Previous Leadership

DR. S.N. Maurya, OSD

Dr. S.N. Maurya joined this University as the founder officer on special duty on 29.12.2001. Before taking up this assignment, Dr. Maurya was working as professor and head, Department of Gynaecology and Obsterics in G.B. Pant University of Agricultural and Technology, Pantnagar. Dr. Maurya with an excellent academic carrier of more than 35 years took lot of pains, spent long hours and worked till late in the evening, in giving new directions and planning future strategies for transforming the ideas of establishment of University in to reality. He with few of the dedicated officers/teachers and employees prepared the Xth five-year plan proposal and the budget even without any Finance officer. He with his staff, meticulously and successfully conducted the First Pre-Veterinary Test (PVT) 2002. Dr. Maurya with his administrative skill and acumen, untiring efforts and personal involvement was able to set the wheels of University in motion and on right track. Dr. Maurya relinquished the charge of O.S.D. on August 11, 2002 and joined back hid parent institute.

Dr. D.P. Singh, OSD

Dr. D.P.Singh, Professor and Head of Microbiology and Former Dean Veterinary College, Mathura took over the reins of University from Dr. S.N.Maurya on 12.08.2003 as second O.S.D. of the University. Dr. Singh’s academic and administrative carreer spanned over almost 35 years. Dr. Singh’s gave further pace to the process of development and carried the University forward on the track set in motion by Dr. Maurya. Dr. Singh relinquished the office O.S.D. on 21.03.2003 after appointment of Dr. Shri Krishna Garg as the First Vice-Chancellor of the University.

Dr. Shri Krishna Garg, Founder Vice-Chancellor

Dr. Shri Krishna Garg, a native of Brij Bhumi, graduated first batch of G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar in 1964. Dr. Garg had the distinction of having a long and par excellence academic carrier spanning over almost four decades and vast administrative experience. He took over as the founder Vice-Chancelior of this University on March 21,2003.

With a strong inbuilt humane character and social concern for everybody, Dr. Garg earned the good will and co-operation of every officer and employee of the University. By virtue of Dr. Garg's optimism, self-confidence and administrative skiII, he successfully completed P. V.T. 2003, 2004 and 2005 without any difficulty or dispute. He put his best efforts to improve the financial status of the University with the help of I.C.A.R., New Delhi. He was able to get funds for modernization and mechanization of the agricultural farm, Madhuri Kund and 0.0.0. Farm Mathura, establishment of ARIS Cell and Local Area Network (LAN), upgradation of University Library and providing internet facility in all the departments and offices of the University.

Dr. Garg had been very successful during his tenure and made significant contributions in developing the University and got the grant of approximately Rs. ten crores released from Govt. of U.P. for construction of the Administrative block, College of Biotechnology, College of Animal Business Management, Boys Hostel and Residential Complex. He also got the EFC cleared' from state Government for more than Rs. 40 crores for establishment of Go-Anusandhan Sansthan, College of Fisheries, University Auditorium, Gymnasium Hall, Hostels, University boundary wall and roads etc.

Establishment of Publication Division, Directorate of Counseling and Placement, two Conference Halls with latest audiovisual aids and excellent sitting facilities and a Hitech Lab for training of field vets, taking over the KVK, Mathura from CSAUA & T, Kanpur and modernization of different laboratories are the highlights of his tenure. Full credit for the six monthly publications of University Newsletter and First Progress Report of the University since inception and placement of some students through campus interview, goes to him.

For attaining academic excellence and improving the technical competency of faculty members, he encouraged all the faculty members participate in training programmes, workshops, conferences and other academic activities. Similarly he was instrumental in promoting sports and extra – curricular activities amongst students and sent students of different classes on educational tours, inter University youth festivals and sports meet.

For the benefit of farmers, he ensured of technology and latest knowledge about agricultural and animal husbandry practices through Kisaan Melas, Kisaan Goshthis, demonstrations and mobile clinics etc. He readily came forward to implement the ASCAD programme of Government of India for imparting training to field Veterinary officers and extension workers in important areas of concern. Dr. Garg successfully completed his three years of terms of office on 20th March 2006. The University owes its sincere thanks and gratitude to Dr. Garg for his great selfless service to the University.

Dr. R.D. Agrawal, Vice-Chancellor (Acting)

Dr. Ramji Das Agrawal, Professor and Head, Department of Parasitology has been given the charge of Vice-Chancellor of the University w.e.f. March 21, 2006. Dr. Agrawal is an alumnus of erstwhile UP College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Mathura. After taking over the charge, he has given lot of emphasis on improving the academic environment in the University, particularly punctuality of students in the classes.

Dr. Moti Lal Madan, Vice-Chancellor

Dr. M. L. Madan, a distinguished Agriculture and Animal scientist, an accomplished research manager and an internationally recognized Biotechnologist. Dr. Madan has attained National and International Professional standing having been the Vice Chancellor of two Universities, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mathura and Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Agricultural University, Akola; Deputy Director General (Animal Sciences), ICAR; International consultant; Joint Director Research, NDRI Kamal; Chairman of National Animal Biotechnology task force of GO I, Executive Member of the National Academy Of Agriculture Science, Executive Member Veterinary Council ofIndia and Chairman of its Educational committee and Chairman/Member of evaluation and policy planning committees in National Agriculture Research System/ICAR/ DST/ DAHD/Planning Commission and several National committees. Dr Madan pioneered embryo transfer in cattle and buffaloes and through ETT produced ten calves from a single elite cow in a year's time. He also produced World's First Innvitro fertilized (TEST TUBE-IVF) Buffalo calf and for this innovative technology, he received world\vide scientific acclaim and there after, Dr. Madan provided professional consultancies through FAO in the Developing world.

As a recognition of his significant achievements and outstanding scientific leadership in Science and Technology, several prestigious National and International awards have been bestowed upon; the major ones include B P Pal Award, (2006), Bhasin Award (2002), Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award (1992), Hari Om Award (1990), Ogouri Biotechnology Award from Japan (1995), SAPI Honorific Award (2002), Malika Trivedi Award (1997), D. Sundaresan Award (1989), Nirmalan Memorial Award (1994-95), International Science Pioneer Award (1985), AJAS Purina Award (1999), and Rotary Service Excellence Award (2001). Indian Association for Advancement of Veterinary Research (IAAVR) has honored Dr.M.L. Madan with Distinguished Veterinarian Award, 'DIVA' for the year 2002.

Dr Madan was vice-chancellor of this university from 4th October, 2006 to 4th October, 2009. Unnder his dynamic leadership the university a new height whether it is recruitment of faculty members and other staff, infrastructural development creation of new facilities for farmers, students and staff.