Warangal: The newly set-up Agricultural College on the premises of Regional Agriculture Research Station (RARS) at Mulugu road in Warangal formally launched by K Srihari, The Deputy Chief Minister.

On the premises of the RARS from the current academic year with an intake of 60 students, the College established through GO Ms. No: 68, has started. 35 girls and 25 boys are pursuing B Sc (Hons) Agriculture in the College, in the first academic year.

To allocate Rs 50 crore towards construction of a permanent building with required infrastructure, the Deputy CM has asked the Agriculture Minister, Pocharam Srinivas Reddy, present at the ceremony.

He asked the students to do well in their studies and earn accolades for the institution, assuring to equip the College with minimum requirements.

To build a permanent structure on 10 acres land adjacent to the RARS soon, a proposal was made, he said. The government has sanctioned Veterinary College, Tribal University, as part of such commitment.

The government has allotted Rs 93 crore in 2016-17 budget towards infrastructure development in agriculture colleges in the State, said Agriculture Minister Srinivas Reddy. In Telangana State, currently five degree and three postgraduate agricultural colleges were functioning. He also asked farmers to engage in floriculture and allied activities to become financially stronger.

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