Section 16 in Universities of Agricultural Sciences Act, 2009
16. Research Council.
- There shall be a Research Council consisting of the following members, namely:-(i)The Vice-Chancellor-Chairperson.(ii)The Director of Agriculture.(iii)The Director of Agricultural Marketing.(iv)The Director of Horticulture,.(v)The Director of Women & Child Welfare.(vi)The Director of Sericulture.(vii)The Director of Watershed Management.(viii)The Chief Conservator of Forest, Research & Training.(ix)All the Directors of University.(x)All Deans of the constituent colleges.(xi)All Associate Directors of Research and Associate Directors of Extension.(xii)All Heads of the Departments of the University.(xiii)Two progressive farmers having specialization in Agriculture and allied branches nominated by the Vice-Chancellor to avail the benefit of their specialized knowledge and experience.(xiv)One Scientist of eminence from outside the University nominated by the Vice-Chancellor in respect of any meeting for availing the benefit of their specialized knowledge of subjects on the agenda of such meeting.(xv)One Agro-Industrialist nominated by the Vice-Chancellor in respect of any meeting for availing the benefit of their specialized knowledge of subjects on the agenda of such meeting.(xvi)Chief Engineer - Water Resource Development Organization.(xvii)Registrar.(xviii)Director of Research - Member SecretaryAll Members of the Research Council other than the ex-officio members shall hold office for a term of two years and shall not be eligible for renomination to any of the Authorities of the University.
