
The University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, Karnataka, was established in 2008. UHS, Bagalkot, is the first agricultural university in Karnataka and the third horticultural university in India. The physiography of Bagalkot promotes rich horticultural production and is an appropriate headquarters for a horticultural university. The University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot has jurisdiction over 23 districts in Karnataka including 9 colleges, 11 research stations, 12 Horticultural Extension Education Units and 1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra. The Institute aims to impart quality education to all students to develop professionals with a strong technical background and entrepreneurial skills. The education the institute imparts will promote the farmer-centric transfer of technology and will be in sync with the government’s goal of doubling the farmer’s income. Bagalkot University of Horticultural Sciences takes efforts to solve issues in multiple sectors and promotes multi-dimensional reforms in various fields.The Institute has been recognized with the National Excellence Award from ICAR for securing the highest number of Junior Research Fellowships.
The university has been awarded the “State Best University Award for NSS” as well. Research at UHS, Bagalkot, is aimed at catering to the location-specific problems in different regions/ districts of the State. The varied agro-climatic conditions of the state offer a solid base for conducting research. The focus areas of research are household food security, farm profitability, sustainability of production systems, poverty alleviation, and livelihood improvement. The Horticultural Research Stations were established to meet this goal of the University. Bagalkot University of Horticultural Sciences aims to empower graduates to double the horticultural production to 300 million tonnes. Horticultural sciences contribute to 17% of the GDP and 40% of the income of the state. The Thotagarike Mela which is an event of horticultural fairs is conducted by the University. 3-4 lakh farmers participate in this annual event. The University has special outreach programmes which facilitate the Green Graduation Programme of the University.
UHS, Bagalkot, Campuses:
UAS, Raichur
UAS, Dharwad
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