Abhilashi University Agriculture Students Complete Educational Tour to Himachal’s Tribal Areas.

Shimla:

Students of B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, fifth semester, at Abhilashi University successfully completed an educational tour to the tribal regions of Himachal Pradesh from October 19 to 24, 2026, as part of their academic curriculum.

The six-day tour provided students with practical exposure to agricultural research, horticultural practices, traditional farming systems and the cultural heritage of the state’s tribal areas.

On the first day, the students visited CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya’s Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Bajaura in Kullu district and the Indian Agricultural Research Institute’s Regional Research Station at Katrain. These visits helped them understand ongoing agricultural research and extension activities.

The students subsequently visited Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry’s Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Tabo in Spiti. They also explored Komic village and visited Komic Monastery, gaining insights into the region’s Buddhist heritage, local traditions and high-altitude environment.

On the third day, the group visited the Mountain Agricultural Research and Extension Centre of CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya at Sangla in Kinnaur district. The students learned about the cultivation practices of saffron and kalazira, gaining valuable knowledge about specialised crops suited to the region’s agro-climatic conditions.

The educational tour also included visits to the Regional Horticultural Research and Training Station at Mashobra in Shimla district and Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry at Nauni in Solan district.

The students displayed keen interest in the various educational activities and gained practical knowledge of agricultural technologies, research methods and farming practices.

The tour was accompanied by faculty members Dr. Mohd. Shah Alam and Dr. Aishwarya from the School of Agriculture.

Dean Professor P. C. Sharma expressed gratitude to Chancellor Dr. R. K. Abhilashi, Pro-Chancellor Dr. L. K. Abhilashi, Vice-Chancellor Professor H. K. Chaudhary, Registrar Dr. Kapil Kapoor and other university officials for their leadership and support.

Abhilashi University reaffirmed its commitment to providing experiential learning opportunities and promoting excellence in agricultural education.