ABOUT US – Pt. SKS College of Agriculture & Research Station,

Brief History of the Degree Programme

🏛️ History and Development of the Institution

Pt. Shiv Kumar Shastri College of Agriculture and Research Station, Surgi, Rajnandgaon (SKS CARS) was established on
3rd August 2013
as a constituent college of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur (C.G.) with the aim of providing high-quality agricultural education to the students of Chhattisgarh. The college is situated at village Surgi, around 15 kms away from headquarters. The Agriculture College, Rajnandgaon follows a holistic approach for the development of agriculture by integrating teaching, research and extension activities and assumes specific responsibility for improvement of rural life in totality.

The college is dedicated to educate and train the students in agriculture in order to enable them to achieve perceptible value addition to their technical knowledge, skills and positive attitude towards life along with enhanced employability at the time of passing out from the college. Admissions to undergraduate programme are made through Pre-Agriculture Test (PAT) conducted by CG VYPAM, Raipur of the State Government.

📚 Programmes at a Glance (UG)

SKS CARS is carrying a four years undergraduate degree programme of B.Sc. (Ag) Hons. since 2013-14. Presently, total intake capacity of Under Graduate Degree Programme is 120 including 20% of ICAR nominees.

College was accredited (from 07-05-2019 to 28-03-2024) by National Agriculture Education Accreditation Board, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, India (Annexure I) Pg no. 46-49.

🏗️ Infrastructure

Complete infrastructures related to teaching, research, hostels, sports, recreation, cultural and other activities.

🏠 Hostel Facilities

Adequate hostel facilities available for UG students (boys and girls), accommodating almost 80% students.

🍄 ELP – Mushroom Production

One experiential learning project on Mushroom production (sanctioned by ICAR), is in operation.

📖 Library & Wi-Fi

Library equipped with Wi-Fi and computer facility. 5000+ books, Kopykitab, Online Journals, and CeRA access available.

Mandates and Objectives

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1. Quality Agricultural Education

The college strives to offer high-quality education that equips students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in agriculture, essential for improvement of farming practices and rural development.

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2. Research and Innovation

Research in agriculture is a key component. The institution focuses on local and regional agricultural challenges, including crop production, soil fertility, pest control and climate-resilient farming techniques.

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3. Extension and Outreach

Farmer training programs, field demonstrations, workshops and awareness campaigns on advanced farming techniques, pest management, water conservation and sustainable agriculture.

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4. Sustainable Agriculture

Significant emphasis on sustainable practices including organic farming, soil health management, water conservation and integrated pest management.

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5. Rural Development & Empowerment

Contribute to rural development by improving agricultural productivity and offering educational opportunities to rural youth.

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6. Entrepreneurship Development

Training and guidance in agribusiness startups and value addition to agricultural products, boosting local rural economy and creating job opportunities.

Faculty Strength (UG)

Faculty assigned responsibilities for Teaching, Research and Extension programmes

S.No.	Faculty Position	Sanctioned	In Place	Vacant	By ICAR Model Act 2023
A. Permanent Faculty (Nos.)
1.	Professor	01	00	01	00
2.	Associate Professor	02	02^#	00	08
3.	Assistant Professor	13*	05+3^a+2^b+1^c+1^d=12	01	15
Total		16	14	02	23

Notes:
* Under model act there is no post for Agricultural Statistics, but one post of Assistant Professor Ag. Statistics is sanctioned under setup approved for the college by state govt.
^# Professor, Agronomy (Dean) and Professor Entomology has been posted against Associate Professor, Agronomy & Plant Breeding resp.
^3a Professor, Soil Science, Pl. Pathology & Entomology were posted against post of Assistant Professor, Soil Science, Pl. Pathology & Agronomy resp.
^2b Associate Professor, Entomology & Ag. Extensions were posted against post of Assistant Professor of respective subjects.
^1c Assistant Professor, Agronomy posted against post of Live stock management.
^1d Assistant Professor, Ag. Engineering attached at CoA, Marra, Patan.

Technical and Supporting Staff

Position of technical and supporting staff for UG Degree Programme

S.No.	Designation	Sanctioned	In Place	Vacant
1.	Assistant Librarian	1	1*	0
2.	Section Officer	1	1	0
3.	Computer Operator	2	1+1^a	0
4.	Assistant Grade – 1	1	1	0
5.	Assistant Grade – 2	1	0	1
6.	Assistant Grade – 3	2	0	2
7.	Field Extension Officer	7	2	5
8.	Data Entry Operator	2	1+1^b	0
9.	Lab Technician	8	4	4
10.	Matron	1	0	1
11.	Plumber	1	0	1
12.	Electrician	1	0	1
13.	Driver	2	2	0
14.	Lab Assistant	8	0	8
15.	Book Keeper	1	0	1
16.	Peon	15	1^#	14
17.	Mali	2	0	2
Total		56	16	40

Notes:
* Assistant Librarian attached to CoA, Library, IGKV, Raipur
^a Computer operator attached to CoA, Marra, Patan
^b Data entry operator attached to IGKV, Raipur
^# Peon attached to KVK, Rajnandgaon

Note: The work for office assistance & field workers are done by daily paid workers.