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Title:
Role and Importance of Bihar Agriculture University Sabour Bhagalpur in the Development and Contribution of Agriculture and Allied Sectors in the Context of Bihar

Authors:
Dr. Ritu Kumari

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Dr. Ritu Kumari
Guest Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, TNB College Bhagalpur, Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur, Bihar, India
Life Member of IEA

MLA 8
Kumari, Dr. Ritu. "Role and Importance of Bihar Agriculture University Sabour Bhagalpur in the Development and Contribution of Agriculture and Allied Sectors in the Context of Bihar." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 10, no. 3, Mar. 2025, pp. 842-855, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2025.v10i03.002. Accessed Mar. 2025.
APA 6
Kumari, D. (2025, March). Role and Importance of Bihar Agriculture University Sabour Bhagalpur in the Development and Contribution of Agriculture and Allied Sectors in the Context of Bihar. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 10(3), 842-855. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2025.v10i03.002
Chicago
Kumari, Dr. Ritu. "Role and Importance of Bihar Agriculture University Sabour Bhagalpur in the Development and Contribution of Agriculture and Allied Sectors in the Context of Bihar." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 10, no. 3 (March 2025), 842-855. Accessed March, 2025. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2025.v10i03.002.

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ABSTRACT:
Bihar Agriculture University (BAU) has played a pivotal role in transforming the agricultural landscape of Bihar. Through extensive research, innovation, and dissemination of knowledge, the university has contributed significantly to improving agricultural productivity, sustainability, and rural livelihoods. This paper examines BAU's contributions to agriculture and allied sectors, evaluating its role in research, extension services, and policy support. The study uses a comprehensive literature review, secondary data analysis, and qualitative assessments to highlight the impact of BAU on Bihar's agrarian economy. The findings underscore the necessity of strengthening agricultural institutions to address emerging challenges and promote sustainable agricultural development.

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