Horticulture and forestry are of increasing significance in the largely field crop based agriculture in the state. Fruits and vegetables are rich source of nutrition, can provide much needed crop diversification and enhanced employment through processing and value addition. Forestry and floriculture represent environmental and aesthetic aspects besides being of economic importance. The College of Horticulture and Forestry aims to strengthen teaching and research in all these areas. The quality human resource produced will in turn drive rapid developments in this sector.