Bill designates President as Visitor of new Rajendra Central Agricultural University

It aims to develop agriculture and advance learning and research in agricultural and allied sciences across India, with special reference to Bihar.

Who it concerns: The Bill applies to the Rajendra Central Agricultural University, its officers (Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, etc.), employees, students, and constituent colleges or research stations. It also affects the Central Government (which appoints the effective date and approves borrowing) and the President of India (who serves as the Visitor).

What the bill does

• Declares the university an institution of national importance.
• Establishes the university as a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal.
• Sets the headquarters at Pusa, Bihar, with the power to establish other campuses.
• Defines the university's objects as imparting education, conducting research, and undertaking extension education in agriculture and allied sciences.
• Grants powers to confer degrees, establish colleges and research centers, create posts, and borrow money with Central Government approval.
• Extends jurisdiction to the whole country with special reference to Bihar.
• Mandates that the university be open to all classes, castes, and creeds, while allowing special provisions for weaker sections.
• Designates the President of India as the Visitor with the right to inspect and inquire into the university's administration and finances.
• Repeals the Bihar Agricultural University Act, 1987, insofar as it relates to the Rajendra Agricultural University.

Also in the document

• The Bill repeals the Bihar Agricultural University Act, 1987, regarding the specific university.
• The President of India is designated as the Visitor of the University.
• The university is required to integrate existing campuses and facilities of the previous Rajendra Agricultural University.