Telangana is the 29th state of the Union of India with the city of
Hyderabad as its Capital. Telangana is situated on the Deccan
Plateau, in the central stretch of the eastern seaboard of the
Indian Peninsula. The region is drained by two major rivers, the
Godavari and the Krishna River. It is an agrarian state with
predominately rainfed Agriculture. Livestock play an important
role in the livelihood and nutritional security of farmers in the
state and hence, Livestock sector has been identified as one of
the important growth engines to achieve sustained growth rate in
Agriculture. Realizing the importance of livestock in rural
economy, The Government of Telangana State established a
separate University for Animal Science, Veterinary and other
allied sectors. This University has the mandate of Teaching,
Research and Extension to cater the needs of stake holders.