<p> CONTENTS</p><p>S.No. Contents Page No. 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMAY CHAPTER – I INTRODUCTION 2 Mandate 3 Specific Functions 4 Organization 5 Academic Courses 6 List Of Colleges of Horticulture in Andhra Pradesh 7 List Of Horticultural Polytechnics in Andhra Pradesh 8 Research Activities 9 List of Research Stations in Andhra Pradesh 10 Extension 11 List of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in Andhra Pradesh CHAPTER – II STATEMENT OF BUDGET ESTIMATES 12 Scheme Wise Objectives / Outcomes CHAPTER – III Reform Measures and Initiatives 13 Academic Rural Work Experience Programme and Experimental Learning Programme 14 RESEARCH 15 EXTENSION ACTIVITIES CHAPTER – IV Review Of Past Performance and Achievements 16 ACADEMIC 17 RESEARCH 18 EXTENSION CHAPTER – V Details of Receipts & Expenditure Particulars for the Period from 2012-13 to 2015-16 CHAPTER – VI Objectives and Initiatives of the University 19 ANNEXURE – I Budget 2017-2018 Dr. Y.S.R. HORTICULTURAL UNIVERSITY Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District</p><p>OUT COME BUDGET – 2017-2018 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY</p><p>Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University was established on 26th June, 2007 with headquarters at Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District to serve the people of Andhra Pradesh through over all development in the field of Horticulture and allied sectors by the Act 30 of 2007. This University was renamed as Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University w.e.f. 18th April, 2011 by the Act 13 of 2011. It has the mandate of Education, Research and Extension in the field of Horticulture and other allied sectors. The Board of Management constituted by the Government as per the Act 30 of 2007, governs the University and is the apex body endowed with the responsibility of policy decisions. The Vice-Chancellor of the University is the Chairman of the Board of Management and Chief Executive and Head of the University Administration. </p><p>The University has 3 constituent Colleges of Horticulture, 4 Horticulture Polytechnics, 17 Research Stations and 3 Krishi Vigyan Kendras. (100% ICAR Funding). In addition, AICRP schemes are also located in the Research Stations funding by ICAR in the Ratio of 75:25 (75% ICAR Share and 25% State Government Share). </p><p>One Private Horticulture College in Ananthapuramu and 5 Private Horticultural Polytechnics at Maddirala, Guntur District, Badvel, YSR Kadapa District, Jangareddygudem, West Godavari District, Salur, Vizianagaram District and Kambhalapadu Village, Podili, Prakasam District are functioning under private organization which are affiliated to Dr. YSRHU. </p><p>Dr. YSR Horticultural University is financed by the State Government as Grants-in-aid under Non-Plan component. The budget allocation for the financial year 2016-17 is Rs. 49,46,95,000 (Rs. 39,89,45,000 for Salaries and Rs. 9,57,50,000 for Contingencies) under Non-Plan including the additional funds sanctioned for the newly established Horticultural College at Parvathipuram (Sunki & Ulibhadra Village of Gurugubilli Mandal of Vizianagaram District) which is established in the year 2016-17.</p><p>The budget allotted will be utilized by the University for the education of Students in Under Graduate, Post Graduate and Diploma Programmes; Development of Varieties / Hybrids, Standardization of location specific technologies and transfer of technologies of horticultural crops in the State of Andhra Pradesh with the final objective of socio-economic and upliftment of Horticultural farmers of the State as per the Act 30 of 2007 and Statutes of Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University and approved by Board of Management. </p><p>2 CHAPTER – I INTRODUCTION</p><p>The Horticultural University was established on 26th June, 2007 with headquarters at Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District, recognizing the importance of Horticulture, its potential contribution to G.D.P. in Agriculture and its growth in Andhra Pradesh. This University has the mandate of Education, Research and Extension in the field of Horticulture and other allied sectors. </p><p>Mandate: (a) To train and develop human resource through Education (b) To conduct basic, strategic and applied research besides addressing location specific/need based problems. (c) To Organize Extension activities for the benefit of the farmers.</p><p>Specific functions:  Develop human resources needed for Horticulture and allied sectors.  Constantly refine and generate technologies for increasing production.  Disseminating improved technologies to the farmers besides addressing the field problems through research and Krishi Vignana Kendra staff. </p><p>Organization:</p><p>The Board of Management governs the University and is the apex body endowed with the responsibility of policy decisions. The Vice-Chancellor of the University is the Chairman of the Board of Management.</p><p>The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Head of the University Administration. He is supported by the Registrar who is responsible for general administration and the Comptroller who looks after the financial management. The Teaching Programmes are under overall supervision of the Dean of Horticulture for U.G. Programmes and Dean of Post Graduate Studies for P.G. Programmes. The Associate Deans are the Academic and administrative heads of the Colleges. Principals / Vice Principals are the academic and administrative heads of Horticultural Polytechnic Colleges. The overall research activities of the University are carried out under the administrative control of Director of Research. Professors/Associate Professors/ Assistant Professors cadres are the Research and administration heads of the Research Stations. Extension activities are under the supervision of the Director of Extension. Programme Coordinators are heads of the Krishi Vigyan Kendras. Director of Industrial and International Programmes, Dean of Student Affairs, Controller of Examinations, Estate Officer and University Librarian are the University officers assisting in the proper functioning of the University.</p><p>3 This University has sanctioned strength of 20 Professors, 81 Associate Professors, 217 Assistant Professors and 1110 other supporting staff. This University was established by Government of Andhra Pradesh vide Act. No. 30 of 2007. This is an autonomous institution run by the directions from the Board of Management and also in accordance with the rules and regulations laid out by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.</p><p>Academic courses: The University offers four year B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, two year M.Sc. (Horticulture) course with specialization in (i) Fruit Science, (ii) Vegetable Science, (iii) Floriculture & Landscape Architecture, (iv) Spices, Plantation, Medicinal & Aromatic Crops, (v) Post Harvest Technology and (vi) Horticultural Entomology and (vii) Horticultural Pathology, three year Ph.D (Horticulture) course and two year Diploma programme in Horticulture. </p><p>During the year 2016-17 a total of 770 students admitted in all the courses of the programmes. Out of 770 students, 317 in B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, 60 in B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture (affiliated college), 49 in M.Sc. (Horticulture), 9 in Ph.D. in (Horticulture), 144 in Diploma in Horticulture and 191 in Diploma Horticulture (four affiliated colleges) were admitted.</p><p>List of Colleges of Horticulture: 1. College of Horticulture, Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District. 2. College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta, Kadapa District 3. College of Horticulture, Parvathipuram, Vizianagaram District (Established in 2016-17) Private Affiliated College: 1. Sri Krishna Devaraya College of Horticultural Sciences, Ananthapuramu, A.P</p><p>List of Horticulture Polytechnics in Andhra Pradesh 1. SKPP Horticulture Polytechnic, Ramachandrapuram, East Godavari District 2. Horticulture Polytechnic, Nuzvid, Krishna District 3. Horticulture Polytechnic, Kalikiri, Chittoor District 4. SSPG Horticulture Polytechnic, Madakasira, Ananthapuramu District</p><p>List of Private Polytechnics affiliated to Horticultural University 1. Sadineni Chowdaraiah Private Horticultural Polytechnic, Maddirala, Guntur District 2. S.B.V.R. Private Horticultural Polytechnic, Badvel, YSR Kadapa District 3. Nova College of Horticultural Polytechnic, Jangareddygudem, West Godavari District</p><p>4 4. N.R.R.Horticultural Polytechnic, Nelliparthi (V), Salur, Vizianagaram District 5. Bellamkonda Horticultural Polytechnic, Kambhalapadu village, Pidili 523 240, Prakasam Dist. Research Activities: The research activities of the University were carried out in 17 Research Stations focusing mainly on crop management, crop production and crop protection aspects for adoption by the farming community for overall increase in horticulture production besides solving location specific problems. List of Research Stations Coastal zone -I 1. Horticultural Research Station, Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari Dist. 2. Post-harvest Technology Research Station, Venkataramannagudem, W.G.District. 3. Horticultural Research Station, Kovvur, West Godavari District. 4. Horticultural Research Station, Chintapalle, Vishapatnam District. 5. Horticultural Research Station, Pandirimamidi, East Godavari District. 6. Horticultural Research Station, Ambajipeta, East Godavari District. 7. Horticultural Research Station, Peddapuram, East Godavari Dist. (Established in 2016-17) Coastal zone II 8. Horticultural Research Station, Vijayarai, West Godavari District. 9. Mango Research Station, Nuzvid, Krishna District. 10. Horticultural Research Station, Lam, Guntur District. 11. Cashew Research Station, Bapatla, Guntur District. 12. Horticultural Research Station, Dasari, Prakasam District. 13. Citrus Research Station, Petlur, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District. Rayalaseema zone 14. Horticultural Research Station, Tirupati, Chittoor District. 15. Horticultural Research Station, Anantapuramu, Anantapuramu District. 16. Horticultural Research Station, Ananthrajupeta, YSR (Cuddapah) Dist. 17. Horticultural Research Station, Mahanandi, Kurnool District. Extension: </p><p>5 The Krishi Vigyan Kendras and Research Stations mandated with transfer of technology and are taking care of the extension activities through Training Programmes, on farm trials, demonstrations, Kisan Melas, Rythu Sadassus, diagnostic field visits, disaster management during natural calamities etc. Education of rural youth in Horticulture and allied areas is one of the main functions and the University works in tandem with line departments for achieving the above goals. </p><p>List of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) </p><p>1. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District. 2. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pandirimamidi, East Godavari District. 3. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Periyavaram, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District. (Established in 2016-17)</p><p>CHAPTER - II</p><p>STATEMENT OF BUDGET ESTIMATES</p><p>The financial assistance provided to Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University Rs. towards salaries & contingencies by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for all the activities of the University during the year 2017-2018. The Comptroller is the Drawing Officer of Dr. YSR Horticultural University to draw the salaries and contingencies released by the Government of Andhra Pradesh quarterly as per the Comprehensive Budget Release Order.</p><p>Scheme wise objectives/outcomes</p><p>Out lay for 2017-2018 physical outputs, project outcomes are furnished in Annexure-I</p><p>CHAPTER – III 6 REFORM MEASURES AND INITIATIVES:</p><p>Academic: Student READY (Rural Entrepreneurship Awareness Development Yojana) Programme (RHWEP + ELP): The Rural Horticulture Work Experience Programme (RHWEP) and Experiential Learning Programme (ELP) are pioneering academic innovations. They provide an opportunity for final year students of B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture to stay in the villages for one semester (six months) to gain experience in field operations and problems related to farming and rural life. The Experiential Learning Programme provides hands on experience in various areas of Horticulture.</p><p>Convocation: 2nd Annual Convocation of Dr.YSRHU was organized on 30th September, 2016 and awarded degrees to the passed out students during the period from 01.01.2015 to 10.08.2016 and the number of degrees awarded to graduates of UG & PG programme are as follows: Sl.No. Degree In person In absentia Total I. UG Degrees 1. B.Sc. (Hons.) 105 305 410 Horticulture II. PG Degrees 1. M.Sc. in Horticulture 17 48 65 2. Ph.D. in Horticulture 17 3 20 TOTAL 139 356 495</p><p>Faculty and Academic Council Meetings:  Conducted 10th & 11th UG & PG Faculty Board Meetings  Conducted 17th & 18th Academic Council Meetings </p><p>RESEARCH:  Conducted two REC meetings on 12-4-16 and 7-12-16 at university guest house 7 Intensified research activities on the following areas are being carried out in Horticulture crops viz., Fruits, Vegetables, Floriculture, medicinal and aromatic and plantation crops on the following aspects.  Germplasm collection, characterization, evaluation and conservation.  Crop improvement through conventional and molecular approaches.  Production of quality planting material.  Biotechnology.  INM, IDM & IPM  Mass production of bio-agents.  Organic farming  Water management  Micro Irrigation  Dry land Horticulture  Product development and value addition  Cultivation of flower crops  Post-harvest Technology. Extension Activities:</p><p> Conducted REC & ZREAC meetings to identify the needs and prioritize them to initiate action research through various research stations and KVKs working under this university.  Conducted regular Transfer of Technology programmes viz., on farm trials, front line demonstrations and diagnostic field visits.  Awareness and capacity building programmes were conducted on improved production and protection technologies of various horticultural crops.  Human resource development programmes conducted to build the capacities of horticulture department officials in novel areas like protected cultivation, micro- irrigation & fertigation, IPM practices etc.  Utilizing m-kisan portal for dissemination of advisories through mobile phone directly to the farmers in local languages.  Conducted vocational trainings viz., FoCT, Bee keeping, nursery management, production and use of organic manures and bio fertilizers, processing and value addition mushroom production etc., to youth to impart skills for livelihood support in rural & tribal areas.</p><p>8  Scientists delivered about 18 radio talks, 19 phone-in live programmes and 14 other mass media support activities through AIR, Doordarshan Saptagiri and other television channels on crop management practices and skills.</p><p>CHAPTER - IV</p><p>Review of past performance and achievements Academic: Sl Course Admitted Completed No up to 2015-16 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 -08 -09 -10 -11 -12 -13 -14 -15 -16 -17 1 B.Sc. (Hons.) 244 254 248 241 314 246 231 255 187 317 1327 Horticulture 2 B.Sc. (Hons.) ------60 -- Horticulture in affiliated college 3 M.Sc. (Horticulture) 26 32 47 45 48 56 48 60 51 49 272 4 Ph.D. (Horticulture) 7 5 4 6 8 9 12 11 8 9 37 5 Diploma in 60 95 130 124 125 113 128 149 99 144 821 Horticulture 6 Diploma in affiliated ------89 191 -- Polytechnics of Dr.YSRHU</p><p>RESEARCH The following high yielding varities/hybrids released from the university are popular with the farmers and contributed to increase in productivity. S.No Crop Variety 1 Coroamder LCC-236, LCC-234 (for leaf) 2 Fenugreek LFC-103 3 Chilli LCA-620 4 Turmeric JTS-6 5 Coconut Vashishta Ganga(GBGDXPHOT) Amruta Ganga (GBGDXLCOT) 6 Colocasia RNCA-1 7 Acid lime Balaji </p><p> List of Proposals submitted as on date for the release of different crops by the University S.No. Name of the Crop Variety 1 Chilli LCA-625</p><p>9 2 Paprika LCA-424, LCA-436 3 Ajowan LAM AJOWAN-2 4 Fenugreek Lam Methi-2 5 Banana (cooking) KBS-5 6 Turmeric KTS-3 7 Colocasia KCS-3 8 Betelvine Swarna kapoori 9 Cashew BPP-10, BPP-11</p><p> List of varieties of different fruits and vegetables which are under AICRP/minikit testing S.No. Name of the Crop Variety 1 Chilli-Varities LCA-639,LCA-655 2 Chilli-Hybrids LCA-111 3 Paprika LCA-422,LCA-450 4 Banana FHIA-3, Yangambi-KM 5 5 Acid lime TAL-94/13,TAL-94/14,Petlur Selection -1</p><p> Standardized IPM/IDM technologies for important pests and diseases (Mango, babana, citrus, pomegranate, guava, tomato, chilli) aiding sustainable yields and increased productivity.  Crop regulation practices and drip/fertigation schedules were standardized for mango, pomegranate, guava, sweet orange and banana which enhanced the productivity by 25%.  True to type and healthy planting material of Mango, sapota, jackfruit, Cashew, Coconut, Sweet Orange, Acid lime, tissue culture Banana and seeds of vegetables, spices and chilli were produced and supplied to the farmers.  The Bio-fertilizer Production Unit at Venkataramannagudem produced and supplied about 70.46 tonnes of Bio-fertilizers and still 10 tonnes is available for sale.  Centre of Excellence for Protected Cultivation (CEPC) was established at University campus to train the farmers, students and faculty and also to take up research, demonstration on vegetables and flower crops. Commercial seedling production of chilli, tomato and paprika for supply to the farmers also started.</p><p>10  Quality Control Lab has been sanctioned to the university under RKVY and is nearing completion of establishment at LAM, Guntur.  Scientists have attended filed inspections, diagnostic field visits, roving surveys for assessments of crop damages by various pests and diseases.  About 39 paid up trials were conducted at various research stations under product testing.  Front line Demonstrations, training programmes and production of seed/Planting materials were taken up under CSS-MIDH programmes.</p><p>EXTENSION</p><p> On farm trials, frontline demonstrations, crop seminars and training programmes were conducted to impart knowledge on Improved Crop Management Practices.  Participated in “Polam Pilustondi” “Rythu Kosam Chandranna” etc., programmes taken up by Government of Andhra Pradesh and provided regular need based advisories through field diagnostic visits, Rythu Sadassus and organizing exhibitions.  Location specific extension services were delivered by Krishi Vigyan Kendra working in East and West Godavari districts by adopting villages in their operational areas.  Scientists were involved in amelioration of crops damaged during vardha cyclone. Field visits were conducted in papaya, banana, vegetables and flower crops and suggested recovery measures in Nellore, Chittoor, Kadapa and Kurnool districts.  Ten on farm trials (OFTs), 24 front line demonstrations (FLDs), 59 training programmes and about 102 other extension activities were conducted covering nearly 17,500 farmers to promote specific technologies suitable for micro climatic situation in the district by KVKs.  Publications viz., “Udyana Panchangam”, and “Nimma Totalallo Melina Yajamanya Padhatulu” were brought out by Director of Extension wing of the university to provide technical information in print form in local language.  New Extension Activity: Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Periyavaram, Venkatagiri, Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh was inaugurated on 13-11-2016 by Sri.</p><p>11 Venkaiah Naidu, Union Minister for Urban Development, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation and Information and Broad Casting.  World Soil Day - Kisan Sammelan was conducted at Venkataramannagudem on 05-12-2016.  Udyana Mela 2016 was organized by Dr .Y.S.R. Horticultural University at University Campus on 17 & 18 December, 2016.</p><p>12 CHAPTER – V</p><p>Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem Details of Receipts & Expenditure particulars for the period 2012-13 to 2015-16 (Rs. in lakhs) Sl. Details of 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 No. Expenditure Receipts Expenditure Receipts Expenditure Receipts Expenditure Receipts Expenditure (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) 1. Non-Plan 4800.00 4800.00 5100.00 4800.00 4800.00 5100.00 3301.30 3301.30 2. State Plan -Nil- -Nil- -Nil- -Nil- -Nil- -Nil- 2000.00 - 3. ICAR 789.89 789.89 510.05 789.89 789.89 510.05 253.31 218.71 4. G.O.I 69.33 45.38 23.95 69.33 45.38 23.95 59.13 45.15 5. KVK 165.12 117.74 234.84 165.12 117.74 234.84 148.38 142.12 6. NABARD-RIDF 1793.70 1793.70 583.50 583.50 738.00 738.00 - - 7. NABARD-RIDF – XVI ------594.61 594.61 8. NABARD-RIDF – XX ------1976.25 597.77 Total 1 to8 7618.04 7546.71 6452.34 6407.84 6491.01 6606.84 8332.98 4899.66</p><p>13 CHAPTER – VI</p><p>The University has a mandate of Human Resource Development through Education, conduct need based research and dissemination of proven technologies through extension activities. The objectives of starting Horticultural University are being achieved since its inception, to meet the challenges of changing horticulture scenario at national and international levels in the context of globalization. The amount sanctioned for various items of expenditure of this University have justifiably been utilized for the purpose for which the budget is provided. </p><p>The University is functioning with 3 Horticultural Colleges, 17 Research Stations, 4 Horticultural Polytechnics and 3 Krishi Vigyan Kendras and 5 private Horticultural Polytechnics. </p><p>The second convocation of the University was conducted and 495 students were awarded degrees. The students of this University bagged 34 (thirty four) ranks in ICAR Junior Research Fellowship and Senior Research Fellowship Exam 2016. </p><p>CeRA (Consortium of e-Resources in Agriculture) facility was made available to the students and staff of the University. </p><p>As a part of digitalization, installed first free and open source Library automation Koha software at University library. </p><p>One private Horticultural College has been sanctioned, started functioning under this Horticultural University during 2016-17 and admitted 60 students in B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture.</p><p>Centre of Excellence for protected cultivation under centre for Research and Development was established at University headquarters, Venkataramannagudem under NABARD-RIDF for production of quality planting material of Vegetables & Flowers and started functioning.</p><p>Under this University a Horticultural Research Station was established at Peddapuram, East Godavari district with mandate of Research on Cassava and Sweet Potato under All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Tuber Crops Scheme. </p><p>The University has released high yielding varieties / hybrids in different horticultural crops viz. LCC-236, LCC-234 (Coriander), JTS – 6 (Turmeric), Vashista Ganga, Amrutha Ganga (Coconut), RNCA-1 (Colocasia), LCA-620 (Chilli) and LFC- 103 (Fenugreek), Acidline (Balaji). Nine more varieties in different crops of Chilli, Paprika, Ajowan, Fenugreek, Banana (cooking), Turmeric, Colocasia, Betelvine and Cashew are ready for release.</p><p>14 Through the existing biofertilisers production unit supplied about 70.80 tones of biofertilisers. True to type and healthy planting material of mango, cashew, coconut, sweet orange, acidlime, tissue culture banana and seeds of vegetables, spices and chilli we produced and supplied to the farmers. Transfer of technology was ensured through the rythu sadassus, training programmes, method/front line demonstrations, on farm trials, adopted village concept and through print/electronic media. Continued soil testing programme and distributed soil health cards to the farmers. </p><p>ICAR has sanctioned two new Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) to this University i.e at periyavaram, Venkatagiri of SPSR Nellore district and another at Vonipenta, Mydukur, Kadapa district during 2016-17. </p><p>The University has hosted three National level meetings on Orchids, Medicinal Plnats and Phytoplasma diseases in Horticultural crops, State level Udyana Mela (December 17-18, 2016), three Kisan Sammelans and World Soil Day were some of the significant events. </p><p>Under Centre of Excellence on Orchids, established Orchidorium at HRS, Chintapally of high altitude zone. The tribal farmers will be trained in raising the orchids. </p><p>In view of the newly formed State of Andhra Pradesh, the University has to strengthen research on fruits, vegetables, floriculture, medicinal & aromatic crops and centre of excellence on protected cultivation by establishing new Research Stations in the specific areas besides enhancing the production of quality planting material. </p><p>The main aim of the University is to be part of the developmental activities by creating trained man power and skill development in the horticultural industry by establishing new horticultural colleges, horticultural research stations in specific areas on need basis to hold research on Horticultural Crops. </p><p>PRATHIPATI PULLA RAO Minister for Agriculture, Horticulture, Sericulture Agri-Processing, Marketing & Warehousing, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries</p><p>15 Annexure – I</p><p>Budget 2017 – 2018 Department Name : Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University </p><p>Out lay 2017 - 2018 Quantifiable Name of the (Rs. in lakhs) deliverables / Project Process / Remarks / Risk S.No Scheme / Objective / Outcome Complementary Non-Plan Plan Physical Out outcomes Timelines factors Programme extra budgetary Budget Budget puts Resources 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Non Plan & State Plan 2415 – Agricultural Required towards under - - Out turn of During the Education, Research and salaries / pension and students in U.G. year 2016- Research and Education 01 – pensionary benefits / and P.G. 17, about Extension Crop Husbandry enhanced dearness programmes, 317 students activities being MH–120– allowances, dearness relief to Number of of B.Sc. carried out by Assistance to other the pensioners for the year varieties / (Hons.) the University in institutions 2017-18 and contingencies for hybrids under Horticulture, the state of 00-Non-Plan & the year 2017-18 towards technology 60 students Andhra Pradesh State Plan Recurring contingencies and developments of B.Sc. will benefit the S.H.-05– Assistance Non-Recurring contingencies under fruits, (Hons) Horticulture crop to Horticultural for three colleges of vegetables and affiliated growers and University Horticulture, four horticulture spices, Number colleges, help in the 310 – 311/312 polytechnics, 17 Research of training 49 students socio-economic Stations and Administrative programmes / of M.Sc. upliftment of Office of Horticultural Kisanmelas to (Horticulture farmers of University situated in Andhra be organized. ) and 9 Andhra Pradesh. Pradesh. The details are Number of students of a) Matching grants for varieties for Ph.D will be contributory pension scheme hybrids under awarded b) Matching grant for 25% technology UG/PG share to ICAR coordinated development for degrees projects fruits, while 144 c) Stipends to P.G. & Ph.D vegetables and students will students spices. Number get Diploma d) Towards contingencies of varieties / in grants for practical for UG/PG, hybrids and Horticulture Faculty development, technologies and 191 in development of facilities for developed for Diploma in UG/PG practical, Computer the fruits, horticulture labs, AMC of equipments, vegetables and in affiliated students, educational tours, spices colleges students amenities, health Development facilities, Tutorials for SC/ST of new </p><p>16 students, Education varieties and Technology cell & technologies Examination Cell, Hostel increase in amenities, Furniture, Security per acre Services, Wages for income of maintenance and Hostel farmers by workers in two colleges of adopting Horticulture and four developed Horticulture Polytechnics varieties and situated in Andhra Pradesh. technologies.</p><p> e) Towards contingencies grants for farm operations, wages to Contractual workers, inputs, modifications and improvements to drainages and electrifications, farm lights, internal roads, constructions of compound walls, repairs / rejuvenation to godowns, improving irrigation systems, tractors and farm implements, maintenance of office cum laboratory buildings, creation of new lab equipments, computer, furniture in the existing 17 Research Stations situated in Andhra Pradesh. f) Towards contingencies, furniture, software for e- administration, e-extension, farm lights, campus developments, communication system, video conference system, maintenance of buildings and guest house in University campus, administrative office, Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District. </p><p>- -</p><p>17</p>