Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Himachal Guv Honors YSPUHF Research Achievements
At the 14th convocation of Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (YSPUHF) in Himachal Pradesh, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla praised the university's strong research work, including 334 publications and 10 patents.
He awarded 12 gold medals, mostly to girls, and distributed degrees and certificates.
The Governor highlighted the university's contributions to high-value crops and natural farming.
He encouraged students to innovate and contribute to the rural economy.
Dr Sanjay Kumar, Chairman of the Agricultural Scientist Selection Board, also spoke, emphasizing the importance of horticulture and forestry in sustaining rural livelihoods.
The university has been ranked 20th among agricultural universities in the NIRF 2025 rankings.
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla praised YSPUHF's research achievements, including 334 publications and 10 patents.
12 gold medals were awarded to meritorious students, with nine going to girls.
The university conferred 855 degrees and distributed 518 merit certificates in horticulture, forestry, and allied disciplines.
Shukla highlighted the university's contributions to high-value crops and natural farming practices.
Dr Sanjay Kumar emphasized the importance of horticulture and forestry in sustaining rural livelihoods in Himachal Pradesh.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Agricultural Scientist Selection Board Chairman Dr Sanjay Kumar
- What
- 14th convocation of YSPUHF, honoring research achievements and awarding degrees and medals
- When
- Today (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Solan district, Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- To celebrate academic achievements, research contributions, and promote agricultural and scientific advancements
- University
- Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (YSPUHF)
- Location
- Nauni, Himachal Pradesh
- Publications
- 334
- Patents
- 10
- MoUs
- 11 (national and international)
- Gold Medals Awarded
- 12 (9 to girls)
- Degrees Awarded
- 855 (horticulture, forestry, and allied disciplines)
- Merit Certificates Distributed
- 518
