Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry

Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry
University Administration
The University is organized and functions on a modified pattern of ICAR Model Act. The main
decision-making bodies in administration, teaching, research and extension education are :
SENATE
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
Finance Committee
Academic Council
Research Council
Extension Council
University Statutory Officer
Statutory Head of the University
Governor, HP Govt. Shimla
Vice Chancellor
Administrative Head of the University
Director Research
Responsible to develop and co-ordinate research in the departments and research
stations of the university, promote inter-disciplinary collaboration in research
programmes and co-operate and collaborate with the Director of Extension Education
in extending the results of research to the fields.. Also responsible to co-ordinate
all researches conducted within the teaching departments by members of the staff and
post-graduate students of the departments in the university in co-operation with the
Deans of the colleges.
Director Extension Education
Responsible to plan and execute all extension education programmes and activities of
the university in co-operation with the Deans and the Director of Research. To
supervise and control the field activities of the extension specialist of various
disciplines. Also responsible for initiation, organization and conduct of extension
education programmes of the university
Dean College of Horticulture Nauni Solan
Chief Executive Officer of the College of Horticulture. Responsible for the
management of resident instructions in the departments of the College of
Horticulture. Supervise the registration of the UG and PG students in the college.
Also responsible for co-ordination of research of the PG students and its
integration with the general research programme of the university in collaboration
with Director of Research.
Dean College of Forestry Nauni Solan
Chief Executive Officer of the College of Forestry. Responsible for the management
of resident instructions in the departments of the College of Forestry. Supervise
the registration of the UG and PG students in the college. Also responsible for
co-ordination of research of the PG students and its integration with the general
research programme of the university in collaboration with Director of Research.
Dean Students' Welfare
Responsible to arrange for the housing and messing of the students and to exercise
general control and supervision over the physical education programs and other
co-curricular activities of the students. Also responsible to deal, in consultation
with the Deans of main campus at Nauni & outside campuses of Neri (Hamirpur) & Thunag (Mandi) with the students indiscipline and other irregularities in the
hostels.
Dean College of Horticulture & Forestry Neri Hamirpur
Chief Executive Officer of the College of Horticulture & Forestry, Neri
Hamirpur. Responsible for the management of resident instructions in the departments
of the College of Horticulture & Forestry. Supervise the registration of the UG
and PG students in the college. Also responsible for co-ordination of research of
the PG students and its integration with the general research programme of the
university in collaboration with Director of Research.
Dean College of Horticulture & Forestry Thunag Mandi
Chief Executive Officer of the College of Horticulture & Forestry, Neri
Hamirpur. Responsible for the management of resident instructions in the departments
of the College of Horticulture & Forestry. Supervise the registration of the UG
and PG students in the college. Also responsible for co-ordination of research of
the PG students and its integration with the general research programme of the
university in collaboration with Director of Research.
Registrar
Overall incharge of administration of the University
Comptroller
Finance Officer of the University. Responsible to regulate all accounts and effect
internal inspection of accounts in the university campus and research stations. Also
responsible to prepare and present the annual accounts and balance sheet to the
statutory auditors for examination and certification.
Estate Officer
Responsible to get designs, plans and estimates prepared for construction work of
the university and to maintain buildings, roads, lands and other physical facilities
of the university. To provide protection against theft, fire and other dangers. Also
responsible to organize and supervise such services as water, electricity,
communication and operation and maintenance of university vehicles.
Librarian
Responsible to maintain the library and to organize its services. Also responsible
for the purchasing, receiving and accessioning all library materials such as books,
periodicals, journals etc. To initiate, participate and co-operate in programs
designed to stimulate and encourage the use of library facilities by student and
staff.
List of Members of Senate
Chancellor
Chairman
Vice-Chancellor
Member
Secretary (Horticulture) to the Government
Member
Secretary (Forests) to the Government
Member
Heads of Government Departments of Agriculture, Horticulture and
Forests
Members
All Deans and Directors and other Statutory Officers of the
University
Members
Other Members:
Two members to be elected by and from amongst the Members of the
Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly in such manner as may be
prescribed by the Speaker of the Assembly.
Members
Two teachers/Heads of the Departments of the University other
than Deans/Directors, having at least 5 years teaching
experience to be elected in the manner prescribed in the
Statutes so as to give representation to the constituent
colleges of the University.
Members
One representative of the employees of the University (Other
than teachers) to be elected in the manner prescribed in the
Statutes.
Member
Registrar, Dr. Y.S. Parmar UH&F, Nauni, Solan
Member-Secy.
Powers and functions of the Senate
The Senate shall review the broad policies and programmes of the
University and suggest
measures for the improvement and development of the University.
Consider and pass resolution on the annual report, annual accounts,
financial estimates and
audit report on such accounts of the University.
Advise the Chancellor in respect of any matter which may be referred to
it for advice.
List of Members of Board of Management
Vice-Chancellor
Chairman
Vice-Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishva Vidyalaya
Member
Secretary (Horticulture) to the Government
Member
Secretary (Finance) to the Government
Member
Secretary (Forests) to the Government
Member
Heads of Government Departments of Horticulture, Forest and Agriculture
Members
Other Members
One officer nominated by the Chancellor from amongst the Deans/Directors
Member
Two eminent scientists (one horticulture, one forestry), nominated by the Chancellor
Members
Two progressive orchardists/farmers nominated by the Chancellor
Members
One orchardist/farmer from tribal areas nominated by the Chancellor
Member
One woman social worker with rural background nominated by the Chancellor
Member
Powers and functions of the Board of Management
The Board shall exercise and perform the following powers and functions:
To review and consider the financial requirements and estimates for the University and
approve its budget.
To make appointments to the posts in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
To provide for the administration of any funds placed at the disposal of the University
for the purposes intended.
To arrange for the investment and withdrawal of funds of the University.
To borrow money for capital improvements and make suitable arrangements for its
repayment.
To provide for accepting, acquiring, holding and disposing of property on behalf of the
University.
To direct the form and use of the common seal of the University.
To appoint such committees, either standing or temporary, as the Board may consider
necessary and establish the terms of reference thereof within the purview of the Act or
the Statutes.
To determine and regulate policies relating to the University in accordance with this
Act or the Statutes.
To make financial provision for instructions, teaching and training in such branches of
learning and courses of study as determined by the Academic Council within the purposes
of this Act and for research and advancement and dissemination of knowledge.
To provide for the establishment and maintenance of colleges, hostels, laboratories,
experimental farms and other facilities necessary for carrying out the purposes of this
Act.
To make provision for instituting and conferring degrees, diplomas, certificates and
other academic distinctions.
To provide for institution, maintenance and award of scholarships, fellowships,
studentships, medals, prizes, etc.
To accept, on behalf of the University, trusts, bequests and donations.
To meet at such times and in such places, as often as it may deem necessary:
Provided that a regular meeting of the Board shall be held at least once in every three
months.
To regulate and determine all matters concerning the University in accordance with the
Act and the Statutes and to exercise such powers and to discharge such duties as may be
conferred on or imposed upon the Board by this Act or Statutes.
The Board may, for purposes of consultation, invite any person having experience in or
special knowledge of any subject under consideration to attend a meeting. Such a person
may speak in and otherwise take part in the proceedings of such meeting but shall not be
entitled to vote at any such meeting. Any person to invite shall be entitled to such
allowances for attending the meeting, as may be prescribed.
List of Members of the Finance Committee
Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture &
Forestry, Nauni, Solan
Chairman
Finance Secretary to the Govt. or his representative
Member
Principal Secretary or Secretary (Agriculture)
Member
Principal Secretary of Secretary (Horticulture)
Member
Registrar, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Hort. & Forestry, Solan
Member
Examiner, Local Audit Department
Member
Heads of Government Departs of Horticulture and Forests
Member
One member chosen by the Board from amongst its non-official members
Member
Registrar, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan
Member
Comptroller, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan
Member-Secretary
Powers and duties of the Finance Committee
To examine the annual accounts of the University and to advise the Board thereon
To examine the annual budget estimates and to advise the Board thereon
To examine the annual audit report and action taken thereon.
To review the financial position of the University from time to time
To make recommendations to the University on all matters relating to the finances of the
University.
To make recommendations to the Board on all proposals involving expenditure for which no
provision has been made
in the budget or which involve expenditure in excess of the amount provided in the
budget.
List of Members of the Academic Council
Vice-Chancellor, who shall be the ex-officio Chairman
Ex-officio Chairman
Deans of Colleges of the University
Member
Director of Research of the University
Member
Director of Extension Education of the University
Member
Director (Forestry Education), Forest Research Institute, Dehradun
Member
Librarian of the University
Member
Students Welfare Officer of the University
Member
Two senior-most professors from each college for a term of two years, by rotation
Member
Two eminent scientists, one in horticulture and other other in forestry
Member
Registrar, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan
Ex-officio Secy.
Powers and duties of the Academic Council
The academic council shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the Statutes, have
the power to regulate
and prescribed all courses of study and determine curricula and shall have general
control of teaching and other
educational programmes within the University and shall be responsible for the
maintenance of standards thereof.
It shall have power to make Regulations consistent with this Act and the Statutes
relating to all academic matters subject to its control and to amend or repeal such Regulations.
In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing powers,
the Academic Council shall have power to:
Advise the Board on all academic matters including the control and management of libraries;
Make recommendations for the establishment of new colleges, departments,
experimental stations, sub-stations, professorships, associate professorships
and other teaching posts including posts in research and extension education
and in regard to the duties thereof;
Formulate, modify or revise schemes for the constitution or reconstitution of
departments of teaching, research and extension education;
Make Regulations regarding the admission of students to the University,
and determine the number of students to be admitted;
Make Regulations relating to the courses of study leading to degrees,
diplomas and certificates;
Make Regulations relating to the conduct of examinations and maintain and promote standards;
Make recommendations regarding post-graduate teaching, research and extension education;
Make recommendations regarding the qualifications to be prescribed for teachers in the University;
Recommend to the Board the conferment of honorary degrees;
Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be conferred or imposed on it
by or under the provisions of this Act.
List of Members of the Research Council
Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture &
Forestry, Nauni, Solan
Ex-officio Chairman
Director of Horticulture, H.P. Government
Member
Director of Agriculture, H.P. Government
Member
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, H.P. Government
Member
Deans of the Colleges
Dean, College of Horticulture, UHF, Nauni Solan
Dean, College of Forestry, UHF, NAuni Solan
Dean College of Horticulture & Forestry, Neri, Hamirpur
Member
Director of Extension Education
Member
All Heads of the Departments
Member
All the Associate Directors (R&E), UHF
Member
Director of Research, CSK HPKV Palampur
Member
One outstanding social worker to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor
Member
Two progressive orchardists, one progressive vegetable grower and one progressive
farmer involved in social forestry to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor
Member
Registrar
Member
Comptroller
Member
Director of Research
Member-Secretary
Powers and duties of the Research Council
The Council shall advise the University regarding;
Planning and evaluation/review of various research activities of the University.
Ways and means of increasing the effectiveness of the University's research programmes.
The co-ordination of University research programmes with the State and National
Programmes.
List of Members of the Extension Council
Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture &
Forestry, Nauni, Solan
Ex-officio Chairman
Director of Horticulture, H.P. Government
Member
Director of Agriculture, H.P. Government
Member
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, H.P. Government
Member
Deans of the Colleges
Member
Director of Research
Member
All Heads of the Departments
Member
All the Chief Scientists Regional Horticultural Research Stations
Member
Joint Director (Training), Directorate of Extension Education
Member
Joint Director (Communication), University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan
Member
Extension Co-ordinator, Directorate of Extension Education
Member
Deputy Commissioner, Solan
Member
One outstanding social worker to be nominated by the Vice Chancellor
Member
Two progressive orchardists, one progressive vegetable grower and one progressive
farmer involved in social forestry to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor
Member
Director of Extension Education
Member-Secretary
Powers and duties of the Extension Council
The Council shall advise the University regarding;
Planning and evaluation/review of various extension education activities of the
University.
Ways and means of increasing the effectiveness of the University extension programmes.
The co-ordination of University extension programme with the State and National
Programmes.
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