Bhola Paswan Shastri Agricultural College 4.28

The Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Bihar established a Seed Multiplication Farm of 84 ha in 1958 at Purnea and since then the farm was producing quality seed of important crops to cater the need of farmers of the area. Later on, it was realized that research and education are needed for the development of agriculture. So the Govt. of Bihar decided to establish an Agricultural College at this farm in 2011. The foundation stone was laid by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Bihar Sri Nitish Kumar in the presence of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Dr. Mewa Lal Choudhary on 16th June 2011. The college is named after the famous personality, social reformer, agriculturist and thrice Chief Minister of Bihar, Late Bhola Paswan Shastri, who hails from Kajha village of the Purnea district.

Bhola Paswan Shastri Agricultural College, Purnea is the newly established constituent college under the jurisdiction of Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur. The college came into existence in 16th June, 2010 and performs innovative education programme to meet the modern challenge of scientific manpower, vital and relevant research, extension services and quality planting materials.

At present B.P.S. Agricultural College provides an opportunity not only for healthy academic activities, but also for all- round growth and development of students. Apart from teaching, the college is also involved in research, extension, training and production of quality planting materials, which provides opportunity to the students to learn in an integrated manner.