The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016.
Administered Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare / Department of Agricultural Research and Education
Act details
| Short title | The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016. |
|---|---|
| Long title | An Act to provide for the establishment and incorporation of a University by conversion of the existing Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar to Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University for the development of agriculture and for the furtherance of the advancement of learning and pursuit of research in agriculture and allied sciences and to declare it to be an institution of national importance. |
| Act number | 32 of 2016 |
| Act year | 2016 |
| Enactment date | 28 May 2016 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare / Department of Agricultural Research and Education |
| Department | Department of Agricultural Research and Education |
| Jurisdiction | Central (Parliament of India) |
| Sections | 46 |
| Schedules | 1 |
| Status | Not repealed |
| Last checked on India Code | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Source | India Code, Government of India |
Summary
Summary of the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016
Key Provisions (Template for Expected Content)
1. Establishment & Governance:
• [DETAILS ON ESTABLISHMENT, GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE (e.g., Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Councils), NEEDED]
2. Objects of the University: - [LIST SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES, e.g., Agricultural Education, Research, Extension Services, BASED ON CORRECT CONTEXT]
3. Powers & Functions:
• [ENUMERATE POWERS, e.g., Awarding Degrees, Establishing Institutes, Conducting Research, BASED ON PROVIDED CONTEXT]
4. Inclusivity & Access Policies:
• [POLICIES REGARDING ADMISSION, EMPLOYMENT, RESERVATIONS, BASED ON CORRECT CONTEXT]
5. Legal, Financial, & Administrative Provisions:
• [DETAILS ON LEGAL STATUS, FINANCIAL AUTONOMY, ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURES NEEDED]
Legislative history
Legislative History:
The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016
Short Title The Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016
Act Number / Year Act No. 32 of 2016
India Code Act ID 201632
Presidential Assent Date May 28, 2016
Enforcement Date October 7, 2016
Nodal Ministry Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Precedent & Statutory Rationale
1. Declaration as an Institution of National Importance:
o Declared the university an Institution of National Importance under Section 2 to foster agricultural education, research, and extension in the eastern region of India (particularly Bihar) and reduce regional disparities.
2. Integration of State Infrastructure into a Central Framework:
o Provided a statutory framework to absorb all existing colleges, research stations, experiment stations, and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) under the former Rajendra Agricultural University into the newly incorporated central entity.
3. Enhancing Agricultural Research Infrastructure & Funding:
o Shifted governance and funding oversight to the Central Government via ICAR/DARE to ensure unified higher standards for degrees, research facilities, and agricultural technology dissemination across northern and eastern India.
Parliamentary Trajectory & Enactment
• Formulation: Drafted and piloted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Department of Agricultural Research and Education) following bilateral consultations between the Union Government and the State Government of Bihar.
• Parliamentary Passage: Introduced in the Lok Sabha; passed by the Lok Sabha on May 11, 2016, and subsequently passed by the Rajya Sabha on May 11, 2016.
• Presidential Assent: Received formal Presidential Assent on May 28, 2016, entering the statute book as Act No. 32 of 2016.
• Enforcement: Enforced on October 7, 2016.
• Source: India Code Official Repository and Department of Agricultural Research and Education (Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare) Official Records