Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University

What Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University does

Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University (SKLTGHU) is a state government public university established on 22 December 2014 by the Government of Telangana via G.O. Ms. No. 31 & 32. It is the only horticultural university in Telangana and the fourth in India, operating across four Colleges of Horticulture (Mojerla, Rajendra Nagar, Malyal, Aswaraopet), three Horticultural Polytechnics (Adilabad, Ramagirikhilla, Kollapur), multiple specialized research stations (Turmeric, Floriculture, Grape, JVRHRS Malyal, Vegetable), and Krishi Vigyan Kendras for agricultural extension. The university delivers undergraduate (B.Sc. Hons. Horticulture), postgraduate (M.Sc.), doctoral (Ph.D.), and Diploma programmes in horticulture, and provides farmer-facing services including agromet advisories, technical bulletins, and training programs across Telangana's agro-climatic zones.

Its core technology footprint is academic and research-oriented: a dedicated online admissions portal (ug.skltghu.in), a library system with remote access and document delivery services, digital crop information resources covering fruits, vegetables, flowers, and spices, and field-level research infrastructure for crops such as mango, chilli, turmeric, marigold, and rose. The university signed multiple MoUs between 2023 and 2025 with IIHR Bengaluru, Agri Biotech Foundation, Directorate of Floricultural Research Pune, Malla Reddy University, NIPHM, Auburn University (USA), Asian PGPR Society (USA), and Varsha Bioscience, indicating active ecosystem-building in horticultural science and biotechnology.

SKLTGHU's revenue model is that of a public state university: primary funding flows from the Government of Telangana through budgetary grants, supplemented by government-regulated tuition fees (including a self-finance quota for B.Sc. Horticulture admissions) and ancillary income from extension and training services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; no private equity or venture funding is evidenced. The go-to-motion is sales-led admissions driven by annual academic cycles and counseling. As of December 2024, the university celebrated its 10th Foundation Day, and Dr. D. Raji Reddy serves as Vice Chancellor (appointed 19 October 2024).

Name

Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University

Legal name

Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University

Website

https://skltghu.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University is a state government public university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and diploma programs in horticulture, serving students across Telangana and providing agricultural extension services to the state's farming community.

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Higher Education

NAICS

Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production (1114), Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (115112), Nursery and Floriculture Production (11142)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

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PRIMARYEDAOAOAB

Horticulture, Nursery & Greenhouse Operations

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Agriculture, Horticulture & Skilled Trades

SECONDARYEDAOAOAO

Sustainable/Regenerative Agriculture & Conservation Practices

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Agriculture, Horticulture & Skilled Trades

Keywords

• Horticulture education
• Agricultural research
• Plant science
• Extension services
• Crop management

Headquarters

HQ city

Siddipet

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

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B2C

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Services

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

Revenue model

1. Academic Programs: University generates revenue through student tuition fees for various undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs in horticulture and related fields. Revenue also comes from self-finance quota student admissions.
2. Research and Extension Services: University provides agricultural extension services to farmers including technical bulletins, advisories, training programs, and consultation services.

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Core offering

Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University is a state government horticultural university that offers undergraduate (B.Sc. Hons.), postgraduate (M.Sc.), doctoral (Ph.D.), and diploma programmes in horticulture across four constituent Colleges of Horticulture and three Horticultural Polytechnics in Telangana. The university conducts applied research on fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, medicinal plants, and plantation crops through specialized research stations and disseminates horticultural knowledge to farmers through Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) and extension services including technical bulletins, agromet advisories, and contingency crop management strategies.

Product overview

Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University (SKLTGHU) is a dedicated horticultural university established by the Government of Telangana in 2014. It operates as a single unified institution offering horticultural education through multiple constituent colleges (College of Horticulture at Mojerla, Rajendra Nagar, Malyal, and Aswaraopet) and polytechnics (HPT Adilabad, Ramagirikhilla, Kollapur). The university provides a comprehensive academic portfolio spanning undergraduate (B.Sc. Horticulture), postgraduate (M.Sc. Horticulture), doctoral (Ph.D. Horticulture), and diploma programmes. Alongside academics, the university operates extensive research infrastructure including specialized research stations for turmeric, floriculture, grapes, and vegetables, along with Krishi Vigyan Kendras for farmer extension services. The institution disseminates horticultural knowledge through digital resources covering fruits, vegetables, flowers, and spices, along with technical bulletins, agromet advisories, and contingency crop management strategies for Telangana's farming community.

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• B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture Four-year undergraduate honours degree programme in Horticulture designed for Bi.P.C (Biology, Physics, Chemistry) stream students, offered at four constituent Colleges of Horticulture (Mojerla, Rajendra Nagar, Malyal, Aswaraopet). The programme covers fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, medicinal plants, and plantation crops with admission through centralized online counselling.
• M.Sc. Horticulture Postgraduate degree programme in Horticulture with multiple specializations, offered through merit-based admission and counselling process for graduates with horticulture or allied agriculture backgrounds. The programme enables advanced study and research across horticultural sub-disciplines.
• Ph.D. Horticulture Doctoral research programme in Horticulture offered at the university for candidates with M.Sc. Horticulture or equivalent qualifications. The programme involves original research, thesis writing, and contribution to horticultural science across multiple research stations.
• Diploma in Horticulture Diploma-level programme in Horticulture offered at three Horticultural Polytechnics located at Adilabad, Ramagirikhilla, and Kollapur. The programme provides foundational training in horticultural practices for students seeking entry-level careers in horticulture and agriculture.
• Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Extension Services Farmer-facing agricultural extension services delivered through Krishi Vigyan Kendras, including training programmes, technology dissemination, field demonstrations, agromet advisories, technical bulletins, and on-farm advisory services targeting Telangana's horticulture farmers across multiple agro-climatic zones.
• Technical Bulletins and Advisories Agricultural advisories, technical bulletins, and contingency crop management strategies covering major horticultural crops in Telangana. These printed and digital resources address crop management, pest management, post-harvest handling, and seasonal farming operations for the state's horticulture farmers.

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Varsha Bioscience & Technology Pvt LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2025University signed MoU with Varsha Bioscience & Technology Pvt Ltd on 19th March 2025 for academic and Research collaboration. The partnership aims to foster joint research activities and knowledge exchange in horticultural science.
• Asian PGPR Society, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2025International Workshop on Multi-Tactical Innovative Strategies for Success in Plant Health and Safety of food organized on 9th March 2025. Dr. M.S. Reddy from Auburn University addressed students and faculty and signed MOU with Asian PGPR Society, USA.
• National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM), RajendranagarminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 March 2025Vice Chancellor attended as Guest of Honour in inaugural programme of National Conference on Pesticide Residues in Agricultural Commodities organized by NIPHM on 5th March 2025.
• Regional Sericultural Research Station, Central Silk Board, CSR&TIminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 February 2025Vice Chancellor participated as chief guest in inaugural session of Resham Krishimela - Technical Workshop-2025 organized jointly by Regional Sericultural Research Station, Ministry of Textiles & Department of Horticulture & Sericulture, Govt of Telangana.
• Auburn University, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2025Auburn University explored academic collaborations with SKLTGHU on 6th February 2025. Dr. M.S. Reddy, Professor (Entomology & Plant Pathology) from Auburn University participated in international workshop and signed MOU with Asian PGPR Society.
• Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), BengalurucoreTechnology or Integration · 31 January 2025Field Day cum Training programme for farmers on Good Agricultural Practices, Post harvest handling and storage in Chilli conducted under SC-sub plan and tribal sub plan at JVRHRS, Malyal in collaboration with IIHR, Bengaluru.
• Agri Biotech Foundation, RajendranagarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 December 2024University signed MoU with Agri Biotech Foundation, Rajendranagar to foster active collaborations in joint projects and advance tissue culture research in horticultural crops. This partnership supports advanced biotechnological research in horticulture.
• Malla Reddy University, HyderabadminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 May 2023MoU signed on 24th May 2023 for exchange of faculty for knowledge sharing, sharing of infrastructural facilities like laboratory and library, and exposure visits of students to learn about latest scientific technologies.
• Directorate of Floricultural Research, PuneminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2023MoU signed on 9th May 2023 to promote research activities between two institutions, conduct research of mutual interest, and exchange technical information, research material and publications to benefit PG students and Scientists in floriculture.

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Broad incumbents

• Kerala Agricultural University: State agricultural university with horticulture colleges, research stations, and farmer extension infrastructure; comparable in structure but broader in mandate, including plantation crops that overlap with SKLTGHU's research scope.
• Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI): ICAR's flagship research and post-graduate institution in horticulture and agriculture; sets national standards and competes with SKLTGHU for top faculty, Ph.D. students, and competitive grant funding.
• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University: One of India's largest and oldest state agricultural universities with significant horticulture programmes, research stations, and KVK network; overlaps with SKLTGHU on horticulture education and extension but is a much broader institution.
• Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology: Rajasthan state agricultural university with horticulture programmes and research stations; comparable operating model but broader agricultural mandate, competing for state-level horticulture talent and projects.
• Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology: General agricultural university offering horticulture within a broader agriculture portfolio; comparably delivers UG/PG horticulture education and runs research stations and KVKs, but competes for state funding and faculty across multiple crops.

Direct peers

• University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot: Karnataka's dedicated horticultural university with constituent colleges, research stations, and extension services; structurally equivalent to SKLTGHU in serving a single state's horticulture sector through integrated education and research.
• ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR): ICAR's national institute dedicated to horticultural crop research; already a partner of SKLTGHU, it competes for the same faculty talent and collaborates on chilli/crop research.
• VCSG Uttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry: State university in Uttarakhand combining horticulture and forestry education with research stations; analogously structured around a single-state horticultural mandate with constituent colleges and KVKs.
• Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University: State horticultural university in Andhra Pradesh offering B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. programmes in horticulture; directly comparable as a neighbouring state-level dedicated horticultural university with similar governance and mandate.

Others

• National Institute of Plant Health Management (NIPHM): Autonomous body under the Ministry of Agriculture that partners with SKLTGHU on pesticide residue conferences; adjacent peer as a national-level plant health and capacity-building institution.

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