Vision

• To provide opportunities for the citizens of the state and the country for education in the field of Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry in its broad sense and to promote research and extension programmes in Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry. Strengthen UG and PG teaching through periodic revision of syllabi to meet the challenges in fast changing scenario of agriculture.

• To establish the required infrastructure to conduct location specific research in the field of Horticulture, Forestry and Hill agriculture

• To generate technologies to improve the production and income of the farmers.

• To need the assistance of the development departments of the Government and other agencies to test and disseminate the improved technologies developed.

• To provide opportunities for rural youth and women for learning and adoption of improved agro-technologies.

• To revitalize the extension activities through the creation of specific infrastructure.

Mission

The principal mandate of the university is sustainable development of horticulture, hill agriculture and forestry sectors through teaching, research and extension. More specifically, the mandate encompasses:

• Development of qualified professionals in Horticulture, Forestry, Agriculture, Food Science & Technology, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants Sciences.

• Development of Horticulture and Forestry sectors on sustainable basis through research interventions.

• Sustainable management and utilization of Hill Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry resources for ecological stability and livelihood security.

Transfer of  Technology and entrepreneurship development.