About IVRI Deemed University
Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) was established on 9th
December, 1889 as an Imperial Bacteriological Laboratory at Pune
(Maharashtra) and was later-on shifted to Mukteswar (Kumaon, Uttrakhand)
in 1893. Mukteswar was chosen because of its suitability for research on
infectious diseases. Subsequently, for extending the activities of the Institute,
Izatnagar, Bareilly (UP) campus was established in 1913 for large scale
production of sera and vaccines. It gradually expanded to the present size
with its headquarters at Izatnagar (UP) and campuses at Mukteswar (Nainital,
Uttrakhand), Bangalore(Karnataka), Bhopal (MP) and regional stations at
Palampur (HP), Srinagar (J&K) and Kolkata (WB). At present, there are 21
Divisions and 6 Sections specialized in various disciplines/areas. Research
conducted in the Institute in the areas of animal health, production and
technology with multidisciplinary approach has paid rich dividends. The
research contributions have facilitated development of new biologicals used
for diagnosis, prevention, cure and control of many devastating diseases of
livestock and poultry, increased production of milk, meat, eggs and other
animal products. Upgradation of livestock and poultry with increased
production potential, overcoming the shortage of animal feeds by better
utilization of existing feed resources and substitution of conventional feeds
by cheaper agro-industrial by-products are other significant contributions.
Post-graduate teaching and training programmes started in 1900 at the
Institute when training was imparted to field veterinarians, civil and army
personnel on various aspects of animal health-care. Later, Associateship of
IVRI and National Diploma courses were added as a part of post-graduate
teaching programme. However, with the establishment of Post-Graduate
College of Animal Sciences in 1958, the Institute has been providing quality
education at masters' and doctoral levels in 22 and 19 disciplines respectively.
The Institute has been conferred the status of Deemed to be University with
effect from 16th November, 1983 under Section 3 of the University Grants
Commission Act (1956). The first academic session as Deemed University
started on 15.1.1985. The administrative control of the Institute is vested
with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The Institute has
been attracting a large number of foreign students, specially from developing
countries. Scholars have been deputed to this Institute from different
Countries for various short and long-term training programmes, diplomas
and degree Courses. Besides the above courses, the institute has also been
conducting various short term National and International Training
Programmes, Short Courses and Summer Institutes from time to time to
make the professional workers familiar with latest development in veterinary
and animal sciences. The Institute has also been recognised as the Centre
for Advanced Studies in Animal Nutrition, and Animal Physiology and Centre
of Excellence in Animal Biotechnology by Indian Council of Agricultural
Research, New Delhi. The Institute, spread over an area of 307 hectares,
has a well established National Library of Veterinary Sciences, Animal and
Fodder Farms, Boys and Girls' Hostels, Bank and Post Office facilities at its
Izatnagar campus. It is located at a distance of 250 Km from New Delhi, and
about 8 km from Bareilly Jn. and 1 km from Izatnagar Railway Station.
The Deemed University has established a tradition of its own with its long heritage as a school of higher learning with a number of awards and excellent placement opportunities for students both within and outside the country. Students from abroad are also opting for and being admitted in this Deemed University. They apply for M.V.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes through ICAR-CARP Plan, Indo-Cultural Exchange Programme & DARE etc. Students from Sri Lanka, Vietnam, South Africa, Iran, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Nepal have been awarded the degrees under these programmes. Some participants from Canada, Afganistan, Philippines, Mauritius, Indonesia, Cuba, Myanmar, Thailand etc. participated in Short Term Training Courses in the last five years. Thus this Deemed University is also catering to the educational needs of other countries and contributing in the process of globalization.
Authorities (Deemed University)
- The Director is the Principal Executive academic officer of the Institute
and exercises powers similar to the Vice-Chancellors of other Universities
in University affairs.
- The Joint Director (Academic)cum Dean, is responsible for the
organization and implementation of the teaching programmes and coordination
of post-graduate studies and research in all disciplines of the
Deemed University.
- The Registrar is responsible for maintenance of all records related to
performance of the students, assistance in admissions and for
establishment matters and general administration in the Deemed University.