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Directorate of Academics and Research

 

The Directorate of Academics and Research is headed by the Director of Academic and Research and is assisted by one Associate Director of  Research with the office consisting of a Joint Registrar, one Deputy Registrar, three Assistant Registrars, three Section Officers, thirteen Section Assistants, one office superintendent and two Computer Assistants. There are separate sections for academics, research, exams and establishment. The charge of PA to the Director is managed by the Office superintendent. A separate wing under the Controller of Examinations is also functioning which is supported by the staff of Academic section of the Directorate.

The Directorate implements, supervises and monitors all academic activities including distance learning programmes of the University as well as the research programmes, and funding from the ICAR, NABARD-RIDF, RKVY, State Plan etc. A Monitoring and Evaluation Cell is constituted under the Directorate for the monitoring and evaluation of various projects undertaken by the faculty in the University.

 

Mission and Mandate

  • to decide new courses and curricula based on the advances in the field of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
  • to advance and disseminate learning and knowledge in Veterinary and Animal Sciences including Dairy Science and allied fields by fostering and promoting Veterinary and Animal Science research such as,                  
  • develop more appropriate livestock production and processing technologies, packages and systems that will be cost effective and profitable for the farmer
  • establish more efficient and cost effective animal disease control, prevention and surveillance measures that will maintain a high standard of animal health
  • research on nutritional values of the various pastures and fodders according to establishment, preservation and ecological zones
  • prescribe standards for feeds and fodder and their nutritive values for sustainable feeding packages for farmers
  • develop breeds and crosses of milch animals, small ruminants, poultry and pigs that are suited for Kerala’s condition in terms of productivity, resistance and tolerance and to advise on suitable gene pools to be protected and preserved.
  • conduct necessary tests and trials on the suitability and acceptability of new technologies like biotechnology, embryo transfer technology etc., and advise on its adoption or adaptation to local conditions,
  • to undertake extension activities
  • to collaborate and co-operate with regional, national and international research institutions and exchange any information that may be advantageous to the livestock development in the State
  • to act as the primary consulting and advisory body of the State Government and various other agencies of policy making and implementing in the area of Veterinary and Animal Sciences and Dairy Science. It shall also be competent to advise other state Government and national bodies in its area of expertise and such other purposes as the University may, from time to time determine.

Contact details of the office

Directorate of Academics & Research
Kerala Veterinary & Animal Sciences University
Pookode, Wayanad – 673 576
officedar@kvasu.ac.in
04936 260263

Office set up

There are separate sections managed by an Assistant for academics, research, exams and establishment under each section officer. The PA to the director is managed by the Office superintendent.

 

Units under the Directorate

  •       Controller of Examination headed by the Controller of Examinations
  •       Monitoring and Evaluation Cell headed by the Convenor
 

Major Activities of the Directorate

Academic Activities
  • Conduct of different Academic Programmes for UG/PG/PhD and other Courses
  • Conduct of admission to courses
  • Grant of different scholarships and Assistantships
  • Issue of certificates and conduct of convocation
  • Conduct of Academic Council meetings
Research Activities
  • Implementation of State Plan/Various External Aided Projects
  • Publication of Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Research Report, Research Digest, ICAR annual report of Development Grant and ICAR annual Impact Assessment Report of Library Strengthening, Guidelines to avert Research Misconduct and Snippets of Research Highlights etc
  • Implementation of running contract for procuring lab chemicals etc for the stations under the University
  • NABL Accreditation and Patent related activities
  • Conduct of Research Council Meetings
 
 

Achievements

     A. RIDF project: Referral, analytical and diagnostic laboratory for supporting livestock farming and diagnosis of zoonotic diseases, Mannuthy (Sanctioned in 2020-21)

     B. ICAR NAHEP project: Institutional capacity building leading to accreditation of College of Avian Sciences and Management, Thiruvazhamkunnu (Sanctioned in  2020-21)

RTI

Public Information Officer Directorate of Academics & Research Kerala Veterinary & Animal Sciences University Pookode, Wayanad – 673 576

List of Previous Directors and their tenure in the Office
Name of the Officer Tenure in the office
Dr. A. Jalaludeen 19-1-2011 to 09-03-2013
Dr. M. R. Saseendranath 10-03-2013 to 11-09-2014
Dr. K. Devada 12-09-2014 to 11-09-2017
Dr. N. Ashok 11-09-2017 to 30-09-2019
Dr. Ajith Jacob George 01-10-2019 to 29-12-2020
Dr. N. Ashok 29-12-2020 to 23.04.2022
Dr. C. Latha 23.04.2022 to continuing
 

Any information to be mentioned in the web page than those mentioned above

 

1. Under the leadership of the Directorate the University received Chancellor’s award for the best emerging University consecutively for 3years (2017, 2018 and 2019).

2. The University received the 2nd best University for the highest number of ICAR PG scholarships in Veterinary Science in 2020.

3. ICAR PG entrance examination 2021- The students of the University bagged the high ranks of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 11th, 15th under Veterinary Science Category, 5th, 6th, 10th, 17th raks in Animal       Science category and 8th rank in Biochemistry and Biotechnology in addition to other ranks.

4. The University received first rank for the highest number of ICAR PG Scholarship in Veterinary Science in 2021.

5. The ICAR has granted renewal of accreditation for 5 years from 28.03.2021.

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