Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCS HAU) is a prominent public-funded agricultural institution situated in Hisar, Haryana, India. Renowned as the largest agricultural university in Asia, CCS HAU covers a vast expanse of 8,645 acres of land, including around 7,219 acres on the main campus and 1,426 acres at its outstations. Established under the Haryana and Punjab Agricultural Universities Act, the university was originally a satellite campus of Punjab Agricultural University. It gained university status in 1970 and was later renamed Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University in honor of India's fifth Prime Minister. The university's contribution to agriculture and research is highly regarded. It holds the distinction of publishing the highest number of research papers among agricultural universities in India. CCS HAU received the Indian Council of Agricultural Research's Award for Best Institute in both 1997 and 2017. The institution played a pivotal role in India's Green Revolution and White Revolution. The main campus is strategically situated near various key points, including Blue Bird Lake, the bus station, town center, Mahabir Stadium, railway station, and airports. CCS HAU's central campus core concept has led to the development of academic buildings, residential spaces, recreational facilities, and more. Notable facilities on campus include Fletcher Bhawan (administrative block), Nehru Library, Indira Gandhi Auditorium, Gandhi Bhawan (Directorate of Extension Education), HAU Campus Hospital, faculty clubs and houses, farmers' hostels, and a shopping center. The university comprises four constituent colleges: College of Agriculture, College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, College of Basic Sciences & Humanities, and Indira Chakravarty College of Home Science. These colleges house state-of-the-art facilities, lecture rooms, laboratories, auditoriums, and more to support quality education and research. CCS HAU is not limited to its main campus; it extends its reach through research stations, regional centers, and associated institutions. Research stations such as Kaul Agriculture Research Station and Bawal Research Station contribute to innovative agricultural practices. The university's extensive network of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (Agricultural Science Centres) and Krishi Gyan Kendras (Agricultural Knowledge Centres) facilitate knowledge dissemination and skill enhancement in agriculture. With its comprehensive educational and research facilities, CCS HAU continues to play a vital role in advancing agricultural sciences and contributing to the socio-economic development of the region and the country. The university's commitment to excellence, coupled with its vast resources and rich history, positions it as a leading institution in agricultural education and research in India.
