DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

The Department of Agricultural Engineering is committed to advancing agricultural education, research, and extension services to address the evolving needs of the farming community and the agricultural sector. Established with the vision of promoting sustainable and innovative agricultural practices, the department aims to produce skilled graduates equipped with theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

The prestigious Department of Agricultural Engineering was established in 1949 and was initially affiliated with Agra University, Uttar Pradesh, for undergraduate studies. The department was originally housed in the building that is now the B.P.Ed. Block but was later relocated to the Agriculture Block in 1996.

Dr. Bhanwar Singh Sirohi, the founding Head of the Department, served from 1949 to 1970 and played a pivotal role in nurturing a strong academic culture focused on teaching and learning. He was succeeded by Prof. Randhawa in 1970, who significantly contributed to the department’s growth and reputation until his retirement in 2010. Currently, Dr. Sudhir Kumar Singh serves as the Head of the Department.

The prestigious Department of Ag. Engineering was established in 1949, affiliated to Agra University U.P. for under graduate level. Initially it was housed in building which is now B. P. Ed block but later is was shifted in the agriculture block in 1996.

 The founder head of the Ag. Engineering Department was Dr. Bhanwar Singh Sirohi worked from 1949 to 1970 and fostered a good academic environment of teaching and learning Prof. Randhawa succeeded Dr. Bhanwar Singh 1970 and enhanced its prestige and reputation till his retirement in 2010. At present Dr. Sudhir Kumar is the head of the department.

Infrastructure :-

The department has a well-equipped laboratory come workshop which can accommodate 30 students are practical classes and training.

Academic Achievements :-

The department has been imparting teaching of Ag. Engineering which is a compulsory subject in B.Sc. Ag.

Course offered :-

This is four years degree program. The course offered in B.Sc. (Ag.) Engineering includes:-

Bachelor Degree Programme (B.Sc. (Hons)

• A 4-year/8-semester programme. The courses offered in B.Sc. (Hons) include:

# Semester - II

• General Agriculture - II
• Farm Machinery and Power

# Semester - IV

• Renewable Energy in Green Technology

# Semester - V

• Protected Structure of Secondary Agriculture

# Semester - VI (Elective Course)

• System Simulation of Agro Advisory

# Semester - VII

• RAWE --- (Rural agricultural work experience) at AIA

#Semester - VIII

• ELP -- (Experiential Learning programme)