About Us

• About-Few line that introduce the Organization:

The College of Agriculture and Research Station, Mahasamund was set up in 2018 with foundation stone laid by former Agriculture Minister of Chhattisgarh Shri Brijmohan Agrawal on 1st October, 2014 at Village Kanapa (NH-53) of Mahasamund district. It is the constituent College of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur. During 2018-19 session.

• History- Few lines about Organization History:

College of Agriculture and Research Station, Mahasamund, 24 students were admitted in the first batch for a four-year degree programme leading to B.Sc. (Ag.) Hons. degree. and their classes were held at the College of Agriculture, Raipur. During 2019-20 the College start functioning in the DIET building of Education department, Mahasamund. The district administration had allotted 78 acres of land Thereafter, the College was shifted to, Kodar Resort (Tourism Department of CG Government), Kanpa, which is situated on the NH-53 and 12 KM away from Mahasamund. The College is currently functioning with 6 regular faculties, 1 librarian, 4 guest faculties, 3 supporting officials and 107 students in four batches. The newly allotted barren land has been fenced and about 50 acres of land is brought under cultivation. Rice, Pigeonpea, Finger millet etc. in Kharif and Wheat, Chickpea, Mustard has been grown during Rabi season successfully. Seed production programme on Wheat, Chickpea and Mustard were taken under NSP. Research work on some crops were also initiated. Admission to B.Sc. (Ag) Hons. programme is done on merit basis through PAT examination conducted by CG Professional Examination Board, advertised through notification. The minimum eligibility for a candidate to appear in this test is that the candidate must have passed 12th of the 10+2 (Academic) scheme of examination with Agriculture/ Biology/ Mathematics group of the Board of Secondary Education, Chhattisgarh or an Examination declared equivalent to it with prescribed percentage of marks mentioned in the admission notification. Admission on self finance seats is given on the basis of PAT in the constitute college of IGKV.

• Mission Few line about Organization Mission:

➡ To provide relevant education to the students in Agriculture and allied sciences.

➡ To promote research and training on sustainable development of agricultural productivity, cost reduction in farming, farm mechanization and farm animal production.

➡ To encourage the youths on entrepreneurship and rural development.

➡ To provide consultancy in agriculture to disseminate the technology innovation to the producer through integrated extension activities.

• Vision- Few line about Organization Vision:

College of Agriculture and Research Station, Mahasamund visualize the critical importance of Agricultural Information and Communication Technology as an instrument for the University’s overall development & Institute remains deeply committed to dissemination of both for increasing productivity, rural development and enhancing the quality life of the farmers.

• Dean Message:

➡ College of Agriculture and Research Station, Mahasamund was established in the year 2018 at Kampa (District: Mahasamund) as a constituent college of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. CARS, Mahasamund, one of the most comprehensive Agriculture college of the state over the past four years has grown to be a formidable centre for agriculture education, research and development. During all these years, the college has worked hard to fulfill the expectations of the visionaries of the state to transform the agricultural scenario in India. I am confident that when history of agricultural education is written, this college will be remembered for having laid the foundation of a revolutionary era in agriculture education. I greatly honors and appreciate the conscious efforts of all the visionaries, outstanding scientists, professors for taking many new initiatives in education, research and extension that responded directly to the challenges and emerging needs of the state. At the same time the hard work of farmers and unstinted support of ICAR, IGKV, Raipur and State Govt. is greatly valued.

➡ Thus, the priorities and responsibilities of CARS, Mahasamund is assessed and renewed continuously such that the role and contributions of the premiere agriculture college in bringing agricultural transformation in the state continue unabated. I am confident that this institution will continue to do so in the years to come. The efforts of the faculty members, technical-staff, administrative staff and Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya are laudable.

➡ I express my heartfelt gratitude to, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur for his valuable guidance and encouragement. I am highly thankful to Directors, Deans, HODs, OSDs, Registrars, Comptrollers, Scientists, and Professors of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur for their kind cooperation, encouragement and help. I am also thankful to college staff and students for their valuable contributions for the development of this college.