Punjab Agricultural University

Established in 1962 to serve the state of erstwhile Punjab
Inaugurated by Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru, Prime Minister of India on July 8, 1963
In February 1970, Haryana Agricultural University carved out by an Act of Parliament
In July 1970, HP Krishi Vishvavidalya established at Palampur campus
In 2006, the College of Veterinary Sciences upgraded as Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Science University at Ludhiana
Modelled on the pattern of land grant colleges in US
Has played a key role in increasing food production in Punjab state and ushering in an era of Green Revolution in India
Has made notable contributions in increasing livestock and poultry production in the state
In 1995, was adjudged as Best Agricultural University in India