Sustainable Agriculture and Farmers Well-being:

Digitalize  •  Diversify  •  Decarbonize  •  Develop

The Agricultural Graduate Student Conference (AGSC) provides an engaging and prestigious platform for student researchers to exchange innovative ideas, present their work and expand both their scientific and social networks in a globally connected environment.

This comprehensive two-day event will highlight a diverse spectrum of student-led research from institutions across India and abroad. Research findings will be presented through poster sessions, oral presentations and plenary talks, offering participants the opportunity to share their insights with an international audience of scholars, professionals and industry leaders.

The conference will be held in person at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore, on
August 21 & 22, 2025

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) stands as a prestigious institution in agricultural education and research, with a legacy spanning more than a century. Established in 1868 as an Agricultural School in Saidapet, Chennai, it was relocated to Coimbatore in 1906. In 1920, the university affiliated with the University of Madras and began offering a three-year degree in agriculture—becoming the only institute of its kind in South India until 1946.

Over the decades, TNAU evolved into a hub of advanced learning, becoming a Postgraduate Centre in 1958 and expanding its academic offerings to include comprehensive Master’s and Doctoral programs. As a non-profit public institution, TNAU was the first State Agricultural University (SAU) in India to receive accreditation from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

The university has earned national recognition for its contributions to education and research. TNAU has been honored by ICAR as the Best Institution and Best Performing University. In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), TNAU achieved the following ranks:

• 🌾 6^th among State Agricultural Universities in India and 84^th in the overall ‘Universities’ category

The ICAR accreditation of TNAU, valid for five years until March 2028, underscores the university’s steadfast commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and impactful contributions to agricultural research and development.

Coimbatore, also known as Kovai, is the second-largest city in Tamil Nadu after Chennai and one of the most prominent urban centers in southern India. Nestled on the banks of the Noyyal River and surrounded by the Western Ghats, the city enjoys a geographically strategic location and fertile black soil that has historically supported a thriving agricultural economy.

The cultivation of cotton has been especially pivotal, laying the foundation for Coimbatore’s evolution into a textile manufacturing hub. This industrial legacy has earned it the title “Manchester of South India.” Today, its robust manufacturing ecosystem—encompassing textiles, engineering, and automotive components—also underpins its status as the “Detroit of India.”

Beyond its industrial achievements, Coimbatore has established itself as a leading center for education and scientific research. The city is home to renowned institutions such as the Central Institute for Cotton Research, the Sugarcane Breeding Institute, and the Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, all of which play vital roles in national and international research initiatives.

Today, Coimbatore thrives as a vibrant metropolis—blending a rich cultural heritage with academic excellence and industrial prowess—making it one of India’s most progressive and forward-looking cities.

How to Reach

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) is conveniently located in Coimbatore:

• 🛬 15 km from Coimbatore International Airport
• 🚆 6 km from Coimbatore Railway Station
• 🚌 Easily accessible from Gandhipuram TNSTC Bus Stand

Frequent taxi and local bus services are available from all major transport hubs to reach the TNAU campus.

Bus Routes

• From Gandhipuram: Bus No. 70, 1A, 1D
• From Singanallur & Railway Station: Bus No. 1C