Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

What Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences does

Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS) is a public state university established under Haryana Act No. 7 of 2010 and headquartered on the CCSHAU campus in Hisar, Haryana, India. The university delivers veterinary, dairy-technology, and para-veterinary education from diploma to Ph.D. level through three constituent units: the College of Veterinary Sciences (17 departments spanning animal biotechnology, genetics, nutrition, clinical sciences, and public health), the College of Dairy Science and Technology, and the Institute of Para Veterinary Sciences. It also operates a livestock farm, diagnostic laboratories, and a Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex that provide field training and clinical services to the regional livestock sector.

LUVAS generates impact through three parallel channels: degree-bearing academic programs regulated by ICAR, VCI, and UGC; applied veterinary and animal-sciences research funded by DBT, DST, and ICMR; and last-mile extension services delivered via five Haryana Pashu Vigyan Kendra (HPVK) regional centers (Mahendergarh, Uchani/Karnal, Makhosarani/Sirsa, Lakaria, Bahal), a community radio station, SMS advisories, and farmer-facing mobile apps (e-Pashu-Palan and FMD e Loss Calculator). Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the institution is state-funded through the Government of Haryana, supplemented by regulated tuition, research grants, and nominal fees for clinical/diagnostic services.

The business model is that of a non-commercial public-sector educational and research entity rather than a market-driven company. Governance is exercised through a Board of Management, Academic Council, and statutory cells, with digital administration handled through an internal e-Governance system (eLUVAS) spanning HRMS, academics, research, examinations, and finance. Customer segments comprise higher-education students (primary), rural farmers and livestock owners (extension), and state animal-husbandry department staff (training), all served within Haryana under a domestic-only operating geography.

Name

Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Legal name

Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Website

https://luvas.edu.in

Company type

Public

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LUVAS is a public state university in Hisar, Haryana, India, offering veterinary, dairy technology, and para-veterinary education from diploma to Ph.D. levels alongside research, diagnostic, and farmer extension services across five regional centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Veterinary Sciences

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Support Activities for Animal Production (1152), Support Activities for Animal Production (11521)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Medicine Universities (EDAHAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Routine On-Farm Veterinary Services (Exams, Treatment, Prescribing) (AFACADAB), Livestock & Farm Animal Veterinary Services (AFAEANAB), Enterprise & Multi-site Veterinary Operations (Corporate/Group Practice) (HLAMAMAI), Veterinary EMR/EHR & Clinical Workflow (HLAMAMAB)

Keywords

• Veterinary education
• Animal sciences
• Dairy technology
• Livestock healthcare
• Veterinary research

Headquarters

HQ city

Hisar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS) delivers higher education and research in veterinary science, animal sciences, and dairy technology through its constituent College of Veterinary Sciences, College of Dairy Science and Technology, and Institute of Para Veterinary Sciences. It also provides veterinary clinical and diagnostic services, farmer extension and training programs, and technology-enabled outreach including mobile applications and regional Haryana Pashu Vigyan Kendra (HPVK) centers.

Product overview

LUVAS operates as a multi-college university offering veterinary, dairy, and para-veterinary education through its three constituent colleges: College of Veterinary Sciences (with 17 specialized departments), College of Dairy Science and Technology, and Institute of Para Veterinary Sciences. The university provides technology-enabled services including an e-Governance platform (eLUVAS) for academic and administrative management, mobile applications (e-Pashu-Palan and FMD e Loss Calculator) for farmer outreach, and operates regional extension centers (HPVKs) across Haryana for veterinary diagnostic and training services. Research infrastructure includes livestock farms, diagnostic laboratories, technology incubation, and AR/VR training facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College of Veterinary Sciences The primary academic college offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral education in veterinary sciences through 17 specialized departments, for students pursuing veterinary careers.
• College of Dairy Science and Technology College offering B.Tech. (Dairy Technology), M.Tech., and Ph.D. programs in dairy science and technology, for students pursuing dairy industry careers.
• Institute of Para Veterinary Sciences Institute offering diploma programs for para-veterinarians, for students seeking technical-level careers in animal healthcare support.
• Diagnostic and Treatment Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Alumni have occupied and continue to serve as topmost functionaries in prestigious academic and research institutions in India and abroad.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)coreOthersICAR is the apex regulatory body for agricultural research and education in India. LUVAS operates under the ICAR framework and receives guidance and support through ICAR's educational standards and initiatives.
• Veterinary Council of India (VCI)coreOthersVCI is the statutory body that regulates veterinary practice and education in India. LUVAS programs are approved and regulated by VCI.
• Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and TechnologycoreOthersDBT funds research projects and initiatives including the DBT Network Project on Anthrax Diagnosis and Control in India. LUVAS collaborates with DBT-funded research programs.
• Department of Science and Technology (DST)coreOthersDST provides funding and support for scientific research and innovation projects at LUVAS.
• Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)coreOthersICMR supports biomedical and health research. LUVAS benefits from ICMR fellowships and research schemes.
• National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAARM provides training and capacity building programs for agricultural research managers. LUVAS faculty and staff participate in NAARM training initiatives.
• Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI)coreOthersThe Blue Cross Society at LUVAS is an AWBI undertaking registered under The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
• Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU), HisarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLUVAS was carved out from CCSHAU. The College of Veterinary Sciences and College of Animal Sciences were formerly constituent colleges of CCSHAU. LUVAS continues to be located within the CCSHAU campus.
• University Grants Commission (UGC)coreOthersUGC regulates higher education standards in India. LUVAS operates under UGC guidelines for higher education institutions.
• Coordination with SUA, TanzaniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLUVAS has been designated a Nodal Officer for Coordination with SUA, Tanzania indicating international academic cooperation.
• Haryana Kisan Kalyan PradhikarancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment body working for farmer welfare. LUVAS provides technical expertise and training support for farmer development programs.
• SJHIFFM (Stejas Justin International Institute of Food and Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNodal Officer designated for MoU signed between SJHIFM and LUVAS indicating a formal partnership agreement.

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS): State veterinary and animal sciences university in Tamil Nadu offering veterinary, dairy, and fisheries education alongside extension and clinical services — the closest structural analog to LUVAS in a different Indian state.
• Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU): Punjab-based state veterinary university with comparable academic, research, and livestock extension mandates; serves as a direct regional peer operating in an adjacent northern Indian dairy belt.
• Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University (MAFSU): Multi-college state university offering veterinary, dairy, and fisheries programs across Maharashtra — directly comparable in structure and mission to LUVAS's tri-college setup.
• Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU): Karnataka state university delivering veterinary, dairy, and fisheries education with regional research and extension services — a direct institutional analog to LUVAS.
• Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University: Andhra Pradesh state veterinary university offering comparable BVSc, MVSc, PhD, and dairy technology programs with extension services — a direct south-Indian peer.
• West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences: Eastern Indian state university with parallel veterinary, dairy, and fisheries academic programs and farmer extension activities — directly comparable to LUVAS in mandate and structure.

Broad incumbents

• Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI): National-level apex veterinary research and postgraduate education institution under ICAR; larger, federally-funded, and a benchmark peer for LUVAS's research output and postgraduate training.
• National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI): ICAR-affiliated national dairy research and education institute located in Karnal, Haryana — directly comparable to LUVAS's College of Dairy Science and Technology and an apex peer in dairy education.

Regional players

• Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology (ANDUAT): Uttar Pradesh agriculture and veterinary university that overlaps with LUVAS in veterinary and animal-husbandry education while serving a different northern Indian state.

Others

• Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU): Parent institution from which LUVAS was carved out in 2010; still co-located on the Hisar campus and a direct ecosystem peer for veterinary and animal-science resources and faculty.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lalalajpat-rai-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/luvas_hisar

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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