Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University (often abbreviated SKLTSHU) is a state public university in Telangana, India, dedicated to higher education, research, and extension activities in the field of horticulture. The university is named after Konda Laxman Bapuji, a freedom fighter and political leader from the Telangana region.
Key facts
| Name | Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University |
|---|---|
| Type | State public university |
| Discipline | Horticulture |
| Location | Siddipet, Telangana, India |
| State | Telangana |
| Country | India |
| Named after | Konda Laxman Bapuji |
Background
The university was established by the Government of Telangana following the bifurcation of the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh in 2014, as part of the state's effort to develop dedicated institutions for agriculture, veterinary sciences, and horticulture. It functions as the apex body for horticultural education and research in Telangana, supporting farmers and the horticultural industry through teaching programmes, research stations, and extension outreach.
Academics and research
SKLTSHU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in horticulture and allied subjects. The university operates through constituent colleges, research stations, and Krishi Vigyan Kendras spread across different agro-climatic zones of Telangana. Its research priorities include fruit crops, vegetables, plantation and spice crops, floriculture, medicinal and aromatic plants, post-harvest technology, and protected cultivation.
Extension activities
The university supports horticultural farmers through training programmes, demonstrations, and the dissemination of improved varieties and cultivation practices. It collaborates with the state Department of Horticulture and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) on technology transfer and capacity building.
Significance
As one of the few universities in India devoted exclusively to horticulture, SKLTSHU plays an important role in promoting commercial horticulture in Telangana, where crops such as mango, sweet orange, turmeric, chilli, and vegetables are economically significant. The university contributes to crop diversification and to raising the income of small and marginal farmers in the region.
Related topics
- Konda Laxman Bapuji
- Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University
- P. V. Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University
- Horticulture in India
- Siddipet
- Telangana
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research
References
- Wikidata entry: Q39046336
- Government of Telangana, Department of Horticulture