State Act

Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur Act, 2000

15. Research Council: There shall be a Research Council consisting of the following, namely:- (i) The Vice-Chancellor Ex-officio Chairman (ii) The Directors of Agriculture/Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/Fisheries Department of the Government and Chief Conservator of Forests, Rajasthan (depending upon research mandate and programmes of the University ) Member (iii) All Directors of the University Member (iv) All Deans of the Faculties Member (v) All Associate Directors, Research and Extension Member (vi) All Associate Deans/Principals of the Colleges Member (vii) All Heads of Departments/ Centres Member (viii) Two scientists of eminence from outside to be nominated for particular meeting by the Vice-Chancellor for their specialized knowledge of subjects on the agenda of meetings Member (ix) Research Council may co-opt as members not more than four persons for such period and in such manner as may be prescribed as to secure adequate representation of different sectors of agriculture and allied fields Member (x) Director Research Secretary Functions of Research Council - The Research Council shall consider and make recommendations in respect of - (i) Research programmes and projects undertaken or to be undertaken by the various units of the University in the State in the field of agriculture, veterinary, science and animal husbandry and other allied sciences with a view to promote effective co-ordination; (ii) Physical, fiscal and administrative facilities required for implementing research projects; (iii) Orienting research to meet farmers’ needs; (iv) Integration of research, extension education and teaching and participation of research workers in teaching and extension education programme; (v) Any other matter pertaining to research programmes which may be referred to by the Vice-Chancellor or the Board or any other authority of the University .