Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth
महात्मा फुले कृषी विद्यापीठ | |
| Motto | Sanskrit: अन्नं बहु कुर्वीत तद् व्रतम् |
|---|---|
Motto in English | "We vow to produce abundant food" |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 29 March 1968 |
| Affiliation | UGC, NAAC, AIU, ICAR |
| Chancellor | Governor of Maharashtra |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Vilas Kharche |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Rural |
| Website | mpkv.ac.in |
Established on March 29, 1968 Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri' (M.P.K.V.) is Maharashtra's first state agriculture university, which became operational from October 1969. Headquartered in Rahuri, Ahilyanagar district (formerly Ahmednagar), with jurisdiction across 10 districts of western Maharashtra. It has an area of 4762.14 hectares of which 3739.1 hectares are dedicated to farm cultivation; while the remaining 1,022.43 hectares serve administrative and infrastructure purposes.. The university’s primary mandates include: i) Education: Providing comprehensive agricultural education and degree programs.
ii) Research: Conducting advanced research within the agricultural sector. Developing and supplying high-quality seeds and planting materials.
iii) Extension: Facilitating technology transfer through farmer training and extension services.