This Act provides for establishment of a council for agricultural education in the state of Punjab. The Act makes provision for constitution of the Punjab State Council for Agricultural Education (Council). The composition of the Council, its powers and functions are laid down. This includes specifying the minimum standards and guidelines for imparting agricultural education in colleges and universities in the state, and regulation of agricultural education through grant of recognition to colleges, institutions and departments that meet the norms and standards prescribed. The Council is given powers to set up committees for carrying out the provisions of the Act and rules made thereunder. The Act provides for appointment of member-secretary, officers and employees of the Council. The Council has powers to make regulations on matters mentioned in the Act.
India · 2017-12-22