RPCAU-Post Graduate College of Agriculture, Pusa

26/04/2026

The Foundation Week celebrations (April 20–26) at PGCA, RPCAU, Pusa concluded on a vibrant and successful note. Four teams — Germinators, Green Rangers, Krishi Commandos and Krishi Kings — participated enthusiastically across a range of sports, literary and arts activities.

Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. P.S. Pandey graced the occasion and appreciated the commendable efforts of Team PGCA for organizing such a dynamic event. He emphasized that activities beyond academics play a vital role in nurturing leadership, communication skills, team spirit and decision-making abilities. He also applauded the energetic participation of students, especially the girls.

Dr. Raman Trivedi (Director Students’ Welfare); Dr. Ratnesh Kumar Jha (Director of Extension Education); Dr. Anil Kumar Singh (Director of Research); Dr. P.P. Srivastava (Dean, College of Fisheries, Dholi); Dr. P.K. Pranav (Registrar) and Dr. P.K. Jha (Comptroller), RPCAU, Pusa also graced the event.

Dr. Mayank Rai, Dean, PGCA, RPCAU, Pusaextended his gratitude to the scientists and students for their dedication in making the event a grand success. The week truly served as a platform for students to explore their potential and strive for excellence.

🏆 Krishi Kings emerged as the overall champions, followed by Krishi Commandos as the runners-up.

24/04/2026

PGCA, RPCAU, Pusa is celebrating its Foundation Week (20–26 April 2026) with great enthusiasm! Students are actively participating in a vibrant mix of sports, literary and arts activities, making the celebration truly dynamic and engaging.

Dr. Mayank Rai, Dean, PGCA, RPCAU, Pusa encouraged students to take part wholeheartedly and make the most of these opportunities.

Beyond academics, such co-curricular activities play a vital role in shaping young minds; helping them discover their talents, build leadership qualities and strengthen teamwork skills.

18/04/2026

The PGCA, RPCAU Pusa organized a Butterfly Field Day on 17.04.2026. The programme was graced by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Dr. P.S. Pandey, who highlighted the importance of promoting biodiversity, conserving nature and recognizing butterflies as vital bio-indicators. He also emphasized the need to educate school-going children about biodiversity conservation, as it will significantly influence their outlook in the future.
Dr. A.K. Singh, Director of Research, RPCAU, Pusa appreciated the efforts of the scientists in maintaining the biodiversity park.
Dr. Mayank Rai, Dean, PGCA, RPCAU Pusa, also commended the scientists for their dedicated work in sustaining butterfly populations and fostering a healthy and sustainable ecosystem.

30/03/2026

The Post Graduate College of Agriculture, RPCAU, Pusa inaugurated five Domain Skilling Training Programmes under the Bihar Skill Development Mission across key domains including Medicinal & Aromatic Plants Growers, Organic Grower, Vegetable Grower, Horticulturist (Protected Cultivation) and Vermicompost Producer on 30th March, 2026.

The programme was graced by Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Dr. P. S. Pandey, who encouraged youth, farmers, and women to actively acquire new skills and transform them into entrepreneurial opportunities. He emphasized that skill development is vital for building a Viksh*t Bharat and urged farmers to share their experiences through social media to inspire others.
Highlighting the dynamic nature of agriculture, he stressed the importance of a progressive mindset, continuous learning, and strengthening farmer collectives for greater impact. He also thanked the Government of Bihar for sponsoring this initiative under Bihar Skill Development Mission.

Dr. R. K. Jha, Director of Extension Education, RPCAU, Pusa appreciated the efforts of BAMETI in enhancing the capacities of farmers, youth, and women through such initiatives.

Dr. A. K. Singh, Director of Research, RPCAU, Pusa highlighted the importance of income security and skill upgradation to attract youth towards agriculture and promote self-reliance.

Dr. Mayank Rai, Dean PGCA, RPCAU, Pusa motivated the participants to stay committed to learning new skills that can unlock diverse opportunities in agriculture.

Bihar government Bihar Skill Development Mission (Bihar)

30/03/2026

The Post Graduate College of Agriculture, RPCAU, Pusa, in collaboration with the Directorate of Extension Education, successfully inaugurated a 3-day National Seminar on “Status and Prospects of Natural Farming” (28–30 March, 2026).
The Chief Guest, Dr. P. P. Shastry, emphasized the need for enhanced financial support and scientific validation to scale up natural farming, while recognizing its deep-rooted traditional significance.
Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. P. S. Pandey highlighted natural farming as a self-sustaining and health-promoting approach, stressing the importance of stronger farmer–scientist collaboration.
Dr. Mayank Rai, Dean, PGCA, underlined the role of blockchain technology in ensuring traceability and discussed the long-term benefits of natural farming, including improved soil health, reduced input costs, and environmental sustainability.
Dr. A. K. Singh, Director of Research, RPCAU, Pusa; Dr. Ratnesh Kumar Jha, Director of Extension Education, RPCAU, Pusa; and Dr. Satya Prakash, Organizing Secretary of the seminar, also addressed the gathering.
The seminar emphasized collaboration, innovation, and a progressive shift in mindset to promote natural farming as a sustainable future for agriculture.

20/03/2026

PGCA, RPCAU Pusa proudly participated in the recently concluded Regional Agriculture Fair held from 13–15 March 2026. A total of 10 stalls representing various departments showcased innovative products and technologies. We are delighted to share that PGCA secured the First Prize for best stall among all participating colleges/institutions.

Heartfelt congratulations to the entire team for this outstanding achievement and for effectively highlighting the spirit of innovation and excellence in agricultural education and extension.

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

On 5th March 2026, the Department of Agricultural Extension Education, PGCA, RPCAU Pusa, organized an exposure visit for first-year M.Sc. students to Krishi Kalyanpur Producer Company Limited, an FPO located in Samastipur district, Bihar. The visit provided students with insights into the ongoing activities of the FPO, its strengths, challenges, and its role as a future support system for farmers.
Board member Laxman Singh explained the functioning of the FPO, from its formation to its current operations and annual turnover, highlighting that it has enrolled around 750 registered and 250 unregistered farmers. The participation of women farmers and strong institutional linkages reflected awareness of available policies and schemes. Such exposure visits help enhance the practical understanding and analytical capacity of future extension professionals.

22/02/2026

Regional Agri Fair

14/02/2026

कृषि मेला

11/02/2026

The 21-day Winter School (February 10–March 2, 2026), sponsored by ICAR on the theme “Integrative Multi-Omics Strategies for Enhancing Stress Tolerance in Field Crops under Climate Change,” was inaugurated at PGCA, Pusa.
The inaugural session was graced by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of RPCAU, Dr. P.S. Pandey, who highlighted the significance of organizing such programs that address emerging trends in crop improvement. He emphasized the growing role of advanced tools, including artificial intelligence, in exploring new research avenues and developing effective strategies to tackle emerging agricultural challenges. He also expressed his gratitude to ICAR for providing the opportunity to host this important programme.
Dr. Mayank Rai, Dean, PGCA, Pusa, appreciated the holistic approach adopted in the Winter School and encouraged participants to focus on addressing both biotic and abiotic stresses for sustainable crop improvement in the context of climate change.
Faculty members from various institutions across the country are currently participating in the programme.

25/01/2026

Proud moment 🎉

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa के माननीय कुलाधिपति डॉ. पी. एल. गौतम को पद्मश्री सम्मान से अलंकृत किया जाना न केवल विश्वविद्यालय, बल्कि संपूर्ण कृषि शिक्षा एवं अनुसंधान जगत के लिए अत्यंत गौरव का विषय है।
कृषि आनुवंशिकी, पादप प्रजनन, जैव विविधता संरक्षण तथा राष्ट्रीय कृषि नीतियों के निर्माण में डॉ. गौतम का योगदान दूरदर्शी, अनुकरणीय एवं राष्ट्र निर्माण में अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण रहा है। लगभग पाँच दशकों की उनकी समर्पित सेवा ने भारतीय कृषि को नई सोच, नई दिशा और वैश्विक पहचान प्रदान की है।

इस ऐतिहासिक अवसर पर विश्वविद्यालय के माननीय कुलपति डॉ. P.S. Pandey ने डॉ. पी. एल. गौतम को हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएँ देते हुए कहा कि यह सम्मान विश्वविद्यालय के लिए गौरव, प्रेरणा और आत्मसम्मान का प्रतीक हैl



Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India Indian Council of Agricultural Research