Dr. Pradeep Pagaria , Director Education - Directorate of Education
Born on 8
th September 1978 at Amet (Rajasthan), Dr. Pagaria obtained B.Sc. (Honours) Agriculture (1998) SKRU Bikaner and M.Sc. in Soil Science (2000) from IGAU, Raipur; Ph.D. Soil Science (2004) from MPUAT, Udaipur; He joined as SMS(Soil Science) at KVK Barmer Danta (2006-2018). Thereafter, he joined as Senior Scientist & Head in May, 2018 at KVK Gudamalani (AU, Jodhpur). Dr. Pagaria has published 26 research papers, 05 technical bulletin/training/practical manuals, 03 book chapters, 15 popular articles, 07 conference souvenir, 14 proceeding/lead papers and presented 15 papers in symposia/seminars/conference, 8 Radio and 4 TV Talk.
About
Welcome to the Directorate of Education at Agriculture University, Jodhpur. Directorate mission is to foster academic excellence and innovation in agricultural education and dedicated to providing a dynamic learning environment that equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address global agricultural challenges. Our comprehensive programs span undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, emphasizing cutting-edge research, practical training, and industry collaboration. Join us in advancing agricultural science and cultivating the next generation of leaders in agriculture. To achieve the goal, the Director Education implements the following strategies through the colleges:
Email: dreduaujodhpur@gmail.com
Phone No.: 0291-2941371 (Ext. 106)
- Organization and conduct of PG teaching in all the constituent Colleges of the University and for that purpose, shall pass such orders as may be necessary in consultation with the Dean of the Colleges, Director of Research, Director of Extension Education, where such consultancy is considered necessary.
- Responsible in collaboration with the Deans of the colleges, Director of Research for the coordination of research of Post Graduate students and its integration with the general research programmes of the University.
- Provide Educational Programmes based on modern system of Agricultural Education with the objective of producing competent and practical oriented graduates and post-graduates to handle production, management, research, extension education and teaching work in the field of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and allied branches.
- Maintain records of the PG students in the University and also supervise their progress in coordination with Deans of the Colleges, Directors and Controller of Examinations and also responsible for the maintenance of proper standards of undergraduate and postgraduate instruction/ teaching.
- In consultation with the Heads of Departments, Directorate of Education exercise control over the teaching load of the members of the Post Graduate Faculty and to provide, in consultation with the Heads of Department, guidance and leadership in curricula development/ refinement within each subject matter and integration of said curricula into appropriate instruction programme designed to prepare students for effective career in research, teaching and extension.
- Accreditation of the faculty members for PG teaching and acting as research guides and exercise measures to maintain academic standards.
- Develop and update the Post Graduate Studies Regulations and Information Bulletin and perform such other duties and functions as may be entrusted by the Vice-Chancellor from time to time for effective coordination of teaching in the University.
- Responsible for development of PG research in collaboration with other universities/ICAR Institutes/organizations within and outside the country.
The Directorate of Education of the University is headed by the Director Education monitoring authority for teaching activities of the University. The Director also works as a secretary for the Academic Council. He is responsible for coordination among the different units of the Directorate.
Mandates
- Develop academically qualified human resources through UG, PG, Ph.D. and other academic programmes in different branches of agriculture & allied branches of learning and scholarship.
- To provide highest standard of education in Agriculture and allied sciences so as to become job provider than job seeker.
Staff of Directorate of Education
| S.No. |
Name |
Designation |
| 1 |
Dr. Pradeep Pagaria |
Director Education |
| 2 |
Dr. Dama Ram |
Assistant Director |
| 3 |
Shri Khushveer Singh Deora |
Clerk Grade –II |
| S.No. |
Name |
Period |
| 1. |
Dr. S.S. Solanki |
18-10-2013 to 31-08-2016 |
| 2. |
Dr. Ishwar Singh |
01-09-2016 to 03-11-2016 |
| 3. |
Dr. Balwant Singh Rajpurohit |
04-11-2016 to 13-02-2019 |
| 4. |
Dr. Sita Ram Kumhar |
14-02-2019 to till date |
| 5. |
Dr. Sita Ram Kumhar |
14-02-2019 to 06-05-2020 |
| 6. |
Dr. B. S. Bhimawat |
06-05-2020 to 31-08-2021 |
| 7. |
Dr. Sita Ram Kumhar |
31-08-2021 to 09-07-2024 |
| 8. |
Dr. Pradeep Pagaria |
09-07-2024 to till date |
