The Directorate of Entrepreneurship headed by the Director (Entrepreneurship) has Publications, Training, Entrepreneurship, Capacity building and knowledge transfer, Media and Informatics, Technology Enabled Distance Learning as major divisions. Directorate of Entrepreneurship with headquarters at Pookode, Wayanad focus on capacity building of farmers, entrepreneurs and extend services through outreach programmes, developing model farms, supporting self-help groups in improving production and productivity of livestock. This division also conducts need based researches in different fields, workshops, exhibitions and seminars on behalf of the University. The Publication Division coordinates the publication works of University publications. Technology enabled Distance Learning Centre coordinates the conduct of various distance learning courses of the University. The 24X7 Veterinary Services ‘e- Vet connect’ provides veterinary services and advisories to owners of large and small ruminants, pet animals in the State. The facilities for emergency veterinary services of experts even after normal working hours are provided. The Centre for Livestock Development and Policy Research undertakes policy research and capacity building. The Regional Research and Training Centre at Thiruvananthapuram act as an intermediary between the headquarters of the University and Government focusing on policy issues and trainings. The Academic Staff College of the University functioning under the directorate, focus on career advancement programmes of the faculty and other advanced training programmes.

The directorate launched the technology business incubation division in the Mannuthy campus during this year, with main focus on student entrepreneurship and startups. The Directorate of Students Welfare monitors the student welfare activities, coordination of NSS activities etc.

The Directorate plays a vital role in commercializing new ideas and raising productivity and employment in all sectors, specially benefitting the farming community. The University student-focused activities include the Student Entrepreneurship Scheme, educating students in cultivating a startup business idea, teaching them basic strategies like estimating costs and writing a project proposal / business plan etc. 20 percent attendance relaxation and 4 percent grace marks are provided for students who pursue entrepreneurship and innovation during their studies. The Entrepreneurship division gives major emphasis to entrepreneurship development, extension, knowledge dissemination, distance learning and awareness programmes.

Mission and mandate

• To supervise and control extension education and entrepreneurship activities of the University
• Plan and execute all extension programmes and entrepreneurship activities in close consultation and cooperation with Dean and Directors of different faculties under the University
• To act as the principal liaison officer for dealing with stake holding agencies and departments with matters concerned with extension/entrepreneurship
• Supervise the working of training and communication divisions dealing with publications, audio visual aids, leaflets and farm journals, social media and maintaining the website and all other outreach investments of the University for the benefit of the farming community
• Formulate and plan policies and programmes concerned with extension and entrepreneurship and present to Extension Council

OFFICER / DIRECTOR

• Dr. T S Rajeev
• Director of Entrepreneurship
• email: de@kvasu.ac.in
• Phone: 04936 209280

Contact details of the office

Directorate of Entrepreneurship, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University, Pookode, Wayanad, Kerala – 673 576, 04936-209285

Office Setup

• Director
• Associate Professor (Entrepreneurship)
• Assistant Registrar
• Section Officer
• Assistant
• Computer Assistant
• Class IV

Units under directorate

• Publications
• Training
• Entrepreneurship
• Media and informatics
• Technology Enabled Distance Learning
• Academic Staff College
• Directorate of Students Welfare
• Technology Business Incubation Centre
• E Vet Connect

RTI: Director of Entrepreneurship

List of Previous Officer/ Directors and their tenure in the Office