The Department of Agriculture offers B.Sc. Agriculture (4 years professional and regular degree program) which is affiliated to Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (NAAC ‘A’ Grade Central University). We provide state-of- art laboratories with Hi-tech facilities during studies. In campus we extend well furnished hostel facility with healthy food. Well qualified teachers with best pedagogy have made the school of Agriculture and Higher Education at Himalayan College, a preferred destination of the students of the country.
We manifest the students with an understanding of the scientific principles underlying the many facets of agriculture together with their application in agricultural systems and related industries. Study curriculum involves professional presentations, practical experimentation, field trials etc in accordance with the curriculum. Industrial visits are arranged at regular intervals for professional exposure as well as up gradation of students. Students are engrossed in studies through semester scheme.
B.Sc. Agriculture: Career Prospectus
B.Sc. Agriculture involves the study of agricultural sciences and use of modern scientific equipments and techniques in agriculture, land surveying, soil sciences, water resource management, animal and poultry management and basics of biotechnology etc. Graduates of B.Sc. Agriculture have opportunities both in public and private sectors. Economists point out that agriculture is four times more effective in reducing poverty than any other sectors. It can even be a gold mine for young entrepreneurs. B.Sc. Agriculture graduates can be appointed as-
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- Agriculture Officer(Agronomists)
- Agriculture Research Scientist
- Development officers
- Agriculture Technician
- Plantation Manager
- Business Development Executive.
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Following are some government sectors which have job opportunities for B.Sc. Agriculture graduates:
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- Indian Agricultural Research Institute
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research
- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
- Food Corporation of India
- National Dairy Development Board
- Agricultural finance corporations
- National Seeds Corporation Limited
- North Eastern Region Agricultural Marketing Corporation
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Following are the private sectors which offer jobs to agriculture graduates:
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- Agro industries
- Agriculture Marketing
- Financial sector with focus on agriculture
- Micro-finance institutions
- Fertilizer companies
- Agri-biotech organizations
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Core Competencies
- Sustainable Agriculture Practice
- Farm Management
- Soil & Water Conservation
- Irrigation Management
- Zero Tillage Farming
- Genetically Modified Crops
- Post Harvest Technologies
- Hydroponic Farming
Research Areas
- Seeds science & Technology Lab
- Greenhouse Technology
- Breeding Technology
- Organic Farming
- Sustainable Farming
- Soil Carbon & Nitrogen Dynamics
- Mushroom Cultivation
- Farming Techniques
- Waste Management
- Agriculture Management
- Agriculture Economics
Tie-ups

ICRFE Dehradun
Proposed Industrial Visits
- India Meteorological Centre, Dehradun
- Horticulture Experiment and Training Centre, Saharanpur
- Animal Breeding Farm, Kalsi, Dehradun
- Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Saharanpur
Programs
Department Information
Department of Agriculture (Affiliated to HNB Garhwal Central University)
+919927099582
hodag@ritroorkee.com
Head of Department
Dr. Dinesh
hodag@ritroorkee.com