Introduction
The department of Energy and Environment was established
in the year 1995. It is one of the Departments of the Faculty of Agricultural
Engineering. The Department offers courses in Energy related areas
in the field of agriculture with main emphasis on the efficient use
of available energy resources and to develop the renewable energy
resources to minimize reliance on fossil fuels. The management and
disposal of agricultural and industrial wastes is one of the major
areas of its concern. The department also offers courses on environmental
engineering, agro-industrial management and waste utilization. It
also deals with the changes that occur to the eco-system through man-made
interventions in order to help protect and preserve the environment
from outside influences. It focuses on the agro-industrial development
and its management strategies. Apart from the academic activities,
the department is involved in project research and consultancy. The
department has contributed in the design of various machines for the
use of farmers and remained involved in the projects sponsored by
the national and international organizations.
