Information on courses, admissions process, exams & results of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV Raipur), Raipur


Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya

Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV)  is located at Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh state. It is a renowned university for providing education and training in agricultural sciences and allied disciplines at undergraduate and postgraduate level.  It was established in 1987 with the idea to at least double the crop production in the region with appropriate increase in livestock husbandry, fishery and agro-forestry.
 
Educational Streams
Indira Gandhi Agriculture University Raipur offers module-based courses in the areas of agriculture and allied sciences. It promotes direct and indirect education, technological support to the public in general and farmers. The curriculum has been planned in such a way that it improves agriculture productivity and the economic situation of the rural people. 

Tapping commercial potential of the agriculture sector is the aim of the agricultural university. Workshops are regularly organized by the university to promote awareness about the use of advance techniques in the field of agriculture. Extension programme of the university has played commendable role in promoting agriculture. Directorate of Research Services looks after research work in all agricultural fields.
 
Facilities
Nehru Library, the central library of the university, has large collection of books, journals and periodicals on agricultural and allied sciences. Access is available via ARIS VSAT Link to Consortium for E-resources. Hostel accommodation is provided to the outstation students. Medical facility and Sports zone are other facilities offered by the university.
 
History
The university was established in 1987 with the motto to at least double the crop yields in the region with appropriate increase in livestock husbandry, fishery and agro-forestry. Since its inception, the university has produced quality manpower for the nation providing relevant technological solutions in agriculture and allied fields.



Faculties/Departments:

  • Agriculture
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Dairy Technology
  • Vetenary Science & Animal Husbandry

Contact Details:
Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya
Krishak Nagar
Raipur - 492 012

Phone: +91-771-2443166
Fax: +91-771-2442131
igau.edu.in/
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