Acharya N.G.Ranga Agricultural University

About

The Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University abbreviated APAU was established on 12 June, 1964, at Hyderabad. Late Sri Lal Bahadur Shastri, the then Prime Minister of India formally inaugurated the University on 20 March 1965. The building program of the University was inaugurated on 23 June 1966 by Late Smt. Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India. On 7 November 1996, University got new name as Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University. Acharya N. G. Ranga after whom university is named is regarded as an outstanding educationist, kisan leader and a freedom fighter. A life size bronze statue of Acharya N.G. Ranga was unveiled by His Excellency Dr.C.Ranagarajan, the Governor of Andhra Pradesh on 7th November 1998 at the main campus of the University.

Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University has first class facilities for teaching and research. Some of the add on facilities to faculties includes Central Library, Ruska laboratory (Electron microscope building), University Auditorium, Planning and Monitoring Cell, Research Infrastructure and Infrastructure for Transfer of Technology.