University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, Shivamogga

The University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, Shivamogga (UAHS) is a University in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the state's first integrated university to have both agricultural and horticultural sciences under its purview.

History

UAHS was established under Karnataka Act no. 38 of 2012, vide notification no. Sam. Vya. Sha. ilakhe, 19 Shasana 2012, dated 21-09-2012 published in the Special Gazette of Karnataka, part IV – A, No. 656, on 21-09-2012.

UAHS came into independent existence on 1 April 2013 with P.M. Salimath serving as Special Officer, acting as Vice-Chancellor.


It was created by separating seven districts from the jurisdictional area of University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore and including all the institutes that came under the University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot. The jurisdictional area of UAHS, Shimoga covers the districts of Shimoga district, Chickamaglur district, Udupi district, Dakshina Kannada district, Kodagu district, Davanagere district and Chitradurga district.

Transport

The headquarters of UAHS, Shimoga, is connected to the state capital, Bangalore by road (NH 206) and NH 13 also passes through the city. It is also connected to Bangalore by a five hour train ride. The nearest airport is Bangalore (Bengaluru International Airport or BLR), which is 270 km away.

Affiliated colleges

It has the following colleges:[1]

References


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