Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry

About Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry

Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry is a university located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India. It was established in 1985 and offers various courses in horticulture, forestry, and allied sciences, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. The university has departments such as horticulture, forestry, and environmental science, and it provides education in fields like fruit science, vegetable science, floriculture, and landscapping, among others. The campus is spread over an area of approximately 342 hectares. It is accredited by the University Grants Commission and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. The university has strengths in research and education related to horticulture and forestry, with a focus on the Himalayan region.