Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth
The Maharashtra Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri is established on March 29,
1968 and subsequently named as Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV)
after a great social reformer "Mahatma Jyotiba Phule".
It has started functioning from October, 1969 at Rahuri, District Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.
The
main objective of Maharashtra Krishi Vidyapeeth includes teaching,
research and imparting additional training to the farmers of the State.
The Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri expands its authority on
western Maharashtra covering ten districts.
The Vidyapeeth has
two faculties i.e. Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering. The
under-graduate and post-graduate programmes are offered in both the
faculties. The University functions through junior agricultural
education by agricultural schools, Mali training centre and training
centers for livestock supervisors.
The University has a very
good network of research centers spread across different agro-climatic
zones. The Vidyapeeth has expanded in total 23 research stations, 4
state level specialists and 16 research testing centers, those are
situated in different agro-climatic zones in addition to 4 Zonal
research stations.
Contact Details: Address :Maharashtra Krishi Vidyapeeth
Rahuri 413 722
Maharashtra India
Pin : 413 722
Fax : 91(0)24643302
E-mail : kvmp@ren.nic.in
Tel : 91-2426-43208
Website : http://mpkv.mah.nic.in