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Dr. Palle Venkata Krishna Kishore Reddy, the Chairman of Sri Balaji Educational Society (Estd: 1992), started Sri Krishnadevaraya College of Horticultural Sciences from the academic year 2016 with a vision to serve the farming community by imparting the latest techniques in crop production, plant propagation, post-harvest technology, nursery management and other modern horticultural practices. With a strong commitment to rural empowerment and horticultural advancement, the institution was founded to cater specifically to the educational and technological needs of the horticultural sector, focusing on the ever-evolving areas of fruit science, vegetable science, floriculture, medicinal and aromatic plants, protected cultivation, organic horticulture, and landscaping.
Sri Krishnadevaraya College of Horticultural Sciences is a self-financed, unaided private co-educational institution established in 2016 in Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh. Sprawling over 110 acres of scenic landscape, the campus is designed to offer a unique and effective learning environment. The institution is affiliated to Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, a premier university dedicated exclusively to the field of horticulture in Andhra Pradesh.
The institution aims to impart quality education enriched with essential personality development skills, shaping students into dynamic professionals ready to meet the evolving needs of the horticulture industry. Students undergo both theoretical and extensive practical training in greenhouses, orchards, nurseries, tissue culture labs, and experimental fields, ensuring they are industry-ready upon graduation. Modern smart classrooms, computer labs with internet access, and a well-stocked library support a comprehensive learning environment. The college actively participates in extension activities, including farmer training programs, field demonstrations, crop diagnostic camps, and awareness drives about integrated pest management and nutritional gardening
Located just 6 km away from Anantapuramu city, the college offers a 4-year B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture program. It is equipped with state-of-the-art instructional and infrastructural facilities. A key strength of the college is its team of highly experienced and dedicated faculty members. The campus includes spacious playgrounds that promote sports like cricket, basketball, football, volleyball, throw ball, etc. Additionally, well-furnished hostels for both boys and girls are available within the campus. The college also provides transport facilities for day scholars from Anantapuramu city.
The lush green surroundings and peaceful environment of the campus support the mental well-being, physical fitness, and holistic growth of students—creating a perfect blend of ambiance and infrastructure for academic excellence.