Section 16. Functions of Research Council

The Research Council shall consider and make recommendations in respect of - (i) research programmes and projects undertaken or to be undertaken by the various units of the University in the State in the field of agriculture, and other allied sciences with a view to promote effective co-ordination; (ii) physical, fiscal and administrative facilities required for implementing research projects; (iii) orienting research to meet farmers’ needs; (iv) integration of research, extension education and teaching and participation of research workers in teaching and extension education programme; (v) any other matter pertaining to research programmes which may be referred to by the Vice-Chancellor or the Board or any other authority of the University