The Government of Andhra Pradesh have considered the request and foundation stone
for the building was laid by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on 28.05.2005
on the occasion of “Rythu Sadassu” in the presence of Hon’ble Vice-
Chancellor and
other officials of Acharya N.G. Ranga Agriculture University and the West Godavari
District Administration. The Animal Husbandry Polytechnic was established at Venkataramannagudem
by Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University vide Memo.No.1746/Acad.I/A2/2005, Dt.
07.10.2005. Later 21 students were admitted to the 1st year diploma programme as
per University Memo No.34715/Acad.I/A1/2005, Dated 08.10.2005 and classes were started
on 15.10.2005. Subsequently the University has accorded permission vide Memo. No.
1384/VS/(A2)/2006, Dt. 30. 6. 2006 to construct the Veterinary Polytechnic building
in the 1st block of the farm with the funds provided by the District Collector,
West Godavari District, Eluru with an estimated cost of Rs. 50.00 lakhs
Academic activities have been started with two Scientists drawn from the Buffalo
Research Station and three Teaching Assistants on contract basis in one of the vacant
staff quarters and store room. The girl students were accommodated in the vacant
staff quarters for their stay and boarding facility was arranged for both boys and
girls. Subsequently separate hostels were constructed for girls and boys by the
University. As the students are required to undergo hands-on training in the farms
of Buffalo Research Station, it is convenient for the students to stay on the campus
in the hostels.
The duration of the diploma course is two years consisting of two semesters per
year. During the second semester of second year, i.e., in the forth semester the
students will be deputed to veterinary hospitals, live-stock and poultry farms and
dairy units to undergo extensive training in various animal husbandry activities
under the Work Experience Programme.
| S.No |
Batch |
No.of Students Admitted |
No. of students passed out |
| 1. |
2005-06 |
21 |
21 |
| 2. |
2006-07 |
19 |
19 |
| 3. |
2007-08 |
22 |
22 |
| 4. |
2008-09 |
20 |
19 |
| 5. |
2009-10 |
20 |
19 |
| 6. |
2010-11 |
22 |
21 |
| 7. |
2011-12 |
20 |
19 |
| 8. |
2012-13 |
23 |
20 |
| 9. |
2013-14 |
20 |
19 |
| 10. |
2014-15 |
20 |
19 |
| 11. |
2015-16 |
30 |
30 |
| 12. |
2016-17 |
30 |
29 |
| 13. |
2017-18 |
30 |
Currently still on rolls |
During the 6 months work Experience programme students are also participating in NSS special camps at different villages to plantation, cleaning, treatment and inseminate the animals as per curriculum.