Dr. N Ashok

Director of Academics & Research

Telephone

04936 209260

04936 209261

04936 209263 (PA to DAR)

Mobile

9446062400

Email

dar@kvasu.ac.in

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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, two Assistant Registrars, one Section Officer, thirteen Section Assistants and two Computer Assistants. 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, Journal, Scholarships, ICAR funding, RIDF funding, RKVY funding and 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.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH

Dr. Ajith Jacob George

Associate Director of & Research

Telephone

04936 209275

Email

adr@kvasu.ac.in

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CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS

Dr. Indu V Raj

Controller of & Examination

Telephone

04936 209205

Email

cexams@kvasu.ac.in

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JOINT DIRECTOR

Sri. Bennet Thomas

Joint Director

Telephone

04936 209270

Email

jracad@kvasu.ac.in

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