INTRODUCTION to MPUAT Mandate

INTRODUCTION TO MPUAT

Rajasthan is the largest state of India with a geographical area of 34.2 million hectares. It represents 10.4 per cent land area of the country. Based on the physiographic division of the state, its rainfall pattern, soil types, availability of irrigation water, cropping pattern and administrative units, the state of Rajasthan has been classified in the five principal agro climatic zones, four of which are further divided into sub-zones, making in all ten agro climatic zones.

Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur (MPUAT), the second Agricultural University of the state, initially named as Agricultural University, Udaipur came into existence on 1st November, 1999 by bifurcation of the Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner through promulgation of Government of Rajasthan Ordinance No. 6 of 1999, which became an Act in May, 2000.

Before 2013, the MPUAT was having three agro climatic zones covering 11 districts of South & South Eastern Rajasthan. Agro-climatic Zone V- Humid South-Eastern Plain (Which was earlier part of MPUAT) has become the part of newly created Agriculture University, Kota and Sirohi district has become the part of Agriculture University, Jodhpur. That way presently the MPUAT service area consists of two agro-climatic zones viz., (i) Zone IV-a: Sub-humid Southern Plains and Aravali Hills and (ii) IV-b Humid Southern Plains covering 7 districts viz. Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Rajsamand, Banswara, Dungarpur and Pratapgarh. After bifurcation, the MPUAT has about 599 ha of farm area under its domain which has adversely affected the total seed production programme at the university. Presently, MPUAT service area accounts for 14.28 per cent (4.89 million hectares) of total geographical area of the state. The land utilization statistics reveals that 11.19 lac hectares (22.86 per cent) area is barren and uncultivable, 4.04 lac hectares (8.25 per cent) under pasture and grazing land and 5.37 lac hectares (10.97 per cent) is cultivable waste. About 32.57 per cent of forest area of the state falls under MPUAT service area. The net area sown is 1.61 million hectares (33.21 per cent) with cropping intensity of 155 per cent. Maize, Soybean, Blackgram and Sorghum in Kharif and Wheat, Mustard, Gram and Spices in Rabi season are important crops. Guava, lemon, papaya and custard apple are the important fruit crops. Mandate

The mandate of the University are : Impact teaching and training in different branches of agriculture and allied fields particularly Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, Home Science etc. Conduct research and develop new technologies for sustainability of agriculture, increased production and income and livelihood security in the region. Transfer of technology to farming community. Provide diverse technical services and consultancy to industries and other stake holders. Develop linkages nationally and internationally for education, research and extension education.

Institutional Setup of MPUAT

MPUAT Udaipur

TEACHING RESEARCH EXTENSION EDUCATION

Directorate of Research Directorate of Extension Colleges Udaipur Education, Udaipur

Rajasthan College of KrishiVigyanKendra’s Agriculture, Udaipur Agricultural Research Station, College of Technology & Udaipur and Banswara. Engineering, Udaipur Banswara Agricultural Research College of Home Science, Dungarpur Udaipur Sub-Station, Pratapgarh and College of Dairy & Vallabhnagar. Bhilwara Food Science Technology, Udaipur Rajsamand Dry Farming Research College of Fisheries, Udaipur Station, Arjia (Bhilwara) Chittorgarh College of Agriculture, Bhilwara Pratapgarh

Growth of MPUAT

MPUAT inherited the well-established colleges of Rajasthan College of Agriculture (1955), College of Technology and Engineering (1964), College of Home Science (1966) and College of Dairy and Food Science Technology (1978). Recognizing the role of horticulture and forestry in economic empowerment, nutritional security and sustainability of agriculture, College of Horticulture and Forestry was established at Jhalawar in 2004 by the MPUAT; which became part of newly created Agricultural University at Kota in 2013. In order to promote livestock based farming systems in the region a new College of Veterinary and Animal Science was established at Vallabhnagar in 2007 which formed part of newly established Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner in 2009. The College of Fisheries, Udaipur was started by the MPUAT in 2004 by upgrading the Department of Limnology and Fisheries of RCA, Udaipur. However, the formal approval of the state government for this college was received only in 2010.

The Colleges, Research Stations, KVKs and other Institutions of MPUAT have a long history of being constituent units of different universities. All the institutions under Faculty of Agriculture in the

2 state remained as constituent units of University of Udaipur (now MLSU) from 1962 to 1987. With the formation of RAU, Bikaner in 1987 these institutions formed part of RAU, Bikaner, (now SKRAU, Bikaner). While MPUAT, Udaipur was established in 1999, all these Colleges, Research Stations and sub-stations and KVKs established in the 12 districts of South and South eastern part of the state formed part of this university. The announcement of State Government in 2013 to establish three more SAUs at Jobner (Jaipur), Kota and Jodhpur and notification in this effect in September, 2013 further reduced the service area of MPUAT. Five districts in the service area of MPUAT formed part of the new SAUs. The Sirohi district formed part of Agriculture University Jodhpur. The districts of Kota, Bundi, Baran and Jhalawar formed part of Agricultural University at Kota. Thus presently, MPUAT has service area confined to seven districts of southern Rajasthan which include Udaipur, Banswara, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh, Chittorgarh, Rajsamand and Bhilwara. The present jurisdiction of the University includes all the campuses including constituent colleges, ARSs, ARSSs, DFRS and KVKs spread over 7 districts of the Southern part of the State of Rajasthan. Academic Institutions and Programmes at a Glance

MPUAT aims to impart quality science and technical education for the development of well- trained human resource in various sectors of agriculture through its faculties of Agriculture, Home Science, Technology & Engineering, Dairy & Food Technology and Fisheries Science. The college-wise number of teaching programmes is as under: Faculty of Agriculture

Degree Subject Type No. Intake

B.Sc. (Ag.) Hons. 1 110 + 45 Agriculture ( Udaipur and Bhilwara)

M.Sc. (Ag.) 11 80 Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science; Agricultural Economics and Management; Entomology; Agronomy; Molecular Biology and Biotechnology; Extension Education; Horticulture; Plant Breeding & Genetics; Nematology and Plant Pathology; MBA (Agri-Business)*

Ph.D 10 40 Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science; Agricultural Economics and Management; Entomology; Agronomy; Molecular Biology and Biotechnology; Extension Education; Horticulture; Plant Breeding & Genetics; Nematology and Plant Pathology

PG Diploma 1 20 Livestock Management and Feeding Technology

Faculty of Engineering Degree Subject Type No. Intake B.Tech. 8 335 Agriculture Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering and Information Technology M.Tech. 13 116 Farm Machinery and Power Engineering; Processing and Food Engineering; Post Harvest Engineering; Renewable Energy Engineering; Soil and Water Conservation Engineering; Irrigation Water Management Engineering; Electrical Engineering (Power System and Control Engineering Power Electronics Engineering); Mechanical Engineering [Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM)]; Mining Engineering; Computer Science & Engineering; Electronics & Communication Engineering and Civil Engineering with specialization in Structural Engineering. MBA (Technology)** Ph.D. 8 40 Processing and Food Engineering (PPE), Soil and Water Conservation Engineering (SWC), Farm Machinery and Power Engineering (FMP), Renewable Energy Resources Engineering (RES), Irrigation and Water Management Engineering (IWME), Electrical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering. PG Diploma 1 20 Organic Agriculture Management (on demand)

Faculty of Home Science

Degree Subject Type No. Intake B.Sc. (Home 1 52 Home Science Science) Hons. M.Sc. Home 5 30 Foods & Nutrition, Human Development & Family Science Studies, Home Science Extension & Communication Management, Family Resource Management, Textiles & Apparel Designing

Ph.D. 5 11 Foods & Nutrition, Human Development & Family Studies, Home Science Extension & Communication Management, Family Resource Management, and Textiles & Apparel Designing

PG Diploma 1 20 Fashion Designing (on demand)

Faculty of Dairy and Food Science Technology

Degree Subject Type No. Intake B.Tech. 3 85 Dairy Technology, Food Technology, Bio-Technology

Faculty of Fishery Science

Degree Subject Type No. Intake B.F.Sc. 1 30 Fisheries Science M.F.Sc. 1 10 Aquaculture Ph.D. 1 4 Aquaculture

RAJASTHAN COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

Historical facts

Rajasthan College of Agriculture, better known in its acronym RCA, is a constituent college of Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur and is one of the oldest agricultural colleges of the country. It is located in the heart of Udaipur city on Surajpole-Airport Road and spread over an area of approximately 98 hectares comprising the administrative buildings, various departments and instructional farms: Agronomy, Horticulture and Livestock. The College came into existence in July, 1955; initially as an entity of State Government and later affiliated with the University of Rajasthan. With the formation of Rajasthan Agricultural University in 1962, it became a constituent college of this erstwhile University; thereafter, it remained one of the constituent colleges of University of Udaipur, which was renamed as Mohan Lal Sukhadia University (MLSU), Udaipur. In the year 1987 the University was bifurcated into M. L. Sukhadia University with head quarters at Udaipur and Rajasthan Agricultural University (RAU) with head quarters at Bikaner. Rajasthan College of Agriculture then became a constituent college of Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner until October, 1999. Further, Rajasthan Agricultural University was divided into two agri- universities in November, 1999: Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology at Udaipur and Rajasthan Agricultural University at Bikaner. This College then formed a constituent college of Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology at Udaipur. Of late, the state government decided to have region-wise agriculture universities to cater to the needs of the farmers of the specific climatic zones of the state; and, accordingly five agriculture universities came into existence, including Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology at Udaipur with this RCA as a constituent college.

The establishment of Rajasthan College of Agriculture is an important milestone in the history of Udaipur. It is a premier agriculture institution and stands as a testimony of hard work and dedication. Vision

Developing human resource in the field of agriculture with necessary competence to confront the challenges of 21st century.

Objectives

To train manpower with more practical oriented to cater to the needs of public, private and corporate sectors in Agriculture. To impart knowledge and training in interdisciplinary production oriented courses in Agriculture.

To provide experiential learning and hands-on-training for developing entrepreneurial skills for being job provider rather than jobseekers.

The archery of its success and glory was laid by its founder Principal, Late Dr. Amar Singh Rathore in 1955. This noble institute has been the scholastic field of legendary people like Padmabhushan Dr. R.S. Paroda, Former DG, ICAR & Secretary DARE; Dr. A.S. Faroda, Former Chairman ASRB and Founder Vice-Chancellor of MPUAT; Dr. S.L. Mehta, Former, DDG (Education), ICAR, National Director NATP and Ex-Vice-Chancellor of MPUAT; Dr. S.S. Acharya, Former Chairman, Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices; Dr. B.S. Chundawat, Vice-Chancellor, SDAU, S.K. Nagar; Dr. U.S. Sharma, the present Vice-Chancellor, MPUAT; Dr. S.K. Pancholi, Associate Dean, A&M University, Tallhassee, USA and so on, all of whom have contributed significantly towards food security and self reliance in agriculture. Academic programmes offered

A graduate 4-year degree programme with the degree entitled “B. Sc. (Ag.) Honours.

A 2-year postgraduate degree programme in 10 disciplines: Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science; Agricultural Economics and Management; Agronomy; Entomology; Extension Education; Horticulture; Molecular Biology & Bio-technology; Nematology; Plant Breeding and Genetics; and Plant Pathology.

A 2-year postgraduate degree programme in Agribusiness Management.

A 3-year doctoral degree programme in 10 disciplines: Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science; Agricultural Economics and Management; Agronomy; Entomology; Extension Education; Horticulture; Molecular Biology & Bio-technology; Nematology; Plant Breeding and Genetics; and Plant Pathology.

In postgraduate and Ph.D. programmes of all disciplines it is mandatory to carry out research. Students submit the research work in the form of thesis which is evaluated by the external examiners. The research which is carried out for two or more years. Such research of significance to the farmers is then presented in ZREAC meetings and after approval is tested at the Adaptive Trial Centre of the respective zones and, thereafter, recommended to the farmers for adoption.

All the departments have well equipped UG and PG laboratories for practical classes. In addition to this, specific laboratories are in operation as mentioned:

Agro-meteorological Lab Bio-control Lab Bio-pesticides Lab DNA Fingerprinting Lab Insect Museum and Biosystematics Lab Integrated Pest Management Lab Microbiology Lab Lab MBBT

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Lab Mushroom Lab Postharvest Technology Lab Seed Technology Lab Soil and Water Analysis Lab Tissue Culture Lab Virology Lab PG Lab Instructional Farms

Instructional farms of Agronomy, Horticulture, Livestock and Poultry are maintained and used for practical training to the students and for research activities. These farms are well-equipped with modern implements, godowns, sheds, ripening and cold storage facilities. Modern Instructional Seed Processing Plant has also been established for processing, grading and packaging of quality seed. Hi-tech Horticulture unit has three naturally ventilated and one fully controlled polyhouses in an area of 2688 sq. m. for protected cultivation of vegetables and flowers. The livestock farm maintains a herd of cross bred cows. Poultry farm has local Native germplasm (Mewari), Red Island Red (RIR), Color Synthetic Lines of broiler, Kadaknath, Nacked Neck, Frazel, Assel, Black Astralop, Sussex and developed Poultry line: Pratap Dhan (Dual type). It also has Duckery Unit, Broiler Rabbit Unit (Soviet Chinchila, Black Brown and Grey Giant). Genetic Resource Conservation Units

Gene Bank: contains more than 6233 germplasm of different crops, nucleus seed of notified varieties and elite entries. Herbal Park: About 465 species of medicinal & aromatic plants found in tribal dominated areas of Southern Rajasthan are conserved and maintained. Dr. K.S. Kushwaha Insect Museum: has more than 65000 well preserved and labelled agriculturally important insect species. Herbal Park Crop Cafeteria: elite germplasm/varieties of different crops are regularly maintained by respective crop breeders during season. Hostels and canteen College has five hostels in the vicinity - Vivekanand PG Hostel, T.S. Venkatraman Hostel, J. C. Bose Hostel, Girls Hostel and an International Hostel. In all 450 students at a time can be accommodated. The hostels have wi-fi, common reading and recreation room with indoor games facilities. The College canteen nicknamed ‘HAVMORE’ caters to the day-to-day needs of snacks, tea, coffee and the like.

Sports complex, swimming pool, examination halls, auditorium and other facilities The College has its own Stadium, well equipped Gymnasium and Sports Complex with facilities for cricket, volleyball, football, badminton, basketball, tennis, table tennis and others. The college auditorium and conference halls are well equipped for the conduct of various programmes. The college has an international standard swimming pool wherein national and international level competitions are organized. Examination halls are well maintained for conduct of national level exams (ICAR, CSIR, etc.). The college has its own branches of Post Office and Bank. Alumni The RCA Alumni Association is a registered body with the Registrar of Societies of Rajasthan. The Association having headquarter at Udaipur has a provision of having local chapters in major cities of Rajasthan and various states of India and abroad. Presently, local chapters are functioning at Udaipur, Jaipur, Jodhpur and USA. It has the following objectives:

1. To bring the college fraternity of old students in closer contact with each other so as to perpetuate the traditions of the college. 2. To provide a forum for discussions and deliberations on any problem connected with agricultural education, extension and development. 3. To inculcate a healthy culture and spirit of fellowship and co-operation amongst the alumni. 4. To organize activities to provide close interaction between the alumni and the college. 5. To organize welfare activities for the benefit of the alumni and farming community and various other charitable purpose. 6. To establish and strengthen mutually beneficial linkages between government, industry, extension agencies, farmers and agricultural Universities and other related institutions / organizations for achieving overall growth and development. 7. The association apart from other activities holds an annual convention every year. Skill and personality development programmes RCA offers all the three activities: NCC / NSS / NSO mandatory for all UG students. Literary and cultural activities are organized annually for multi-facet personality development of students. Rural Agricultural Work Experience Programme is compulsory for all Final year UG students. Regular seminars/ conferences/ workshops/ summer-winter schools for capacity building are organized round the year in different disciplines. Placements

Achievements and recognition of students is the true yardstick of excellence of any educational institution. The students of RCA besides succeeding in competitive examinations have made a mark in the field of academics and extra-curricular activities having been awarded JRF, SRF positions and INSPIRE scholarships to their credit. A significant number of students qualify the National Eligibility Test examination conducted by the ICAR every year. The graduates and postgraduates of this college have

9 joined services in different sectors: Universities, ICAR Institutions, State Administrative Services, State Agriculture Department, Banking Sector, Agro Industries and many have their own enterprises. Research Achievements

The College faculty has made special efforts to develop short duration varieties that are suitable for rainfed farming system. The technologies developed by scientists mainly relates to technology for rainfed farming system, resource conservation technology, INM, IPM, IDM and organic farming. The Department of Economics and Management has also the responsibility of collecting data related to cost of cultivation in Rajasthan for major crops and the data is used by Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India for estimation of cost of cultivation and announcing minimum support prices.

A number of high yielding varieties of different crops were released / identified in recent past. Some of the more recent include Pratap Makka Chari-6 of maize, Pratap Raj Mungphali of groundnut, SPV-1822, SPV-1753 of Sorghum, Pratap Raj Channa of Gram, which are short duration and are very suitable for rainfed conditions of South and South-Eastern Rajasthan.

In farming system experiment trials were carried out with five promising farming systems on farmers’ fields to find out the critical constraints in small farm systems for overall improvement of the farmers and to increase the profitability of households and livelihood security. It was observed that module crop-livestock-vegetable cultivation and processing of farm products at small scale improved the status of farmers and made their income sustainable.

Organic farming package for nutrient management and insect pest, diseases management for crops namely maize, black gram, wheat, and Kabuli gram has been developed.

In order to promote IPM, university established facilities for production of bio-control agents at RCA Campus. The bio-agents like Trichogramma chilonis are being multiplied and supplied to farmers through government agencies for field release. Besides, microbes like Ha-NPV, Metarrhizium anisopliae are also being produced for management of insect pests. The fungal antagonist, Trichoderma sp. is being produced for use against various fungal diseases. Farmscaping with marigold in kharif pulse crops (green gram, black gram, cowpea) and soybean has been advocated as ecological engineering for pest management.

Modern facilities like naturally ventilated and controlled greenhouses, fertigation system, pre- cooling and cold storage, grading and sorting have been created to carry out quality research and impart training to the farmers, scientists and extension workers in the field of protected cultivation of horticultural crops. Technologies have been developed to grow high value crops like tomato, capsicum and cucumber throughout the year including the low tunnel technology for growing early season Hi-tech Horticulture Unit vegetables. A plant tissue culture laboratory has also been developed in this project and protocols have been developed for the callus culture from shoot tip and nodal ex plant singly or in combination. High density planting, gives an opportunity to

10 increase the number of plants (4000-5000 plants ha-1) per unit area and subsequently the higher yield in terms of quantum and quality from same area has been developed for guava.

Standardization of maturity index, proper ripening and storage, pulp extraction, browning free pulp preservation and lastly processed products preparation from stored pulp are the most important issues in the value chain of custard apple. To solve these problems a complete value chain has been developed and maturity indices defined and standardized, ripening technology for harvested fruit has been developed and as the most important innovation mechanized pulp extraction and browning free preservation technology has been developed, besides memorandum of understanding with private industries signed.

Several varieties of button mushroom and oyster mushrooms have been developed that give superior yield over the popular species.

The “BNR” (Broiler X Native ) X RIR, a dual purpose three breed cross developed and released under the name ‘Pratap Dhan’ for distribution to farmers in the XXX Annual Review Meeting of AICRP on Poultry Breeding and Poultry Seed Project held at MPUAT, Udaipur.

Price forecast for wheat, gram, rapeseed and mustard, coriander, maize, bajra, arhar and soybean has been released. The accuracy of these price forecasts varied from 80-95 per cent for selected crops in different crop seasons.

College Canteen

Rabbit Unit

COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING

The College was started in the year 1964 with Bachelor of Engineering progamme in Agriculture Engineering. Thereafter, Government of Rajasthan sanctioned the Degree programme in Mechanical, Electrical, and Mining Engineering from the year 1996-97. Subsequently, thereafter, the Government of Rajasthan approved the starting of Degree programme in Computer Science and Engineering from the year 2000-01 with the intake capacity of 40 students. Thereafter, in the academic year 2006-07, degree programme in Electronics and Communication Engineering was started with an intake capacity of 40 students. In addition to these, new programmes in Information Technology and Civil Engineering were started in the academic year 2007-08 with an intake of 60 students and 40 students respectively. In the year 2017-18, UG programme in Information Technology has been closed from first year and 60 seats of IT were transferred to 20 each in CSE, ECE and Electrical. Therefore, there is no change in total intake at UG level. Whatever infrastructure developed for IT was transferred to CSE department. PG programmes in Mechanical, Electrical, Mining, Civil, Electronics & Communication, Computer Science and Engineering were also started to enhance the research in different field of engineering. The infrastructure facilities and staff position required for undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes is in progress and required to be continued after twelfth five year plan for getting NBA accreditation from the AICTE/MHRD in all discipline.

Academic Progress New Courses (Under Graduate programme) 1. B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering in 2000-01 (intake-40 seats)

2. B.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engineering in 2006-07 (intake-40 seats)

3. B.Tech. Information Technology n 2007-08 (intake-60 seats)

4. B.Tech. Civil Engineering in 2007-08 (intake-40 seats)

5. MBA in Management Technology 209-10 (intake -40 seats)

New Courses (Post Graduate programme) 1. M.Tech Mechanical Engg. (CAD/CAM) in 2004 (intake- 8 seats) 2. M.Tech Mining Engg.(Mine Planning) in 2004 (intake- 8 seats) 3. M.Tech Computer Sc. & Engg. in 2010 (intake- 8 seats) 4. M.Tech Electrical Engg.(Power Electronics) in 2010 (intake- 8 seats) 5. M.Tech Elect. & Comm. Engg. in 2011 (intake- 8 seats) 6. M.Tech Civil Engg. (Structural Engg.) in 2012 (intake- 8 seats)

New Courses (Ph D programme) 1. Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering) 2. Ph.D. (Computer Science & Engineering) 3. Ph.D. (Electronics and Communication Engineering) 4. Ph.D. (Mining Engineering)

AICTE Approval of Academic programmes 1. M. Tech. Agriculture Engineering (Processing and Food Engineering) -2016-17 2. M.Tech. Agriculture Engineering (Renewable Energy Engineering)- 2016-17 3. M.Tech. Agriculture Engineering (Soil & Water Conservation Engineering)- 2016-17 4. M.Tech. Agriculture Engineering (Irrigation Water Management)- 2016-17 5. M.Tech. Agriculture Engineering (Farm Machinery & Power Engineering)- 2016-17 6. M.Tech. Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics)- 2016-17 7. M.Tech. Mechanical Engineering (CAD/CAM)- 2016-17 8. M.Tech. Mining Engineering (Mine Planning)- 2016-17 9. MBA (Management Technology)- 2008-09

Minor QIP Centre of AICTE/MHRD for PhD from 2016-17 1. Ph.D. (Soil & Water Conservation Engineering) 2. Ph.D. (Farm Machinery & Power Engineering) 3. Ph.D. (Processing and Food Engineering) 4. Ph.D. ( Renewable Energy Engineering) 5. Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering)

NBA Accreditation (2016) 1. B. Tech. (Agriculture Engineering) 2. B.Tech. ( Electrical Engineering) 3. B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) 4. B.Tech. (Mining Engineering) 5. B.Tech. (Civil Engineering)

Infrastructure Developments NEW BUILDINGS The amount spent for infrastructure development such as offices, classrooms, separate block for different departments, laboratories, expansion of library and new canteen building etc. are made is about Rs. 25 crore .The additional fund was met out from the college development grant. The details of the infrastructure developed and equipment procured are given as follows:

New Canteen - A new canteen block of the college has been constructed with carpet area of 100 Sq m in year 2006. It has separate facilities for boys and girls with seating capacity of 150 students. The canteen also contains seating facility for staff and faculty members.

New Library Block - The extension block of library is constructed in year 2006 to accommodate increased student intake. The new library has separate sections for in house reading, reading of newspapers and magazines and book bank section. It has overall seating capacity of more than 200 students

Electrical Engineering Block - The new electrical engineering building has been constructed in year 2005. With availability of new block, electrical engineering department has its all classrooms (4) and laboratories (14) in one unit.

Mining Engineering Block - The new mining engineering building has been constructed in year 2004. This new building houses class rooms, laboratories, seminar hall and rooms for faculty members of mining engineering.

Computer Science and Engineering Block: The new Computer Scienceand Engineering building has been constructed in year 2001. This new building houses class rooms, laboratories, seminar hall and rooms for faculty members of mining engineering.

Electronics and Communication Engineering: The new Electronics and Communication Engineering building has been acquired in year 2009. This new building houses class rooms, laboratories, seminar hall and rooms for faculty members of mining engineering.

Mechanical Engineering: The front elevation and lobby of the Department of Mechanical Engineering was renovated. The old roof of stone slabs was replaced by new RCC roofing in the faculty area as well as laboratories and workshops.

New Machine Shop Building, Mechanical Engineering Department:A new building block has been constructed to house this Machine shop. The important among Equipment & tools are Lathes, shaper, milling, planer, Slotter, band-saw, grinder, etc.

New Seminar Hall: - Air Conditioned seminar hall with capacity of more than 100 students equipped with multimedia projector & acoustic systems was developed in Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering.

New first year Instructional Block: It comprises of big lecture theatre, two laboratories & one girl’s common room. It also houses Department of Basic Science & Laboratories.

Department of Processing and Food Engineering: Recently the face lifting of Department was undertaken and completed.

Seminar Hall of Deptt. of PFE: A New seminar hall was constructed to accommodate 60 persons.

Information Technology Department: The new IT Department building has two UG classroom and four laboratories.

New Boys Hostel: The new boys hostel was constructed in 2016-17 to provide additional accommodation for 196 boys students.

New Girls Hostel: The new girls hostel was constructed in 2015-16 to provide additional accommodation for 76 girls students.

Department Wise Laboratories Established

Department of Civil Engineering Laboratories and Facilities

Triaxial Testing Machine : It is a Total Station : This is a digital surveying instrument shear test apparatus for soil. which is extremely useful for all kind of field survey

Computerised Compressive Testing Universal Testing Machine 100 Ton: It is Machine 200 Ton: It is a digital compression used for various testing like beam in bending, testing machine used for testing of cement, shear test, tension test of steel bars, bend and concrete, bricks etc. rebend test, compression test etc.

Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Client Server Lab: Provides a network of 25 Computer Systems with Intel i7 processor, 2 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD PCs loaded with Window 7 operating system and all the required software with regular updates of Antivirus.

Programming lab Provides a network of 20 Computer Systems with Intel Pentium IV 2.99 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB HDD Window XP operating system, Turbo C compiler and all the required softwares.This lab is dedicated to first years students.

Microprocessor lab: The lab imparts hardware knowledge with study of basic components of computers and low level programming (8085/8086). The lab is equipped with kits for Basic Logic Gates, Combinational Logic Gates, Sequential Logic Gates, 8085/8086 Microprocessor, Microprocessor Interfacing, Multivibrator, Logic Analyzer, Universal programmer, DSO, CRO, LAN trainer.

IT Programming Lab: The Lab is well equipped with modern desktop environments, well ventilated and well furnished, The lab is equipped with 30 PCs with Intel Pentium core dual 2.93 GHz processors, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB HDD.All the required softwares are installed with antivirus with periodic updates.

ME Lab: The Lab is well equipped with modern desktop computer and software installed. All the required hardware, S3CEB2410 kit and softwares like EMBEST IDE are installed.

Server Room : Servers room is equipped with HP Proliant ML 350 (Dual-core64 bit Intel Xeon, 8GB, 73*3 HDD); CD server (excel meridion data mirror server, HDD 200GB*3, CD 1 (52X *2, CD writer) 52X*12X*52X, DVD 1; Compaq Proliant ML350 (pentium III, 512, 30GB HDD); Compaq Proliant ML310 (pentium IV, 256 MB, 40GB), Other networking equipment : CISCO 1700 router, Cyberoam 500i UTM,

CISCO PIX 515E firewall, CISCO catalyst layer -3 switch 3550

Department of Electrical Engineering

Power system lab: IDMT Relay, Earth Fault Relay, Overcurrent Relay, Under Voltage Relay, Over voltage Relay, Fault finding trainer, CRO, Function generator.

Power Electronics Lab: Intelligent Power Module, Induction Motor, PMSM Motor, BLDC Motor, DC motor, Chopper motor controller, UJT oscillator, MOSFET, IGBT, SCR, Full wave rectifier, Triggering circuit,

Cycloconverter, Matrix Converter

Computer & Microprocessor Lab: PC Pentium P-4, internet, MATLAB & PSPICE, PSIM software.

Electrical Machines Lab: Induction motor, DC machines, Variable speed drive, Synchrous Machine, PMSM, BLDC, Linear motor.

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Biodiesel Lab - Computerised VCR Engine Test Rig: A portion of Heat engines lab of the department is converted into a research oriented biodiesel lab. The lab is equipped with a Variable compression ratio diesel engine test rig with data logger-fully computerized; Fuel property testing apparatus.

Metal Inert Gas Welding Machine: To expose the students of mechanical engineering on modern and precise welding methods, a MIG welding setup is acquired for welding shop of the department’s workshop.

Vibration Monitoring Apparatus: A state of art equipment used for condition monitoring of rotary machines in industrial setups is purchased for demonstrating the use of the vibration measurement and vibration signature analysis as diagnostic tool for assessing

equipment health.

CNC Milling Machine: In most of the modern manufacturing industries, the production systems are assisted with computers. Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Vertical Milling machine is one of the most common machine used in production. The machine is added in the lab with a view to train the students on programming and production with such machines.

Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering

Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Communication Lab: This laboratory is intended for simulation based dissertation work of PG students.

Research Lab: A highly sophisticated and air conditioned lab comprising of latest technical communication instruments such as DSO, MXG, WARP boards along with four computers and mini library comprising of relevant technical literatures.

Analog Electronics Lab: It is well equipped with the sufficient numbers of digital storage oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, multi meters and electronic devices and circuits trainer boards and kits with peripherals

Electronics Workshop & PCB Fabrication Lab: It is well equipped with the sufficient numbers of Digital storage oscilloscopes, Function Generators, Power Supplies, Multi meters, Component Development System A Trainers, Microcontroller Kits with peripherals, Universal IC Tester, Universal programmer, Soldering Stations, Electric PCB Drill Machine etc.

Microwave, Radar & TV Lab: The Laboratory is well equipped with Equipment / Instruments: Klystron, Gunn Oscillator, Microwave Bench, Spectrum Analyzer, monochrome and colour LED/LCD TV trainer kit, RADAR system equipped with PC software.

Communication Engineering Lab: The lab is equipped with Analog Communication, Digital Communication, Wireless Communication/ Advanced Communication, Microwave and Optical Fibre Communication. Analog Communication trainers like DSB/SSM transmitter/ receiver, FM modulator/ demodulator, FDM trainer. The advance software available are CAD FEKO, Empire Excel.

VLSI Lab: VLSI Design Lab contains the well-established research facility in the field of VLSI design both in analog and digital domain. The Research facilities are well networked and contain efficient computers systems for high performance computing. The research facility include different type of all industry standard well known EDA Tools from reputed vendors such as Synopsys, Mentor Graphics, Cadence, Co-Ware, Magma & Xilinx.

Digital Electronics & Microprocessor Lab: It is equipped with Digital Electronics Trainer Boards, Microprocessor/Microcontroller Kits with peripherals. It has support for doing UG/PG projects based on Embedded Systems. Digital Laboratory is recently equipped with Linux based Application/Domain Server.

Department of Mining Engineering

Laboratories Equipment’s Softwares

Rock Mechanics Lab Core Drilling Machine Mine Environment Software : Mine Machinery Lab Computer Compatible UTM VENT, SINET, PSYCHRO, AWQEFA Mine Model Lab Triaxial Cell Gravimetric Dust Samplers Mine Planning Software : Ore Dressing Lab Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Datamine, Surpac Dimensional Stone Lab Blastmate Seismograph Blast Design & Analysis Mine Environmental Lab Total Station for Survey Software : Fraglyst, Blastware Mine Geology Lab Rock Cutting Machine Slope Stability Analysis Mine Computing Lab Protodyakonov Tester Software : Galena

Department of Processing and Food Engineering

Food Analysis lab: New state of art equipments were procured under AICTE MODROB and new lab for analysis of food materials was developed. The lab is equipped with texture analyser, water activity meter, RVA starch master, colour meter, viscometer etc.

Experiential learning lab: Equipped with complete process line of dehydration of fruits and vegetables. It has blancher, cutter,slicer, chopper, dehydrator, and vacuum packaging unit.

PG computer Lab Dairy Engineering Lab

Major equipment’s in laboratories

Texture Analyzer Water activity meter Spray Dryer

Modified Atmosphere Indented cylinder separator Seed Separator cum cleaner packaging

Unit Operation lab Specific gravity separator

Department of Renewable Energy Engineering

Name of the Laboratory Major Facilities

Biogas Appliances Testing Lab All related equipment as per BIS

Biomass Power Lab Gasifier, stirling engine, duel fuel engine, briquetting machine, Junkers Gas Calorimeter, Smoke Meter, Non- contact tachometer

Solar Energy Lab Pyranometer, Pyreheliometer, Sunshine recorder, Multi- channel digital data logger, hot wire anemometer, A 3 kW solar photovoltaic array

Demonstration and Testing of Different cook stoves models, moisture meter, K-type thermo improved cook stove lab couple, noncontact thermometer

Biogas Technology Lab UV visible Spectrophotometer, Gas chromatograph, nitrogen analyzer

Open Lab (Solar/ Biogas/IC yard) Different working model of biogas plants, solar dryers, improved cook stoves

Greenhouse (80sq.m. floor area) For raising seedlings, cuttings, etc.

Greenhouse (560sq.m. floor area) For raising Tomato, coloured capsicum cucumber crop

Engineering Workshop (250sq.m.) Lathe, cutting, welding, drilling, sheet bending, carpentry & other machines.

PG Computer Room Computers with internet for PG students

Experiential Learning Lab I & II with Hands on Training to final year B.E.(Ag.) Students on lecture hall renewable energy appliances

Bomb Calorimeter Fluorescent Microscope

Gas chromatograph Kjheldal apparatus

UV Visible Spectrophotometer Flame Photometer

Department of Soil & Water Engineering

Computerized mono block pump testing unit: The computerized mono block pump testing facilities created are first of its kind in the state. The lab has capability to test pumps of all capacity and discharge ranges, so as to cater needs of farmers for deciding appropriate pump rating for their irrigation pumping requirements.

Remote Sensing & GIS Lab: A state of art GIS lab facility is developed to impart training in the field of GIS mapping and Geo Spatial data base creation. The lab is equipped with most advanced GIS ArcGIS and digital image processing software (ENVI and ERDAS). The sub meter accuracy global positing system (GPS, Trimble GeoXT, DGPS, NAVACOM, GPR (GSSI), and optical scanner and plotter are available.

` Meteorological Watershed Model Observatory

Technology Developed

Aonla Pricking Machine: Looking to the problems in the processing of Aonla, an Aonla pricking machine was developed for mechanized pricking of Aonla fruit for further processing. The machine is capable of processing manually more than 4 kg fruit in one hour and can be operated by women or teenagers. The technology was commercialized.

Engine Modification Kit: A modification kit for retrofitting on the diesel engine (3.5 kW) normally used for agricultural applications (AV/TV-1 Type) to run on Straight Vegetable Oil (SVO) is developed. With kit on the engine, engine can run with a mixture of vegetable oil & diesel (upto 60:40) without any problem saving petro diesel with environmental benefits.

Low Cost Water Harvesting Structure: This technology is 2-3 times cheaper than the masonry water harvesting structure. Local material and local skill is required for its construction. It is a unique structure for groundwater recharge and widely adopted in the area where stones are locally available. It is suitable for catchments area of 50 ha.

Double Pot Improved Cook stove: The double pot improved cook stove developed to conserve energy and elimination of smoke from kitchen. This new cook stove have improved thermal efficiency improved by 21-23%. The cost of Double Pot Improved cook stove is Rs 500/- (Approx.). The cost benefit - 720 kg of firewood can be saved annually costing Rs. 3,600/- from one unit. Animal Feed Solar Cooker: The total cost of one unit is Rs. 6000/- It can save 5 kg. of firewood/day required for cooking of animal feed through traditional method. The cost of 1 kg of wood is Rs. 5/- thus with saving of 5 kgs of firewood it can save Rs. 25/- per day and hence there is a saving of 1,200 kg (for 8 sunshine months) of wood costing Rs. 6,000/- per year.

Solar Tunnel Dryer for Industrial and Agriculture Drying: The solar tunnel dryer designed & developed is a simple and efficient equipment. Loading and unloading of material is easy in this dryer.The Cost of installation of dryer is less as compared to other commercial type dryers. It can dry agricultural and industrial products on large scale. The cost of tunnel dryer is approximately 1.5 lakh whereas payback period is 6 months to 1 year.

Design and Development of Solar Concentrator for Milk Pasteurization: The system developed is very economical milk pasteurization. The other salient features are One batch 90 minutes total 2 batches, the fabrication cost is Rs. 6000/- and 1.5 years payback period.

Integrated Biomass Combustor: The conversion of biomass to producer gas is highly efficient. The use of producer gas is environment friendly as flue gas has no fly ash and smoke. The designed combustor is capable of boiling 10 kg turmeric for curing process using with1.6 kg wood chips. In traditional Chula for same operation, 2.93 kg wood required.

Solar Drying System for Processing of Turmeric: The drying chamber is suitable for 10 kg of turmeric. It was observed that it maintains temperature 55°C-60°C inside drying chamber It requires 4 days for reducing moisture content from 82% to 8 %. The appearance of the turmeric powder was superior than market sample.

Improved Cook stoves (Portable): Efficient and improved portable cook stoves have been introduced for Domestic and Community purposes. It has high thermal efficiency requiring less fire wood required for cooking and provide. Minimum flue gas emission as per norms. Also, better environment inside kitchen and less health hazards.

Kitchen Waste Based Anaerobic Digester: Kitchen waste based Prefab Balloon Digester of 25 cubic meter capacity installed at Sainik School, Chittorgarh.

Domestic Solar Dryer: Domestic solar dryer can attain a maximum temperature of 58 C. It is capable of drying 3-4 kg/batch of product. Cost of Dryer Rs. 4,000/-.

Solid State Fermentation: Large Fixed Dome Biogas Plant for Solid Fermentation with Biogas Run Engine (25cum) at KVK, Badgaon.

Microwave Drying of Spices: The drying of food material becomes faster, when microwaves are applied in conjunction with existing technology and produces a superior quality dried product. The small scale Microwave- Dryer developed has 20 kg/day batch capacity for drying garlic cloves, and technology transferred to KVIC for further promotion adoption.

Osmotic Dehydrator for Horticultural Produces: Osmotic dehydrator was developed for osmotic dehydration of Horticultural produces. Osmotic dehydrator comprised of stainless steel osmotic dehydration chambers, stainless steel water heating chamber, stirring mechanisms and Power transmission unit. The dehydrator was tested for sapota, papaya, mushroom and mango.

Aloevera Gel Extractor: An aloevera gel extraction machine was developed which consists of three pairs of stainless steel rollers, feeding and discharge platform, gel extraction trough mounted on a MS frame. The machine is operated using 1 hp single phase motor. The machine has capacity of 45 kg aloe leaf/hr.

Channel/Closter Optimization in Wireless Broadband Access using MIMO and Multiple Antenna Techniques: This technology provides optimization protocols for the deployment of 3GPP LTE MIMO Downlink. Besides, this will help the system operators to enhance the capacity of existing cellular networks by means of efficient resource utilization.

Microwave Scatterometer: This device was developed with the aim of measuring the backscattering coefficients of various marble enriched regions. It consists of microwave bench and two horn antennas hinged on an iron stand with the facility of raising the bench towards the required angle of measurement. The setup even includes a power meter and a power supply.

Microcontroller based E-planter: This technology was developed with a thought of planting different types of vegetation and horticultural plants. It consists of microcontroller with the desired sensors and motors, all driven by a power supply.

Development of Wind Turbine Emulator for Wind Energy Conversion System with Software Interface: To verify the adaptive control, a 1.2 kW prototype of matrix converter interfaced permanent magnet synchronous generator for wind energy conversion system using dSPACE 1104 real time control system is developed which is programmed in the Matlab/Simulink environment.

Development of Fuzzy Logic Mppt System & Experimental Prototype Setup with Buck-Boost Converter for Solar Energy Conversion System: To verify the proposed adaptive control, a laboratory test is carried out on developed 200W prototype of MPPT based solar energy conversion system in the Matlab/Simulink environment. In presented model fuzzy logic MPPT is applied and compared with conventional P&O MPPT for different temperature and solar irradiation with balanced/Unbalanced loading condition.

Solar Hybrid Dryer: This has been developed along with PCM based thermal energy storage and heat exchanger unit. The system is able to generate hot air at constant temperature throughout the drying period. A hybrid solar dryer based on solar and electrical energy was also developed for continuous drying.

Plastic lined farm pond: The plastic lined farm pond of 12000 cum capacity is constructed at KVK Rajsamand. It is suitable for catchment area ranging between 30 ha to 200 ha. The ICAR has sanctioned construction of 100 similar ponds in various KVK's throughout the country.

Maize dehusker sheller: The machine has capacity of 800 kg/h with 99 per cent dehusking and 97-98 per cent shelling efficiency. The Government of India has declared a subsidy equal to 25% of the cost on purchase of this machine. The machine has been field evaluated at many locations.

Garlic bulb breaker: The bulb breaking efficiency and capacity of machine developed are 94-95 percent and 800 kg/h respectively. A manual operated model with 50-kg/hr capacity is also available. The machine has been evaluated at Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal and

Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology, Ludhiana and rated as satisfactory.

Technology for papaya processing: Papaya is an important crop known for its nutritional and medicinal value. The papaya has been used in many forms in various food preparations. Simple process was developed to dehydrate papaya cubes. The peeled papaya cubes with osmotically dehydrated and then air dried. The developed product is well acceptable.

Technology for onion processing: The onion has been used in the form of powder, flakes and paste in various food preparations and medicines. Simple processes were developed to dehydrate onion rings. The onion rings are osmotically dehydrated and dried in infra-red dryer. The developed product is well acceptable and costs less than commercially available products.

Horizontal biogas plant: Horizontal biogas plant having floating gas holder in water jacket with stirring mechanism suitable for biogas production for the material like agricultural wastes, agro industrial solid waste, aquatic weed was designed and installed at the canteen in Zonal Training Centre, Western Railway, Udaipur. Average gas production of the plant is 193.30 litre/kg dm. The digested slurry after drying on beds was used as manure.

Conventional fixed dome biogas plants: The technology provides reduced digester volume, higher gas production and better digested slurry management. The solid state fermentation technology will provide a way to gas production in the low rainfall area. Conventional fixed dome biogas plants were constructed and modification was incorporated as per the requirement of solid state digestion of cattle dung. Undiluted fresh cattle dung was fed at 16-18 % solid content.

Water hyacinth chopper cum crusher: In Udaipur, Pichhola lake was infested heavily by weed. Since lakes water is used for drinking, chemical management cannot be resorted. The scientists of the university developed

machine in laboratory and at lake site for chopping crushing and conveyor belt handling successful demonstration led to cleaning of the lake.

Machine for mill board preparation: Conversion of water hyacinth into pulp to manufacture paper is one of the technological utilization. A simple environmental friendly technology was developed to make insulation mill boards from waste water hyacinth pulp. These boards are used as

insulation boards in rural & urban areas and industries.

MOU Signed

MOU has been signed with following government and private organizations for mutual benefit and access to cutting edge technology and computational facilities.

Regional Remote Sensing Services Centre (RRSSC), Department of Space, Government of India, Jodhpur - Free access and availability of satellite data for post graduate students research. So far one PhD. and four M.E. thesis have been completed National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee - Access to remote sensing and GIS software and location specific satellite data for PG studies. Three students have completed their master degree using facilities there. Jain Irrigation, Jalgaon - Provided free installation of drip and sprinkler system for 1 ha area at CTAE Instructional Farm for study of various sprinkler and drip nozzles.

Infosys and IBM Bangalore - Development of joint courses to promote research and train students in the area of mutual interest and facilitate exchange of knowledge based on man power in IT sector. Campus connect programme has been launched to expose under graduate students on 130 hour module. This programme will help to enhance better employability of our graduates in IT sectors.

RK Marble, Kishanganj - Provided fund worth Rs. 10 lakh as import duty for importing Variable Speed Wire Saw machine from Italy in the Department of Mining Engineering of the College

International Marble Institute, Nepoli, Italy - The college provided consultancy through UNIDO for establishment of test lab at Jaipur.

Central Soil Salinity Research Institute (CSSRI), Karnal - Provided facilities to post graduate students for their research in the area of soil water engineering

Central Soil & Water Conservation Research and Training Institute (CSWRTI), Dehradun - Provided facilities to post graduate students for their research work in the area of soil and water conservation engineering and irrigation and water management.

American Springs and Pressing Equipment (ASPEE), Mumbai - Helping post graduate students of farm machinery and power engineering for their research work in the area of plant protection equipment and machinery. They also provided support to plant protection lab in terms of equipments.

SAU's - Helping students for their post graduate research in area specific problems.

CSIR, Pilani, Rajasthan -Joint Academic Activities in the field of Embedded Systems & VLSI Design Exchange of academic activities. Outcome: Deputation of PG students for the projects.

MOSS-International Vehicles development, Research & Development, Start Date April 2013, outcome - Simulation & Modelling done so far.

Italian Trade Commission, New Delhi, Development of Mining and Processing Technology for Dimensional Stone, Started Year 2009, outcome - 01 PhD Thesis completed.

Indian Concrete Institute (ICI), Student chapter, Start Date March 2011, outcome - Seminar, workshop participation, research project taken up and enhancement of knowledge.

Hindustan Zinc (VEDANTA), Rs. 50,000/- cash award to toppers of all B.Tech programmer offered by the college. Campus recruitment of mining and mechanical engineering students. Projects and Resources generation

TEQIP II/III: The college is part of Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme III phase of MHRD, Govt. of India under component 1.1 with outlay of Rs. 10 crore. The main focus of programme is to improve competence and employability of engineering graduates. The programme also supports knowledge enhancement and upgradation of faculty and staff. In addition to funding for advanced equipment’s and learning resources. The college has alos successfully completed TEQIP II programme of MHRD in March, 2017.

MODROB Projects: The College been awarded more than MODROB project by AICTE amounting Rs. 1 crore for upgradation of lab equipment’s in various department of college.

AICRP Projects: Seven AICRP project funded by ICAR, New Delhi with annual budget of about Rs. 7 crore for research in various fields of Agriculture Engineering.

Research Projects: Around 30 research projects amounting Rs. 8 crore has been receive from various funding agencies.

Consultancy Projects: About 5 consultancy projects amounting Rs. 1.5 crore has been received and completed. Awards and Recognition

NITTTR Outstanding engineering institution of Northern India in 2013.

NIRF 82nd All India rank in Engineering Institutions of country. Placement and Career developments

More than 50 corporate industries visits us for campus recruitment of graduates of all branches of engineering. Average placement is more than 60% of eligible graduates.

Promoting Innovations in Individuals, Start-ups and MSMEs (PRISM) : College of Technology and Engineering is one of centre of it named as TePP Outreach cum Cluster Innovation Center (TOCIC), Udaipur. This is the only centre covering Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Panji, central part of India and many more. So far we have supported 13 projects in this programme.

Technology Business Incubation Centre (TBIC) : This is a programme supported by Government of Rajasthan. CTAE, Udaipur is a leading institution for imparting Technical Education through structured courses / workshops and set-up an Technology Business Incubation Centre (“TBIC”) within its campus premises to support and promote entrepreneurship among its students and to act as like a start-up platform for the youth and aspiring entrepreneurs of Udaipur Division of Rajasthan. The Centre will be branded as “TBIC, CTAE Powered by Start-up Oasis”. CTAE would like to leverage the announcement made by the Rajasthan State Government in the state budget of 2015-16 offering financial support to CTAE to establish a TBIC. The main objective is to inculcate entrepreneurship and creation of enterprises on knowledge based innovation specially focused to Farm mechanisation, Post Harvest Technologies, Food processing, Renewable Energy, Energy efficiency, Mining and mineral processing and Information & Communication technology.

COLLEGE OF DAIRY AND FOOD SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY

The onset of white revolution and implementation of the Operation Flood Programmes generated vast opportunities for the properly trained technical manpower to operate and manage the Dairy Industries. In order to create technical manpower, a graduate programme in Dairy Technology was started in the erstwhile university of Udaipur in the year 1978 in the Rajasthan College of Agriculture, which later on in 1982, led to the establishment of a separate college and faculty of Dairy Science in the university. Since, then the college has undergone various changes in the academic programmes and development of physical facilities. The college has also started a graduate programme in Food Technology from the session 1999-2000, after that the College was named as College of Dairy and Food Science Technology (CDFST). A new programme on B. Tech (Biotechnology) has also been added from session 2010-11 under self-finance scheme. All the programmes running at this college are being approved by AICTE every year since 2006. Presently, the college has five departments:

1. Department of Dairy and Food Chemistry

2. Department of Dairy and Food Engineering

3. Department of Dairy and Food Management and Economics

4. Department of Dairy and Food Microbiology

5. Department of Dairy and Food Technology

The college offers four years undergraduate programme in Dairy Technology, Food Technology and Biotechnology leading to the award of B. Tech in Dairy Technology, Food Technology and Biotechnology separately. In B. Tech (DT and FT) programmes, six semesters teaching of theory and practical courses followed by one semester of experiential learning at college level and one semester of in-plant training at some large commercial composite Dairy and Food plants in the country are being offered. B.Tech. (Biotechnology) programme has 7 semesters for teaching of theory and practical courses followed by one semester project work. This programme has been kept under abeyance w.e.f. 2015-16.

The college is focusing on researches related to energy audit and conservation for a small, medium and large dairy plant, minimization of energy input in processing of Dairy and Food products, development of simple convenient and efficient unit operations required for food processing, optimization of cleaning operations of heat exchanger surfaces and development of value chain in underutilized fruits and vegetables.

The college has well established Information and Placement bureau, Tomato and Aonla processing units, Games and Sports facility, Condensing & Drying unit besides well-equipped Laboratories in every department. Recently a Centre of Excellence on Maize is established under Nutri-Farm Pilot Project under RKVY.

The college has its own hostel, which can accommodate 66 male students. The girls admitted in the college are accommodated in girls hostel of other constituent colleges of the University. CDFST has a well-established library having more than 13,000 books including e-books. It subscribes to about 40 National and International Journals. A Book Bank facility for needy students on rental basis is also available. The library is equipped with internet facilities to access online journals for students and staff. Milestones since the inception of MPUAT

College of Dairy & Food Science Technology was initially established in 1982 as College of Dairy Science, started diversified activities by adding Food component, at the inception of the University. A four year B.Tech. (Food Technology) was started with 25 students along with already existing Dairy Technology Programme at B.Tech.

B.Tech. programme in Biotechnology was started with intake capacity of 30 in 2010.

The increase in intake capacity in B.Tech. Dairy Technology and Food Technology programme each by 10 have also been done recently.

All the three programmes i.e. B.Tech. (Dairy Technology), B.Tech. (Food Technology) and B.Tech. (Biotechnology) have been accredited by AICTE on regular basis.

IV & V Deans Committee recommendations have been adopted as soon as ICAR published.

Additional faculties have been in Department of Dairy & Food Microbiology and Dairy & Food Chemistry of the College.

The students of this College have been doing excellent in academic, industrial and entrepreneurship area globally.

A lot of additional infrastructures have been developed including building and equipment with the help of World Bank assistance under ADP, ICAR, MoFPI, RKVY, State Govt. etc.

A sale booth named as Pratap Fresh, multipurpose hall with a capacity of 300 persons, state of the art facilities for milk processing, product manufacturing and fruits and vegetable processing have been developed.

Continuous tomato, guava and mango processing unit have been added as pride facilities of the College. These units are very well utilized to accommodate students for experiential learning and hands on training components in B.Tech. programme as per recommendation of ICAR. Aonla processing unit and solar tunnel dryer have also been added. Almost of unit operations pertinent to B.Tech. Food Technology programme have been procured and installed.

Equipment like PCR, Laminar Air Flow, Kjeltech, Electrophoresis, Fermenters, Advance Light Microscopes, incubators, Autoclave, GC, Autonitrogen analyser, Lyopholizer, Fraction collector, Ultra Centrifuge, UF, Ultra water purifier, Elisa, etc. have been procured and installed in departments.

To impart meaningful practical training and confidence in students, 25 practical manuals have been prepared which cover most of the practicals mentioned in syllabus and are relevant in the industry.

College has been developing several dairy and food products, many of these products are available for sale at Pratap Fresh which is owned products such as lassi, srikhand, softy, paneer, ghee, casein.

A number of aonla products, tomato ketchup, tomato puree, biscuits, a number of maize products, Fennel drink, rose squash, lemon squash and other similar products are available on the same booth.

Revolving fund scheme and Experiential Learning Scheme are effectively handling business activities.

AutoCAD Laboratory, computer laboratory with 35 working stations, instrumentation laboratory, Dairy Engineering laboratory etc. have been added.

Computer, Unit Operation, Dairy Engg., Workshop, Layout and design, Packaging and Milk Processing laboratories have been modernized.

Centre of Excellence on Maize under Nutri Farm Pilot Project of GOI has been established to motivate stake holders for utilization of maize specially Quality Protein Maize. A number of products have been developed at the Centre and is a proud establishment of the College. Several trainings have been conducted benefitting farm youth, farm women, unemployed youth, entrepreneurs, college students, scientists, etc.

After establishment of the University, the capacity of College, students hostel has been expanded from 18 to 66 and all necessary class amenities have been added. Playground facility of volley ball (both in College and Hostel), cricket basketball and indoor facilities also been added.

The college Library has been digitized. All work related to borrowing and inventory is being maintained with digitized activities. The college and hostel have been provided with wifi network to all members, web based surveillance system were also been installed.

All work related to student section, account section and cash section has been coupled with IUMS of the University. The College has turned all its activities through cashless.

The students’ attendance is being uploaded on University website regularly and all staff members have been marking their attendance by biometric system.

The college is developed its own website which is linked with University website. All necessary information related to College, admission, departments, students alumni, notices are being reflected on the University website on regular basis.

Separate offices for Alumni Association and Students Union have been provided.

College has taken green initiatives and installed water harvesting systems both at College and Hostel.

College has also developed Aonla and Mango orchard the fruits of which are processed in College laboratory and the same are sold at newly constructed and run College sale booth.

Ample opportunities have been made available to faculty to improve their skills by taking refreshers courses, trainings, visits within and outside country.

COLLEGE OF HOME SCIENCE

The Home Science College, Udaipur which is nestled in the tribal belt of Mewar region was established in the year 1966-67 as a part of Agriculture College and attained the status of an independent college in 1969-70. The college was started with the vision of the upliftment of girl population for providing broad scope of job opportunities to its students. In 1977, the college was shifted to its present building spread over an area of 12,385 sq. m. with separate administrative and library block of 2790 sq. m. Realizing the changing job scenario, the institution upheld the ICAR recommendation in vocationalzing the curricula thereby clinching a unique position in the mushroom growth of Home Science institutions in the state. Today the College of H.Sc., Udaipur is the organization providing a rare combination of academic and vocational education in Mewar region. Thus, the Home Science College, Udaipur continues its journey of excellence with the mandate and mission of strengthening family and community life. Year 2016 -17 was celebrated as Golden Jublee year of the college. Ongoing Programmes

Presently the UG programmes is 2+2 consists of 2 years of general orientation to all the five departments and agriculture courses and 2 years of intensives theoretical and hands on experience in the area of specialization chosen by the students. Students are given exposure of RAWE and In-plant training to provide industry exposure.

An All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Home Science is operational in the college since 1980. It was initially started in three disciplines viz. Foods and Nutrition, Family Resource Management and Human Development and Family Studies and was extended to remaining two disciplines namely Textiles and Apparel Designing and Home Science Extension and Communication Management in 1996.

A Middle Level Training Centre (MLTC) is being run by the college since 1982 which is the only one in the state. The center organizes job training courses of 26 days and refresher courses of 8 days for supervisors of ICDS, orientation and trainings of Instructors of Anganwadi Training Centers (AWTC), monitoring and evaluation of different AWTCs and ICDS projects in Rajasthan.

A well-equipped Early Childhood Care and Development Laboratory in the Dept of HDFS provides an opportunity to the students for understanding the child behavior. 2017-18 is the Golden Jubilee year of the ECCD lab, Home Science. In this lab, children of 1½-4 years are given admission in Pre-nursery and Nursery section.

Various extra co-curricular activities are taken care of Home Science Club. Besides this, activities of Alumni Association and Job readiness workshop for placement of students at college level are also other important features.

Mission Development of competence among students for active role performance to meet the emerging challenges for better living and prepare them as professionals Goals

To develop skills among students based on scientific principles and knowledge required for day- to-day living. To promote analytical abilities among students towards innovative research to augment the quality of life of family and community in the changing scenario. To enhance entrepreneurial skills for self-employment and service support to industries. To develop an appreciation for rural life, its problems and channelize their progress.

From the academic session 2017-18, the Faculty of Home Science has been renamed as the Faculty of Community Science

New Initiatives for quality Improvement in Education at UG, PG & Ph.D level

The nomenclature was changed from ‘Faculty of Home Science’ to ‘Faculty of Community Science’. Master's degree The nomenclature of the ‘Department of Foods and Nutrition’ was changed to ‘Department of Food in respective Science and Nutrition’, ‘Department of Home Science Extension and Communication Management’ subject with 6.5/10.00 to ‘Department of Extension Education and Communication Management’ and ‘Department of Family Resource Management’ to ‘Department of Resource Management and Consumer Science’ or equivalent OGPA from next session 2017-18.

* B.Sc. (Community Science) Hons. and B.Sc. (Food Nutrition & Dietetics) Hons. Initial three years are devoted to courses related to all the five areas and the fourth year is devoted to student READY (Rural Entrepreneurship Awareness Development Yojana) programme including In-plant training/ internship, Hands on training/ Skill development training and RAWE (Rural Awareness Work Experience). Significant achievements

Launching of Website of H.Sc College Keeping pace with the technological era, College of Home Science (MPUAT) launched a website www.chscudaipur.ac.in on 28th November by the Vice Chancellor Prof. P.K. Dashora. There are major 21 links given on the college website which cater to different platforms including college information, departments list, academic activities, admission, student welfare, library, placement cell, alumni committee and news etc.

Celebration of Golden Jubilee Year of the College

The golden jubilee celebration “ Swarn Abhuday Fest -2016” was organized on January 23rd , 2016 in which Smt Aparna Vaish, Additional Director General , Operations,Prasar Bharti, New Delhi was the Chief Guest; Sh. Niranjan Arya,IAS,Chief Commissioner, Scouts & Guides, Rajasthan was guest of honour and Sh Hemant Purohit, IPS, Additional Director General of Police,Rajasthan was Guest of Eminence. Prof. P.K. Dashora, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur presided over the function.

QRT visit of AICRP on Home Science

QRT visit of AICRP on Home Science for XI Plan period (2007-12) on 3rd to 4th Feb 2014. The committee was chaired by Dr. P. Das, Former DDG (Ext.). ICAR, New Delhi. Five members visited the center.

PRT visit

Peer Review Team visited the college of Home Science, Udaipur on 25th February 2015 for accreditation. Hon’ble Dr. K. Narayan Gowda , Chair Person PRT, Former VC, UAS , GKVK, Bangalore and Dr. H.S. Nainawatee, Member -PRT, Former ADG (EQR), ICAR, New Delhi visited various departments/offices/hostel of the college and they also interacted with UG,PG, PhD students and staff of the college.

Students Achievements Year JRF(ICAR/ SRF(ICAR/ SET, ASRB / UGC – UGC/INSPIRE) UGC/INSPIRE) NET/PDF 2001-02 1 1 3 2002-03 2 1 5 2003-04 1 3 4 2004-05 4 - 7 2005-06 3 1 12 2006-07 3 2 8 2007-08 3 1 3 2008-09 3 1 11 2009-10 5 - 11 2010-11 5 - 6 2011-12 8 1 17 2012-13 10 2 10 2013-14 19 4 12 2014-15 14 3 8 2015-16 3 3 4

Placement Cell

A placement cell is organizing various activities like personality development workshop, Job readiness workshop and placement fair to provide guidance for better placement of young graduates of the college. Every year several students are getting employment through placement cell in companies of national repute.

Organization of National / International Seminar, Conference, Workshop, Winter/Summer school \Trainings

2009- 2010- 2011- 2012- 2013- 2014- 2015- Activities 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Seminars - - 1 - -

Workshops - 2 1 3 - 1

Summer/ Winter School 1 - - 1 - 1

Trainings 102 87 101 99 68 25 32

Short Course 1 - - - - 1

Others (Placement Fair) 1 - - 1 1 1

Linkages with Stakeholders

The college establishes linkage with various GOs and NGOs like State Dept. of Agriculture, Horticulture, Medical & Health, Women & Child Development; NABARD, NIPCCD, UNICEF; Industries (Textile, Food , Fashion, Hotel); Media Agencies ( Radio stations ,TV Channels and Newspapers), etc.

Job Opportunities

Nutritionist and dietician in hospitals, food sector, nutraceuticle industries, community worker in GOs and NGOs, manager/ programme planner/ coordinator in ECCE centers, designer/guide in toy industries, manager in institutional house keeping and hospitality management, interior, exterior and space designer, merchandiser in hotel industry, family counselor. Media planner and manager, programme coordinator, journalist & editor, training coordinator, advertisement designer, apparel designer, CAD professional, entrepreneur, university and school teacher, researcher, etc. Awards/ Recognition

The institution and staff received the following awards :

International Award to film entitled “Drudgery Reduction through Improved Technologies” by CEC- UGC, New Delhi. Bharat Ratna Dr. C. Subramanium award for outstanding teacher in the biennium 2004-05 Cash prize at CIB World Building Congress, 2004, Toronto, Canada. International Award- Liberty Mutual Medal - 2009 given by International Ergonomics Association for innovative research in Occupational Safety & Ergonomics with cash prize of US$ 10,000.

Research

A. Adhoc research scheme presently in operation : Two

B. Staff Research Projects Completed (2008-2015) : Ten

C. Student Research project sanctioned by other agencies

i. Post Doc research fellowship : One

ii. Senior Research Fellowship by ICAR : Three

iii. Junior Research Fellowship by UGC/ICAR : Six

iv. Inspire Fellowship : Four

Winter/Summer School :

An ICAR sponsored 21 days Winter School on ‘Drudgery Reduction Technologies for Farm Women and farm workers to Enhance Productivity and Occupational safety in Agriculture’ was organized.

. An ICAR sponsored 21 days summer school on “Utilization of minor agri produce to improve food access for achieving nutrition security” was organized in the Dept. of Foods & Nutrition, College of Home Science, Udaipur.

. An ICAR sponsored 21 days winter school on "Drudgery Reduction Technologies for Women to Enhance Productivity and Safety in Agriculture" from Nov. 17 to Dec. 7, 2009. Alumni Association

The Home Science Alumni Association started functioning from February 8th, 2011. At present with Life Membership of about 300 Alumni, Home Science Alumni Association is deeply engaged in academic and social activities; which contribute towards liaison between the alumni and the college. Infrastructure facilities

Lab facilities

To provide practical experience to the students, the college has 23 laboratories with state of art facilities and latest equipment like body composition analyzer, plus fat extraction unit, atomic absorption and colour spectrophotometer, plotter, dry cleaning machine, dobby loom, dye extracter, pattern making digitizer, development and intelligence scales, community computer, digital still and movie camera, visualizer, indoor air quality analyzer, leg and back dynamometers, handy air sampler, spirometer, heat stress monitor, etc. The departments have computers with internet connectivity, LCD projectors, electronic lectern and smart class rooms for interactive teaching. There are 3 seminar hall for academic interactions.

Experiential Learning Unit

“Apparel Production Management Unit” under Experiential learning centre is functional since April, 2008. It provides hands on training to the students with motive of earning while learning. Products developed are sold at fairs, exhibitions and university outlet “MPUAT Shopee” and the profit earned is shared with students.

Library

The college has fully Automated digitized library using SOUL Software, it has-

LAN connectivity, Online subscription (J-gate and Science Citation Index)

Digitized rare books and Ph.D. thesis

Silver platter CD ROM Database for Home Science

It is enriched with over 25000 books, 65 journals (National/ International), reports, newsletters and magazines.

Book bank facility is also available.

COLLEGE OF FISHERIES

The College of Fisheries is the only college imparting fisheries education in Rajasthan. The college was created with the primary aim of providing professional education in fishery science at undergraduate and postgraduate level for imparting the knowledge in this field and systematic research and extension activities for faster dissemination of research findings to field workers and end users for scientific exploitation and management of fisheries resources in the state of Rajasthan and through this increasing the household income of poor farmers. The college was established by upgrading the erstwhile Department of Limnology & Fisheries, Rajasthan College of Agriculture to the status of College of Fisheries by the Board of Management of Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, vide item No.30 in its 9th meeting held on 15th November, 2003 and allotted the erstwhile building of Pilot Milk Supply Scheme situated on the main road : Guru Govind Singh Marg, Udaipur.

Admissions in the B. F. Sc. courses for the first batch in the year 2004-2005 and later since 2010 to 2014 were undertaken through JET. Since the academic session 2015-16, admissions at UG level were made through open merit basis. Since inception of the College, 87 students have passed out B. F. Sc. degree, programme, 38students have completed their M. F. Sc.(Aquaculture) and 03students passed their Ph.D. Degree in Aquaculture. Presently 05 students are pursuing their Ph. D., 13 students M. F. Sc. (Aquaculture), and 79 students are doing their B.F.Sc. degree. Administrative setup

The dean is the administrative and academic head of the college. At the onset there were 7 faculty members in the college. Presently four faculty members including Dean, and one Prof. & Sen. Scientist in Directorate of Research, one technical and two supporting staff are imparting their services in the College along with guest lectures on different subjects. The process of recruitment on additional faculty is under process. The college had its website- http://www.cofmpuat.org since 24th March, 2014 but later it was re-launched with a new domain- http://www.cofudaipur.ac.in on 30th November 2015.

The courses offered in B.F.Sc., M.F.Sc. (Aquaculture), Ph.D. programme in Aquaculture started from January, 2010-11 following the IV Deans’ committee recommendations of ICAR. After recommendation of the V Deans’ Committee of ICAR, the courses of BFSc are reformed and implemented after the approval of Academic Council in 2016.

The main campus of the college comprises of the administrative block, Deans Office, set up of different departments. Library, Museum, Aqua Gallery, Laboratories for undergraduate and postgraduate students, wet-lab and the facilities of instruction farm is also available with the Aquaculture Research Unit of the university.

Departments

Following the IV Deans’ committee recommendations of ICAR since January, 2010-11 and approval of the Academic Council of MPUAT , four new Departments were created viz. Dept. of Fisheries Resource Management, Dept. of Harvest and Post Harvest Technology, Dept. of Aquatic Environment and Dept. of Basic Sciences along with the existing Dept. of Aquaculture.

After recommendation of the V Deans’ Committee of ICAR, the courses of BFSc are reformed and implemented after the approval of Academic Council in 2016. After approval of this, Now seven departments are running in the college viz. Dept. of Aquaculture, Dept. of Fisheries Resource Management, Dept. of Fish Processing Technology, Dept. of Aquatic Environment Management, Dept of Fish Health Management, Dept. of Fisheries Economics, Extension and Statistics. Library

The college library has a collection of over 4500 Books, Technical Reports, Thesis, Periodicals and Journals. Student and Faculty can also access online e-Books and for this the library is equipped by computer systems connected by LAN and internet facility. Modern Laboratories and Lecture Rooms

With the support from RKVY, the college has the distinction of setting common instrumentation laboratory with state of the art equipment. This has enabled students to have excellent training. Besides, new equipments for providing hands on training to students were procured in different departments. Since establishment of the college the Laboratories for Department of Aquaculture, Wet-laboratory for aquaculture research, Laboratories of fish processing technology, Laboratories of fish biology, Basic Sciences, Fish biochemistry, Fish microbiology, Fisheries engineering and Central laboratory were established. Major accomplishment

1. New Infrastructures developed

A grant of Rs.4.00 Crore was sanctioned by the state government in the year 2010

Out of this grant new administrative block, class rooms, laboratories, Library etc were constructed on three floors.

One new Fish Farmers Training Block was constructed along with car parking and Bus parking place. Girls’ hostel was developed by converting a professor’s quarter to accommodate about 16 girls. Three rooms were renovated and developed for as store and office room. The renovation was carried out for 04 PG laboratories of Aquaculture department, Auditorium, museum, faculty rooms, corridor, Cycle stand, boundary wall etc. Laboratories were equipped with new equipment such as Laminar flow, water quality monitoring system, cooled incubator, field survey instruments etc. Fish processing equipment, incubators Kyon projectors, wireless weather station etc. were procured. Central laboratory was established with new instruments. Three new well equipped laboratories were established.

Two museums one each for Limnological equipment and, craft and gears were set up. Library shifted to newly constructed block with new furniture and fixtures. Additional new books were procured. Library provided with internet access facility for students. New computer laboratory with computer and internet facility was developed. Three New class rooms and one auditorium, one seminar hall cum meeting room and one examination hall with audio-visual aids and interactive podium were established. Five staff rooms, one fish farmers training hall with trainer’s room and dormitory were constructed along with parking facility for college bus and faculty vehicles. Auditorium was renovated and furnished with new seating facilities. Museum of Department of Fisheries Resource Management renovated. Aqua-Gallery for display of ornamental fishes was renovated. Lawn was developed in the campus. The classrooms have been equipped with 03 interactive - electronic lecture stands. Installation of additional CC TV cameras at prime locations in college for proper vigilance. Under ELP twenty three students participated in Post harvest technology programme and completed successfully. Two minor courses for PhD degree programme were created and got approved by BoS and Academic Council, MPUAT, Udaipur.

2. Sports and physical education Following sports facilities were developed:

Facilities Equipment and Infrastructure Indoors: Table tennis, Wrestling Indoor and outdoor games Outdoors: Volley Ball and Kabbadi, other facilities shared with University Sports Board. Exercise facilities A well equipped gymnasium

3. Students’ Placement

Students Placement* (%) Higher Studies# (%) Graduates 40% 60% Post Graduates 50% 50% Ph.D. 100% -

* Placement in Banks& Private Fish Farms, Government Fisheries Department and Universities;

#Admission to apex institutions e.g. CIFE, College of Fisheries, Mangalore, OUAT, CAU, Tripura, GBPUAT, UK, Ratnagiri, MH, College of Fisheries, TAU etc.

Five students from the college of Fisheries have been recently selected as Fisheries Development Officer in the department of Fisheries, Govt of Rajasthan.

ICAR and National Fellowships

15 students who appeared from the college in the ICAR-JRF Examination-2015, cracked the Examination. Out of these, 06 students have got JRF and admission in ICAR institute (CIFE, Mumbai). In the Year 2016-17, 10 BFSc. and 04 PG students cracked the ICAR JRF/SRF Exams and got admissions in the apex fisheries institutions for doing Post Graduation in fisheries.

Several students of Undergraduate have received or getting ICAR Merit Fellowship.

02 Ph.D. students have received DST-INSPIRE Fellowship.

02 Ph.D. students are getting Rajeev Gandhi National Fellowship.

More than 22 students have received fellowships from the Department of Social Welfare, GoR. A few students of UG have also received Jindal Fellowship. Co-Curricular activities

Inter college women’s Table tennis runner-2013. Two students participated in Agri - Uni - Fest. 2013, at Parbhani, Maharastra (2012-13). One woman candidate participated in Agriculture University Sports Meet, 2013, held at Vidarbh, Maharastra (2012-13) Mr Nakul Bhatt represented MPUAT in Agri Uni Fest held at University of Agriculture Sciences, Bangaluru (Karnataka) from 13-17 Feb., 2014. Ms Neeraj Kumari represented MPUAT in Table Tannis and Athletics at Jorhat (Assam) from 24- 28 March, 2014. Three days Heartfulness Meditation Camp was organised during 3-5 March, 2017.

Cultural activities

Cultural activities in the College of Fisheries are being organized by the Young Aquaculturist Association under the supervision and guidance of ADSW. The association organizes various co- curricular activities including Cultural Week, Inter College Competitions, Celebration of important Days of significance, Moral Education, Plantation programmes and National cultural programmes. The college celebrated Annual Function since last seven years that includes cultural programmes, prize distribution for academic achievements, presentation of annual report etc. Manuals developed

Taxonomy of finfish and shellfish.

Taxonomy of shellfish- Crustacea.

Taxonomy of shellfish- Mollusca.

Biology of finfish and shellfish.

Basic soil chemistry.

Nutrition and feed technology.

Limnology.

Oceanography

Marine Biology

Ornamental fish

RAWE Programme Manual

Canning of fish.

Fishery products and by-products

Projects

Projects completed

1. Harmonizing biodiversity conservation and Agriculture intensification through integration of plant, animal and fish genetic resources for livelihood security in fragile ecosystems (NAIP).

2. Strengthening of infrastructure to enhance production of superior quality fish seed using molecular genetic tools (NADP).

3. Development of Mobile Fish Health Laboratory cum Seed Transportation System (NADP).

4. Promoting Aquaculture and Fisheries in the TSP Area of Rajasthan through Training of 'Would Be Master Trainers' and Follow up Trainings at Village Level for Bringing Awareness and Imparting Fisheries Skills, sanctioned by the Department of Tribal Area Development, GOR with a budget of Rs. 50.00 lakh.

5. "Fabrication of FRP boats" project sponsored by GoR was conducted in collaboration of CIFT, Cochii(ICAR), under this project Designed and fabricated 04 FRP Boats in technical collaboration of CIFT, Cochin, and one stackable FRP tank. 02 boats were launched in Lake Jaisamand on 22nd Aug, 2008 in the presence of HVC , MPUAT & Dr. Devadasan, Director CIFT (ICAR), Cochin.

On-going Projects

1. Development of regional technology for fish culture in micro water sheds (Non-Plan).

2. Mega Seed Project (ICAR).

3. Refinement of Proven Technologies for the Intensive Fish Culture through Community Participation: A Pilot Project (NADP).

Training Organized

1. Development of regional technology for fish culture in micro water sheds (Non-Plan).

2. Mega Seed Project (ICAR).

3. Refinement of Proven Technologies for the Intensive Fish Culture through Community Participation: A Pilot Project (NADP).

4. Conducted 20 trainings of fish farmers in Udaipur, Dungarpur and Banswara districts of southern Rajasthan and trained 980 fishermen under TAD project.

5. Conducted 08 trainings of fish farmers of Udaipur, Dungarpur and Banswara districts of southern Rajasthan and trained 230 fishermen under the integrated project for TSP area.

6. Training on aquaculture and ornamental fish was conducted in collaboration with DoF, GoR under ATMA project wherein 200 fishers participated.

7. 02 Trainings on fabrication of FRP boat were imparted in the year 2008 for students and fisherman of Jaisamand.

Other Achievements

1. The Chinese hatchery is being used to produce quality fish seed of IMCs and other commercially important finfishes.

2. First time validated a new fish species from Rajasthan waters with the help of NBFGR namely Labeo rajasthanicus.

3. The erstwhile department of Limnology and Fisheries (which was upgraded to College of Fisheries) has significantly contributed in the field of reservoir limnology; fresh water aquaculture; aquatic toxicology; fish nutrition; culture of fish food organisms; water recycling in aquaculture; seed production of IMC and other commercially important finfishes. The salient achievements of the college are as under:

i. Design and fabricated five type of water sampling devices useful for limnological research.

ii. For the first time bred local carp Labeo gonius in captivity using induced breeding technology.

iii. Conducted extensive limnological survey of several water bodies of Rajasthan for assessing their tropic status, primary productivity and water quality.

iv. Under UNICEF/SWACH project developed a field kit for checking potability of drinking water in the rural areas.

v. Conducted studies on the exotic carp Oreochromis mossambicus in lake Jaisamand for suggesting necessary measures for its control.

vi. Utility of selected organic wastes viz. cattle dung, night soil, sewage effluents, sludge and agro- industrial wastes for the production of live fish food organisms has been worked-out. vii. Under mass employment generation through science and technology, (MEGSAT) programme of DST, Govt. of India, several training programmes on ornamental fish culture, breeding and fish farming was organized. viii. Under nutrition research activities the department has worked out suitable agro-wastes and their quantities for use as the supplementary diet of fish.

ix. Designed a simple device for measuring live weight of aquatic invertebrates under field conditions.

x. The college has so far screened herbs safed and kali musli, mulethi, Chandrasoor, Shatavari, Ashwagandha, Bala, Lotus root, Gokhru and Makhana for ascertaining their utility as growth enhancer and stimulant for gonadal development for the fish encouraging results.

xi. Department of Aquaculture has Successfully organized a user’s Workshop DST project on Limnology of Berach River system sponsored by the DST, Govt. of Rajasthan, Jaipur.

xii. A training programme for the PHED engineers on water quality assessment was organized.

xiii. Eleventh National Symposium on Environment was organized at Udaipur (5-7 June, 2002) in collaboration with BARC & RAPS which was sponsored by Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India.

xiv. A short course sponsored by ICAR, New Delhi on Advances in Applied Limnology for the Management of Inland waters was organized during February 5-14. 2003.

xv. A 21 days winter school on Advances in Culture and Breeding of Freshwater Ornamental Fish and Aquarium Management was organized during February 8-28, 2005 sponsored by ICAR, New Delhi.

xvi. For the eradication of water hyacinth from Udaipur lakes, College of Fisheries designed a conveyor belt which successfully harvested ten thousand MT of the weed in record period of 15 days to clear 33 hectare infestation. xvii. Cage culture of Indian Major Carps in Lake Jaisamand in association with state Fisheries Department and Rajasthan Tribal Area Development Cooperative Federation Ltd. Udaipur was successfully attempted with encouraging results.

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, BHILWARA

Introduction

College of Agriculture, Bhilwara (Rajasthan) is established on 19th July, 2013 for UG Programme in Agriculture. Administrative sanction has been accorded for 28 posts by the Government of Rajasthan vide order no. P.1(1)Agriculture-3/2013 dated 22.05.2013.Presently, the college is running in old KVK building situated at Jambeshwar Nagar, Bhilwara. Government of Rajasthan allotted 112.13 Bigha Land in Suwana village for the establishment of college and Instructional/Experimental farm. This college has successfully completed four years of B.Sc.(Ag) Hons.UG programme.

Intake capacity: Present intake capacity of students is 40 in B.Sc. (Ag) Hons. i.e. 30 normal seat and 10 payment seat through JET. The reservation for SC, ST, OBC and Women candidates is as per GOR rules. Academic activities

The first batch of B.Sc. (Ag) Hons. of this college passed out in the session 2016-17. The No. of students passed out were 41 out of 42 with Ist division. In the passed batch two students were selected for JRF.

Mr. Piyush Choudhary achieved first position in University merit in the passed out batch.

Mr. Pradeep Kumawat , student of B.Sc.(Ag.) Hons .Part IIInd ranks first in the University Merit during academic session 2016-17.

“Agricultural Education Day” was celebrated on 03.12.2016 by organizing programmes in Senior Secondary School, Pratap Nagar, Bhilwara and College of Agriculture, Bhilwara. Development of laboratories i. In the college as per the availability of funds the laboratories for Soil Science, Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Horticulture, Crop Physiology, Animal Husbandry, Entomology and Extension Education has been developed.

ii. For the different laboratories Equipments/Implements has been purchased

S. No. Subject Equipment/Implement 1. Agronomy 1. Oven 2. EC Meter 3. pH Meter 4. Soil augur 5. Duster 6. Sprayers 2. Entomology 1. Insect collection Boxes 2. Insect collection Jars 3. Light traps

3. Molecular Biology and 1. Deep Freezer Biotechnology 2. DNA kits 3. Centrifugal Machine 4. EC Meter 5. pH Meter 6. BOD 7. Gel electrophoresis 4. Soil Science 1. Flame photometer 2. Spectrophotometer 3. EC meter 4. pH meter 5. Heat plate 6. Muffle furnace 7. Shakers 5. Animal Husbandry 1. Kjeldahl assembly 2. Crude fiber estimation assembly 3. Butyrometer 4. Soxhlet apparatus 5. AI assembly 6. Centrifugal Machine 6. Plant Breeding 1. Micro scope 7. Plant Pathology 1. Micro scope 2. Laminar flow 8. Horticulture 1. Hedge shear 2. Cutting and budding knife 3. Hand Refrectro meter 4. Hedge trimmer 5. Heavy duty lawn mover 6. Food processing utensils 7. Micro wave oven 9. Extension Education 1. LCD 2. Digital camera 3. Handycam

Co-curricular activities

National Level Youth Entrepreneurship Programme was organized under NSS from 3.08.2015 to 8.8.2015.Fourty NSS volunteers participated in the programme. Different sessions and exposure visits were organized in the entrepreneurship programme.

NSS – Seven days in a year NSS camp is a regular activity.

Blood Donation Camp – Two blood donation camps were organised and 35 units of blood were collected.

Students of this college are participating regularly in Intercollegiate games. Mr. Piyush Choudhary achieved first position in shot put in 2016-17 Intercollegiate games.

Miss Annu Kumawat, Miss Sarita Dhaker, Miss Deepika Jeengar, Miss Kavita Jain & Miss Neelam of this college participated in Youth Festival of MPUAT – “UTSAH-2017” and achieved Second position in group song.

CSU & CLSU Elections – CSU & CLSU elections were completed successfully during academic session of 2016-17 & 2017-18.

International Yoga Day being organised regularly on 21st June.

Swachhata Pakhwada – Swachhata Pakhwada was

organised from 16 to 31 Aug, 2017.

Emergency Service - One day Shramdan camp was organized at Patliyas village which was affected by natural calamity. There was damage of roof of farmer’s households, damage of crop, orchards and animals. Inauguration of CLSU Office

The CLSU office was inaugurated on 15.04.2017 and 04.10.2017, respectively by different dignitaries.

1. First inauguration of CLSU office and Annual function-2017 on was held on 15.04.2017 in the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. U.S. Sharma MPUAT, Udaipur and the Chief guests were Sh. Ram Lal Jat, Chairman of Bhilwara Dairy, Dr. O.P. Gill, Ex. Vice- Chancellor, MPUAT, Udaipur.

2. In the current academic session i.e. 2017-18 the CLSU office was inaugurated by Hon’ble Shri Kalu Lal Gurjar, Chief Whip, GOR and Shri Vitthal Shankar Awasthi, Hon’ble MLA, Bhilwara.

Construction of building

After foundation stone laying ceremony the construction of college building was started. Presently the ground floor of the building is in completion process. The first floor construction work is also going on simultaneously. The foundation stone laying ceremony of College of Agriculture, Bhilwara was held on 29th Aug, 2016. The function was presided over by Hon’ble Vice- Chancellor Prof. U.S. Sharma. Hon’ble Cabinet Minister Sh. Prabhu Lal Saini, GOR was Chief Guest of this function. Special guests were Hon’ble Sh. Kalu Lal Gurjar, Chief Whip, GOR, Sh. Subhash Bahedia, MP, Bhilwara & Sh. Vitthal Shankar Awasthi, MLA, Bhilwara.

Projects

Currently two projects of RKVY are running in the college for farm development. S. Project Title Amount No. (Rs in Lacs) 1. Establishment of instructional farms at College of Agriculture, Bhilwara 524.4 2. Promoting backyard poultry for nutritional and livelihood security in Rajasthan 226.75

Farm Development

Demarcation of land, trenching around the boundary and uprooting of Vilayati babool.

Complete layout of different farm units like Horticulture, Agronomy & Animal husbandry.

Levelling of farm with laser land leveler

Digging of farm ponds

Complete channel link fencing of whole farm and development of ‘kachcha’ farm roads.

Laying of under ground pipe line for irrigation, drip and sprinkler system at farm.

Digging of open well, bore well and electrification of farm

The plantation of mother orchard of Custard Apple, Guava, Ber, Acid Lime and Mango in Horticulture farm and also developed museum of some arid fruit crops like Phalsa, Bael, Fig, Rayan,

Sapota, Lehswa and Sweet oranges. A total of 15 22 plants has been planted in horticulture orchard.

Tuber crops of Yam, Arvi (Colocasia) and Elephant foot Yam were planted with the help of

students at the horticulture farm.

The Tractor and Motor cycle have been purchased for smooth functioning of farm activities.

The farm implements VIZ, Rotavator, M.B. Plough, Cultivator Disc harrow, Bund former, and Cultivator has been purchased for farm operations.

A agro-forestry model has been planned and some of the plantation has been done.

The green manuring of Dhaincha crop was taken in 12 ha. area at agronomy farm during Kharif 2017 and turned into the soil. At the agronomy farm currently in 9 ha. area Chickpea crop has been sown. Poultry farm development

Construction of Brooder house, Hatchery and layer house.

OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIES

Introduction

MPUAT has two main Research stations (ARS, Udaipur and Banswara), two research sub-stations (Pratapgarh and Vallabhnagar), one Dry Farming Research Station (Arjia, Bhilwara) under Directorate of Research in the university. Besides, the university also represents the Rajasthan Centre of centrally sponsored Cost of Cultivation Scheme. The campus research at Udaipur being carried out at all colleges is coordinated by the Zonal Director Research at Udaipur alongwith Sub-stations. Various research programmes as per stipulated lead and verification functions are being carried out at these research stations specifically to develop improved varieties/hybrids, economically viable production and protection technology for crops, farm mechanization, renewable energy sources, post-harvest technology, home science, animal production, policy research etc.

The research and technologies developed by the University and which is found having significance for the farmers is presented in Zonal Research and Extension Advisory Committee (ZREAC) meeting and after approval, technologies are tested at Adaptive Trial Centre of the respective zone and thereafter recommended to the farmers. On going Research Projects (94)

AICRPs (Crops, Engineering, Animal, Home Science) 27 Network Projects (NPOF, Lac Insect, BD/B/S) 04 Voluntary Centre of AICRPS (Rice, Wheat, Forage, Mustard, Biocontrol, Arid Legumes ) 07 Other projects (Central, State Government and other Agencies) 13 RKVY 20 Private Sector 31

The important technologies developed and recommended to farmers during 1999 to 2016-17 through All India Coodinated Research Projects, Adhoc Projects, RKVY Projects and other Projects sponsored Central Government agencies are as follows. Crop Improvement

Varietal Development

Maize (Zea mays L.): Aravalli Makka 1 (EV 90), Pratap Hybrid Maize 1 (EH 50802), Pratap Makka 3 (EC 3108), Pratap Makka 4 (EC 1108), Pratap Makka 5 (EC 3116), Pratap Kanchan-2 (WC-236 (Y)), Pratap Makka Chari-6 (EC-3135), Pratap Hybrid Maize-2 (EH-1389), Pratap QPM Hybrid-1, Pratap Hybrid Maize-3 (EH-1974), Pratap Makka -9 (EC-3161)

Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor L.): SPH 837, CSV 17 (SPV 1489), Pratap Jowar 1430 (SPV 1430), Pratap Chari-1080, CSV-23 (SPV 1714), SPV 1822, SPV-1753

Foxtail millet (Setaria italica (L.) Beauv.): Meera (SR 16), Pratap Kangni (SR 51)

Barnyard millet (Echino chloafrumentacea L.): Pratap Sanwa 1(ER 64) Prosomillet (Panicum miliaceum): Pratap Cheena 1 (PR 18) Horsegram (Dolichos biflorusRoxb.): AK 21, Pratap Kulthi-1 (AK 42) Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.): Pratap Channa 1 (ICCV-88202), Pratap Raj Channa (PBC-74) Groundnut (Arachis hypogaeaL.): Pratap Mungphali 1 (ICUG 92035), TG 37 A, Pratap Mungphali 2 (ICUG 92195), Pratap Raj Mungphali (UG-5), Pratap Raj Mungphali Soybean (Glycine max L. Merril): Pratap Soya 1 (RAUS 5), Pratap Soya-2 (RKS-18), Pratap Raj 24 (RKS-24), Pratap Soya-45 (RKS-45) Linseed (Linumus itatissimum L.): Pratap Alsi 1 (RLU 6), RL 914, Pratap Alsi-2 (RL 26016) Cotton (Gossypium spp.): Pratap Kapi 1 (REDV 7) Ajwain (Trachysper mumammi): Pratap Ajwain-1 Babchi (Psoralia Corylifolia): Paratp Babchi-1, Pratap Babchi-1 Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum): Pratap Ganna-1 (CoPK 5191) Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.): Pratap Raj Dhania-1 Blackgram (Vigna mungo L.): Pratap Urd-1, Pratap Urd-1 (KPU-07-08) Paddy (Oryza sativa L.): Pratap Sugandha-1 (RSK-1091-10-1-1) Fenugreek (Trigonella foenumgraecum L.): Pratap Raj Methi (PRM-45)

Crop Production Maize, sorghum, paddy, wheat, blackgram, chickpea, soybean, groundnut, sesame, mustard and cotton are the important crops grown in South and South Eastern Rajasthan. The research work was carried out on crop weather relationship, cropping system, integrated nutrient management and other cultural practices for different crops and cropping systems to develop production recommendations for the farmers of the region. A brief account of research achievements and technologies transferred to end users are as follows:

Maize Use of 100 kg dry FYM + 1000 kg fresh FYM + 100 kg bone meal incubated for 120-150 days as substitute for inorganic source of phosphorus. Use of PROM through acidulated rock phosphate as substitute of single super phosphate.

Application of 50-80% N, 50% P2O5 and 100% K2O with 5 tons FYM and Rhizobium –Azotobacter + PSB + VAM in maize + soybean intercropping. In maize-wheat cropping sequence seed treatment of maize with Azotobacter, PSB along with FYM 10 t/ha and 75 per cent of recommended dose of nitrogen and phosphorus. Use of mixture of alachlor + atrazine (1125 + 675 g/ha) for wide spectrum weed control. Application of metsulfuron methyl at 4 g/ha (Algrip 20% SP at 20 g/ha) with surfactant (500 ml/ha) at 30-35 days after sowing. Pre-emergence application of alachlor at 2.0 kg/ha in maize + pulse intercropping system.

Pre-emergence application of atrazine at 0.5 kg/ha + alachlor at 1.5 kg/ha to control both grassy and broadleaf weeds. Soil test based fertilizer recommendation under IPNS for maize-wheat cropping sequence. PEHM-2 for green cobs with a optimum plant populations of 83 thousand/ha and fertilizer dose of 80 kg N and 30 kg P2O5/ha. Maize seed soaking in 0.1% solution of thio-urea for 6 hrs, drying in shade followed by sowing for rainfed situations. Intercropping with soybean / blackgram in 2:2 row ratio (30/90 cm) for rainfed maize.

rd Application of 90 kg N and 45 kg P2O5/ha for popcorn. Full dose of P and 1/3 of N may be applied at sowing and rest nitrogen be applied in two splits i.e. at knee high and taselling stage.

Specialty corn

Intercropping of one row of green gram in between two rows of sweet corn sown at 60 x 20 cm

spacing with 90 kg N and 50 kg P2O5/ha.

Sowing of popcorn at 60 x 25 cm spacing to obtain a plant population of 66000 plants/ha.

Sorghum

Application of 25 kg ZnSO4 along with recommended dose of fertilizers.

Application of 6.5 t FYM/ha + 60 kg N and 30 kg P2O5 by chemical fertilizers + seed inoculation with Azospirillum and PSB at 600 g/ha.

Sorghum + soybean in the row ratio of 2:4 at 30 cm distance at Kota and Sorghum + soybean in row ratio of 3 : 6 at 30 cm distance at Udaipur.

Sowing at 30 cm x 15 cm (2.2 lakh plants/ha) for early maturing varieties.

Priming of sorghum seeds with thiourea 0.1% solution for 8 to 12 hours before sowing.

In-situ moisture conservation by adopting ridge and furrow method.

Use of pendimethalin at 0.75 kg/ha as pre-emergence followed by one hoeing for effective weed control in sorghum + pigeon pea / soybean intercropping.

Application of 60 kg N + 30 kg P2O5 along with 5 t of FYM/ha and seed inoculation with Azospirillum for sorghum fodder.

Wheat

Application of 5 kg iron (25 kg FeSO4 to increase productivity in iron deficient areas.

Application of herbicide sulfosulfuron (MON 37503) at 25 g/ha with 0.5 per cent surfactant as post emergence i.e. after first irrigation for controlling grassy weeds (Avenafatua and Phalaris minor).

Use of 150 kg /ha seed rate, four irrigations and 150 kg N/ha for late sown wheat.

The mean temperature of 20.5 to 21.5oC (5th to 18th November) is best for sowing.

Black gram

Pre-emergence application of alachlor (G) at 1.5 kg/ha for the control of weeds

Application of tank mixture of quazilofop-ethyl 50 g/ha or phenoxyprop-p-ethyl 70 g/ha + chlorimuron-ethyl at 9 g/ha as post-emergence (15- 25 DAS) can effectively control grassy as well as broadleaf weeds.

Chickpea

Seed inoculation with PSB and VAM fungal culture to save the phosphatic fertilizers.

Soil application of ZnSO4 at 25 kg/ha in zinc deficient soils.

Application of 45 kg Potash and 5 kg iron/ha at the time of sowing.

Optimum date for sowing is 30th October.

Application of Zn at 20 kg ZnSO4/ha + Fe at 10 kg FeSO4/ha for multi-nutrient deficiency areas.

Soybean

Application of compost at 10t/ha in rabi along with departmental recommendation of NPK

Application of 5 t crop residues, 5 t FYM and 5 kg Zn/ha.

For soybean-rabimaize sequence 5 t FYM in kharif and seed treatment with PSB, Rhizobium, Azotobacter and VAMF.

Chlorimuron ethyl at 9.37 g/ha (Kloben 25% WP at 37.5 g/ha) applied 10-15 days after sowing for control of broadleaf weeds.

Preemergence application of clomozone at 1.0 kg/ha followed by one hand weeding at 30 days after sowing.

Quizalofop-ethyl (targa super 5% EC) at 50 g/ha as post-emergence at 15-25 days after sowing for control of grassy weeds

Post-emergence application of imazethapyr 100 g/ha at 15-20 days after seedling emergence.

Application of recommended dose of alachlor at 2.0 kg/ha (Pre-emergence) in soybean is safe for soybean - wheat crop rotation.

Soybean-coriander, an alternate cropping system under the limited irrigation facilities.

Application of 75% RDF + FYM 5 t/ha + ZnSO4 at 25 kg/ha for soybean - pigeon-pea intercropping system.

Summer ploughing with disc plough and sub-soiling for efficient moisture conservation in soybean

Two rows furrow irrigated bed system, irrigation applied at 40 per cent available moisture depletion.

Application of tank mixture of chlorimuron-ethyl 6 g/ha + quazilofop-ethyl 37.5 g/ha as post emergence (15-25 DAS) can effectively control broad leaf as well as grassy weeds.

Application of clathodium at 120 g/ha as post-emergence (15-20 DAS) effectively control grassy weeds.

In the soils having iron (DTP) below the critical level of 4.5 ppm, apply commercial ferrous sulphate at 25 kg/ha of in soil before sowing. Cropping system

Intercropping of gram – mustard in 6 : 2 row ratio along with two irrigations at branching and pod formation.

. Application of 120 kg N, 40 kg P2O5 and 30 kg K2O/ha to wheat in maize-wheat cropping system.

. Integrated nutrient schedule including 50% RDF through fertilizer + 25% through FYM and 25% through vermicompost with Azotobacter and PSB inoculation was found appropriate for maize based cropping system.

. Soybean-garlic and soybean-onion cropping sequences were found more remunerative in zone V.

. Irrigation at IW/CPE ratio 0.8 in soybean + maize intercropping (4:2) system will give higher soybean equivalent yield. Crop Protection

Maize, sorghum, mustard and cotton are the important crops grown in south and south eastern Rajasthan, These are infested by large number of insect pests & diseases, leads to 25-30 per cent reduction in the yield. Maize is infested by stem borer and grass hopper (Phadka), sorghum by stem borer; shoot fly and panicle insect pests, cotton by bollworms, aphids & thrips and mustard by sawfly, painted bug and aphids. Besides insect pests, these crops are also infected by various diseases. Maize is infected by Rajasthan downy mildew, Maydis leaf spot, fusarium stalk rot and banded leaf spot, sorghum by zonate leaf spot, anthracnose, leaf blight, grey leaf spot, target leaf spot and rust, mustard by powdery mildew, downy mildew and white rust. To manage these insect pests and disease studies were undertaken at different research stations of the university. The important findings of the research which are transferred to the end users through package of practices are given below:

Maize

For control of stem borer three releases at 10, 20 and 30 DAS of Trichogramma egg parasitoid at 1.5 lac/ha.

Use of Trichogramma for the control of shoot borer.

Use of acephate 75 SP against pests at 500 g/ha

Seed treatment with apron 35 SD at 4 g/kg seed or Apron XL 35 EC (1.2 ml/kg seed) to control downy mildew.

Use of carbofuran 3 G at 25-30 kg/ha as soil treatment against nematode. It also controls white grub.

To manage cyst nematode, treat the seed with karanj/neem seed kernel at 10% w/w along with application of 2 q of karanj/neem cake as soil treatment.

Sorghum

For control of shoot fly seed treatment with acephate at 6 g/kg seed and spray of neem seed extract (5%).

Chickpea

Spray of methyl parathion 2% at 25 kg/ha at 15-20 days followed by endosulphan 1.25 lit/ha at flowering to control pod borer

Measures for the control of pod borer.

For the control of pod borer spray acephate 75 SP @ 500 g/ha 20 to 25 DAS or on first appearance of the insect.

To check root rot, treat the seed with 2 g bavistin + 6 g Trichoderma per kg seed.

Spray of neem seed kernel extract (2 l/ha) neem leaf extract (10%) and NPV (250 LE) to minimize pod damage in gram.

Spray of neem kernel extract at 20 days, neem leaf extract at 40 days and NPV 250 LE at 60 days for the control of pod borer.

To control pod borer of chickpea first spray of quinolphos 20% + cypermethrin 3% (mix insecticide) at 1.25 l/ha and second spray of NPV at 250 LE/ha after 20 days after first spray.

Soil treatment with carbendazim 1.0 g and Trichoderma harzianum 1.0 g per kg seed to control root rot disease of gram or seed treatment with carboxin 1.0 g (Vitavax) and thiram 2 g per kg seed.

Bt. K at 1.0 l/ha for control of pod borer.

For control of pod borer (Heliothisarmigera) spray of acephate 75 SP at 500 g/ha at 25-30 DAS and 40-45 DAS.

Soybean

For the control of defoliator (green semilooper), spray of Bacillus thuringiensis at 1.0 l/ha at initiation of insect followed by endosulfan at 1.0 l/ha after 15 days if needed.

Spray of aqueous solution of lufenuron 5 EC at 500 ml or diflubenzuron 25 WP at 350 g/ha at initiation of infestation for ecofriendly control of green semilooper. The spray may be repeated after 15 days of first spray, if needed.

Bio-insecticide (Bt.) and chemical insecticide (monocrotophos) and fungicide (bavistin and topsin- M) are compatible for tank mixture to control green semilooper in soybean.

Spray of profenophos 50 EC or chloropyriphos 25 EC at 1.0 l/ha at 20-25 DAS for control of insect pests.

Spray of chloropyriphos at 1.5 l/ha at initiation of green semilooper.

Trizophos 40 EC at 1 l/ha to control of stem and leaf borer and girdle beetle.

Seed treatment with 6-8 g/kg Trichoderma to check root rot.

Treatment with 1.0 g carbendazin + 6 g Trichoderma harzianum per kg seeds followed by spray with 0.05 per cent carbendazin + 0.1 per cent methyl oxydematone at 45 DAS and mancozeb (0.2%) and sulfex (0.2%) at 60 DAS to control leaf spots and powdery mildew diseases.

Two sprays of carbendazin in 50 WP at 0.05% to control pod blight.

To manage root rot, treat the seed with carboxin + thiram (1:1) mixture at 3 g/kg seed

IPM module for soybean consists of spacing 30 cm, seed rate 80 kg, use of bird perches, removal of girdle beetle, S. litura, infested plant parts and need based application of insecticides.

For cultivation of soybean organically, follow Deep summer ploughing, Soil treatment with 6t FYM or 2t vermicompost, Seed inoculation with rhizobium + PSB cultures, Seed treatment with trichoderma @ 6.0 g/kg seed + spray of azadirachtin 1500 ppm @ 5.0 ml/lit water at 15 days crop stage, Installation of “T” shape bird perches @ 40-50/hectare, Release of trichogramma egg parasitoid @ 1.0 lac/ha at 30 days crop stage , Plucking of plant’s part (petiole) infested with girdle beetle at 30 days crop stage then twice in a week up to 45 days and spray of Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.) @ 1.0 lit/ha at 50 days crop stage.

Groundnut

For biocontrol of collar rot disease – seed treatment with Trichoderamharzanium at 4-6 g/kg seed.

Use of Trichoderma for the control of collar rot

For control of bud necrosis application of forate 15 kg/ha before sowing and spray of monocrotophos at 1.0 ml/litre at 21 DAS.

Seed treatment with 6-8 g Trichoderma harzianum per kg seed to control root rot.

Seed treatment with 1 g carbendazim + 8 g Trichoderma harzianum + rhizobium to control collar rot.

To manage collar rot, treat the seed with carboxin + thiram (1:1) mixture at 3 g/kg seed

Cotton

Release of Trichogramma eggs at 1.5 lacs/ha 6 times at 10 days interval to control boll worm.

Chemical management of boll worms through NPV 450 LE/ha followed by endosulphan and neem leaf extract

IPM modules for effective control of sucking insect pests and boll worm.

Six releases of Trichogramma eggs (1.5 lac/ha) at 10 days interval from 30 DAS for the control of boll worm in cotton.

To control boll worm, spray triazophos 20 EC at 3 l/ha at flowering stage and repeat this spray at 10 days interval. This will also control the infestation of white fly.

Horticulture

Promotion of horticulture in the state is of utmost importance to raise the income of farmers and nutritional security. In the university, research work was carried out for development of improved technology for different fruits, vegetables, flower crops, medicinal & aromatic plants and mushroom.

Fruits

Dipping of pomegranate cuttings with IBA 1000 ppm for 5 minutes during February for maximum sprouting, root length and percent survival in pomegranate. For regular bearing in mango (variety-Langra) foliar spray of paclobutrazole at 1000 ppm. For effective control of mango malformation in nursery seven sprays of dicofol 1 ml + acetamiprid 0.2g + carbendazim 1g/litre from April to October. Two sprays of 2,4-D 50 ppm in guava during the month of April-May at 15 days interval at flowering stage to get maximum winter season crop yield. Two sprays of emmamectinbanzoate 5 WG at 0.4 g/1 for effective control of chiku moth.

Vegetables/ Spices

Different formulations of imidacloprid 70 WS at 0.1 per cent (10 minutes dipping), 70 WG spray seed at 2 g/1, 48 per cent F.S. at 1.5 ml/ltr. (10 minutes dipping) and 17.8 S.L. spray at 0.06 per cent at 21 days after planting to control stem necrosis in potato.

Imidacloprid 70 WS upto 10 dippings for effective control stem necrosis pf potato.

Irrigation to each furrow at stolen formation, tuber initiation and tuber development stage and paddy straw as organic mulch in potato.

50 per cent nitrogen through chemical fertilizer, 25 per cent N through FYM in potato.

For the control of late blight in potato spray solution of cymaxanil 8 per cent + mancozeb 64 per cent at 0.2 per cent. Repeat the spray after 10 days if required in potato.

Sowing of two rows of fenugreek as intercrop after every third row of potato is remunerative. Infestation of black scurf disease in potato caused by Hhizoctoniasolani can be reduced by using mustard straw at 5 tons/ha at 15-20 days before sowing. Application of drip irrigation 100 per cent PE and 100 per cent nitrogen through fertigation under sufficient water availability conditions. If water availability is scarce, drip irrigation at 50 per cent PE and 100 per cent nitrogen in cabbage. Just after the initiation two sprays of Propineb or Ridomil MZ at 0.2 per cent (2 gm/litre) at the interval of fifteen days for the control of downey mildew disease in cauliflower. Drip irrigation at 75 per cent PE + 100 per cent N through fertigation in okra. Two sprays of thiomethoxam 25 WG at 3.0 g/l for effective control of sucking pests in chillies.

Dipping of seedling roots in streptocyclin 200 ppm for 20 minutes before transplanting and after four sprays of copper oxychloride 3.0 g/l + streptocyclin 200 ppm after transplanting of chillies to control bacterial leaf spot disease.

Spray of indoxacarb 14.5 SC at 1 mlll water just after initiation of pest in pea, subsequently second and third spray at 15 days interval if required. Six sprays of azadirachtin 10000 ppm at 3 ml/ltr. water just after initiation to control pod borer in pea. Irrigation at 60 per cent of PE and 100 per cent N fertilizer through fertigation (micro-sprinkler) every third day in onion. In garlic, 75 per cent N through chemical fertilizer+25 per cent N through vermicompost is recommended to compensate fertilizer requirement through organic manure. Two sprays of carbendazim 12 per cent + mencozeb 63 per cent 2.0 g/l to control stem phyllium blight disease in garlic. Integrated use of 15 tons vermicompost with 75 per cent RDF (i.e. 50:50: 100 kg NPK/ha) or application of 30 tons FYM with 75 per cent of RDF for turmeric. Pruning of Ganganagari rose during 15th October at 20 cm height above ground level (cutting of all branches above branching node). In gladiolus spacing of 25 x 30 cm was recommended to increase biggest corm size. Sowing of ashwagandha at 25 cm row to row and 5 cm plant to plant spacing (8.0 lakh population/ha) is appropriate for higher productivity, quality and profitability of ashwagandha. Application of 50 kg N, 40 kg P2O5, and 30kg K2O/ha is appropriate for ashwagandha crop for higher root yield, total alkaloids content, total alkaloids yield; and less crude fibre content of roots along with higher profitability. Application of 30 kg N/ha through urea to isabgol, if grown in isolation. In isabgol-kalmegh sequence apply 30kg N/ha through FYM (approximately 6.0 tons/ha) to isabgol followed by kalmegh without any fertilizer application. The most appropriate method of storage of safedmusli as planting material from harvesting to next sowing is storage in wooden box containing 3" layer of musli overlapped by 5" layer of soil. Package of Practices (PoP) for organic farming

PoP for organic farming of Maize, Black gram, Cluster bean, Groundnut, Sesame, Bread Wheat, Durum wheat, Fenugreek Kabuligram, Gram, Mustard, Castor and Cumin have been developed.

IPM Technologies

Integrated pest management modules were developed for Organic cultivation of Gram crops and vegetables like chickpea, soybean, blackgram, greengram, pigeonpea, cotton, okra, etc.

Production technologies for horticulture &polyhouse crops

Production technologies developed for vegetables like cucumber, okra, tomato, brinjal, etc.; flowers like tuberose, chrysanthemum, gladiolus and medicinal and aromatic plants. Technologies developed for poly house cultivation of Tomato, Capsicum and Cucumber. Bio-pesticide lab

Mushroom production & spawn technology Oyster mushroom production technology

Button mushroom production technology

Spawn production

Climate Resilient Technologies

Low cost rain water harvesting structure

Crop contingent plans for dryland crops Button Mushroom Water saving technologies

Short duration varieties of crops

Crop diversification

Custom hiring centre for mechanisation in dryland areas

Pasture development

Implements / Farm Machines Developed and Popularized Low cost water harvesting structure

In the field of engineering and technology, research has been carried out on development of farm machines, renewable energy sources, post-harvest technology and processing machines, ergonomics and safety in agriculture and water management. University has commercialized/ popularised many machines such as:

Tractor Operated Garlic Planter

Tractor Operated Seed Spices Planter

Tractor Operated Air Sleeve Boom Sprayer

Tractor / Motor Operated Seed Spices Thresher

Animal Drawn Pneumatic Wheel Multipurpose Tool Frame Poly-mulch laying machine Fruit Harvesting Package Cotton Stalk Puller Power Operated Garlic Stem and Root Cutter Tractor Operated Mulch Laying Machine Groundnut Thresher Knapsack Type Pneumatic Cotton Plucker Light Weight Power Weeder Groundnut Digger Shaker Motor Operated Groundnut Decorticator

Post-Harvest Processing Prototypes/Technologies

Pedal Operated Maize Dehusker Cum Sheller

Power Operated Maize Dehusker Cum Sheller

Garlic Bulb Breaker

Processing Technology for Garlic Flakes & Powder Browning Free Custard Apple Pulp Processing Technology for Ginger / Turmeric Extraction Technology Dehydration

Aloevera Processing Technology

Browning Free Custard Apple Pulp Extraction Technology

Solar Energy Gadgets & Technologies

Solar Tunnel Dryer

Animal Feed Solar Cooker

Homestead Technologies

The important technologies in Home Science include nutrition intervention for household food and nutrition security of farm families, developing competencies for rural youth in agriculture through educational intervention, identification of occupational health hazards of workers engaged in agriculture, utilization of plant resources and animal fibres for textile applications, designing drudgery reduction tools like comb groundnut stripper. Important homestead technologies are as follows:

Micro-nutrient Rich Powder Mix : Udaipur AICRP Mix

Aonla based products

Herbal Gulal

Bounded Fabric Sheet Developed from Non-Degradable Farm Waste

Fiber Glass Kelu

Poultry

MPUAT developed a three breed cross named “Pratapdhan” during 2012 which is dual purpose breed that has genetic constitution as native 25%, CSFL 25% and RIR 50%. The breed was evaluated both under farm and field conditions at different location in Rajasthan. Body weight of pratapdhanbrid is higher by 82-90% at 20 weeks and 53-69% over native fowl. Similarly, the egg production of pratapdhan is 286% higher than the native fowl present in the Rajasthan. The age sexual maturity of Pratapdhan is 19% lower than native. A farmer earns an annual net profit of around Rs 20-22 thousand by keeping a unit of 20 Pratapdhan birds which is about Rs 15000 more than what he gets by keeping native non descript birds. The benefit: cost ratio is thus 2.97:1.

Aquaculture

Identification : In collaboration with NBFGR, the exploration of natural freshwater bodies was conducted during 2010-2013. A fish species which is now to science (Labeo spp. now named as L.icarae) was identified on the basis of conclusion derived from morphometric and molecular data. The new species is morphological distinct from other congeners of the gonius subgroup under genus Labeo namely, L. gonious, L.gonius, L. boggut and L. dussumieri. The new endemic fish discovered, assessed to have conservation value due to restricted wild population but with culture potential as food.

Captive breeding: More than 100 pairs of Labeoicaraewere collected and reared for brood stock development. Before, this project, the seed of this species was not available in Rajasthan. The captive breeding protocol for these species was optimized which resulted in production of 123 lacs fish seed (2010-14). Sperm cryopreservation protocoal was developed for this species and one year old frozen sperm was used to produced viable progeny.

Propagation of Laveoicarae: The seed produced under captive conditions was reared up to fingerlings stage and stocked in four water bodies to evaluate their performance. The fish production before the introduction of indigenous fish species ranged from 28 to 77.5 tonnes. However agter introduction of indigenous fish the production increased in all the four water bodies. As such the indigenous species contributed 1.1 to 3.7 tonnes additional fish production. An additional profit of Rs 0.66 to 2.22 lacs (i.e. Rs 0.038 lacs per ha) was contributed by the local species introduced in culture systems. Thus this species has potential to be considered for promoting in culture for higher production and profit.

EXTENSION EDUCATION : AT THE SERVICE OF FARMERS

Introduction

Directorate of Extension Education is a Nodal Agency of Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur responsible for agricultural development in the state especially in tribal dominated Southern Rajasthan through professional extension services including training, farm advisory, on farm testing’s, demonstrations and information services. Extension services are offered by a team of multidisciplinary team of scientists who performs their excellence in participatory mode in close coordination with various agencies outside and units within the University. The Directorate provides guidelines, monitor and evaluate the extension programmes of KVK’s under jurisdiction of MPUAT and various extension hubs located at the University headquarter.

Mandate

Formulation and organization of in-service trainings for officers and field functionaries of line departments of Govt. of India, State Governments, Scientists of SAU’s and NGO’s on modern agricultural technology to update their knowledge.

Conduct short and long duration vocational trainings for farmers, farm women and youth entrepreneurs.

Assessment and refinement of latest proven agricultural technologies through on farm testing (OFT) and frontline demonstration (FLD) under various agro-climatic conditions.

Transfer of technology through specialized farm and home information services with ICT and other media mean, technological products and field extension activities.

Work as a resource and knowledge centre of agricultural technologies for supporting initiatives of public and voluntary sector for improving the agricultural economy of the state, especially southern part of the state.

Mission

The mission of the Directorate of Extension Education is “Reaching the Unreached” for livelihood security, improved quality of life and sustainability of agriculture of complex, diversified and risk prone farmers (CDR farmers) for social equity and inclusive growth.

Agricultural Technology Information Centre

It provides all basic needs of farmer’s i.e. technological products, information and diagnostic services through a single window service and is located at the head quarter in the same campus. During the year (2014-15) 3586 farmers visited ATIC for services and products,5203 Technical bulletin sold, 2694 Leaflets & folders distributed, 10000 Krishi Calendar sold, 60 qt. seed sold and 785 Telephone Advisory Consultancy were provided. ATIC also organized 7 inter and intra state training programmes on IFS, Pulse production technologies and hi-tech horticulture & benefitted 271 farmers and farm women.

Krishi Vigyan Kendras

Year of Instructional Zone Agro-climatic zone District Location establishment farm area (ha)

IV a Sub-humid southern Bhilwara Suwana 1992 11.25 plains and Aravalli hills Rajsamand Dhoinda 1994 13.20

Chittorgarh Rithola 1992 53.00

IV b Humid Southern Plains Banswara Borwat 1983 13.82

Dungarpur Faloj 1992 21.60 Pratapgarh Basad 2012 23.94

Infrastructure Facilities

At Head Quarter

Conference hall (air conditioned, capacity 90 persons) Seminar hall (air conditioned, capacity 100 persons) Meeting rooms (air conditioned, capacity 30 persons) Class rooms (3), library etc . All are equipped with modern gadgets like A.V. Aids, internet and PA system. MPUAT Museum – An air conditioned Museum highlighting important activities (Research, Extension & Teaching) in eye catching pictorial form along with newly generated technologies.

Educational Museum-A modern educational museum has 12 section i.e. History of University, Student Welfare Activities, natural Resources of Rajasthan, Improved Varieties, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Production Technology, Protection Technology, Food Preservation and value addition, Techno-economic empowerment of farm women, Energy park, Modern farm machinery and Awards. In museum all the information is displayed in eye catching pictorial and model farm and detailed information has been loaded in 3 information Kiosk (Touch Screen). Museum also has a mini theatre. It is prepared in artistic manner. Seeing this museum is worthwhile for students, researchers, extensionist and farming community.

Kisan Ghar – Rated as one of the best in the country with a capacity to accommodate 112 farmers/trainee’s, is well equipped with all modern amenities, internet, library, reading room, lodging, etc. and one classroom.

MPUAT Guest House – 2 suites and 14 AC rooms and 8 air cooled rooms (capacity – 50 persons) with dining facility and reception hall.

All the KVKs of MPUAT are adequately equipped with administrative cum training building, farmer’s hostel, instructional cum demonstration farm, vocational units, transportation facilities etc.

Laboratories and Vocational Technological Units

Banswara Mother orchard, Poly house, Small nursery, Model nursery, Fish seed pond, Post- harvest processing lab, Soil testing lab, ERNET, Rain water harvesting pond, Carp hatchery, Fish processing unit, Poultry and Azolla Unit

Bhilwara Mother orchard, Model nursery, Rain water harvesting pond, Vermicompost, Soil testing lab, ERNET, Goat unit, Azolla unit, Disease forecasting unit, Post-harvest processing , rabbit and duck unit.

Chittorgarh Mother orchard, Hi-tech nursery, Ploy house nursery, Rain water harvesting pond, Seed production unit, Roof water harvesting, Goat unit, Azolla unit, Vermicompost, Post-harvest processing lab and Weather forecast unit, ERNET

Dungarpur Mother orchard, Model nursery, Poly house, Bio-diesel production plant, Soil testing lab, Rain water harvesting pond, Roof water harvesting, Goat unit, Azolla unit, Vermicompost, Post-harvest& processing and Weather unit

Rajsamand Mother orchard, Poly house nursery, Rain water harvesting pond, Soil testing lab, Goat unit, Azolla unit, Vermicompost, Post-harvest processing lab

Pratapgarh Seed production unit, Azolla unit, Vermicompost and Shed net nursery

Extension Programmes

Training Programmes : At Head Quarters

. National Level Model training Courses: - Directorate of Extension Education organize national level model training courses onhi-tech horticulture, maize production technology, micro irrigation system, water conservation technology, management of arid horticulture, federating farmers into business group, processing and value addition, livestock based IFS, management ofpoultry, market intelligence, etc. along with workshops and seminars for promoting professional competency of officials and extension personnel’s working in different parts of the country. The programmes were sponsored by Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India. . State and interstate level training programmes:- DEE also organize short duration training programmes for subject matter specialists of line departments on organic farming, vermi- composting, medicinal and aromatic plants, integrated farming system, production & protection technologies of crops, vegetables & fruits etc. In these courses, the officials and scientists are exposed to emerging problems and their possible solutions as well as advances in technologies. . Training for Rural Youth – Un-employment is the major problem among rural youth, which can be overcome by providing till oriented need wise employment in agriculture and allied field. DEE organize skill oriented long duration trainings (6 days to 80 working days) for rural youth for their income generation & self employment. There trainings were organized on tailoring, food process, nursery raring, preservation of fruit & vegetable, milk processing, hand embroidery, krishi Jankar, udhayanki jankar, pashu jankar and rewinding and maintenance of electric motor and pumps. . Winter/Summer School: To update the knowledge about recent advances in science and technology, DEE organize winter/summer schools in which scientists from SAU’s and ICAR institutes participate . Backstopping for MPUAT SMS’s, PA’s &farmers: - DEE also organizes trainings for capacity building of KVK scientists and Programme Assistants and also organize Farmers-Scientists Interactions under backstopping. At KVKs

Training for Field Functionaries

The DEE and KVKs have also being entrusted with the responsibility of organizing in-service refresher training programme for the grass root level field functionaries of different line departments and NGO’s. The programmes are arranged in collaboration with the concerned line departments and aims to upgrade the skills in technical areas.

Training Programme for Farmers and Farm-women

With approach of “Learning by Doing” DEE and KVKs are organizing short duration courses on natural resource management, crop production, home science and other related disciplines for farmers and farm women. The instructional farms of KVKs have well developed demonstration and instructional units and these are being used for practical trainings.

Training for School Dropouts & Rural Youth

These trainings are organized to orient school dropouts and rural youth for skill up-gradation in subsidiary occupation. These trainings not only provide practical education in scientific manner to the participants but also orient them towards diversification of agriculture and rural employment generation. Recently, KVK- Banswarahave been selected for ARYA project of ICAR. The KVK’s will provide trainings to attract and retain rural youth in agricultural enterprise.