Overview
Anand Agricultural University (AAU) is a public state agricultural university located in the western Indian state of Gujarat, situated between the cities of Vadodara and Ahmedabad. The institution was formerly the Anand campus of Gujarat Agricultural University, and later became an independent university.
The university was established to provide education and extension support to the farming community across a range of disciplines, including agriculture, horticulture, engineering, information technology and business studies. Its academic and outreach activities are aimed at meeting the needs of farmers and allied stakeholders in the region.
AAU comprises three constituent colleges, covering agriculture, veterinary science and animal husbandry, and dairy science. These faculties together address the principal areas of agrarian education and research relevant to the surrounding districts, which form a significant agricultural and dairy belt in Gujarat.
The jurisdiction of the university extends over the districts of Kheda, Anand, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Dahod and Panchmahal. Within this area, the university undertakes teaching, research and extension functions characteristic of a state agricultural university in India.
References
Adapted from the English Wikipedia article on Anand Agricultural University.