Department of Public Relations and Publications - Overview

Department of Public Relations and Publications (PRP) consists two components: (i) Information and Pictorial Publicity Section (IPPS), and (ii) University Press.

The University maintains well organized Public Relations and Publication Services for projection of the institution and highlighting the achievements of the University scientists, scholars and students in print and electronic media. The Campus News usually appears once a week to keep the staff and students updated about the University activities and other information like quotations, vacancies, PhD theses/synopsis defence, scholarships, employment opportunities, tender and auction notices etc. A Newsletter has also been launched in the light of Higher Education Commission's prescribed criteria to bring forth the pleasant vistas of the varsity.

The PRP department is responsible for issuing handouts, pictorial publicity regarding functions and ceremonies arranged by the various departments of the University. The department is providing information about the infrastructure of University disciplines, which are being taught in the University, schedule of admissions in various degree programs and other information when it is demanded.

A number of scientific journals, books, calendars, prospectuses, leaflets, contingent bills, and bulletins including University Annual Report are regularly published by the University Press. Many of these publications are in great demand among the general public and enlightened agriculturists.