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Rajiv Gandhi
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Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry

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Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry

About Department

The Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, is situated within the main campus of Rajiv Gandhi University at Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh. It was established in 2020. The department is currently focused on offering the B.Sc. (Honours) Agriculture degree program, which has been admitting students since 2020. Additionally, the department started offering M.Sc. (Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry) and Ph.D. (Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry) programs from the academic session 2024-2025. The goal of the department is teaching, research and extension activities for enhancing agricultural productivity.


Core Values
  • Excellence: The department is committed to individual and collective excellence in every facet of its research, teaching, extension, and service functions.
  • Productivity: The department is committed to establishing and maintaining high productivity in all its programs while maintaining high quality and relevance.
  • Creativity: The department is committed to innovatively capturing new opportunities and developing new integrative programs while maintaining strong foundations in current programs.
  • AccountabilityThe department places high value on the accountability of its programs. This includes the relevance of our programs to meet the needs of students, governmental agencies, and industry
VisionTo develop a centre of excellence in creating and disseminating knowledge in Soil Science for sustainable and productive use of natural resources for the welfare of humankind. The Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry  aspires to be India’s most vibrant, energetic, responsive and acclaimed department , to be recognized for excellence in teaching, research and providing the highest quality educational opportunities for the learners of all communities. The department aims at nurturing their talent by promoting intellectual growth to shape their personality and serve humanity as multi-skilled, socially responsible, creative, adaptable, contributing and morally sound global citizens. The Department also envisions a sustainable future for agriculture in Arunachal Pradesh.  We strive to act as a catalyst for sustainable growth, contributing significantly to the development of a robust and self-sustaining agricultural sector in Arunachal Pradesh. Our ultimate vision is to leave a lasting legacy of positive and enduring impact on the agricultural landscape of our region
MissionPioneering research on optimizing agricultural practices in Arunachal Pradesh’s unique soil conditions, including:

–          Development of organic farming techniques

–          AI-based soil fertility mapping and modeling

–          Creation of region-specific biofertilizers

–          Refinement of Jhum cultivation methods

–          Implementation of efficient Agroforestry models

·         Offering a degree program in Agriculture to equip students with knowledge and skills for self-employment opportunities.

·         Integration of soil science with related fields like forestry, agroforestry, horticulture, environmental studies, and fisheries for a comprehensive understanding of agriculture.

·         Dissemination of research findings through publications in reputable international and national journals, along with active participation in conferences.

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