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Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (YSPUHF), Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh has its origin in erstwhile Himachal Agriculture College, Solan; established in 1962 with its affiliation with Panjab University, Chandigarh. This college was raised to the status of a Postgraduate College in 1965 through the introduction of M.Sc. (Agriculture) degree programmes in agronomy, horticulture and plant pathology. Subsequently, M.Sc. programmes were introduced in plant breeding (1966-67), Entomology (1968-69) and soil science (1970-71). With the establishment of Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) at Shimla in 1970, its affiliation changed to HPU and it became Agriculture complex of HPU, Shimla in July 1971. With the creation of Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishwavidyalya (HPKV), Palampur, it became Horticulture Complex of HPKV in 1978. Lastly, on December 1, 1985 this complex got the recognition of a university under section 54 of HP Universities of Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry Act, 1986.

Today, the university has earned a unique distinction not only in the country but also in whole of Asia to impart teaching, research and extension education in horticulture, forestry and allied disciplines with Himalayan perspective. Its milestones in teaching, research and extension education have strengthened the path of sustainable development of horticulture and forestry in Himachal Pradesh and have further presented a model of prosperity for eco-conscious development before Indian Himalayan states and entire region of Hindu Kush Himalayas.