ANAND AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY th Annual Report - 16th Annual Report 2019-20 From 01-04-2019 to 31-03-2020 Published in pursuance of Section 49 of the Gujarat Agricultural Universities Act, 2004 Published by Registrar Anand Agricultural University Anand - 388110, Gujarat, India Annual Report 2019 -20 Our Symbol This is our Emblem; One Square, One Leaf with "AAU" firmly embedded The Square with lighter and darker shades of green Stands for Lusciousness, Fertility and Abundance of this land. This is our Mother Land With all the three elements abounding Among the entire world, there is only one thing That Could photo synthesize solar rays into biomass i.e., the LEAF. Hence, the LEAF stands as our symbol Which could transform sun rays i.e. energy into matter Thus leaf as a symbol of our commitment; Our Dream to make our Country abundant in agriculture Leaf is our tribute to Our Mother Land Our pledge to make Country prosperous Our Motto is : Means We, the Scientists, Students and all the employees of AAU unitedly stand to make the solemn pledge that we enrich and glorify the grandeur of our Country and make it agriculturally prosperous Annual Report 2019 -20 ANAND AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY ANAND From VC's Desk The Iron Man of India and first Home Minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had thought for this Institution and Dr. K. M. Munshi established the 'Institute of Agriculture' in 1947 which was started at “Krushi-Go-Vidhya Bhavan” is now Anand Agricultural University. It is a matter of pride and privileged for me to be the part, of this one of the oldest prestigious agricultural institutions of Western India, over decades in different capacity. I am incredibly happy to present 16th Annual Report of University. I am pleased to affirm that our university is prominently concerned with this prime endeavor of agricultural and allied sciences education. It is the education that empowers us to carve our very own path to convert many unwanted endings into benefitting beginnings. As of now, there are nine degree colleges and 1 P.G. Institute belonging to seven faculties, 25 on- campus and 23 off-campus research stations, 5 polytechnics and 11 extension education units including extension education institute and 3 KVKs under AAU functioning in 9 districts of Central Gujarat, are the sources of agricultural knowledge generation and dissemination for the benefit of the students and farmers. Since its inception in 2004, AAU has been contributing to all three mandated frontiers: Education, Research and Extension Education. Research has always been an activity of prime importance at AAU. The university has been working through its multiplication research stations, GoI sponsored research projects by DBT, DST, ICAR etc., sub centers on various crops and testing centers to develop location specific production technologies. Moreover, the university is also rendering farmers services by analyzing soil, water samples, pesticides residues and food analysis through NABL accredited labs. During the year, seven new improved high yielding varieties, viz. Gujarat Castor Hybrid 10 (GCH 10: Charutar Gold), Gujarat Anand Pop Corn Hybrid 21 (GAPCH 21: Mahashweta), Gujarat Anand Sweet Corn Hybrid 11(GASCH 11: Madhuram), Gujarat Anand Brinjal 6 (GAB 6: Anand Doli), Kufri Sadabahar (Potao), Gujarat Garlic 7 (GG 7: Anand Kesari) and Gujarat Anand Desi Cotton 3 (GADC 3: Wagad Gaurav) have been released. In addition to this, 48 technologies have been recommended for farmers/entrepreneurs and 30 technologies for scientific community as well as for entrepreneurs. These technologies will lead to better agricultural outputs with scientifically proved methodologies and inputs yielding better economic returns to farmers. We are also commercializing key techniques to entrepreneurs under PPP mode and also supporting startups to uplift agricultural GDP as a part of our Agri & Food incubation programme. Annual Report 2019 -20 Providing services to the farmers for encouraging them to use modern technologies and sustainable farming techniques is of key focus of AAU. On campus as well as off campus training programmes are carried out based on the needs and interest of the stakeholders. Field Level Demonstrations, Certificate courses, Literature for farmers etc are also developed. During the year, 17440 farmers, 5313 farm women and 278 rural youth have been trained through On-Campus and Off- Campus training programmes. Total 2454 extension personnel were trained by Extension Education Institute under T&V Scheme. The NIRF ranking framework released in the year 2019 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India outlines a methodology to rank institutions across the country. The parameters broadly cover “Teaching, Learning and Resources,” “Research and Professional Practices,” “Graduation Outcomes,” “Outreach and Inclusivity,” and “Perception”. AAU has been ranked at 67 position under University category and thereby maintained its place in top 100 universities of India consecutively during last three years. AAU is amongst the very few agricultural universities in the country to make extensive use of automation in its administrative functions by using various ICT tools. With the blessings of Hon. Governorshri and the Chancellor of our University, constructive support from the State and the Central Governments, and the enthusiastic involvement of our officers, scientists, faculty and supporting staff, AAU will continue to attain better progressive elevations. The contributions made during 2019-20 by the staff of AAU under the leadership of Dr. N. C. Patel as the Vice Chancellor (up to 06.08.2019) are significant and deserve due appreciation. We will continue fine tuning of our research, elevating educational standards to meet upcoming National Education Policy 2020 and efficiently educating farmers also, so that the food security is achieved in the country and also for supporting excellent livelihood of the farmers. I am sure, the growing recognition of AAU at the national and international levels along with its glorious history will pave the way for building up better institutional capacity for exploring new horizons of academic excellence and still better contribution to farmers' welfare. I heartily congratulate the entire AAU team for their persistent efforts in bringing our University to this level. I am sure that this marvel of success would continue for all epoch to come. Place : Anand (R. V. VYAS) Date : 06-11-2020 Vice Chancellor Annual Report 2019 -20 CONTENTS Chapter No. Particular Page No. 1 Introduction 1-8 2 Management & Administration 9-36 3 Education 37-50 4 Research 51-150 5 Extension Education 151-196 6 Students' Welfare 197-222 7 University Library 223-228 Appendices 1 Civil Works Completed 229-230 2 Civil Works on Hand 231-232 3 Details of University Schemes 233-262 4 List of Research Papers Published 263-288 5 List of Theses Submitted 289-307 6 List of Seminars, Symposia, Conferences Organized 308-311 7 List of University Teachers/Scientists Praticipated in Seminar, Symposia, Conferences, Workshops and 312-340 Training Programmes Organized by the Other Institute 8 Name & Details of The Dignitaries Visited 341-342 Annual Report 2019 -20 Our Song nku MktMf]rík f]r»k ðíMk÷{T, fÕÞký feòu {tøk÷{T f]ýðLíkku hk»xÙt f]r»kMktÃkÒk{T f]ýðLíkku hk»xÙt f]r»kMktÃkÒk{T f]ýðLíkku hk»xÙt f]r»kMktÃkÒk{T MkhËkh økkÚkk økwsohe, [kY y{w÷ [hkuíkhe, ûkeh MktMf]rík {neMkkøkhe, ykríkÚÞ ykËh Mku ¼he, f]ýðLíkku hk»xÙt f]r»kMktÃkÒk{T zkfkuh ©eXkfkuh fk, fkÞkðhkuný fr÷fk, ðzíkk÷ ¼k÷ økw÷k÷, MkqLk fhíkk÷ ÄqLk LkkhkÞýe, f]ýðLíkku hk»xÙt f]r»kMktÃkÒk{T Mktíkhk{ çkkuzkýk ©e{ËT, nrh {khøke òuçkLk ¼økík, rË÷ fu rËÞu s÷íku rfÞu, økwtS økehk hrðþtfhe, f]ýðLíkku hk»xÙt f]r»kMktÃkÒk{T MkhËkh hkMk yzkMk{uU, çkkÃkw [÷u Úku MkkÚk {uU, rðãkLkøkh ykýtË {uU, rð¿kkLk ¿kkLk øktøkkuíkhe, f]ýðLíkku hk»xÙt f]r»kMktÃkÒk{T - zkì. çkk÷f]»ý òu»ke Annual Report 2019 -20 Chapter - 1 Introduction In central region of Gujarat State, the Dairy Science and College of Veterinary Science agricultural education was started way back in & A.H. had their reputed presence even from 1938 through establishment of Krushi-Go-Vidya 1947, 1961 and 1964 respectively to undertake Bhavan at Anand, the milk city of India. This useful interventions related to agricultural Institute was popularly known as Khetiwadi education and research, which later contributed or the Institute of Agriculture. Later on, in significantly in paving a path for many revolutions (green revolution, white revolution and many 1947, with the establishment of B. A. College other historic agricultural innovations). These of Agriculture, which was initially affiliated historic institutions continue to remain prime to Bombay University until 1956 then to Gujarat faculties of present days AAU, which along with University until 1962 and subsequently to Sardar the subsequently added new faculties and colleges Patel University, became integral institution have gained increasing importance as well as of Gujarat Agricultural University in 1972 along higher status across the nation even though the with Sheth M.C. College of Dairy Science and the AAU is in its second decade of existence. Government College of Veterinary Science and AAU has now 10 constituent colleges, Animal Husbandry, Anand. including three colleges for Agriculture, and one Anand Agricultural University came each for Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, into existence with effect from 01 May, 2004 by Dairy Science, Agricultural Information enactment of Gujarat Agricultural Universities Technology, Food Processing Technology and Bio Act, 2004 (Gujarat Act, No.5 of 2004) with Energy, Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture transfer of the activities of the Anand zone of and Agricultural Business Management Studies. the erstwhile Gujarat Agricultural University. It also has 25 on campus and 23 off-campus This resulted in greater autonomy for regional research centres, 1 Extension Education Institute agriculture development, and as it had inherited and 22 Extension Education centres.