DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH

The University has a strong research base with an exclusive Directorate of Research involved in strategic planning of research endeavours, establishment of linkage with research organisations at National and International level, monitoring of research projects/schemes and research documentation.

• The research programmes are undertaken through the research stations/farms and laboratories functioning under the Directorates of Animal Production and Animal Health and through constituent colleges for the benefit of livestock and poultry farmers, entrepreneurs and society at large.
• The Research Council, a policy making body on research activities of the university is involved in identifying thrust areas and formulation of research programmes and projects funded by National and International agencies, linking teaching, research and extension activities and orienting research to meet the needs of farmers.

The Research Council is the policy making body on research activities of the University with the Vice-Chancellor as its chairman. The research council shall consider and make recommendations in respect of:

• Identifying thrust areas and formulation of research programmes and projects by the various university units in the field of animal and veterinary sciences with a view to promote effective cooperation.
• Infrastructure facilities required for implementing research projects.
• Linking teaching, research and extension activities.
• Orienting research to meet farmers need.
• Analyze the reports of on-going / completed research projects submitted by the scientists concerned.
• Any other matter pertaining to Animal Husbandry / Veterinary Sciences Research which may be referred by State / BOM/ Vice-Chancellor or any other authorities of the University / Agencies.

The University is actively engaged in sponsored research programmes and has attracted external funding from various National and International agencies.