Parliament approves Bill to establish agriculture university in Bundelkhand

The Parliamentary has given approval to the bill to set up a central agricultural university in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. The Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University Bill, 2012, seeks to establish an agricultural varsity whose jurisdiction will extend to the Bundelkhand region that covers seven districts in Uttar Pradesh and six in Madhya Pradesh. Initially, the university would establish two colleges in Jhansi and later two in Madhya Pradesh. As per the Bill, the key objectives of the university will be to impart education in different branches of agriculture and allied sciences. The university will also undertake research in agriculture and programmes of extension education in Bundelkhand region, and to promote linkages with national and international educational institutes, reported. Source :  http://www.indiaeducationreview.com/news/parliament-approves-bill-establish-agriculture-university-bundelkhand/16303