Dharamshala, July 4 -- Himachal Pradesh governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Thursday lauded Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (CSKHPKV), Palampur, for its significant strides in agricultural education, research and extension. He was speaking at the 26th senate meeting of the university as the chancellor.

The governor praised the varsity for securing 13th position among agricultural universities across India under the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IRAF), calling it a reflection of the dedication of the university's faculty, researchers, and students.

The governor commended the development and approval of 182 new crop varieties and the registration of 27 indigenous ones, noting their impact on enhancing f...