancellor. The
term of the nominated members shall be for one year.
3) The Committee will make recommendations to the Vice Chancellor to encourage
University employees co-operative credit society.
4) The committee shall hold its meetings at least once in six months and will transact
the business for the general welfare of the staff of the University. The scope and
extent of business of the committee shall be decided by the Vice Chancellor.
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5.13 Adoption of ICAR Norms
The Agricultural Human Resource Development Programme has been
undertaken by Indian Council of Agriculture Research. In the First phase other states are
participated in the programme. It was requested by the Indian Council of Agriculture
Research to Maharashtra State to participate in the programme to adopt Model Act 1994
of Indian Council of Agriculture Research.
The issue of adoption of Model Act was discussed at various levels and the
proposal is now with the State Government for consideration.
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6. STUDENTS DEVELOPMENT
6.1 Quality of Student Intake
A quality of the institute depends on quality of the students admitted. The college
has maintained its quality education management system. The top ranked students in
HSC examination mostly prefer this college. The meritorious students are admitted
during the last five years for the UG programme is given below:
Table 6.1: Excellence of students admitted
Year 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
B.Sc. (Agri.)
Above 75 % 73 76 51 42 55 124
60 to 75 % 109 111 101 129 136 61
45 to 60 % 16 10 29 21 8 10
35 to 45 % - - - 1 - -
Total 198 197 181 193 199 195
M. Sc. (Agri.)
Above 85 % - - - - - -
75 to 85 % - - - - - -
60 to 75 % - - 13 39 36 40
55 to 60 % - - 2 4 6 3
Total - - 15 43 42 43
6.2 Profile of Students Body Including their Domicile Status
Table 6.2: Profile of students according to their domicile status
Degree Course 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
B.Sc. (Agri.)
Within State 181 179 167 176 178 174
Outside State 17 18 14 17 21 21
M.Sc (Agri.)
Within State - - 12 38 36 36
Outside state - - 3 5 6 7
Note: State: ICAR quota is 70:30 percent for UG and PG programmes.
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6.3 Programme wise Students Intake, Attrition And Retention
i) B.Sc.(Agri.) Programme:
Year No. of students
Intake Attrition Retention Pass out
2007-2008 198 21 16 161
2008-2009 197 06 03 186
2009-2010 181 09 07 165
2010-2011 197 29 16 *
2011-2012 199 16 6 *
2012-2013 195 09 - *
* Indicates the batch is in continuation
ii) M.Sc.(Agri.)
M.Sc. (Agri) programme is implemented in 8 disciplines. The intake capacity is
6 students for each discipline. The aggregate intake capacity in the college is 48 +
ICAR quota.
Year No. of students admitted in College
Intake Attrition Retention Pass out
2007-2008 - - - -
2008-2009 - - - -
2009-2010 15 6 - 9
2010-2011 43 10 33
2011-2012 42 6 *
2012-2013 43 3 *
* Indicates the batch is in continuation at present
6.4 Students Counseling and Placement
As per ICAR norms the counsellor are appointed from the academic staff of
college, who works as a local guardian to solve the difficulties and problems of students
(ward) and to monitor their overall academic. Twenty students are allotted to each
teacher at the beginning of during their first semester registration and continued till
student complete his degree.
The bio-data of last year students of this college are collected and used for
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conducting campus interviews. various banks, firms and companies visited this college
for selecting the students for jobs. Students are selected on various posts like Agriculture
Officers, Finance Officers, Agriculture Trainee, Sales Officers, Meeting Officers etc.
6.5 Co-curricular Activities
Various cultural and sports activities are organized regularly by the Student
Welfare Office and Student Council of this college. The students are encouraged and
guided for various extra-curricular activities like sports events, singing, act and play,
music, debating, playing of instrument, etc. for the overall development of the students.
Special guest lecturers of experts from different fields like social, sports, economics,
agricultural sciences, etc. are arranged on various subjects to the U.G. and P.G. students
to encourage their confidence to develop their future.
6.6 Follow-up Services for Alumni
The association of alumni is established at this his college for the mutual benefits.
The association itself arranges their own programmes for farmers and students and the
academic staff participate in the activities.
6.7 Students Achievements in Academic, Co-curricular and other Fields
National Cadet Corps (NCC)
The college is attached to the 56 Maharashtra Battalion of N.C.C. The National
Cadet Corps platoon is functioning at this college since 1967. Every year 52 cadets
enrolled for the training and a camp organized during the vacation. The NCC imparts
various training like drill, map reading, personality development, etc. in order to make
the college youth as an active force for use in emergency. Students appear for ‘B’ and
‘C’ certificate examinations and get commission in Army. Since the last five years the
cadets have brought laurels to this college with cent percent result in ‘B’ and ‘C’
certificate examination.
A) NCC cadet’s achievements
Years Exam Cadets
appeared (No.)
Cadets passed
(No.)
Result (%)
2007-2008 C 20 20 100.00
B 32 32 100.00
2008-09 C 33 33 100.00
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Years Exam Cadets
appeared (No.)
Cadets passed
(No.)
Result (%)
B 17 17 100.00
2009-10 C 17 17 100.00
B 35 35 100.00
2010-11 C 37 37 100.00
B 14 14 100.00
2011-12 C 14 14 100.00
B 35 35 100.00
2012-13 C 29 27 93.10
B 18 18 100.00
B) Scholarship received by NCC cadets
Years Name Cadet Name of Scholarship Amount
(Rs.)
2007-08 Cadet Mujawar S. S. Sahara India Scholarship 12,000/-
2008-09 Cadet Vijay Patil Chief Minister’s scholarship 5000/-
2009-10 Cadet Hans Raj Palsania Chief Minister’s scholarship 5000/-
Cadet Shivaji P.. Kolhe Chief Minister’s scholarship 5000/-
Cadet Sagar C. Gavasane Chief Minister’s scholarship 5000/-
2010-11 Cadet Sandip Sumbe Sahara Scholarship 12000/-
2011-12 Cadet Avinash Naik Sahara Scholarship
2012-13 -- -- --
Medal /awards/ trophies received By NCC cadets
Year Medal/Trophies
2007-08 --
2008-09 --
2009-10 --
2010-11 --
2011-12 Silver Medal in NIC, Camp, Guntur
1.Sgt. Santosh Gopalghare, 2. Cdt. Akshay Jadhav
2012-13 ---
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National Service Scheme (NSS)
The Department of Youth Affairs and Sports in the Ministry of Human Resources
Development, Government of India, sponsors the National Service Scheme Programme. The
National Service Scheme (NSS) was started at this college in 1976-77. The students of
second and third year enroll for NSS. The strength of NSS unit is however decided by the
University Advisory Committee for NSS, which is working under the Chairmanship of Hon.
Vice Chancellor.
NSS activities comprises of two heads viz., Regular NSS activities and NSS special
campaign programme. The various programmes such as blood donation, tree plantation,
prevention of AIDS, adult education etc. are organized as a special campaigns.
A) The awards received by NSS units for the period of last 6 years are listed below:
Year Name of the Award Recipients
2007-08 1. District level first Prize MEGS
2. Best NSS Unit Award
College of Agriculture, Kolhapur
College of Agriculture, Kolhapur
2008-09 State level 'Best Volunteer' prize Shri.Patil Kalgonda Raghunath
2009-10 State level 'Best Volunteer' prize Shri. Pawar Vinayak Ashok
2010-11 State level 'Best Volunteer' prize Shri. Shinde Nilesh Deoba
2011-12 State level 'Best Volunteer' prize Shri. More Vikrant Sahadev
2012-13 Best Volunteer prize,2013 by Janswathya
Dakhsata Samitee, Kolhapur
Shri. Padamkumar Patil
Best College for NSS Activity, 2013 by
Janswathya Dakhsata Samitee, Kolhapur
College of Agriculture, Kolhapur
6.8 Student Amenities
1. Hostels
For boys students five hostel blocks are available, which accommodate four
hundred students. For girls students three hostel blocks are available in which three
hundred girl’s students are accommodated. All hostel block are provided with
facilities like drinking water, solar water heater etc.
2. Health Unit
College dispensary for boys and girls students is available in college campus.
The services of Medical officer are extended for 24 hrs at free of cost.
3. Mess
There two separate messes for the boys and one mess for girls are available in
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hostel campus.
4. Canteen
Canteen facility on contract basis at reasonable rates is available in college
campus. It remains open from 7A.M. to 10 P.M. for the exclusive benefit of the
students.
5. Insurance
Every student of the college is insured for his life through payment of minimum
premium per student every year.
6. Consumer store
A co-operative consumer store is available for the students inside the campus. The
stationery articles like practical manuals, writing sheets, pen, daily use material etc.
at sold on no loss no profit basis.
6.9 Student Council
The Students Council of this college is formed every academic year. The
Associate Dean, nominate the students representative having the highest CGPA/merit
and they served as representative for various committees. The students council consist of
the following committees :
1. Executive and Finance committee
2. Students representative committee
3. Subject committees comprising the following committees
a. Annual Prize Distribution Committee
b. Sports and Allied Activities
c. Hostel and Canteen Committee
d. Student's Consumers Co-operative stores
e. Library, Reading Room Activities and College Magazine
f. Debating, Elocution and Cultural Activities
g. Placement Cell Committee
6.10 Students' Participation in College Development
Following are the events of student participation
i) Students appear for JRF exam conducted by ICAR, New Delhi every year and get
admitted for their higher education at different institution all over India.
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ii) Every year students celebrate birth and death anniversary of Great leaders.
iii) Students also celebrate Ganesh - Festival and Shivjayanti and other programmer
to build unity among themselves.
iv) Students actively participate in various cultural activities, sports, debate and
elocution competitions and brings honor to this college.
v) Students of this college also participate in the national/state level competitive
examination like UPSC and MPSC.
vi) Two students of this college are selected for higher studies in IIM, Ahmedabad
6.11 Placement Cell
Brief account of recruitment of students through College placement Cell
Year JRF ARS IIM/
MANAGE
Study
abroad
UPSC MPSC Industries/
Banks
2007-08 45 - - - - - -
2008-09 17 - - - - - -
2009-10 24 - - - - 17 -
2010-11 22 7 2 - - 27 31
2011-12 20 - 1 - - 17 3
2012-13 12 - 2 - 1 36 7
Total 140 7 5 - 1 97 41
6.12 Higher Studies Abroad
Nil
6.13 Observations of Peer Review Team -2008
i) Efforts must be made to motivate the students to appear in national and state
examinations.
ii) Boys and girls hostel facilities need improvement in better management. Also
facilities of reading room and internet connectivity are required in the hostels.
6.14 Fulfillment of the observation of Peer Review Team- 2008
i) In order to encourage the students for appearing for JRF examination, the group
meetings were regularly held for conveying the importance and future scope after
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appearing for JRF examination. Due to this motivation, 140 students passed in
JRF examination. The lectures were organized for revising important topics and
solving the difficult questions by concerned staff of different sections. The study
material like books and model question papers were provided through college
library. As a result of these efforts, 12 have got admission though JRF
examination as on today, 2 students have got admission through examination
conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi for Biotechnology and
two students got admission at IIM Ahmedabad.
ii) Efforts have been made to provide better facilities at boys and girls hostel such as
TV set, newspaper, water cooler with aquagurads, solar water system, etc. .The
computers with internet connectivity have been made available in both boys and
girls hostels. The provision of Wi-Fi internet connectivity to the hostel students is
in progress.
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7. LIBRARY AND OTHER LEARNING RESOURCES
A library is a basic need of every educational and research institute. As the
college was initially affiliated to the Shivaji University, Kolhapur; textbooks pertaining
to literary, languages and social sciences were give propriety as per syllabus prescribed
for the various courses.
Nevertheless when the college became the constituent college of Mahatma Phule
Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, sufficient funds were provide and afterwards various
dictionaries, encyclopaedias, cyclopaedia’s, subject wise references etc. were procured
from time to time, to enrich the library collection and easy accession of various
references for teaching and research purposes.
Currently library is laden with the variety of books meet the requirements of
undergraduate and post graduate, teaching staff and research scientists of the college.
Exuberant books related to competitive examinations of central and state
government, banks, ICAR, IARI and agricultural universities etc. are purchased. These
books are helping the students for achieving success in various competitive
examinations. This is evident from exponential increase in the number of students
passing the ICAR’s JRF examination.
To acquaint with advanced knowledge and technology sufficient number of
technical journals and for general knowledge and awareness and daily events in various
fields; well-known general magazines and newspapers are made available in the library.
Now a day, the use of internet is increased by library users to meet such demand.
NET connection of ‘BSNL Broadband 10 Mbps was be made available with ‘firewall’
antivirus software. Recently CCTV cameras were installed in the Library as a security
measures.
7.1 Library Space with List of Holdings
From the beginning the library was housed in the administrative building till the
year 1999. Now it is shifted in newly constructed spacious, attractive building to meet
the space requirement in library an additional area of 5500 sq ft. was constructed in the
year 2008-2009 with sufficient wooden furniture in the reading room and office. Iron
store wells, bookcases and other items are also purchased from time to time to meet
requirements.
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Due to technological explosion in electronic and multimedia equipments, the
items like computers with accessories, CD-ROMs of research, journals and Internet etc.
are provided by ICAR. Sufficient funds under NARP for computers, software’s
accessories, accessories, CD-ROMs of research, journals, online e-journals (CeRA),
online ETAD (e-thesis abstracts database), ISO food products database is made available
through LAN for girls and boys in internet cell. Sufficient fund sunder NATP for
computers, software’s accessories, CD-ROMs for the library were allotted.
All these equipments are exclusively used for educational purpose. Xerox
machine is available in the library for photocopies of technical and informative
documents.
Table 7.1 : Total library collection as an 31.03.13.
1. No of Books 36604
2. No of Books in Book Bank 5910
3. No of Journal 19
4. No of Magazines 21
5. No of E books 64
6. No of Non Book materials 93
7. No of Back volume of Journals 4754
Table 7.2: Number of documents added during last five years
Sr.
No.
Year Books Book Bank
Books
Journals Magazines News
Papers
1. 2007-08 219 Nil 43 20 10
2. 2008-09 610 59 51 21 10
3. 2009-10 535 520 1054
(CeRA)
23 10
4. 2010-11 480 455 1060
(CeRA)
21 10
5. 2012-12 736 Nil 1062
(CeRA)
22 10
6. 2012-13 1719 Nil 1070
(CeRA)
19 10
Library staff
In order to cater the needs of the students / faculty the following staffs are
provided for library management.
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Table 7.3 Library staff position
Sr.
No.
Post Post
sanctioned
Post Filled in Vacant Post
1 Librarian 1 1 -
2 Chief Cataloguer 2 - 2
3 Issue Assistant 2 2 0
4 Library Attendant 2 - 2
5 Peons 2 1 1
Total 9 4 5
7.2 Photocopying Facilities:
Photocopying facilities are made available to the students at the affordable cost
1. Xerox machine ( RICOH)
7.3 Availability of Computers and Access to Internet Services
The computer facilities consisting of Local Area Network (LAN) with 30 nodes
are available at the central library for the use of UG-PG student and faculty members,
10mbps VPN (BSNL) internet lines are sanctioned for College of Agriculture Kolhapur
Library. Established digital knowledge centre with 30 computers and all necessary
infrastructures includes CCTV security system, server, printers, UPS, scanners, along
with internet connectivity. Email and internet service are made available to the students
and faculty.
7.4 Library borrowing
More or less 1000 student and 250 staff members are the users of the library
books are borrowed by the readers for home reading & also books are consulted by the
reader in the library every day.
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7.5 Audio-visual and multi-media support
Seventy eight VCDs pertaining to various fields of agriculture are made available
in the library for viewing to students.
7.6 Library timing and usages
Regular : 1. Monday to Saturday : 9.00 am to 11.00 pm
2. Sundays and Holidays : Closed
Examination period 1. Monday to Saturday : 7.00 am to 12.00 pm
2. Sunday & Holiday : 9.00 am to 12.00 pm
Readers (Average) 1.Visitors daily : 200 to 350 Nos. Staff & students.
2. Issue of Books daily : 80 to 100 Nos. Staff & students
7.7 Other learning resources
General natures of CD Rom, on agriculture and allied subject have been
purchased for use of the students and academic staff of this college.
7.8 Unique Instructional Material
Under ICAR grants, CD-ROM databases (Databank) are purchased and some of
the CD-ROM databases are downloaded from MPKV University library and made
available to the PG students and faculty members, which provided unique opportunity to
retrieve references on their subject interest.
7.9 Adoption of ICAR Norms for the Library
ICAR norms for library are adopted
7.10 Observations of Peer Review Team -2008
i) The library including computer facility need to be strengthened with appointment
of librarian.
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ii) There is need for strengthening modernization facilities including e-consortium
facilities in libraries at off-campus colleges.
iii) The books and journals available in the college are inadequate to meet the
requirements of teaching and research. This needs to be strengthened.
7.11 Fulfillment of the observation of Peer Review Team-2008
i) The post of College Librarian has been filled in during the year 2009-10. The
computer facility alongwith 10 mbps VPN connectivity from BSNL is provided
with 24 computers for boys and 7 computers for girls.
ii) The library has purchased adequate number of book as per 4th
Dean Committee
recommendation to meet the requirement of teaching and research.
iii) The proposal for installation of Video conferencing unit and wifi facilities in
library and hostels is in progress.
iv) The library has purchased adequate number of books as per 4th
Dean Committee
recommendation to meet the requirement of Teaching and Research.
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8. PHYSICAL FACILITIES
The College of Agriculture, Kolhapur one among the pioneer agricultural
institutes was established in the located on old Pune-Bangalore Highway. The College is
having well-trained and qualified faculty members and other physical facilities which
encourages the students to concentrate on their education and career advancement.
8.1 Institutional Area and Farmland (hectare)
Sr.
No.
Particulars Main
Campus
Shenda Park
Campus
1. Total land 87.98 155.53
2. Land in Possession 85.55 45.83
3. Irrigated Land 43.16 0.00
4. Rainfed 0.00 45.83
(grass land)
5. Land Under Buildings/ Roads/ Play Ground/
Hillocks / Quarries / Phule Bandara
42.39 0.00
6. Land acquired by NH and State high ways 2.43 0.00
7. Land acquired by MSEB / Ring Road/ Isolation
Hosp. etc
0.00 6.32
8. Land transferred to NARP 0.00 103.38
8.2 Buildings and Infrastructures
Facility Area ( sq. m.)
Academic buildings 1015.00
Students’ hostels 3235.80
Housing for staff 2927.00
Playgrounds 21000.00
Administrative building 1015.00
Open spaces 80000.00
Gardens and farms 30000.00
Cattle sheds 1241.51
Library 1011.28
Irrigation infrastructure (pump house) 41.00
Boys hostel (PG) under construction 634.89
Girls hostel (PG) under construction 414.15
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Sr.
No
Particulars No. of
unit
Plinth Area
(sq.m)
Capacity if
Applicable
Adequate
(Yes/No)
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 Administrative offices 1 795.00 -- Yes
2 Classrooms 7 -- -- No
3 Laboratory 8682.99 -- Yes
4 Library 1 1335.00 -- Yes
5 Housing for faculty -- 2927.00 -- Yes
6 Boys' hostel 2 3235.80 No
7 Girls' hostel 1 12566.86 No
8 Sports complex 1 418.05 No
9 Guest house 1 37.43 No
10 Canteen 1 135.00 No
8.3 Classrooms and Laboratories
Seven well-equipped classrooms are available with this college. These are
provided with audio-visual aids for effective teaching. Different sections of this college
also have well-equipped laboratories, separate instrument cell and computer laboratory
with 32 computers for conducting practical classes of the students. Since the laboratories
are equipped with most of the instruments, it also enables staff of this college to carry out
research.
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Sr.
No.
Section No. of laboratories available for UG
& PG
1 Agronomy 2 Laboratories, 3 Practical halls
2 Agril. Botany 3 Laboratories
3 Agril. Chemistry and Soil Science 2 Laboratories
1 Central Instrumentation Cell
4 Agril. Economics 2 Practical halls
5 Agril. Engineering 2 Laboratories, 1 Computer lab.,
1 Field Laboratory, 1 Practical halls
6 Animal Science and Dairy Science 3 Laboratories
7 Agril. Entomology 2 Laboratories, 1 Museum
8 Agril. Extension Education 1 Audio-visual hall, 1 Practical Hall,
1 Video Conferencing Hall
9 Plant Pathology 2 Laboratories
10 Horticulture 2 Laboratories
8.4 Students’ Hostel for boys and girls
Residential facilities for boys and girls is available for UG students of this
college. At present for PG students the residential facility is made available by
converting the residential quarters into boys’ hostel for time beings. However
constructions for PG hostels for boys and girls are in progress. But with the increasing
number of girls students joining agricultural programme and inadequate hostel facilities
for boys, the present hostel facilities are insufficient to accommodate them all. Therefore,
it is necessary to construct a new UG hostels with seating capacity for 150 girls and 200
boys.
The available accommodation facilities are comfortable and provided with all the
basic and modern supporting facilities like solar water heaters, water coolers aqua
guards, solar lamps, generators etc.
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a) Boys’ hostel (UG) Rooms 116, Accommodation: 325 Students
b) Girls’ hostel (UG) Rooms 48, Accommodation: 192 Students
c) Boys’ hostel (PG) under construction
i) No. of rooms 16 Nos.
ii) Accommodation 48 Students
d) Girls’ hostel (PG) under construction
i) No. of rooms 10 Nos.
ii) Accommodation 30 Students
8.5 Instructional farms 20 ha.
8.6 Greenhouse, Glasshouse and Polyhouse
As a step to introduce a commercial approach in Agriculture, a demonstration
cum research green house/poly house unit has been erected on the college campus
alongwith farm power machineries and irrigation infrastructure facilities. The college has
four greenhouses, one glasshouse and three shednets.
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8.7 Farm Power, Machineries and Irrigation Infrastructures
The college have farm power, machineries viz., five tractors, three Garden
tractor three power tillers, three power thresher, eight ploughs, four cultivators, 2 chaff
cutters, one leveler, one rotavator , three ridgers, two seed drills, one post hole digger
and one leaf shreder for day to day work and teaching purpose.
Irrigation infrastructures of the college is as below
Total cultivable land 43.16 ha.
a) Irrigated land 43.16 ha
b) Lift irrigation on ‘Panchganga’ river 23.16 ha.
and Rajaram Tank
c) No. of wells 07 Nos.
d) Area under well irrigation 20.00 ha.
8.8 Facilities for Sports, Games and Cultural Activities
The college has one play ground and one well equipped Gymnasium building.
The ground have been developed for the outdoor games viz., cricket, kho-kho, kabbadi,
volleyball, basketball etc. In addition to this indoor games like table tennis, badminton
are also played in the gymnasium building.
Library : An independent Library Building with sufficient space and amenities is
available for the students and staff members for their day to day study.
Students’ Co-operative Store : Co-operative store is established for making
available different daily needed items to the students at a reasonable price. It is
run by Agricultural Economics Section.
Co-operative society: College is having two co-operative credit societies to
provide timely credits at reasonable rate of interest to the members.
NCC facility : The college NCC unit is attached to 56 Mah. BN NCC, Kolhapur.
Every year 52 students (Boys) enroll for NCC. There are sufficient infrastructure
facilities for NCC activities in the college.
NSS Activities : As a step to introduce the concept of responsibility, discipline
and self sufficiency, the College organizes the NSS activities. Students
voluntarily registers and participate in the trainings, camps organized from time
to time. About 250 students (Boys’ and Girls’) enroll every year.
JRF Cell : The cell guides and assists the UG students for the JRF examinations
conducted at national level.
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Placement Cell : The students are motivated through this cell for the jobs like,
Agricultural Officer, Finance Officer, Agricultural Trainees, Marketing
Executives, Marketing Officers, etc.
Other Important facilities
Computers laboratory with LAN and Internet facility 1
Instrument cell 1
Seed processing plant 1
Student bus (Mini bus) 2
Bio control laboratory 2
Sericulture laboratory 1
Mushroom production laboratory 1
Micro irrigation field laboratory 1
Students co-operative consumer store 1
Implement shed 1
Soil and water conservation field lab. 1
Video conferencing hall 1
8.9 Adoption of ICAR norms and deviations if any
There is no deviation in adopting ICAR norms.
8.10 Observations of Peer Review team- 2008
1. The library including computer facility need to be strengthened
2. There is need for an examination hall and auditorium in the College
8.11 Fulfillment of Observations of Peer Review Team- 2008
1. The library including computer facility is strengthened . At present 30
computers are installed in the college library with 10 mbps VPN connectivity
from BSNL for the UG and PG Students.
2. At present the existing Assembly hall in the Administrative building has been
expanded to cater the need of Examination hall and Auditorium to some
extent. However, there is need to have separate Examination and auditorium
for which proposal of strengthening and renovation of college is submitted to
the ICAR, New Delhi.
3. The proposal for guest/visitors’ room and gymkhana in the girls’ hostel has
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been submitted to the University
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9. FINANCIAL RESOURCES
The Financial support from ICAR and state government and other sources is
indicated in this chapter. The allocation of the funds and internal sources are also given.
9.1 Total Budget (Plan, Non-Plan) and Sources of Funding Including
Internal Resources with their Percentage Contribution (last 6
years)
Table 9.1 : Total Budget (Plan, Non-Plan) and Sources of Funding Including Internal
Resources with their Percentage Contribution (last 6 years)
(Rs. In lakh )
Sr.
No.
Source of funding 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
1. Non-plan (State) 547.13
(87.39)
653.91
(74.83)
837.49
(79.00)
960.22
(89.17)
1062.44
(88.60)
1205.87
(91.62)
2. ICAR
a) SAU 41.39
(6.61)
20.50
(2.35)
18.70
(1.76)
23.16
(2.15)
28.70
(2.39)
27.35
(2.08)
b) Modernization of
Agril. University Farm.
- 15.00
(1.72)
17.88
(1.69)
1.90
(0.18)
- -
c) Strengthening of
Library
- - - 5.00
(0.46)
39.00
(3.25)
35.00
(2.66)
3. Internal Resources
a) University Revenue
Receipts for Contingency 30.00
(4.79)
20.00
(2.29)
35.00
(3.30)
34.00
(3.16)
45.00
(3.75)
40.00
(3.04)
b) for CAP Centre - - - 6.87
(0.64)
- -
4. Others (specify)
a) Institute of
Excellence (100 Cr.)
- 156.29
(17.88)
144.35
(13.62)
37.00
(3.44)
16.10
(1.34)
-
b) RAWE 7.00
(1.12)
7.49
(0.86)
5.93
(0.56)
7.50
(0.70)
6.71
(0.56)
7.20
(0.55)
c) NSS 0.57
(0.09)
0.71
(0.08)
0.71
(0.07)
1.21
(0.11)
1.13
(0.09)
0.79
(0.06)
Total 626.09
(100.00)
873.90
(100.00)
1060.06
(100.00)
1076.86
(100.00)
1199.08
(100.00)
1316.21
(100.00)
(Figures in parentheses are the percentages to the respective totals)
State Government is the major financial support agency to the college. The
financial support of ICAR, New Delhi to the college is decline over the period. The
decline from 6.59 per cent (2007-08) to 2.79 per cent (2010-11), expecting 2 years
(2011-12 & 2012-13) of the total budget outlay allocated to the college.
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9.2 Expenditure statement indicating percentage spent on Teaching,
Research, Extension Education, Administration, Infrastructural
Development including creation of assists.
Table 9.2 : Expenditure statement indicating percentage spent on Teaching, Research,
Extension Education, Administration, Infrastructural Development
including creation of assists.
Sr.
No.
Particulars 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
1. Administration,
Teaching and Research
508.46
(95.01)
560.73
(94.56)
697.62
(93.48)
1335.84
(95.67)
1016.29
(94.35)
1125.63
(94.60)
2. Extension Education 26.69
(4.99)
32.25
(5.44)
48.67
(6.52)
60.47
(4.33)
60.84
(5.65)
64.25
(5.40)
3. Infrastructural
Development
All Works (Civil / Electrical / Other) of Agriculture College,
Kolhapur is carried out by U.E. at their level
Total 535.15
(100.00)
592.98
(100.00)
746.29
(100.00)
1396.31
(100.00)
1077.13
(100.00)
1189.88
(100.00)
(Figures in parentheses are the percentages to the respective totals)
The major expenditure i.e. 94 to 95 per cent is on administration, teaching and
research activities. Expenditure on extension activity is hardly 4 to 6 per cent. The funds
on infrastructural development are at the disposal of University Engineer hence, it is not
shown in this table to avoid the duplication. The total expenditure rose from Rs. 535.15
Lakhs in 2007-08 to Rs. 1189.88 Lakh in 2012-13. The increment in the expenditure is
more than the 100 per cent than the base year (2007-08.)
Growth in expenditure
535.15 592.98746.29
1396.31
1077.131189.88
0
500
1000
1500
2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
Year
Rs.
lakh
Expenditure (Lakh)
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9.3 Expenditure on Salary, TA/DA, Recurring and Non-Recurring
Contingencies (with their Major Heads)
Table 9.3 Expenditure on Salary, TA/DA, Recurring and Non-Recurring
Contingencies (with their Major Heads)
(Rs. In lakhs)
Sr.
No. Particulars 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
1 Salary 454.11 513.85 654.80 1303.97 975.37 1085.78
2 Wages 15.73 14.19 19.71 29.50 35.49 38.15
3 Travel Expenses 11.44 6.76 7.97 8.50 8.03 7.23
4 Office Expenses 28.14 34.03 40.95 31.92 36.89 37.72
5 P.O.L. 0.00 3.09 3.85 4.77 4.40 3.86
6 Professional & Special
Services 0.46 0.81 0.60 0.13 0.25 0.25
7 RRT 2.88 5.05 3.90 3.94 5.43 6.06
8 Publications 0.00 0.00 0.05 0.00 0.00 0.00
9 Advertisement, Sales
& Publication 0.05 0.01 0.00 0.10 0.00 0.00
10 Scholarship & Stipend 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
11 Hospitality Exp. 0.18 0.30 0.18 0.53 0.56 0.36
12 Machinery 2.30 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.02 0.01
13 Motor Vehicles 4.99 2.47 1.63 0.66 0.73 1.34
14 Maintenance 0.14 1.04 0.15 0.52 0.37 0.00
15 Materials & Supplies 14.40 11.20 12.43 11.53 9.39 9.12
16 Livestock 0.12 0.06 0.00 0.06 0.08 0.00
17 Bank Comm., Reg.
Fee etc. 0.21 0.11 0.07 0.19 0.11 0.00
Total 535.15 592.97 746.29 1396.33 1077.12 1189.88
(Figures in parentheses are the percentages to the respective totals)
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9.4 Non-Governmental Endowment and Large Contribution
Including Corpus Fund
Table 9.4 : Non-Governmental Endowment and Large Contribution Including Corpus
Fund
(Rs. In lakh)
Sr.
No.
Particulars 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
1 College Farm /
Dairy
12.41 15.00 14.56 24.98 30.08 32.90
2 Student Fees 37.77 50.10 41.45 52.84 66.14 72.12
3 Consultancy - - - - - -
4 Hiring out College
Facilities
- - - - - -
5 Funds Raised by
Alumni Groups
- - - - - -
6 Others (specify) 4.97 10.02 9.70 7.74 12.67 10.28
Total 55.15 75.12 65.71 85.56 108.89 115.30
9.5 Fund Raising Campaigns and Targets for current and subsequent
five year plans (Fig. in Lakhs)
Year Target Achievement Target for next 5 years
Year Target
2007-08 50.00 55.15 2013-14 110
2008-09 60.00 75.12 2014-15 115
2009-10 65.00 65.71 2015-16 120
2010-11 75.00 85.56 2016-17 125
2011-12 90.00 108.89 2017-18 130
2012-13 100.00 115.30 2018-19 135
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Table 9.5.1 : Receipts Generation during last five years (Rs. In lakh)
Sr.
No.
Particulars 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
1. Agronomy Farm 6.12 7.01 9.80 13.80 19.16 22.70
2. Dairy Farm 9.59 4.85 7.79 8.85 8.20 7.94
3. Horticulture Farm 3.55 4.72 2.63 4.88 6.09 3.52
4. Biofertilizer
Production Unit
1.20 3.40 4.18 3.00 3.66 3.58
Total 20.46 19.98 24.4 30.53 37.11 37.74
Table 9.5.2 : Receipt generated through Product Testing Trails (PTT) (Rs. In lakh)
Sr.
No.
Particulars 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10
R E B R E B R E B
1 Agril. Entomology 2.39 1.20 1.19 1.19 0.02 1.17 4.97 1.44 3.53
2 Other Schemes -Nil-
Sr.
No.
Particulars 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
R E B R E B R E B
1. Agril. Entomology 10.87 4.42 6.45 15.65 2.04 13.61 19.72 0.40 19.32
2. Horticulture - - - 1.10 0.52 0.58 0.58 0.23 0.35
3. Pl. Pathology - - - 1.95 0.21 1.74 2.51 0.83 1.68
4. RKVY (REC) - - - 11.45 7.51 3.94 20.51 19.18 1.33
5. RKVY (Agril.Ento) - - - 5.00 5.00 -- 5.00 5.00 --
6. ATMA (Agril.Ento) - - - - - - 5.00 - 5.00
(R-Grants received, E- Expenditure and B- Balance)
Fund raising campaign and targets
1. Strengthening of biocontrol unit, large scale production of Trichoderma,
biofertilizers, biopesticides and production of mushroom spawn.
2. Strengthening of soil, manure, fertilizer and water testing units.
3. Establishing a biotechnology unit for large-scale production of tissue cultural
plants.
4. Fruit tree plantation programme.
5. Nursery for seedling production and other planting materials for all types of
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horticultural crops on large scale.
6. Implementation of seed production programme and cultivation of high value
crops.
7. Establishing buffalo raring unit for production of milk and milk products.
8. Submission of Ad-hoc research projects.
9. Training and consultancy services.
10. Product testing.
9.6 Observations of Peer Review Team- 2008
i) Efforts are required to enhance internal income from various income sources.
9.7 Fulfillment of Observations of Peer Review Team- 2008
The product testing, variety testing etc programmes are undertaken by the faculty
through which the funds are generated. The college is also encouraging to submit
funding proposals for research, technology and training programmes.
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10. RESEARCH
10.1 Research stations and locations
Some basic research is carried out at each sectional level by teaching staff
members of the ten divisions and also through post graduate students in eight sections.
The research centers viz., National Agricultural Research Project (NARP); Regional
Sugarcane and Jaggary Research Station (RS and JRS), Kolhapur; Central Sugarcane
Research Station (CSRS), Padegaon; Agricultural Research Station (ARS), Karad, ARS,
Digraj, ARS, Radhanagari, ARS, Gadhinglaj and Regional Wheat Rust Research Station
(RWRRS), Mahabaleshwar are the important research stations engaged in need-based
agricultural research of the region.
Location : College of Agriculture, Kolhapur
10.2 Process of identifying the research problems and their
priorities
The feedbacks on various problems of different crops are collected through State
Agriculture Department as well as by organizing the field visits, farmers‟ rallies, group
discussions. These feedbacks are discussed in Monthly District Workshops (MDW).
Scientists as well as the extension agencies are involved in MDW and they finalize the
research programme accordingly, which is based on important feedbacks received from
farmers. Some research projects are assigned in the Research Review Committee
meetings of the respective disciplines, which is held regularly for every year.
10.3 Funding source
1) Central Govt. through ICAR, DBT, DST etc.
2) State Govt. of Maharashtra
3) Others - ATMA and RKVY
10.4 Faculty and students’ involvement in research
The teaching staff of various sections are carrying out research as per the
finalization of topics in Research Planning Committee of the University. The post
graduate research is carried out by the students as per the approval of Board of Studies of
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the respective departments, which are based on region specific problems.
10.5 Linkage between farmers and scientists
Farmers rallies, group discussion and field visits are arranged during the
respective cropping season and experts discuss the problems with the farmers and guide
them accordingly. Farmers are also visiting the college and different sections and discuss
their specific difficulty with the expert in the different sections. Regional Extension
Centre functioning in the campus organizes different training programmes on the various
aspects for the farmers during the respective cropping season. The team of experts from
the Regional Extension Center of this college visits the farmers field in the cropping
season and assess problems, difficulties of the farmers and on discussion with the experts
suggests remedies to the particular problem.
The College Development Block operating in 65 villages, in which the extension
staff of the college transfers and demonstrates the new evolved technologies to the
farmers.
10.6 Feedback processes and suitability of the technology
Feedbacks on various problems of different crops are collected through State
Agriculture Department during ZREAC meetings from NGO‟s and through REC.
Research on the some serious problems is finalized in the research forum of the
university
The research on the new technologies is transferred on the farmers' field to verify
its suitability.
10.7 Salient Accomplishment
10.7.1 Agricultural Botany
1. Soybean :
The soybean variety KS-103 developed by Dr. S.R. Shinde is identified by the
Director, Soybean, Indore in the Annual group Meeting scheduled from 1-3 May, 2013
at Jorhat (Assam) . The new variety is recommended for South Zone comprising
Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The yield potential of KS-
103 is 30qtls/ha. with tolerance to leaf rust of soybean.
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2. Rice Trials :
Multi-location rice trials are conducted under Maharashtra State Co-ordinated
rice improvement programme at Agricultural Botany division from Kharif 2010. The
trials of the year 2011 revealed that the genotype RTN-10-1-1-1 from early coarse
grain types, genotype RTN 9-3-2 from mid late coarse group were produced higher yield
than their respective checks KJT-3 and KJT-5. Whereas, genotype RTN – 4-1-2-1-1
ranked first in AVT (Mid late) and in advance varietal trial (Early) the state check variety
KJT – 5 produced the highest yield over all the entries under testing
The 301 Medicinal and Aromatic plant species were collected from various
places of Kolhapur, Nanudarbar, Sindhudurg and Thane districts. The collected species
were multiplied and planting material was supplied to the needy farmers under adhoc
research project, „Exploration and Inventorization of medicinal plants from Western
Ghats of Kolhapur region‟.
The production technology of different medicinal species viz., Ashwagandha, Safed
Musali, Sarpagandha had been studied under adhoc research project „Development of
production technology and supply of nursery plants of selected medicinal and aromatic
plant species for Kolhapur region‟. The above two adhoc research projects were
implemented at Agril. Botany section from April 2006 to 31st March, 2009.
10.7.2 Agricultural Economics
2007-08: A Critical Analysis of Agril. Development of Kolhapur District
Findings: The share of area sown more than once increased from 12.0 to 50.7 per cent
and the share of gross cropped area was increased from 68.8 to 105.9 per cent, The
cropping intensity was increased continuously during period under study. The cropping
pattern of Kolhapur district was dominated by area under total foodgrains. The
sugarcane, paddy and soybean contributed significantly to the GCA. The compound
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growth rates in area and production of groundnut increased significantly during the
period.
2008-09: Economic Performance of Kolhapur District Central Co operative Bank Ltd.
(KDCC), Kolhapur : A case study.
Findings: The number of branches of KDCC Bank was increased significantly, the total
share capital of KDCC Bank registered highly significant growth. The recovery per cent
of KDCC Bank was 73 per cent during the entire period under study. The proportion of
total cost of management to total working capital of KDCC Bank was 1.86 per cent
during the entire period. The total profits of the KDCC Bank has increased from Rs. 307
lakhs in 1992-93 to Rs. 555 lakhs in the terminal year.
2009-10: Economic Performance of Sangli District Central Co operative Bank
Ltd.(SDCC), Sangli : A case study
Findings: The total share capital of SDCC Bank registered highly significant growth of
12.40 per cent per annum during the entire study period. The total reserve funds showed
a significant growth of 17.56 per cent per annum during the entire period mainly because
of a continuous flow of credit. The recovery per cent of SDCC Bank was 82 per cent
during the entire period.
2010-11: Economic Performance of Satara District Central Co operative Bank Ltd.
(SDCC), Satara : A case study.
Findings: The number of branches of Satara DCC Bank was increased significantly. The
total reserve funds showed a significant growth of 19.71 per cent per annum during the
entire period mainly because of a continuous flow of credit. The proportion of total cost
of management to total working capital of Satara DCC Bank was 2.22 per cent during
the entire period.
2011-12: Price analysis of selected cereals in Agril. Produce Market Committee
(APMC), Kolhapur
Findings: The significant increase in arrivals of paddy whereas significant decrease in
arrivals of jowar was noticed in APMC, Kolhapur during the period 2001-02 to 2010-11.
The prices of paddy, jowar and wheat increased significantly during the period under
study. An inverse relationship between arrivals and prices was noticed for jowar and
wheat which indicated that increase in arrivals lowered the prices of these commodities.
The positive relationship was observed in arrivals and prices of paddy in APMC,
Kolhapur.
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Findings:
10.7.3 Agril. Entomology
Dr. P. B. Mohite, Associate Professor of Agril. Entomology reported a new
species of white grub, Phyllognatgus dionysius first time in Western Maharashtra
infesting sugarcane and soybean. The work on identification of different species of white
grub in Western Maharashtra is in progress.
Recently, in collaboration with National Bureau of Agril. Important Insects
(NBAII) Bangalore, utilization of Entomopathogenic Nematode for management of
Leucopholis and Holotricha serrata the work on field demonstration was undertaken.
Phyllognatgus dionysius
Under RKVY project 2 tonnes of Metarhizium was produced and field
demonstration was under taken at Shirole (D) and Koparde in whole village. The large
scale production of Metarhizium is in progress. Uptil now 15 papers were published in
the research journals. Dr. N. G. Patil attended International conference at Trinidad (WI).
The information regarding Integrated Pest Management of important crops like
groundnut, sunflower, sorghum and fruit crops and vegetables were disseminated
through farmers melawa, training, monthly district workshops, farm schools and local
news papers. Uptil now 50 talks on ETV Annadata Programmes were given for farmers
information. Similarly, 4 research articles and 25 popular articles were published.
10.7.4 Agricultural Extension Education:
Recommendations
2007-08:
For improvement of salt affected soil, the extension agency should give special
emphasis on increasing the adoption of green mannuring crops viz; Shevari and
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Dhaincha”.
2008-09:
It is recommended to recognize the Jaggary producing units as Small Scale
Industry for the benefits like continuous electricity supply and provision of credit from
formal financial institutions”.
2009-10:
In order to provide technical knowledge to the drip users regarding use of proper
method of de-clogging of emitters, it is recommended to provide suitable training to
drip users.
2010-11:
The Rural Youths are engaged in Agriculture and allied enterprises like dairy
but they are not having enough knowledge and skill therefore it is recommended to
impart in depth training to rural youths for developing Agricultural Entrepreneurship by
the State Department of Agriculture in collaboration with Agricultural University.
2011-12:
1. In spite of having good knowledge of fodder management there is low adoption
therefore recommended to motivate the goat keepers by organizing
demonstrations and exposure visits.
2. Simplified document procedure of National Horticulture Mission (NHM)
proposals, timely and adequate availability of quality grafts/ planting material
with training on orchard management to beneficiaries for harnessing the
production potential of NHM is recommended.
10.7.6. Animal Science and Dairy Science
2008-09 :
Production System of Milk from Pandharpuri Buffaloes on Dudh Kattas in
Kolhapur City.
It is the historical tradition of Kolhapur city to sale the fresh raw buffalo milk on
dudh kattas. These kattas are mostly in old city particularly near to Talim (Wrestling
schools), where most of the youth drink the fresh raw milk after exercise. With this some
elders and childrens also enjoy the real taste of milk in the morning (from 6:00 AM to
9:00 AM) and during night (from 8:00 PM to 1:30 AM). An investigation was made to
know the production system of milk on dudh kattas, profile of the milk producers,
practices followed towards clean milk production, and quality of this milk in terms of
microbial and chemical quality. The information was collected by personal interviews
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and observations made on kattas. To know the quality, samples of fresh raw milk were
collected immediately after milking for quality analysis from five dudh kattas. Result of
these investigations indicate that majority of the milk producers were educated up to
secondary education and possessed 3 to 5 buffaloes producing 4 to 6 litres of milk. All of
them reared a Pandharpuri breed of buffaloes which gives an amazing response to such
unique system of delivering milk as and when the customer is available. Regular
washing, shaving, grooming, cleaning of udder and teats were some of the practices
followed by all the producers to their buffaloes towards the clean milk production.
However, use of ash for cleaning the utensils and use of Knuckling method of milking
were the undesirable practices followed by the respondents. The microbial quality in
terms of SPC varied from 1200 to 4100 x 102 cfu per ml whereas; the average coliform
count was 20x101 cfu per ml of milk. The MBR time of samples varied from 5 hr. 25
min. to 6 hr. 35 min. The overall average fat and SNF contents were found to be 7.47 and
9.81 per cent, respectively.
2009-10:
Optimization of Ingredients for the Manufacture of Goat Milk Shake –
D.D. Patange and B.S. Jadhav
Goat milk is the probably well known for its nutritional and health benefits like
easy to digest, less allergic, improve immune system, antimicrobial properties, etc.
However, fatty acid composition of goat milk reveals the presence of higher
concentration of short and medium chain fatty acids, which are thought to be responsible
for the characteristics “goaty flavour” in goat milk. But the silver line is that
pasteurization helps in removing the defects, further it becomes more acceptable after
blending with suitable fruit pulp/juices called „milk shake‟. Attempt was made to
develop a acceptable quality goat milk shake by using sapota and mango pulp. Initially
pulp of sapota (var. Kalipatti) and mango (var. Kesar) were tried at 20 per cent level and
sugar at 15 per cent in manufacture of goat milk shake. Pre-soaked stabilizer at 0.2 per
cent concentration was also added in each lot. The milk shake blended with mango pulp
was found to be significantly (p< 0.05) superior over sapota when judged on „9‟ point
hedonic scale in terms of overall acceptability. Based on preliminary investigation,
mango pulp (18-22%) and sugar (13-17%) were optimized using Central Composite
Rotatable Design (CCRD) of Response Surface Methodology using Design Expert
Software. The statistical analysis revealed that response in terms of flavour and overall
acceptability in quadratic term were significantly (p < 0.05) influenced by use of pulp
and sugar. The R values of flavour and overall acceptability response were 0.9288 and
0.9139, respectively. The Response Surface analysis suggested only one optimized
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solution whose actual sensory score was compared with predicted counterparts. Based on
the above results, optimum formulation condition of 15.84 per cent sugar and 21.00 per
cent pulp are recommended for the formulation of highly acceptable and good quality of
goat milk shake.
2009-2012:
Study of reproductive performance of Osmanabadi goats at college dairy farm
A study was conducted to know the reproductive performance of Osmanabadi
goat flock maintained on the college dairy farm in the year 2009-12. The kidding
percentage was in the range of 129 to 136 where as twinning percentage of the flock was
in the range 26.56 to 36.1. Further, it is noticed that the twinning percentage was
gradually increased over the studied period. The sex ratio was in normal plain i.e. 1:1 in
studied period.
10.7.7 Horticulture
During last five years the research trials conducted by this section are:
2007-2008: Multi location trial on Bottle gourd and Chilli
2008-2009: Multi location trial on Bottle gourd and Chilli
2009-2010: Multi location trial on Brinjal, Chilli and Pea
2010-2011: Multi location trial on Brinjal, Chilli and Pea
2011-2012: Multi location trial on Chilli and
Product testing on Water melon and Brinjal
10.8 Impact statements
The faculty and PG research carried out at the College is useful to understand the
basic problems of the farmers. The need and location based research carried out at the
college and various research stations in the region has helped in getting the problems of
the farming community solved and to uplift their socio-economic status.
10.9 Observations of Peer Review Team -2008
i) The impact of research undertaken needs to be assessed in quantitative and
economic terms.
ii) Efforts should be made in identifying the technologies developed which could be
patented.
10.10 Fulfillment of Observations of Peer Review Team- 2008
i) The impact of various technologies / new varieties developed by the college /
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university is assessed by allotting research topic to the PG students of the Social
Science divisions as a part their PG research.
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Table 10.1 : List of students, area of research covered and significant findings
Year Name of students Research area covered Significant findings
Agril. Botany
2009-10 Mr. Bhoye H. S.
09/051
Heterosis and combining ability
studies in maize (Zea maize L.)
The study revealed that the following top five hybrids were found outstanding over
the best check Rajarshi for grain yield per plant viz., Hyd. 06R-2028-3 x Hyd 06R -
2021-2, Hyd. 06R-2028-3 x GPM-231A, GPM-328 X Hyd. 06R-2079-2, Hyd 06R -
2021-2 x Hyd 06R -2079-2 and GPM-507 X Hyd 06R -2035-4 and these can be
directly used as hybrids, after evaluating at different locations for stability.
Miss.Gadkari P. R.
09/052
Organogenesis in saccharum
officinarum L., Varity CoM – 0265
Study concluded that sugarcane cultivar CoM – 0265 has good regeneration ability
to form whole plant from callus tissue derived from meristematic scaly leaves as
explant. Overall three media used under study showed better responses for
micropropagation. Among them medium I showed better results followed by
medium II and medium III. Hardening of seedlings is an important step in tissue
culture studies. The good results were found on soil : FYM : sand (1 :1/2 :
1/2)
followed by soil : FYM : sand (1:1:1) hardening medium.
Mr. Katrajkar P. V.
09/053
Stability analysis in upland rice
(Oryza sativa L.)”
The study indicated that sowing dates E2 (30th May ) followed by E3 (15
th June) and
E1 (15thMay) were most favourable for expression of yield and yield contributing
traits. It is concluded that Ratna from early maturity group, Jaya and Phule radha
from mid-late group and Pusa basmati-1 and Bhogawati from late maturity group
were observed to be stable for yield and yield contributing characters
Mr. Rokade R. C.
09/054,
Genetic divergence and path analysis
in quality protein maize (Zea maize
L.)
On the basis of inter cluster distances, cluster means, per se performance observed
in the present study, genotypes QPM 80-01, QPM 76 -03, QPM 72-12, QPM 71-11
and QPM 73-09 were found to be superior genotypes for future improvement
programme
Miss. Chavan R. B.
010-055
Genetic diversity analysis in soybean
(Glycine max (L.) Merrill)
In the present investigation D2 values ranged from 27.14 to 361.76 and a total
twelve clusters were formed, with cluster I accommodating maximum 20 genotypes
followed by clusters II and IV with 5 genotypes and cluster VI with 2 genotypes.
However, the cluster III, V, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI and XII were monogenotypic
indicating wide divergence from other clusters. On the basis of inter cluster means,
per se performance observed in the present study, genotypes EC-457159, JS-79214,
EC-343307, EC-102612, and M-108 were found to be superior genotypes for further
improvement of yield
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Year Name of students Research area covered Significant findings
2010-11 Miss. Desai S. V.
10 / 056
Genetic Diversity Studies In finger
Millet (Eleusine coracana Gaertn)
In the present investigation D2 values ranged from 17.21 to 3977.31 and total of
seven clusters were formed, with cluster II accommodating maximum 17 genotypes
followed by cluster I with 10 genotypes and cluster V with 7 genotypes. However,
the cluster IV and VII were monogenotypic indicating wide divergence from other
clusters. The character iron content was the maximum contributor towards
divergence (70.12) followed by plant height (11.71), days to physiological maturity
(7.07), days to 50% flowering (5.49). The protein content (0.00) was the lowest
contributor towards divergence. On the basis of inter cluster distances, cluster
means, per se performance observed in the present study, the five genotypes viz.,
IGPFM-11-30, IGPFM-11-38, IGPFM-11-04, IGPFM-11-05 and PES-400 were
found to be superior genotypes for further breeding programme
Mr. Patil S. S.
10/058
Heterosis And combining ability
studies in maize (Zea maize L.)
From this investigation, it is observed that the following top five hybrids were found
outstanding over the best check Rajarshi for Kernel yield per plant viz., Hyd. 08R-
1086 -1 x Hyd. 08R-2332-2, Hyd. 08R-1086-1 x N-8202-31, Hyd. 08R- 2332-2 x
Hyd. 08R- 70-1, Hyd. 08R- 753-1 x Hyd. 08R- 70-1 and Hyd. 08R-753-1 x Z 39-37
and those can be directly used as hybrids, after evaluating in multilocations for
stability.
Mr. Thote A. S.
10/059,
Line x Tester analysis in maize (Zea
mays L. )
Considering the per se performance, heterosis percentage and s.c.a effects, the
crosses which out yielded Rajarshi and Bio-9637 the standard checks and high
yielding parents could be considered for exploiting hybrid vigor were 679-1 x N-
8215-1, 673-2 x N-8215-4, Hyd. 08R-2630-2 x N-8215-1, 673-2 x N-8203-1, Hyd.
08R- 2630-2 x N-8203-1, 679-1 x N-8203-1. In addition to these crosses 2372-1 x N
-8215-4 and 679-1 x N-8213-48, 673-2 x N- 8215-1 showed better performances
over check Bio-9637
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Year Name of students Research area covered Significant findings
Mr. Verulkar K. K.
10/060
Genetic diversity studies in proso
millet (Panicum miliaceum L.)
Substantial amount of genetic diversity was observed among 39 genotypes of proso
millet. D2 values ranged between 6.54 and 1555.54. All 39 genotypes were grouped
into 9 clusters. Cluster I was the largest among all clusters with 19 genotypes
followed by cluster II (7 genotypes), cluster III and IV (4 genotypes each) and
cluster V, VI, VII, VIII and IX contained 1 genotype each. The inter cluster distance
(D) was ranged between 10.90 (cluster VI and VIII) and 32.59 (cluster II and III).
The variances of cluster means indicated that grain yield per plant, 1000 grain
weight, productive tillers per plant and days to 50% flowering has contributed
towards the genetic divergence. The tentative hybridization programme involving
10 potent parents identified for hybridization are listed below.
1. PM-1, 2. PM-5, 3. PM-64, 4.PM-6-1, 5. PM-9, 6. IPPM-1 7, IPPM-5 8,
IPPM-8, 9. IPPM-9, 10. IPPM-10
2011-12 Mr. Kamlesh Kumar
11/063
Studies on character association and
genetic divergence in upland rice
(Oryza sativa L
Research work is in progress
Miss. Kharat R. N.
11/064
Genetic diversity Studies In Finger
Millet (Eleusine coracana Gaertn)
Research work is in progress
Miss. Pathan R. S.
11/065
Generation Mean Analysis In
Chickepea (Cicer arietinum L.)
Research work is in progress
Mr. Patil S. M. 11/066 Genetic diversity studies in maze
(zea maize L.)
Research work is in progress
Mr. Sawant S. P.
11/067
Genetic diversity studies in wheat
(Triticum aestivum L.)
Research work is in progress
Agril. Economics
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Year Name of students Research area covered Significant findings
20010-11 Miss. Kolambkar R.A.
10/101
Economics of production and
marketing of marigold in Western
Maharashtra
The study concluded that the per hectare cost of cultivation of marigold was to the
tune of Rs. 2.02 lakh and per hectare output was Rs. 4.29 resulted into 2.12 output
input ratio. High cost of seedling, high commission charges and high transportation
cost were the major constraints faced by marigold in study area
Mr. Adake A.K
10/098
Economics of production and
marketing of sweet corn in Western
Maharashtra
Research work is in progress
Mr. Jadhav M.L.
10/100
Assessment of availability,
requirement and repayment of crop
loan for selected vegetables in
Baramati tahsil of Pune district
Research work is in progress
Mr. Koli V.H.
10/102
Economic analysis of production and
marketing of raisins in Western
Maharashtra
Research work is in progress
2011-12 Mr. Kumbhar C.M.
10/103
Economics of production and
marketing of ghansal variety of
paddy in Kolhapur district
Research work is in progress
Mr. Kalel K. N. 11/224
Economics of production and
marketing of soybean in Western
Maharashtra
Research work is in progress
Mr. Kharat H. V.
11/225
Economics of production and
marketing of selected vegetables in
Kolhapur region
Research work is in progress
Mr. Malkunje N. M.
11/226
Comparative economics of
production and marketing of organic
and inorganic jaggary in Kolhapur
district
Research work is in progress
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Miss Phalke S. A.
11/228
Economics of grape and raisin cold
storages in Sangli district
Research work is in progress
Mr. Thakare H. P.
11/229
A study on arrivals and prices
selected Agril. Commodities in
APMC, Kolhapur
Research work is in progress
Agril. Entomology
2009-10 Ms. Adsure S.P. 09/119 Studies on utilisation of
entomopathogenic fungi for the
management of Helicoverpa
armigera (Hubner) on Gram
Evaluation of the pathogenecity of entomopathogenic fungi metarhizium anisopliae,
beauveria bassiana, and nomuraea rileyi to helicoverpoa armigera were determined
by larval dip method on third instar larvae in the laboratory and promising
concentrations of three different fungi werw tested in field of chickpea against pod
borer helicoverpoa armigera with concentration 1x10¹º to 1x10¹º conidia ml-¹. The
treatment metarhizium anisopliae1x10¹º conidia ml-¹ were most effective in
controlling helicoverpoa armigera larvae and recorded range of mortality 36.66 to
63.33 percent in laboratory and lowest surviving population per plant recorded 1.10
larvae in field conditions. beauveria bassiana recorded mortality 25.41 to 56.66
percent in laboratory and surviving population per plant recorded 1.80 larvae in
field conditions while nomuraea rileyi recorded 20.00 to 50.00 percent
Mortality2.10 larvae surviving population per plant in laboratory and field
conditions, respectively. However, nomuraea rileyi found to be least effective in
laboratory as well as in field performance against H.armigera. In never insecticides
lowest number of surviving population of larvae was recorded in treatment
rynaxipyr 20 sc @ 40 g a.i./ha 0.90 larvae/plant. The treatment with clothianidin,
spinosad and indoxacarb were next in orders of efficacy at seven days after second
spray.
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Mr. Chandankar V.P.
09/120
Interaction studies of bioagent and
white grub management of
Leucopholis lepidophora Bl.
(Scarabaeidae: Coleoptera) in
Sugarcane
Survey of endemic pockets in Kolhapur district was carried out for the search of
local bio control agent of white grub, revealed that predatory mites C. berlesei
Mich. was associated with the white grub and caused infestation of grub from
22.23 - 47.92 per cent. These mites were found at its peak in the month of April and
showed increasing trend during the summer month. The mortality was 4.27 per
cent as against 6.9 per cent in potatoes at 14 days after feeding. Biology of
Caloglyphus berlesei Mich on artificial diet was studied under laboratory condition
and revealed that the hatchability of eggs on artificial diet was 3.3, pre oviposition
period was 5.5 days and no any mortality was observed at this stage. The longevity
of this mites was 24.5 days. Post oviposition period was 8.6 days Average of 15
eggs/day/ female was observed in these studies. The fecundity rate increased sharply
from 6 to 9 days and decreased after 10 days. Bioefficacy of biopesticides
against white grub was carried out at field as well as under pot culture
experiment,the results indicated that the treatment with Chlorpyriphos 20EC@
2ml/lit. was found to be most effective and significantly superior treatment under
pot culture (75.00 per cent) mortality where as at field trial (66.66 per cent)
mortality at 19 days after treatment. The treatment with Metarhizium anisopliae +50
mites was stood second in order of effectiveness However the details of interactions
need further studies
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Mr. Kumbhar P.P
09/121
Studies on bioefficacy of novel
insecticides and evaluation of
pheromone trap against brinjal shoot
and fruit borer Leucinodes orbonalis
Guenee (Pyralidae: Lepidoptera)
All the novel insecticide treatment were observed to be effective in reducing shoot
and fruit borer infestation on brinjal crop. Among the evaluated novel insecticide
rynaxypyr 20SC @ 40g a.i. /ha proved to be most effective against Leucinodes
orbonalis Guen. In which minimum shoot infesttion (7.64 percent) and fruit
infestation on number (11.53 percent).The next best treatment in order of
effectiveness were flubendiamide 480SC @ 50 g a.i. /ha ,indoxacarb 14.5 SC@ 75g
a.i. /ha, novaluron 10EC @ 25 g a.i. /ha ,emamectin benzoate 5SG @ 10 g a.i. /ha,
Lamba cyhalothrin 5CS @ 100 g a.i. /ha. The biopesticides viz. , M.anisopliae and
neem oil observed to be comparatively least effective against brinjal shoot and fruit
borer .The pheromone trap placed at crop canopy level caught maximum male
moths (7.64moths/trap/week) of Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee than trap placed at
0.5 m above crop canopy (05.42 moths / trap/week) and placed at 0.5 m below crop
canopy level (04.21/trap/week).
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Ms. Mane P.B. 09/122 Studies on utilisation of
entomopatogenic fungi against white
grub, Leucopholis lepidophora
infesting sugarcane
In laboratory biassay studies three entomopathogenic fungi viz. , metarhizium
anisopliae(metsch) , Beauveria brongniartii (Sacc) and beauveria bassiana
(Balsamo.) were tested for their pathogenicity against third instar grubs of L.
lepidophora blanch. The treatment M.anisopliae @2x106 conadia ml-¹ were found
most effective in controlling Leucopholis lepidophora Blanch. In laboratory
bioassay studies and 2x108 conadia ml-¹concentration in pot culture experiment.
Treatment M. anisopliae recorded 34.48 to 58.62 percent grub mortality at 15DAT
In laboratory and 34.49 to 62.07percent grub mortality at 45DAT in pot culture
experiment.B. brongniartii recorded 31.03 to 55.18 percent grub mortality at
15DAT in laboratory .and 31.03 to 58.62 percent grub mortality at 45DAT in pot
culture experiment.While , B. brongniartii recorded 24.14 to 51.72 percent grub
mortality at 15DAT in laboratory . and 27.59 to 55.18 percent and 34.49 to
62.07percent in pot culture experiment. M. anisopliae also registered least LC50
value ,9.05x105 conadia ml-¹ While, in B. brongniartii and B. bassiana it was
10.44x105 conadia ml-¹ and 11.78x10
5 conadia ml-¹, respectively. Among three
entomo-pathogenic fungi M.anisopliae found more effective thanB. brongniartii
and B. bassiana. Among these never molecules of insecticides, imidacloprid 40% +
Fipronil 40% -80WG @300G ha-1
was emerged as the most effective
treatment on the basis of percent plant mortality and number of white grub m-2
area
at the time of sugarcane harvesting , it was followed by clothianidin 50 WDG @250
G ha-1
flubendiamide 480SC @ 400ml. ha-1
and rynaxypyr 0.4% G @ 125 g ha-1.
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2010-11 Mr. Chormule A.J.
10/184
Bioefficacy of new insecticide
molecules against rice yellow stem
borer.
Among the evaluated new insecticide molecules fipronil 5 SC @ 30 g a.i./ha proved
to be most effective against Scirpophaga incertulas (Walker) in which minimum
dead hearts (4.08 per cent) highest of 45.13 q/ha yield rice. The next best treatment
in order of effectiveness were flubendiamide 480 SC @ 30 g a.i./ha, indoxacarb
14.5 SC @ 30 g a.i./ha, cartap hydrochloride 50 SP @ 375 g a.i./ha, lambda
cyhalothrin 5EC @ 25 g a.i./ha, imidacloprid 17.8 SL @ 25 g a.i./ha. The treatments
with M. anisopliae and Bt. Were observed to be relatively safe to natural enemies.
Whereas, the new insecticide molecules were also found to be moderately safe. The
correlation of dead hearts with maximum temperature, minimum temperature and
morning humidity was observed to be positively significant and correlation of white
ear heads with maximum temperature and sunshine was observed to be positively
significant.
Mr. Jadhav M. D.
10/186
Efficacy of new chemistry
insecticides against rice brown plant
hopper.
Among the evaluated the treatment with clothianidin 50 WDG was found to be the
most effective and significantly superior over all other treatments in reducing the
hoppers population (1.40) per hill. The treatment with buprofezin 20 SC found at
par with acetamiprid 20 SP,,thiamethoxam 25 WG and imidacloprid 17.8 SL in
which1.87, 1.99 and 2.05 hopper per hill were observed, respectively. This was
followed by the treatment lambdacyhalotrin 5 EC, triazophos 17.8 SL and M.
anisoplae WP in which (2.96), (4.16) and (4.43) hoppers per hill were noticed,
respectively as against (12.20) hoppers population in untreated control. Among the
evaluated granular insecticides, overall performance of various granular insecticidal
treatments based on the mean survival population indicated that treatment with
fipronil + imidacloprid 80 WG was found to be the most effective and significantly
superior over all other treatments, Rynaxypyr 0.4 G stood second in order of
effectiveness .Treatment with fipronil 0.3 G found at par with cartap hydrochloride
recorded 11.64 hopper population per hill. The treatmentwith M. anisoplae was
relatively safe to natural enemies. This was followed by buprofezin, imidacloprid,
acetamiprid, thiamethoxam, clothianidin, triazophos and lambda cyhalothrin which
were proved moderately safe to natural enemies in rice ecosystem.
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Year Name of students Research area covered Significant findings
Mr. Mane M. A.
10/190
Host plant resistance and
management of sugarcane wooly
aphid.
Among the eleven varieties screened against sugarcane woolly aphid, C. lanigera
(Zehntner) under field condition SNK 044, SNK 049, SNK 057, SNK 061, SNK
192 and SNK 754 were found completely free from infestation (1 grade)
throughout the crop growth period. The three genotypes viz., Co 92020, Co 94012
and Phule 265 and check variety Co 99004 were found with aphid load (5 grade i.e.
61 to 80 per cent leaf area covered) by the aphid.Among the insecticide tested the
treatment with Imidacloprid 17.8 SL @100 g a.i./ha proved to be most effective and
superior over rest of the treatments. The treatment with Thiamethoxam 25 WG @
50 g a.i./ha (72.32 per cent mortality) and found at par with Methyl-O-demeton 25
EC @ 1 kg a.i./ha which recorded 71.93 per cent mortality. Among the insecticides
tested the drenching with fipronil 40% + Imidacloprid 40% 80 WG @ 250 g a.i./ha
proved to be most effective and superior over the rest of the treatment The treatment
with fertera 0.4 G @ 30 g a.i./ha stood second in order of effectiveness recording
74.69 per cent mortality however, it was at par with fipronil 0.3 G.
Mr. Gadade S. S.
10/185
Efficacy of chitin synthesis inhibitor
against tobacco leaf eating
caterpillar.
Research work is in Progress
Miss. Jaink A. S.
10/187
Field studies on bioefficacy of some
insecticides against mango hopper.
Research work is in Progress
Miss. Khaja Rumana
Begum 10/188
Efficacy of new insecticide against
sucking pest complex on okra.
Research work is in Progress
Miss. Kurakula Sunitha
10/189
Efficacy of new insecticide against
diamond back moth infesting
cabbage.
Research work is in Progress
Extension Education
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Year Name of students Research area covered Significant findings
2009-10 Miss Agavane R. M.
10/127
Wheat Production Technology
followed by the farmers
A large number of 74.16 per cent of the wheat growing respondents had medium
level of Knowledge. A large number i.e 61.67 per cent of the wheat growing
respondents had medium adoption level. Large portion of Sampled wheat growing
respondents (92.50 per cent) faced problems regarding fluctuations in market prices
followed by higher charges of commission agent (85.83 per cent)
Miss Bhore D. B.
10/124
Soybean Production Technology
followed by the farmers
Majority of the soybean growing respondents were found to have medium level of
knowledge and adoption of improved cultivation practices of soybean. Relational
analysis showed that age, education, annual income, size of family, source of
information, social participation, Risk orientation were positively and significantly
correlated with knowledge and adoption
Miss. Bhosale P. V.
10/130
Paddy Production Technology
followed by the farmers
It was observed that majority 65.00 per cent of the respondent paddy growers had
medium level of Knowledge. More than half (63.33 per cent) of the respondent
paddy growers had medium level of adoption of paddy cultivation practices
Mr. Darole S. S.
10/131
Dairy Management practices
followed by the farmers
It was observed that majority of the dairy farmers 75.00 per cent was observed of
knowledge regarding improved dairy management practices. Majority of the cattle
owners 72.50 per cent was observed in medium level of adoption. The important
constraints reported by the dairy farmers that cost of milch animal is very high, high
market rates of concentrated feeds and unauthentic straw of insemination.
Mr Anuse M. Y.
10/128
Jaggery Processing Technology
followed by farmers
Research work is in progress
2011-12 Mr. Bhojane N. N.
11/201
Adoption of Cashewnut Production
Technology by cashwenut growers
in Kolhapur District.
Research work is in progress
Miss. Kadam G. S.
11/203
Adoption of Water Management
practices by sugarcane growers
Research work is in progress
Miss Kokate D. S.
11/205
Empowerment of Women through
Self Help Groups
Research work is in progress
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Year Name of students Research area covered Significant findings
Mr.Raut P. S.
11/206
A Study on Banana Production
Technology in Kolhapur District.
Research work is in progress
Agronomy
2009-10 Mali A. B.
09/ 24
Integrated Weed Management in
Upland Rice
Integrated use of pendimethalin as pre-emergence @ 1 kg a.i./ha + hand weeding at
40 days after sowing proved to be the most remunerative by recording maximum net
returns and the highest B: C ratio in upland rice
Thorat S. D.
09/ 26
Integrated Weed Management in
Wheat
Integrated use of pendimethalin as pre-emergence @ 1 kg a.i./ha + one hoeing at 30
days after sowing gave effective weed control and resulted in higher wheat grain
yield
Zende M.S.
09/ 28
Response of sunflower genotypes to
varying plant geometry under
summer conductions
For getting maximum seed yield of summer sunflower the crop should be sown at
60 x 30 cm and among the genotypes, the preference should be given to Raviraj
hybrid.
2010-11 Chavan I. H.
10/ 26
Integrated weed management in
wheat
Integrated weed management in wheat viz, pre-emergence application of
pendimethalin @ 0.75 kg a.i./kg + one hand weeding at 30 days after sowing proved
effective weed control and recorded higher productivity of wheat
Korade S. D.
10/ 29
Response of sunflower (Helianthus
annus L) hybrids to different sowing
dates in summer conditions
The hybrid G K- 2002 recorded the maximum sunflower yield, when sown on 6th
meteorological week (10th February)
2011-12 Mr. Bevara J. B. 11/28 Response of pop corn to different
fertilizer levels and plant densities in
Kharif season
Research work is in progress
Mr. Chougale B. A.
11/29
Response of sweet corn to different
fertilizer levels and plant densities in
Kharif season
Research work is in progress
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Year Name of students Research area covered Significant findings
Mr. Kamble M. A.
11/30
Integrated weed management in
Kharif groundnut (Arachis hypogeae
L.)
Research work is in progress
Mr. Patil S. V. 11/31 Studies on efficient fertilizer
management in finger millet
(Eleusine corocana L)
Research work is in progress
Mr. Patil S. P. 11/32 Effect of different fertilizer levels on
newly released finger millet
(Eleusine corocana L) variety Phule
Nachani
Research work is in progress
Mr. Rathod R. K.
11/34
Yield optimization in dibbled paddy Research work is in progress
Horticulture- Vegetable Science
2011-12 Vidhate S. B.
12/327
Integrated nutrient management in
Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) Cv.
Phule Arjun
Research work is in progress
Mehetre Y. D.
12/328
Studies on effect of different
mulches on growth and yield of
Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) Cv.
Phule Jyoti
Research work is in progress
Miss Ghadage A. G.
12/329
Effect of different spacing and
picking on seed yield and quality of
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)
Cv. Phule Utkarsha
Research work is in progress
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Year Name of students Research area covered Significant findings
Jondhale R. D.
12/330
Standardization of processing
technology for dried Ginger (sunth)
preparation
Research work is in progress
Plant Pathology- Agril. Microbiology
2009-10 Mr. Patil P. D.
10/235
Effect of Gluconacetobacter
diazotrophicus on growth and yield
of potato
Alongwith Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus + 75 % recommended dose of N
fertilizers can be applied to potato for getting maximum yield instead of application
of 100 % RDF of N fertilizers
Miss. Randhvan S. S.
10/236
Studies on Effect of spent mushroom
compost on growth parameters of
cabbage (Brassica oleracea var.
capitata L.)
Application of SMC in combination with FYM and chemical fertilizers showed
better effect on growth ,yield and yield contributing characters of cabbage as well as
on biochemical properties of soil and nutrient uptake of plant. Hence 25 % of the
chemical fertilizers can be saved by the addition of organic fertilizers.
Miss . Shinde R. G.
10/238
Effect of bio inoculants on growth
parameters of Maize (Zea mays L.)
Both inoculants viz, Acetobacter and Azospirillum either alone or in combination
significantly increased the growth parameters like plant height ,cob length, cob
width ,100 grain weight of maize hybrid Rajarshi . The grain and dry matter yield
obtained due to application of 75 % RDN conjugated with Acetobacter and
Azospirillum was on par with application of 100 % RDN / ha without inoculants.
Mr. Shinde S. Y.
10/239
Effect of dual inoculation of AM
fungi and Azotobacter on growth
and yield of Brinjal (Solanum
melongena)
Dual inoculation of Am fungi and Azotobacter alongwith 75 % recommended dose
of fertilizers can be used for cultivation of brinjal 25 % recommended dose of N and
P fertilizer can be saved by inoculating seedling of brinjal with VAM fungi and
Azotobacter as low cost technology
Mr.Chate. P. T.
10/234
Effect of liquid Azotobacter and
PSB on growth and yield of chilli.
Research work is in progress
2010-11 Mr. Jadhav R. J
12/266
Studies on native Rhizobium isolates
on growth and yield of soybean
Research work is in progress
Mr. Pagare
K. A. 12/268
Studies on native isolates of Bacillus
thuringiensis against Dimond
Backmoth Plutella xylostella on
cabbage.
Research work is in progress
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Year Name of students Research area covered Significant findings
Mr. Jakulwar
N. G. 12/269
Studies on native Phosphate
Solubilizing microorganism isolates
on growth and yield of soybean
Research work is in progress
Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
2009-10 Miss Patil S. S.
09/095
Studies on soil morphological,
physical and chemical properties of
important soil series of Kolhapur
District.
Vertisol soil have more available water capacity followed by Inceptisol, Entiosol
and Alfisol All the series needs appropriate nutrient management with respect to
nitrogen and K in all series except Rastapur, Barshi, Shirawali, Velapur and need
appropriate phosphorus management through fertilizers in Ghot, Sathesai and
Bamburdi soil series.
Miss Borate S. R.
09/092
Studies on morphological and
chemical properties of the soil of
Agriculture College farm, Kolhapur
Soil fertility map of major nutrient indicated that the available N is very low to
moderate , P is low to high & K content is low to high in the soils of A.C. Farm,
Micronutrient content were sufficient level of Mn, Zn and Ca where as Fe were
deficient.
Mr. Wader S. B.
09/096
Effect of different levels of silicon
on growth, nutrient uptake and yield
of upland paddy in an Inceptisol
The application of silicon to upland paddy @ 240 kg silicon/ha was found to be
optimum for increasing the yield, yield contributing character, uptake of silicon
macro (NPK) and micronutrient (Fe,Mn,Zn & Cu) and minimizing, the incidence of
stem borer & grass hopper.
2011-12 Mr. Shinde N. B.
10/268
Vertical distribution of different
forms of phosphors and phosphorus
supplying capacity of important Soil
Series of Kolhapur district
Among the different soil series the higher-P supplying capacity was observed in
Danoli series (Vertisol) and followed by Rastapur series (Vertisol) the lowest P
supplying capacity was noticed for Ghot soil series (Entisol)
Mr. Pathak K. K.
10/264
Assessment of physical properties of
soils of Agril. College farm,
Kolhapur
The soils of Agronomy & Horticulture farm were sandy clay to clay in texture,
moderately deep and poor in drainage & needs water conservation measures to
increase availability of water for field crops.
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Year Name of students Research area covered Significant findings
Miss Arekar. S. A.
10/263
Effect of Sources & levels of silicon
on yield of Paddy
Application of silicon to paddy @ 250 kg Silicon/ha through baggase ash was found
to be optimum for yield and growth of paddy
Mr. Narendra Singh
Shekawat 10/266
Studies on characterization of
representative soil profile from
different research stations of Sub-
montane Zone of Maharashtra.
Research work is in progress
Mr. Shelke S. A.
10/267
Potassium behaviour in important
soil series of Kolhapur District
Research work is in progress
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11. EXTENSION EDUCATION
11.1 Extension Education Units : College Development Block
Extension wing of the College of Agriculture, Kolhapur established in 1963-64 is
an integral part of the college which performs all the three functions viz., teaching,
research and extension education.
The college development block was attached to extension wing in the year 1968.
Previously it had 62 villages from Karveer tahshil of Kolhapur district and divided into
eight circles, where eight Agricultural Assistants are placed to disseminate the
agricultural technology to farmers. The extension programmes in the college
development block are planned and implemented under the guidance and the directives
of the Professor of Extension Education. The block serves as a laboratory for providing
scientific and supervised training in the subject of Agricultural Extension to the students
of the College of Agriculture, Kolhapur.
After transfer of technology in Karveer tahsil, the College Developmennt Block
(CDB) was shifted to Hatkanangle tahsil in 1998 as per Executive Council Resolution
No.5 dt. 27/4/1998 in 44 newly selected villages which are grouped together into eight
circles. In 2001, another circles were established in Radhanagari and Bhudhargad tahsil
of Kolhapur district with 18 new villages. The objectives and functions of College
Development Block are as follows
i) To serve as an Extension Education laboratory to the under graduate and Post
Graduate students.
ii) To test the Technology generated by the university on the farmers field by using
various extension teaching methods and programmes.
iii) To provide the improved seeds of paddy, sorghum, wheat, gram, soybean, nagali
etc. and grafts of important fruit crops on No Profit No Loss basis.
iv) To help the farmers, women and rural youths for entrepreneurship development
in dairy, poultry, goat, fruit processing etc. to uplift their socio- economic status.
v) To provide feedback to the university scientists.
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Table 11.1 . Tahsilwise and Circlewise list of villages
S.N. Tahsil Name of
Circles
Name of Villages
1. Hatkanangale Alte (5) Alte, Kumbhoj, Nej, Hingangaon, Majale
Sajani (10) Khotwadi, Hatkanagale, Sajani, Korochi, Tilwani,
Kabnoor, Mangaon, Managaonwadi, Rui, Tardal
Wathar (7) Wathar, Chavare, Ghunki, Kini, Bhadole, Pargaon,
Kasbe Vadgaon
Hatkanangale Nagaon (6) Nagaon, MaujeVadgaon, Top, Sambhapoor,
Kasarwadi, Minche
Padli (6) Padli, Padli-darvesh, Ambap, Ambapwadi,
Manpadale, Talsande
Male (9) Male, Malewadi, Rukadi, Atigre, Herle, Chokak,
Gadmudshingi, Halondi, Male Mudshingi
2. Bhudargad Gargoti (8) Gargoti, Salpewadi, Shindewadi, Fanaswadi,
Ambavane, Hanbarwadi, Kalnakwadi, Khanapur
3. Radhanagari
Turumbe (10) Turambe, Kapileshwar, Arjunwada, Titave,
Kasarwad, Mangoli, Aknur, Admapur, Waghapur,
Chandre
11.2 Method of Assessing Extension Education Needs of the Community
The Agricultural Assistants posted in different circles assess the needs of the
community from the activities like method demonstration, result demonstration, farmers
rally, group discussion, training on IPM, field visits, farm and home visits etc. The
recommendation of research sub section of this wing also assesses needs of community.
11.3 Funding Sources: State Govt.
11.4 Involvement of Faculty and Scientists in Extension Programmes
Sr. No. Designation No. of posts
1. Professor 1
2. Associate Professor 1
3. Extension Training Officer (Asso. Prof.) 1
4. Assistant Professor 2
5. Senior Research Assistant 1
6. Junior Research Assistant 1
7. Agricultural Assistant 8
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Table 11.2 Extension Education activities by Development Block of College of
Agriculture, Kolhapur (2007-08 to 2012-13)
Sr.
No. Activity
No. of
Activities
No. of
Beneficiaries
1 Farm and Home Visits 7315 15420
2 Shivar Ferries 3149 19355
3 Meetings and Group Discussions 1350 11215
4 Farmers Rallies 64 mass
5 Agril Exhibitions 62 mass
6 Soil testing & Water testing 175 175
7 Method Demonstrations
Mango side Grafting
Seed Treatment . (Biofertilizer
PSB+Rhizobium,Groundnut, Sugarcane,
Wheat, Gram)
4185
70 kg
510
212
8 Sale of Publications (Krishi Darshani) 5700 5700
9 News Items
News papers
510
09
mass
mass
10 Seed Input for Result Demonstration
I ) Kharif Season
1. Paddy -Bhogavati
-Phule Radha
2. Soybean - DS-228
3500Kg
2550 Kg
3400 kg
350
250
445
11 II) Rabi Season
1.Wheat -Tapovan
- Tryambak
2.Jowar - M-35-1
- Phule Anuradha
3. Gram- Digvijay
3420 Kg
1400 kg
90 kg
43 kg
720Kg
35
140
90
43
104
12 Seeds Made Available to the Farmers
1.Sugarcane -Phule-265
2.Wheat -Tapovan
1,40,000 sets
6000kg
415
30
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Sr.
No. Activity
No. of
Activities
No. of
Beneficiaries
Bio-fertilizers - Azotobacter
- Azospirillum
- PSB
- Trichoderma
- Rhizobium
1112 Kg
240 Kg
2500 Kg
8140 Kg
850 Kg
92
48
250
763
75
Grafts/ Seedling
1. Mango Kesar
Alphanso
Ratna
Totapuri
2. Chiku Kali patti
3. Guava Sardar
4. Citrus Sai Sarbati
6. Teak wood
7390
30200
890
5250
3100
2390
300
20000
105
98
20
24
125
72
15
400
11.5 Information services
Every year, nearly 10 to 15 thousand farmers, students and officers are visiting
College of Agriculture, Kolhapur. The extension department organizes visits and
provides the information of different research projects to the visitors. Radio talks and
Television interviews on different subjects are delivered by the Professors.
11.6 Impact Statement
The farmers in College Development Block are benefited regarding improved
agricultural technology introduced by Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri. Also,
the problems regarding pests and diseases of crops, animal disease, soil problems,
introduction of improved varieties, problems of fruit orchards and vegetables, etc.
through bio control and impact of IPM practices are resolved.
11.7 RAWE activities
Professor of Extension Education acted as Co-ordinator for RAWE Programme
since 2007-08. The Subject Matter Specialists of RAWE attend monthly meetings, group
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discussions, farmers’ rallies and guide the students and farmers of their respective
RAWE centers.
The details of extension activities carried out by 210 students (avg.) every year of
Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) Programme during 2007-2013 is given
Table 11.3
Table 11.3: Details of Extension activities carried out by RAWE students
S. N. Activities Number Beneficiaries
I Method Demonstrations
( 10 subjects and 3 demonstrations in each subject) 6300 52357
II Exposure visits
(KVK, Talasande,Kalwade, RS&JRS, Kolhapur,
REC, Kolhapur NARP, Kolhapur, ARS Karad,
ARS Gadhinglaj, NARP K.Digraj, ATS K. Digraj
84 1250
III Soil Testing Samples 1260 1260
IV Animal vaccination Camps- animals covered 26145 5270
VII Tree plantation 32150 --
VIII Krishi dindi/ Krishi din 210 5172
IX Distribution of Bio Fertilizers - Azatobactor,
Rizobium, Compost culture and PSB
4275 3969
X Literature prepared -
Posters, Charts and Folders / Leaflets
25200 --
XI Preparation of Family farm production plan 950 950
XII Preparation of Village production plan 152 152
XIII News Publicity 431 mass
XIV Group Discussion- ( 10 subjects and 2 group
discussions in each subject) 4210 22124
11.8 Regional Extension Centre, College of Agriculture, Kolhapur
11.8.1 Achievements in Five Years
1. Incaharge REC acted as the District Resource Organization for conducting
Training Programme under Integrated Watershed Development Project to Project
Functionaries, for the year 2010-11 and 2011-12.
2. White Grub Control Campaign on Cluster basis for Sugarcane Cultivation
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/Ratoon crop on 25 ha. at each tahsil was organized during 2011-12. At present
demonstrations on 200 ha is being organized in eight tahsils through RKVY
Project for the year 2012-13.
3. Distributed 30 micro-irrigation system sets (drip/sprinkler/ Micro-sprinkler,
Raingun) in Kolhapur district for Farmers Participatory Adaptive Research
Project funded by GOI, New Delhi.
4. Published one Text Book for the new syllabus Agronomy course entitled
“Introductory Agriculture” – Author Dr. A.A. Pisal.
11.8.2 Extension activities carried out by Regional Extension Centre,
College of Agriculture, Kolhapur (2007-08 to 2012-13)
Sr. No Name of activity No. of
activities
No. of
beneficiaries
1. Demonstrations and farm trials 398 398
2. Monthly district workshops 80 2144
3. Monthly Field Visit 66 2134
4. Farmers rallies 125 25397
5. Farmers study tour 10 483
6. No. of farmers visited to REC 6192 6192
7. Doordarshan programme 34 mass
8. Radio programmes 22 mass
9. Publication sale 7789 7789
10. Sale of machinery & implements 486 486
11. Training Programmes 307 36064
12. Agril. Exhibition 44 19,24,936
13. Farmers Club -Field visit/shivar pheries 138 6965
14. Mobile Van Programme 120 7949
15. Diagnostic team visit 62 305
16. Final theory/Practical Examination duties 75 --
17. RAWE Programmes 165 12528
11.8.3 Linkages between farmers and scientists
In order to establish linkages between farmers and scientists, the activity of
Farmers’-Scientists forum has been initiated since March, 2005. 96 farmers from
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various ten tahshils of Kolhapur district are the members of forum. The various
extension programmes viz., seasonal trainings, group discussions, crop seminars, field
visits, front line demonstrations, farmers’ participatory adaptive research trials, Study
tours, nomination for different awards, Diagnostic team visits etc., extension activities
are regularly carried out. The exposure to farmers has been given through media by
means of recording success stories in various TV channels or All India Radio
Programmes as well as publishing success stories in magazines and newspapers.
11.8.4 Feed back from farmers to researchers
1. Looking to the expansion in area under Cashewnut gardens in sub-montane
regions of Chandgad, Ajara, Bhudargad, Shahuwadi, Gaganbawada, Radhanagari
Tahasils, the research recommendation needs to be given.
2. Efforts should be made to develop paddy varieties suitable for processing like
parched rice etc. At present farmers are depending on the varieties developed by
other Universities.
3. Research on outbreak of Root aphids and Blue Beetle in rice is initiated and
control measures needs to be suggested.
4. Vegetable crop seed should be made available on small scale to needy farmers for
popularization of University varieties.
5. Recommendation on NPK, foliar spray and use of liquid fertilizers through drip
irrigation needs to be given.
6. Research on management of Sugarcane variety Co-92005, which is prone to
disease complex under heavy soils of high rainfall zone.
7. Research on Sweet Potato needs to be initiated as the area in Shahuwadi,
Gaganbawada and Chandgad tahasils is increasing.
8. Package of practices for Organic Farming in various crops, needs to be specified.
9. Training programme on processing, value addition and post harvest technology
should be initiated in field crops.a
10. Recommendations on use of modern machinery and implements for
mechanization of farms need to be given due to labour unavailability.
11. Popularization of integrated approach / biocontrol agents in white grub pest
management.
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11.9 Impact statement
The farmers in Kolhapur Region are benefited regarding improved agricultural
technology introduced by Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri. Also, the
problems regarding pests and diseases of crops, animal disease, soil problems,
introduction of improved varieties, problems of fruit orchards and vegetables, etc.
through bio control and impact of IPM practices are resolved.
11.10 Observations of Peer Review Team- 2008
i) However, the impact of these need to be assessed in terms of productivity
enhancement and income supplementation
ii) Provision of video conferencing facilities.
iii) The University may establish an Agricultural Consultancy Support Service center
to cater to the needs of public and private sectors and generate income.
11. 11 Fulfillment of Observations of Peer Review Team- 2008
i) The impact of agricultural technology is assessed in the adopted villages in
Hatkangale, Bhudargad and Radhanagari Block of Kolhapur district. The yield
of the Paddy is increased significantly by 18-20 % due to adoption of university
released varieties namely Bhogavati, Indrayani, Phule Samruddhi, Phule Radha
etc.
ii) The video conferencing facility is established for the benefit of farmers, scientists
and students.
iii) The Regional Extension Center established by the University caters the need of
consultancy services needed by the farmers and private sectors. Under the
experiential learning program on farm services such as irrigation system design,
surveying, landscaping, etc will be provided through participation of college
students.
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Departmentwise Extension Education Activities (2007-2013)
Sr.
No.
Name of Activities EXTN AGRO SSAC ASDS BOT ENTO PATH ENGG REC HORT ECON Total
beneficiaries
1. Method Demonstration 72
(885)
25
(340)
185
(185)
15
(981)
-- -- --- 10
(100)
398
(398)
15
(600)
-- 720
(3489)
2. Result Demonstration 580
(580)
-- 185
(185)
-- -- -- --- -- -- -- -- 765
(765)
3. Farmers Rallies 34
(4350)
12
(2204)
29
(250)
13
(1500)
-- 14
(1565)
-- 50
(5000)
125
(25397)
10
(500)
-- 275
(38562)
4. Field Days
-- -- - -- -- -- --- - -- -- -
5. Exhibitions 35
(44335)
-- - -- -- -- -- 7
(1000)
44
(19
Lakh)
-- -- 86
(1945335)
6. Training Classes of
Farmers
3
(180)
6 (200) 3 2
(100)
5 4 -- 10 307
(36064)
-- -- 426
(36544)
7. Cattle Disease Diagnostic
Camp
-- -- - 16
(468)
-- -- -- - -- -- 16
(468)
8. Farmers Educational Tours 5
(250)
-- 1
(50)
-- -- -- -- - 10
(483)
-- -- 16
(783)
9. High Yielding Variety
Seed Distribution
25140 -- - -- -- -- -- - - -- -- 25140
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Sr.
No.
Name of Activities EXTN AGRO SSAC ASDS BOT ENTO PATH ENGG REC HORT ECON Total
beneficiaries
10. Soil Testing 710
(710)
-- 7978
(7978)
-- -- -- -- - - -- -- 8688
(8688)
11. Analysis of Organic
Manure and Irrigation
Water
-- -- 30 -- -- -- -- - - -- -- 30
(30)
12. Farm and Home Visits 3992
(20415)
-- - -- -- 70 -- 15 138
(6965)
15 -- 4230
(27380)
13. Diagnosis of Pest and
Disease Samples
130
(130)
-- - -- -- 625
(625)
935
(935)
- 62
(62)
-- 1752
(1752)
14. Bio Control Units -- -- -- -- 1 1 - 2
15. Participation of Staff in
Various Programmes for
Technology Dissemination
80 20 25 17 02 28 4 20 307 50 6 559
16. Publications (Res, Tech,
Popular)
35 535 92 25 5 3 8 15 15 10 3 746
7. Radio Talk / T.V. Talk - 174 13 10 -- 15 20 20/15 22 / 34 15 8 346
18. Trainings/ Seminars
Attended
14 103 10 11 5 7 10 5 307
14 5 491
19. M.D.W. -- -- 4 -- -- 14 -- - 80
(2144)
-- 98
(2144)
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Sr.
No.
Name of Activities EXTN AGRO SSAC ASDS BOT ENTO PATH ENGG REC HORT ECON Total
beneficiaries
20. Group Discussion 1197
(14340)
-- 15
(300)
-- -- 40
(750)
25
(550)
12
(300)
-- -- 3
(50)
1292
(16290)
21. ZREAC -- -- - -- -- 6 -- -- 10 -- -- 16
22 Film / Video Shows 3 -- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 3
24. Exposure Visits 11
(157)
-- - -- -- -- -- -- 62
(1732)
-- -- 73
(1889)
25. Farmers Scientists Forum -- -- - -- -- -- -- -- 138
(6965)
-- -- 138
(6965)
26. Mobile Van Programme -- - - - - - - -- 165
(12528
)
-- - 165
(12528)
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12. OTHER UNITS AND INFORMATION SERVICES
12.1 Other Units
The College has established well-equipped and advance technological
laboratories and projects like Bio-technology, Bio-control, Biofertilizer production,
Mushroom production and Protected cultivation of flowers and vegetables. The
technical innovations of these projects are communicated to the farming community and
other clientele through print and electronic media.
The experiential learning programme has immense importance in development of
technological know-how among the graduating students of agriculture. Overall college
plays an important role in development of human resource by conducting various
training programmes and workshops for the people who are interested in the respective
field and also helps to communicate the information to the other clientele thro’ the mode
of farmer to farmers extension. Therefore this helps to disseminate technology at large.
College of Agriculture, Kolhapur disseminates the advanced agricultural
technology through College Development Block, Regional Extension Centres etc.
College Development Block (CDB)
In College Development Block activities like dissemination of crop production,
animal science related information is transferred thro’ field demonstrations, group
discussion, visits at farmers field and home, distribution of seeds, vaccination
programmes are undertaken. Efforts are taken to give wide exposure to the farming
community thro’ exhibitions, study tours, field tours.
In CDB, RAWE students are placed in different villages. These students assess
the technological gap and disseminate technical information thro’ various extension
activities like demonstration, group discussion, survey, information corner, farmers rally,
leaflets, pamphlets, posters etc. and articles on these issues are published in various local
newspapers thro’ print media and telecast through electronic media.
Regional Extension Center (REC)
Farmer-Scientist forum is established under the Regional Extension Center. A
team of SMS (REC) conducts monthly meetings, provide need based and location
specific technical guidance and services thro’ demonstrations, trainings, group
discussion. The farmer members of this forum transfer this technology to other farmers.
It is a good example of farmers led extension.
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The team of Subject Matter Specialist is providing technical guidance to the staff
of State Department of Agriculture and other line departments thro’ meetings at regular
intervals.
College of Agriculture, Kolhapur
The students from various schools, colleges, farmers from all over Maharashtra
and adjoining states and national and international dignitaries do regularly visit at
college. Trainings are organized for farmers in mushroom production, protected
cultivation of vegetables and flowers. Trainings are also organized for staff from line
departments to acquaint them regarding improved technology and practices especially in
biotechnology. Undergraduate students are getting hands on trainings thro’ various
experiential learning modules viz. bio-technology, bio-control, mushroom production
and dairy science, soil testing, nursery management, farm mechanization and seed
production.
12.2 Dissemination of Information to Stakeholders and Public
Documentation and Publicity
A wide publicity is given to various students and college programmes/events
through print media, electronic media, local newspapers, university newsletter etc.
Annually published college magazine Raanwara covers students’ related activities like
academic, sports and cultural achievements etc. However, year round activities regarding
education, research and extension held at College of Agriculture, Kolhapur are published
in Glimpses which is presented in MAGOVA programme at university. Monthly,
quarterly and annual information of college news/events are documented and submitted
to the university.
College of Agriculture, Kolhapur has launched a college website
www.ackolhapur.edu.in, which covers the information regarding UG and PG degree
programmes, various departments, research projects, laboratories, production and service
units, facilities/amenities available for students and farmers community.
The information regarding rules and regulations related to academic is given in
chapter IV, Financial Information in chapter IX and administration information in
chapter III and V.
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13. SWOT ANALYSIS
(Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats)
The SWOT analysis plays an important role in the educational institutes, in
understanding of educational problems at all stages irrespective of the type of
organization. The concept is meant to help in taking appropriate decisions for the
development of an organization in particular operational environment. SWOT is an
acronym stands for Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats of an organization.
Strength is the basic asset of the organization that would provide advantage for its growth
and development; weakness is the liability of an organization that can create a state of
time and situation specific disadvantages for its growth and development. Opportunity is
the ability of the organization to grow and achieve its specific objectives in a given
situation. Threat is a situation that blocks the abilities of the organization to grow and
develop for achieving its ultimate goal.
13.1 Strengths
The college is celebrating Golden Jubilee Year during the period 2012-13. The
College of Agriculture, Kolhapur has 10 sections and each section is having separate
office buildings, well-equipped laboratories, practical halls, separate examination and
lecture halls. In addition to this college has well equipped library with email, e-library
and internet facilities for the students and staff, auditorium and videoconference hall,
gymnasium, boys and girls hostels, play ground and guest house. The intake capacity for
B.Sc.(Agri.) is 181students plus around 20 students from ICAR quota. The post graduate
programme leading to the M.Sc.(Agri.) degree in 4 disciplines have been started since
2009 and at present in 8 disciplines with 6 intake capacity. In all 800 UG students and
100 PG students are undertaking agricultural education on this campus. College has well
experienced, learned and qualified faculty members.
The total farm land as per 7/12 extract is 131.38 ha, including Shenda Park, and
uncultivated land under buildings, roads, grass land. The college is having lift on
Panchganga river with discharge capacity of 6.6 cusec and 7 wells for protective and
seasonal irrigation. Recently, the Rajaram Tank Lift Irrigation Scheme is commissioned
as an alternative arrangement for irrigation water supply to various farms through quarry
behind boys’ hostel. The crops like paddy, nagali, maize, sorghum, sugarcane,
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groundnut, soybean, wheat, gram, sesamum, greengram, redgram, blackgram and
sunflower are grown and cultivated in Kolhapur region. The college farm is having
threshing yards (2), godowns (2), drying sheds (1), silo pits (3) polyhouses (3) and farm
machineries like tractors (9) along with power tillers (4), ploughs, ridgers, ferti-cum seed
drill, rotavators, threshing machine and trolleys. The horticultural crops like coconut,
sapota, mango, aonla and pomegranate are under cultivation. The Agricultural Botany
section is having a well-equipped plant tissue culture laboratory and forestry block
having different plant species. The central instrumentation cell with all sophisticated and
modern instruments is with Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry section. The
Agricultural Entomology section is having a bio-control laboratory for mass production
of Trichograma chiloinis and there is a bio-control unit for mass production of Phule
Trichoderma, Biofertilizer and Mushroom production unit in Plant Pathology section.
The Agronomy section has well established B type meteorological observatory
alongwith automated weather station. Seed processing plant is being utilized for
processing of different crops by Agronomy and Engineering Section. The Agricultural
Engineering section is also having computer laboratory (ARIS) and models for
watershed and water measuring devices. The Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science
section is having sufficient animals viz., cattles (31) and goats (98) alongwith potential
production of milk to the tune of 3,000 liters per month and different milk products. The
college library is also having about 36604 books, 4754 technical / bound journals, 21
general magazines (monthly) and 10 newspapers. The college is having separate hostel
and gymkhana facilities for boys and girls alongwith well developed playground for all
types of sports.
College is located in educational hub surrounded by institutes viz., Shivaji
University, Chatrapati Shahu Institute Business Education and Research (SIBER),
Rajaram College, Kolhapur Institute of Technology, Govt. Poly-technic etc.. There are
many co-operative dairies viz., WARANA, GOKUL, SAHAKAR, MAHALAXMI and
private dairy farms viz., Chitale, Shahu, poultry farms, food processing units, green
houses, horticulture and tissue culture nurseries. This gives an opportunity to the
students to undertake need based collaborative research work and provide better
employment opportunities. Further, such facilities are useful for in-plant training under
experiential learning programme.
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13.2 Weakness
The college comes under sub montane zone with average annual rainfall of
1024 mm and distribution is uneven. The soils are lighter and medium in depth with low
water holding capacity. There is also a need of water harvesting and conservation. The
wells on college farm need deepening, desilting and construction for increasing the
storage capacity. The permanent wall fencing is required to protect farm and educational
institute as farm area is bisected by two national highways and is also surrounded by
Kolhapur. The undergraduate teachers need specialized trainings in specialized advanced
fields for upgradation and effective teaching. There is no separate auditorium hall at
college campus hence, an auditorium of 1000 audience capacity is required. The lecture
and practical halls/ laboratories of the college need to be upgraded with audio-visual and
multimedia equipments for effective teaching. Provision of vehicles like two jeeps and
two buses are to be made for effective implementation of RAWE and study tours of
experiential learning modules with additional budget. Insufficient man-power and delay
in filling the vacant positions is one of the major problems. Similarly, due to many
private affiliated Agricultural Colleges the work load of teaching staff of constituent
colleges has increased in manyfolds. Further, due to vacancies of ministerial staff, many
times teaching staff has to carryout non-teaching and unrelated work. Therefore, the
vacant posts of teaching and non-teaching cadres should be filled in for effective
teaching, research and extension education activities. Similarly, the pooled posts of this
college should be restored. The additional facilities like swimming pool, badminton and
basketball court are to be created at college campus.
13.3 Opportunities
The climatic conditions of Kolhapur region is really congenial for agriculture,
horticulture and silvi-pasture. Hence, there is a wide scope to utilize the existing facilities
for research on agriculture, agroforestry and horticulture by sanctioning a separate
research centre. The existing plant tissue culture laboratory can be utilized for large-scale
micro-propagation of horticultural and vegetable crops. The undulating topography of
college be managed on watershed basis for improving productivity of marginal land and
also to conserve soil and water to recharge the wells on farm. There is scope for
utilization of non conventional energy resources (solar and wind) by creation of energy
park at college campus. Enhancement of value added products on commercial basis viz.,
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Phule cold drinks, anola candy, milk products, sugarcane juice etc. Commercial seed
production of sugarcane, field and horticultural crops.
The new curriculum with experiential learning programme is helpful to the
students to acquire technical abilities and entrepreneurship qualities and to start their
own agribusiness. Many research institutes which are located in Kolhapur can provide
research avenues to the staff and students. Students can tap the opportunities for export
of value added agricultural products.
13.4 Threats
The college was established in 1963 at Kasaba Bawada, Kolhapur and shifted
during 1969 to the existing place on old NH- 4 which is away from Kolhapur city. The
college farm and premises need protection by constructing boundary walls around for
preventing illegal encroachments and trespassing. Due to inadequate water supply,
insufficient facilities of farm mechanization, non-availability of drying sheds, threshing
yards and godowns, the farm receipts are badly affected. These receipts can be increased
by providing the above facilities on top priority.
The audiovisual aids in lecture and practical halls are insufficient and hence,
need to be modernized for effective teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
The grants allotted for undergraduate teaching need to be revised with provision of
separate budget for implementing the RAWE and Experiential Learning Modules. The
vacant posts and pooled posts are adversely affecting the quality of UG and PG teaching.
Non availability of guest house facility for scientists and farmers at the college campus.
The existing Lift Irrigation Scheme on Panchanganga river is 33 years old, which needs
frequent repairs and maintenance. Hence new Lift Irrigation Scheme on Panchanganga
river is highly essential for providing uninterrupted water supply to college farm.
The constituent college staff has burden of academic duties in private/ affiliated
colleges which affect the standard of education. Introduction of foreign Agricultural
Universities / Deemed Universities in the field of Agriculture also can be a threat.
13.5 Suggestions and plans to minimize and / or overcome weaknesses
and threats
Construct the compound wall around college premises.
Vacant positions to be filled in on priority basis and pooled posts be reinstate.
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Agriculture graduates be encouraged to join Agricultural services instead of civil
services and Special cell to prepare for JRF, SRF and ASRB examinations and
studies abroad be established.
The excess burden of work load of private colleges on the staff members of
constituent colleges needs to be reduced.
13.6 Suggestions and plan to maximize the strength and exploit the
opportunities
Collaborative research projects with different national and inter-national
institutes should be undertaken.
In plant training should be given to the students for entrepreneurship
development in collaboration with private organizations and industries.
Training programme should be arranged for staff and students on emerging
technology to develop entrepreneurship in agribusiness for improving the quality
of Experiential Learning Modules.
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14. SUMMARY
As per the guidelines given by the ICAR, New Delhi, the self Study Report for
the period 2007-08 to 2012-13 is comprehensively summarized, which comprise of
highlights and achievements in education, research and extension along with
shortcomings and deficiencies. The future plans to overcome the shortcomings and for
improvements in the field of education, research and extension is also discussed in brief.
14.1 Highlights and Achievements
14.1.1 Education
1. Implemented new course curriculum (All India pattern) as per the 4th
Deans’
Committee of ICAR (2007-08).
2. Establishment of well equipped laboratories for conducting practicals of advanced
and applied courses with help of flow charts, new medicinal and aromatic plants,
recent varieties, ornamental plants and fruit orchards etc.
3. Central instrumentation cell with highly sophisticated and high precision
equipments with facility of soil, water and fertilizer testing.
4. Established modern equipped plant tissue culture laboratory in the Botany section.
5. Erected four greenhouses, one glass house and three shade net houses for
educational, extension and research purposes.
6. Developed well equipped Central Assessment Process (CAP) Centre for speedy
declaration of results
7. Developed computer laboratory with 32 computers in the Agricultural Engineering
section.
8. In all 150 computers provided to all the sections, library, research schemes and
Associate Dean and PAO’s office.
9. Facilities like e-mail, Internet, LAN, computer literature etc. are provided to the
students and staff of the College through 10mbps VPN connectivity from BSNL.
10. Lecture halls, seminar hall and examination halls are being renovated and
modernized.
11. New library building with facility of recent books, journals, periodicals, e-books ,
e-journals through CeRA and CD ROM with internet facility.
12. Revised and updated practical manuals of 32 undergraduate courses.
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13. Renovated the boys’ hostel.
14. The hostel facility for PG students (boys and girls) is under construction.
15. The facilities including canteen, mess, students’ consumer co-operative store etc.
are developed.
16. Gymnasium was strengthened with modern equipments for boys and girls.
17. Established bio-control (air conditioned) and Sericulture unit at Agril. Entomology
section.
18. Established bio-fertilizer unit in Plant Pathology section.
19. Organized coaching classes to the students who appeared for Junior Research
Fellowship (ICAR) examination. The 140 students passed JRF examination held by
ICAR in last six years, among them 47 bagged the fellowship. Two students are
selected in IIM, Ahmedabad for PGDM in Agri-Business Management.
20. New 2500 trees planted on college campus under tree plantation programme.
21. Developed Plant Disease Museum with different diseases samples.
22. Developed mushroom production and Trichoderma Production Unit.
23. Development of well equipped laboratories for Agricultural Engineering i.e. Farm
Machinery and Power, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, Post-harvest
engineering, ARIS and computer laboratory.
24. Since last six years the cadets have brought laurels to this college with cent percent
result in ‘B’ (151 students) and ‘C’ (150 students) certificate examination.
25. The college farm is modernized by providing micro-irrigation systems, amounting
to Rs. 53.61 lakh, to the cropped area of 40 hectares and farm receipts were
increased substantially.
26. The farm wise receipt generated during last six years were Rs. 78.59 lakh from
Agronomy farm, Rs. 47.22 lakh from Dairy farm, Rs. 25.39 lakh from Horticulture
farm, Rs. 19.02 lakh from Bio fertilizer production unit.
27. Seed processing unit is established in 2010, every year nearly 40 tons seed of
Paddy and Soybean crops are processed and about receipt of Rs.1.50 lakh is
generated.
28. Bio fertilizer unit has generated Rs. 19.02 lakh receipts benefiting more than 3000
farmers in the region.
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14.1.2 Research
14.1.2.1 Agril. Extension
The Six recommendations based on the research studies carried out by Extension
Education Section, College of Agriculture had been approved by the Joint AGRESCO
during last five years. These recommendations are related to improvement of salt
affected soil, problems of jaggary producing units, use of drip irrigation, development of
agricultural entrepreneurship, importance of demonstrations and exposure visits for
fodder management by goat keepers and measures to harness potential of National
Horticulture Mission.
14.1.2.2 Agril. Botany
The soybean variety KS-103 developed by Dr. S.R. Shinde is identified by the
Director, Soybean, Indore in the Annual group Meeting scheduled from 1-3 May, 2013
at Jorhat (Assam). The new variety is recommended for South Zone comprising
Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The yield potential of KS-
103 is 30qtls/ha. with tolerance to leaf rust of soybean.
Multi-location rice trials are conducted under Maharashtra State Co-ordinated
rice improvement programme at Agricultural Botany division from Kharif 2010. The
trials of the year 2011 revealed that the genotype RTN-10-1-1-1 from early coarse
grain types, genotype RTN 9-3-2 from mid late coarse group were produced higher yield
than their respective checks KJT-3 and KJT-5. Whereas, genotype RTN – 4-1-2-1-1
ranked first in AVT (Mid late) and in advance varietal trial (Early) the state check variety
KJT – 5 produced the highest yield over all the entries under testing
The 301 Medicinal and Aromatic plant species were collected from various
places of Kolhapur, Nanudarbar, Sindhudurg and Thane districts. The collected species
were multiplied and planting material was supplied to the needy farmers under adhoc
research project, ‘Exploration and Inventorization of medicinal plants from Western
Ghats of Kolhapur region’.
The production technology of different medicinal species viz., Ashwagandha,
Safed Musali, Sarpagandha had been studied under adhoc research project ‘Development
of production technology and supply of nursery plants of selected medicinal and
aromatic plant species for Kolhapur region’. The above two adhoc research projects were
implemented at Agril. Botany section from April 2006 to 31st March, 2009.
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14.1.2.3 Agril. Entomology
Dr. P. B. Mohite, Associate Professor of Agril. Entomology reported a new
species of white grub, Phyllognatgus dionysius first time in Western Maharashtra
infesting sugarcane and soybean. The work on identification of different species of white
grub in Western Maharashtra is in progress. Recently, in collaboration with National
Bureau of Agril. Important Insects (NBAII) Bangalore, utilization of Entomopathogenic
Nematode for management of Leucopholis and Holotricha serrata the work on field
demonstration was undertaken.
14.1.3 Extension
14.1.3.1 College Development Block
The number of extension activities viz., farm and home visits, shivar ferries,
farmers rallies, Meetings and group discussions undertaken by college development
block during last six year were more than 19355.
The college development blocks supplied the seeds improved cultivars of paddy
and soybean to 1045 farmers during kharif whereas, seeds of wheat, sorghum and gram
to more than 430 farmers during rabi season or result demonstrations. Sugarcane setts of
Phule- 265 were supplied to 415 farmers during last six years.
More than 70,000 grafts / seedlings of fruit crops viz. mango, sapota, guava,
citrus were supplied to the farmers in the region.
Every year, near about 10 to 15 thousand farmers, students and officers are
visiting College of Agriculture, Kolhapur. The extension department organizes visits and
provides the information of different research projects to the visitors. Radio talks and
television interviews on different subjects are delivered by the professors.
The farmers are benefited regarding improved agricultural technology introduced
by Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri. Also, the problems regarding pests and
diseases of crops, animal disease, soil problems, introduction of improved varieties,
problems of fruit orchards and vegetables, etc. through bio-control and impact of IPM
practices are resolved.
The Professor of Extension Education, the SMS of RAWE attends monthly
meetings, group discussions, and farmers’ rally and guides the students & farmers of
their respective centers during the RAWE programme.
During the period under report about 3000 soil samples were analyzed and soil
health cards were distributed to the host farmer in RAWE programme .
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The RAWE students have carried out 101367 extension activities including
transfer of technology.
14.1.3.2 Regional Extension Centre
The regional extension centre, Kolhapur acted as the District Resource
Organization for conducting Training Programme under Integrated Watershed
Development Project to Project Functionaries, for the year 2010-11 and 2011-12.
The centre has conducted demonstrations on 200 ha. through RKVY Project viz.
‘White Grub Control Campaign on Cluster basis for Sugarcane Cultivation /Ratoon crop’
in eight tahsils.
Conducted three farmers training programme on scaling of water productivity
during 2010 and 2011.Distributed 30 micro-irrigation system sets (drip/sprinkler/ micro-
sprinkler, rain gun) in Kolhapur district for Farmers Participatory Adaptive Research
Project funded by GOI, New Delhi.
Two training of 25 farmers on ' Use of Improved Agril. Implements and
Demonstrating was conducted by Agril. Engineering section and Regional Extension
Centre in January and March 2007, respectively. Conducted training of 50 farmers on
Development of Elite planting material and model plantation funded by NOVOD Board,
Gurgaon, Haryana in March 2010.
14.2 Short Comings
1. Lack of wall compound for Agricultural College campus, farm and buildings.
2. Need of renovation of all sectional buildings particularly their colouring,
electrification, water supply, water proofing, sanitary units, etc. because these are
very old of more than 40 years.
3. There is no auditorium hall, since establishment of this college almost 50 years
ago.
4. Vacant posts of technical and non-technical staff members.
5. There is urgent need to replace the existing pretty old pipelines of Panchaganga
Lift Irrigation Project, old tractors, buses and farm machinery and equipments.
6. Need for preparation of bituminous roads on farm and in between all sections.
7. No good transport facilities. All vehicles are pretty old. Hence, allotment of new
vehicles i.e. jeeps (two) buses (two) for implementation of extension work,
preferably RAWE programme and experiential learning programme etc.
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8. Renovation of glasshouse, greenhouse, etc.
9. Watershed development and water harvesting i.e. widening of existing wells,
replacing of the electric motors (80 HP) of lift irrigation scheme.
10. Upgradation of existing gymkhana facilities for boys.
11. Creation of new gymnasium and visitors rooms in girls’ Hostel.
12. Strengthening of existing Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory with sufficient material
and equipments for teaching biotechnology course and commercialization of
micro-propagated plants.
13. Lack of training facilities to undergraduate teachers and laboratory assistants for
advanced and applied undergraduate courses.
14. Insufficient advanced teaching aids for extension, trainings and teaching.
15. Lack of inputs for effective implementation of RAWE and experiential learning
programmes.
16. Sale counter for farm produced products, seed and products of post harvest
technology such as Phule cold drinks, anola candy etc.
14.3 Plans for Improvement
a) Agril. Botany
Strengthening of existing PTCL laboratories with sufficient equipments and
materials to conduct biotechnology practicals.
b) Agricultural Economics
Establishment of Market Information Centre at College of Agriculture, Kolhapur.
Establishment Computer laboratory for UG and PG teaching.
c) Agricultural Engineering
Demonstration plot for different irrigation system
Installation of Rice mill and Mini Dal mill for processing of rice and pulses
Upgradation of implements shed as a implement museum for students and
farmers
Installation of Soil Water Conservation structures in the college campus
d) Agril. Entomology
Management of white grub with biopesticide.
Work on genetic diversity in white grub, Helicoverpa armigera, Spodoptera and
diamond back moth must be started .
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Mass multiplication of Emtomopathogenic nematodes (EPN).
Field trials with EPN against white grub.
Large scale production of biopesticide
e) Extension Education
Establishment of interactive classroom for teaching.
Purchase of advanced audio-visual aids for dissemination of advanced
technology to the farmers
Establishment of PG laboratory along with computer facility.
f) Agronomy
Construction of wall compounds around farm and office buildings.
Construction of drying sheds, godowns and threshing yards.
Purchase of new tractors and their accessories, farm machinery and equipments.
Development of irrigation facilities including intake chamber on Panchganga lift
and widening and deepening of the existing wells.
Renovation of existing threshing yards, drying sheds, ware houses.
Development of existing farm roads i.e. preparation of bituminous roads.
Upgradation, automation and renovation of existing meteorological Observatory
(from existing ‘C’ type into ‘B’ or ‘A’ type).
Purchase of computers, photocopying machine and audiovisual aids.
g) Animal Science and Dairy Science
Establishment of commercial buffalo and cow unit (50 Nos.) for dairying.
Expansion of existing sheep and goat unit (100 Nos. each).
Renovation of old dairy byre structure.
Construction of dairy byre structure at Shenda Park unit.
Land development at Shenda Park.
Wall fencing at Shenda Park and Main Dairy Farm at College.
h) Horticulture
Purchase of new tractor and various farm implements.
Construction of store.
Deepening and construction of existing wells
Strengthening of PHT laboratory
Sectional farm development:
i) Plant Pathology
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Purchases of research microscope with video facility.
Erection of glass house for pathological research work.
j) Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
Purchase of equipments viz. Inductively coupled plasma emission
spectrophotometry, Atomic absorption spectrophotometer, Glass liquid chromatography,
UVIS spectrophotometer, Flame photometer for P.G. programmes.
k) Regional Extension Centre
Establishment of Agricultural Technology Information Centre cum Farmers’
Training Hall.
Construction of Farmers’ Hostel (Accommodation for 100 farmers)
Establishment of Technology Museum for visitors.
14.4 Suggestions for re-organization and restructuring of
infrastructure and academic programme.
All lecture halls and laboratories need to be equipped with all projection facilities
and internet connectivity.
Teaching faculty may be upgraded with refresher courses frequently for the
developments in information technology.
The development of infrastructure facilities for Post Graduate Institute,
auditorium, gymnasium for girls and protection wall for college campus.
There should be separate contingency for conducting experiential learning
modules.
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Steering Committee for Self Study Report of
College of Agriculture, Kolhapur
1 Dr. N.Y. Patil, Associate Dean Chairman
2. Dr. R. R. Suryawanshi, Prof. of Agril. Economics Co-ordinator
3 Dr. G.D. Patil, Prof. of SSAC Member
4 Dr. V. A . Khaire, Prof. of Entomology Member
5 Dr. S.R. Shinde, I/C,Prof. of Agril. Botany Member
6 Dr. A. P. Patil, I/C,Prof. of Agril. Engineering Member
7 Dr. S.V. Sawant, I/C,Prof. of Horticulture Member
8 Prof. B.T. Kolgane, I/C, Prof. of Extn. Education Member
9 Dr. D. K. Kamble, I/C, Prof. of A.H.D.S. Member
10 Dr. V. B. Gedam, Asstt. Prof. Agronomy Member
11 Dr. H.R. Shinde, Asstt. Prof. Agril. Economics Member
12 Shri. R. N. Bhujbal, Asstt. Registrar Member
13 Shri. V.T. Patil, Asstt. Comptroller Member
14 Er. A.B. Deshpande, Technical Officer Member Secretary
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Task Forces and their Chairmen for preparation of Self Study
Report
Sr.
No.
Title of the Chapter Chairman of the Task Force
1 History and Development of the Institution Er. A.B. Deshpande,
Asstt. Professor & Tech.Officer
2 Mission and Goals Dr. R.R. Suryawanshi
Professor of Agril. Economics
3 Organization and Governance Shri. R.N. Bhujbal
Asstt. Registrar
4 Academic Programmes and Curricula Dr. Y.R. Jadhav
Associate Professor of Agril. Engg.
5 Faculty and Other Human Resources Dr. G.D. Patil
Professor of SSAC
6 Student Development Dr. K.K. Mangave
Associate Professor, Horticulture
7 Library and Other Learning Resources Smt. M.J. Patil
College Librarian
8 Physical Facilities Dr. A. P. Patil
I/C, Professor of Agril. Engg.
9 Financial Resources Shri. V.T. Patil
Asstt. Comptroller
10 Research Dr. S.R. Shinde
I/C, Professor of Agril. Botany
11 Extension Education and Information services Prof. B.T. Kolgane
I/C, Professor of Extn. Education
12 Other Units and Information Services Prof. B.T. Kolgane
I/C, Professor of Extn. Education
13 Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and
Threats (SWOT) analysis
Dr. Y.R. Jadhav
Associate Professor of Agronomy
14 Summary and College Profile Dr. H. R. Shinde,
Asstt. Prof. of Agril. Economics
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Editorial Board for Preparation of Self Study Report
Sr. No. Title of the Chapter Task
1 Prof. B.T. Kolgane
I/C, Professor of Extension Education
Chief Editor
2 Dr. D. S. Patil,
Associate Professor of SSAC
Member
3 Dr. K.K. Mangave,
Associate Professor, Horticulture
Member
4 Dr. A.A. Pisal
Extension Agronomist, REC
Member
5 Dr. A.G.Bhoite
Associate Professor of Agril. Botany
Member
6 Dr. D. D. Patange
Asstt. Professor of ASDS
Member
7 Dr. U.D. Jagadale
Asstt. Prof. of Extension Education
Member Secretary
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ANNEXURE-I
Semester wise course distribution of B.Sc. (Agri.) Programme
Semester-I
Sr.
No.
Course No. Title of the course Credits
Theory Practical Total
1 AGRO.111 Principle of Agronomy 1 1 2
2 AGRO.112 Agricultural Meteorology 1 1 2
3 AGRO.113 Introductory Agriculture (Ancient
heritage, agricultural scenario and
gender equity in Agriculture
1 0 1
4 BOT.111 Environmental Science 1 1 2
5 SSAC.111 Introduction to Soil Science 2 1 3
6 PATH.111 Introductory Plant Pathology 1 1 2
7 HORT.111 Production Technology of fruit crops 2 1 3
8 EXTN.111 Fundamentals of Rural Sociology and
Educational Psychology
2 0 2
9 ASDS.111 Livestock Production and Management 1 1 2
Total 12 7 19
10 LANG.111 Comprehension and Communication
Skills in English (NC )
1 1 2
11 PHY.EDN.111 Physical Education (NC ) 0 1 1
12 MATH.111 Mathematics (Deficiency course) (NC) 1 1 2
Grand Total 12 7 19
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Semester-II
Sr.
No.
Course No. Title of the course Credits
Theory Practical Total
1 AGRO.124 Water Management including Micro
Irrigation
2 1 3
2 SSAC.122 Soil Chemistry, Soil Fertility &
Nutrient Management
2 1 3
3 MIBO.121 Agricultural Microbiology 2 1 3
4 BOT.122 Principles of Genetics 2 1 3
5 ECON.121 Principles of Agricultural Economics 2 0 2
6 EXTN.122 Dimensions of Agricultural Extension 1 1 2
7 ENGG.121 Fundamentals of Soil and Water
Conservation Engineering
1 1 2
8 STAT.121 Statistics 1 1 2
Total 13 7 20
10 NSS.121 National Service Scheme/ National
Cadet Corps ( NC)
0 1 1
11 NCC.121 National Service Scheme/ National
Cadet Corps ( NC)
0 1 1
Grand total 13 20
Semester-III
Sr.
No.
Course No. Title of the course Credits
Theory Practical Total
1 AGRO.235 Field Crops –(I) (Kharif Crops) 2 1 3
2 AGRO.236 Practical Crop Production (I)
(Kharif Crops)
0 1 1
3 BOT.233 Principles of Plant Breeding 2 1 3
4 BOT.234 Crop Physiology 2 1 3
5 PATH.232 Principles of Plant Pathology 1 1 2
6 ENTO.231 Insect Morphology and Systematics 2 1 3
7 HORT.232 Production Technology of Vegetables
and Flowers
1 1 2
8 ENGG.232 Introduction to Computer and
Applications
1 1 2
9 ECON.232 Production Economics and Farm
Management
1 1 2
Total 12 9 21
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Semester-IV
Sr.
No.
Course No. Title of the course Credits
Theory Practical Total
1 AGRO - 247 Field Crops-(II) (Rabi Crops) 2 1 3
2 AGRO - 248 Practical Crop Production (II) (Rabi
crops)
0 1 1
3 BOT-245 Breeding Pf field and Horticultural
Crops
2 1 3
4 SSAC-243 Manures, Fertilizers and Agrochemicals 2 1 3
5 PATH-243 Diseases of Field Crops and their
Management
2 1 3
6 ENTO-242 Insect Ecology, Integrated Pest
Management and Beneficial Insects
2 1 3
7 HORT - 243 Production Technology of spices,
Aromatics, Medicinal and Plantation
Crops.
1 1 2
8 ECON - 243 Agriculture Finance & Co- operation. 1 1 2
9 ASDS - 242 Livestock Breeding and Nutrition 1 1 2
Total 13 9 22
Semester-V
Sr.
No.
Course No. Title of the course Credits
Theory Practical Total
1 AGRO.359 Weed Management 1 1 2
2 BOT.356 Principles of Plant Biotechnology 2 1 3
3 SSAC.354 Biochemistry 2 1 3
4 PATH.354 Diseases of horticultural crops and their
management
2 1 3
5 ENTO.353 Crops pests and stored grain pest and
their management
2 1 3
6 ECON.354 Agricultural Marketing, Trade and
Prices
1 1 2
7 EXTN.353 Extension Methodologies for Transfer
of Agricultural Technology
1 1 2
8 ASDS.353 Technology of Milk and Milk Products 1 1 2
9 ENGG.353 Farm Power and Machinery 1 1 2
Total 13 9 22
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Semester-VI
Sr.
No.
Course No. Title of the course Credits
Theory Practical Total
1 AGRO - 3610 Farming Systems and Sustainable
Agriculture
1 1 2
2 AGRO - 3611 Organic and Rainfed farming 1 1 2
3 BOT-367 Principles of Seed Technology 2 1 3
4 HORT - 364 Post- harvest Management and Value
Addition of Fruits and Vegetables
1 1 2
5 ECON - 365 Agri – Business Management 1 1 2
6 EXTN-364 Entrepreneurship Development and
Communication Skills
1 1 2
7 ENGG- 364 Protected Cultivation and post-harvest
Technology
1 1 2
8 ASDS- 364 Technology of Milk and Milk Products 1 1 2
9 ENTO - 364 Introductory Nematology 1 1 2
Total 10 9 19
Semester-VII
Sr.
No.
Course No. Title of the course Credits
Theory Practical Total
1 RAWE-AGRO.4712 RAWE Agronomy 0 2 2
2 RAWE-ASDS.475 RAWE Animal Science
and Dairy Science
0 2 2
3 RAWE-BOT.478 RAWE Agril.Botany 0 1 1
4 RAWE-ECON.476 RAWE Agril. Economics 0 2 2
5 RAWE-ENT.475 RAWE Agril.Entomology 0 2 2
6 RAWE-AG.ENGG.475 RAWE Agril. Engineering 0 1 1
7 RAWE-EXTN.475 RAWE Extension Education 0 2 2
8 RAWE-HORT.475 RAWE Horticulture 0 2 2
9 RAWE-PATH.475 RAWE Plant Pathology 0 2 2
10 RAWE-SSAC.475 RAWE Soil Science and Agril.
Chemistry
0 2 2
11 - Exposure Visit :
Agril. Research station/ KVK
and Agro based
Industry/Enterprise
0 2 2
Total 0 20 20
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Semester-VIII
Sr.
No.
Course No. Title of the Module /
courses
Credits Major
Department
Associated
Departments
1. AEL-SSAC-486 Soil & Water Clinic 0+20=20 SSAC AGRO., ECON,
EXTN., ENGG.
2. AEL-HORT-487 Nursery Management
of Horticultural Crops
0+20=20 HORT ECON., EXTN,
ENTO, PATH,
SSAC, BOT, ENGG.
3. AEL-PATH-487 Bio-Fertilizer
Production
0+20=20 Pl. Path ENTO, ECON,
EXTN, ENGG.
4. AEL-ENT-488 Mulberry Sericulture 0+20=20 ENTO AGRO, PATH,
ECON, EXTN,
ENGG.
5. AEL-AGRO-
4813
Seed Production of
Field Crops and
Processing
0+20=20 AGRO SSAC, ECON,
EXTN, PATH, ENT,
BOT, ENGG.
6. AEL-ASDS-487 Milk & Milk
Production
0+20=20 ASDS ECON, EXTN,
ENGG.
7. AEL-ENGG-486 Farm Mechanization 0+20=20 ENGG. SSAC,AGRO,
ECON, EXTN
Total 20
Credit distribution of M.Sc. (Agri.) degree
Semester Major
courses
Minor
courses
Supporting
courses
Seminar Total Non credit
compulsory
courses
Credits
I 9 6 3 -- 18 2
II 9 3 3 -- 15 2
III 3 -- -- -- 3 2
IV -- -- -- 1 1 --
Total 21 9 6 1 37 6
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Annexure- II
Application for Accreditation of a college
………………………………………………………………………………. No. ACK/ TO/ Accreditation-SSR/ / 2013
College of Agriculture, Kolhapur
Date:
To,
The Secretary,
Accreditation Board,
Indian Council of Agricultural Research,
Krushi Anusandhan Bhavan-II, Pusa
New Delhi- 1100012
Subject: Accreditation of College of Agriculture, Kolhapur . . . .
Sir,
I request that the College of Agriculture, Kolhapur is a constituent college of
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, District Ahmednagar (Maharashtra), may
kindly be considered for accreditation by the ICAR Accreditation Board for the period
from 14th
August 2013 to 13th
August 2018.
We may kindly be supplied required format and other documents if any to
conduct the self study and to prepare the self study report of the college for accreditation.
Yours faithfully
Registrar,
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth,
Rahuri- 413722, Dist.- Ahmednagar
(Maharashtra)
Associate Dean
College of Agriculture,
Kolhapur
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Annexure- IV
Certificate of the Self Study Report of a College
(This certificate should be inserted in the Self Study Report)
………………………………………………………………………………. No. ACK/ TO/ Accreditation-SSR/ / 2013
College of Agriculture, Kolhapur
Date:
To,
The Secretary,
Accreditation Board,
Indian Council of Agricultural Research,
Krushi Anusandhan Bhavan-II, Pusa
New Delhi- 110012
Subject: Submission of Self Study Report of the College of Agriculture,
Kolhapur.
Sir,
The Self Study Report is submitted for the purpose of assisting in the
determination as to whether or not this college should become accredited by the ICAR
Accreditation Board.
It is certified that there was broad participation by the various constituents of the
college in conduct of Self Study and preparation of Self Study Report and the report
accurately reflects the nature and substance of the college.
Yours faithfully
Registrar,
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth,
Rahuri- 413722, Dist.- Ahmednagar
(Maharashtra)
Associate Dean
College of Agriculture,
Kolhapur
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ANNEXTURE-VII
Check list to be completed by the Peer Review Team for Accreditation
of Agricultural Universities and Colleges
1. Name and address of the college : College of Agriculture, Kolhapur
Vidyanagar, Old PB Road, Kolhpaur- 416004,
Maharashtra
2. Mission, goals and objectives
2.1 College has well defined mission, goals and objectives :
2.2 Observations :
3. Vision and Strategies
3.1 College has developed a vision document :
3.2 College has formulated strategies (Strategic Plan) to implement its vision:
3.3 Observations :
4. Organization and Governance
4.1 College structure is as per ICAR Model Act 1994 :
4.2 Deviations, if any :
4.3 Appointment of Vice Chancellor is as per Model Act 1994 :
4.4 Deans, Directors, Heads of Institutions and Departments are appointed for 5
year’s tenure based on National open competition :
4.5 Observations :
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5. Academic programs
5.1 Inter disciplinary and collaborative approach is followed by involving ICAR
institutions and general universities its teaching and examination process.
: 5.2 There is well laid down procedure, which is followed for starting / closing
down a new campus/ college program/ center / department
:
5.3 Schedule of teaching and practical classes are notified regularly, and then
records are available.
: 5.4 Mid term and final exam’s question papers are preserved and are available.
: .
5.5 External-cum-Internal examination system is followed :
5.6 What is the percentage of external examiners from general universities?
:
5.7 Observations :
6. Faculty and other Human Resources
6.1 For Assistant Professor cadre (entry level) NET is an essential requirement
:
6.2 Enough time is given after recruitment to develop proficiency in local
Language
:
6.3 There is provision for lateral entry of Assoc. Professor and above cadre
:
6.4 Total scientific staff and its distribution.
Professor Assoc. Prof. Asstt. Prof. Total
No.: No.: No: No.:
%. %. %. - %. -
6.5 Portion of faculty with Master’s and Doctoral degrees
Master’s Degree (%) :
Doctoral Degree (%) :
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6.6 Proportion of the faculty from the state and outside
Cadre State (%) Outside (%)
Professor
Asso. Prof.
Asst. Prof.
6.7 Faculty structure and number are as per ICAR norms
:
6.8 What is the ratio between teachers and other staff, including field workers?
6.9 There is an appropriate grievance reprisal procedure
:
6.10 Observations :
7 Students development
7.1 ICAR norms for admission is followed :
7.2 Domicile status of students
UG (%) PG (%)
From within state -
From outside state -
From outside country - -
7.3 University / College have a placement Cell which is working effectively.
:
7.4 Campus interviews are held for employment of outgoing students
:
7.5 Average percentage of students who get employment through campus
interview during last 5 years.
UG (%)
PG (%) -
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7.6 Percentage of unemployed graduates
UG (%)
PG (%)
7.7 Students performance in entrance examination during last 5 years (average %
of students qualified with respect to total passed-out students)
JRF (%) : GATE (%) : CAT (%) :
GRE (%). SRF (%) :
ICAR Deemed: Other Universities: Others if any,
Specify (%):
Universities (%) : Including SAUs (%) :
7.8 Selection in State and National level services during last five years
(Average % of students qualified with respect to total passed-out students).
a) Agricultural Universities and Research Organizations (%)
b) Agriculture and Allied Departments (%)-
c) State Public Service Commission (%)-
d) ARS (%)-
e) UPSC (%)-
f) Others specify (%)--
:
:
:
:
:
7.9 Observations :
8. University / College Research and Extension Services
Mention in quantitative terms, the achievements and impact of the University /
college Research and Extension services in the Region, the State and Nation during
last five years.
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8.1 High –yielding varieties and hybrids released
Regional
level
State
level
National
level
High yielding varieties (No.)
Hybrids (No.)
8.2 Number of improved
Technology released
8.3 Patent obtained (No.)
8.4 Increase in overall productivity (%)
Regional
level
State
level
National
level
a) Agriculture productivity (%)
b) Animal productivity (%)
c) Others (Specify) (%)
9 Library and Other Learning Centers
9.1 Library digitalized :
9.2 On-line literature search facility available in Library and Departments :
9.3 CD-ROM facility available :
9.4 Reprography facilities available in Library :
9.5 What is percentage of library budget to total institutions budget? :
9.6 Classrooms with audio-visual and other teaching aids available :
9.7 UG Labs are adequately equipped :
9.8 PG Labs are adequately equipped :
9.9 Observations:
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10 Physical facilities
10.1 Physical facilities meet the minimum norms
a) Class room
b) Laboratories
c) Instructional Farm
d) Class room
e) Sports and games
10.2 Observations
11. Financial Sustainability
11.1 Indicate total university / college budget during last 5 years and its growth
rate in % keeping (a) as the base year
Year ICAR-SAU Scheme 111
(Regular grants)
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
b) 15% increase in subsequent years.
11.2 Share of grants from different sources during last 5 years (Average %
received compared to total budget).
a) State Government (%)
b) ICAR (%)
c) Central Government (%)
d) Internal (University / College (%)
e) Others, specify (%)
11.3 Whether university / college had deficit budget (over-draft) during last 5
years)
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11.4 If yes, then to what extent during each year?
a)
11.5 Impact of deficit budget on university / college functioning
Inadequate staff and infrastructure caused stress on existing staff to achieve
the quality education.
11.6 Ratio of salary costs to operating and maintenance cost (International ratio
is 65:35, and National ratio is proposed as 9:1)
11.7 Ratio of budget expenditure on salary and other heads
11.8 Ratio of teacher’s salary to other staff salary
11.9 Corpus fund is available :.
If yes, amount (In crore rupees)
11.10 Power to accord financial sanction has been decentralized :
If yes, Amount for College Dean / Asso. Dean :
Powers has been deligated according to Heads and sub-heads of items
Equipments : Rs. 25,000/-
Computers : Rs. 50,000/-
Recurring contingency : Full power
11.11 Grants from State Government are received regularly by University and are
distributed to college well in time
11.12 Frequency of grants release :
11.13 List three most important activities undertaken for internal resources
generation during last 5 years
11.14 Observations
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12 Publications and other units
12.1 University and college report published regularly :
12.2 Annual updated list of faculty with their credential is published :
12.3 Research publications from the faculty and students during last 5 years
a) Number of research papers published in refereed
National Journals
b) Number of research papers published in refereed
International Journals-
c) Number of Text / Reference books published
d) Other publications (Practical manual, Extension booklet, Monograms,
etc.)
12.4 Institutional and manpower planning unit exists -
12.5 Educational Technology cell established -
13 National / International awards and recognition during last 5 years
13.1 Institutional Awards
a) Best university award - Year of award --
b) Ranking of University / college in JRF and SRF
Sr. No. Year JRF SRF
i) 2007-08 --
ii) 2008-09 --
ii) 2009-10 --
iv) 2010-11 --
v) 2011-12 --
c) University ranking in Agricultural University Youth Festival -
d) University ranking in Agricultural Sport Meet -
13.2 Faculty Awards
a) Best Teacher award (% of total faculty)
University ICAR
No. -- (%) -- No. -- (%)--
b) Best Ph.D. thesis award as major advisor- Jawaharlal Nehru Award
(No. & per cent of total faculty).
No. -- (%) -- Year --
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c) Research and other award
National -
International (No.) --
d) State, National and International recognition received by the faculty
State
National –
International - Nil
13.3 Students award (No)
Best Ph.D Thesis State and National State and National
Award level Sports & Level Cultural and
Games Awards Literacy Activities
Awards
-- -- --
13.4 Observations
14 Report from other accrediting / evaluating agencies including QRT etc.
14.1 University was evaluated earlier
a) Yes.
b) Evaluating agency with year of evaluation
i) Peers review committee.
ii) NA
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c) Major findings-
i) Associate Dean should make concrete efforts to encourage the
students to appear for JRF/ SRF exams. Special coaching be
organized for the students.
ii) Discipline wise question bank be prepared for each head of section.
iii) The ICAR guidelines regarding JRF/SRF be downloaded from
ICAR website
iv) The guidelines of Experiential Learning Programme be downloaded
from the ICAR website
v) All HOD should identify the adjunct faculty (at list 10) from
national / international institute in their respective discipline
vi) Internet facility should made available to students and faculty
Report is submitted by university to ICAR. : Yes
d) University response : Action Initiated
14.2 Evaluation of colleges by agencies like AICTE, VCI, etc.
a) -No
b) Name of the College, evaluating agencies and year
i) ii) ii)
c) Major findings -
d) University response -
14.3 Others, if any -
14.4 Observations -
15 Overall observations -