Dr Ys Parmar University Of Horticulture And Forestry (YSPUHF) Solan

Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry was established as a state university in the year 1985 in theSolan, Himachal Pradesh. The university aims to provide quality higher education in the field if Horticulture and Forestry. The mission is to develop the horticulture and forestry in Himachal Pradesh through excellence in education and research for food and ecological security, improved livelihood opportunities and economic prosperity of farming communities. The university is named after the first Chief Minister ofHimachal Pradesh.

It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses in horticulture, forestry and allied disciplines.

Departments:

• Department of Basic Sciences
• Department of Social Sciences
• Department of Soil Sciences and Water Management
• Department of Tree Improvement and Genetic Resources
• Department of Agroforestry
• Department of Silviculture
• Department of Vegetable Science
• Department of Fruit Science
• Department of Post Harvest Technology
• Department of Mycology and Plant Pathology
• Department of Floriculture and Landscaping
• Department of Entomology and Apiculture
• Department of Biotechnology

Affiliations:

• University Grants Commission
• Indian Council of Agricultural Research
• Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education

Contact Details:

• Address:Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh 173230
• Phone:01792-252219
• Email:vcuhf@yahoo.com