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Government College Mananthavady

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{{Infobox college
| name = Government College Mananthavady
| motto = 'Education for Total Liberation'
| type = Government College
| established = 1981
| students = 545
| principal = Dr. Abdul Salam (Principal in Charge)
| affiliations = [[Kannur University]]
| dean =
| city = [[Mananthavady]]
| state = [[Kerala]]
| country = India
| postcode =
| coordinates = {{coord|11.8334|75.9701|type:edu|display=inline,title}} 
| pushpin_map = India Kerala#India
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| language = English
| website = {{URL|http://www.gcmananthavady.ac.in}}
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'''Government College, Mananthavady''' is the oldest college of [[Mananthavady]] town in Wayanad District. The College is re-accredited by NAAC with A Grade, CGPA 3.01 (2nd Cycle).

==Courses offered==
* M.Com.Finance
* M.A Economics
* M.A English
* MSc. Electronics
* B.Com. Finance
* B.Sc.Electronics
* B.A.English
* B.A Development Economics
==Notable alumni==
* [[P. K. Jayalakshmi]], Former Minister Government of Kerala

== References ==
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Kerala Agricultural University

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{{Infobox university
| name = Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), Thrissur
| native_name = KAU
| image = File:Kerala Agricultural University (emblem).png
| image_size = 150px
| motto =
| established = 1971
| chancellor = Governor of Kerala
| vice_chancellor = Dr. R. Chandra Babu
| city = [[Thrissur]] City, [[Kerala]]
| country = [[India]]
| students =
| free_label = Acronym
| free = KAU
| type = [[Public university|Public]]
| campus = Rural [[Mannuthy]]
| affiliations = [[Indian Council of Agricultural Research]] (ICAR)
| website = {{URL|http://www.kau.in}}
}}

'''Kerala Agricultural University (KAU)''' is the primary and the principal instrumentality of the [[Kerala]] state in providing human resources, and skills and technology, required for the sustainable development of its agriculture, defined broadly encompassing all production activities based on land and water, including crop production (agriculture), forestry and fisheries through conducting, interfacing and integrating education, research and extension in these spheres of economic endeavour. It is situated in Vellanikkara, [[Thrissur]], Kerala.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.kau.in/ | title=Official website | access-date=3 July 2011}}</ref>
Dr. R. Chandra Babu is the Vice-Chancellor and Dr. Sakeer Husain. A is the Registrar (i/c)<ref>http://www.kau.in</ref>
[[File:Entrance of Kerala Agricultural University Vellanikkara Mannuthy Thrissur.jpg|right|thumb|388x388px|Entrance of Kerala Agricultural University Vellanikkara Mannuthy Thrissur]]

== Faculties ==
[[File:Ambalavayal jackfruit tree.jpg|thumbnail|Regional Agricultural Research Center, Ambalavayal, Wayanad]]

=== Faculty of Agriculture ===
Courses offered:
[[File:College of Agriulture Vellanikkara.jpg|alt=കാർഷിക കോളേജ് വെള്ളാനിക്കര തൃശ്ശൂർ|thumb|College of Agriculture, Vellanikkara, Thrissur.]]
*B.Sc.(Hons) Ag.
*M.Sc.(Ag.)
*M.Sc.(Hort.)
*M.Sc.(Food Sci. & Nutrition.) and Ph.D.
*M.Sc.(FS & N)
*M.Sc.(Ag. Stat.)
*M. Sc. Ag Biotech and Ph.D.
*M.Sc. (Integrated) Biotechnology
*M.Sc. (Integrated) Climate Change Adaptation
*B.Sc. Hons(Co-operation&Banking)
*M.Sc. (C&B), Ph.D.
*MBA in Agri Business Management
*PhD (Agriculture-various disciplines)

=== Faculty of Forestry ===
<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.forestry.kau.in/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=16 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160612085933/http://forestry.kau.in/ |archive-date=12 June 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Courses offered:
*B.Sc. (Forestry)
*M.Sc. (Forestry)
*PhD (Forestry)

=== Faculty of Agricultural Engineering & Technology ===
Courses offered:

*B.Tech.(Agrl.Engg.)
*M.Tech.(Agrl. Engg.)

=== Faculty of Fisheries ===
Delinked from KAU in 2010 to form separate University-KUFOS <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kufos.ac.in/|title=KUFOS|website=www.kufos.ac.in|access-date=4 April 2018}}</ref>

The Governor of Kerala and Chancellor of Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) has accorded assent to the proposal to establish a full-fledged Faculty of Forestry at Vellanikkara. Forestry will be the third faculty under KAU after Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering. Two other faculties, viz. Veterinary and Fisheries were delinked from KAU in 2010 to form separate Universities.

== Institutions==
The institutions under Kerala Agricultural University are.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.kau.in | title=KAU website – Education section | access-date=3 July 2011}}</ref>
=== Agriculture and Forestry ===
* College of Agriculture, Vellanikkara,<ref>{{Cite web|title=College of Horticulture, Thrissur {{!}} Towards excellence in Agricultural Education|url=http://cohvka.kau.in/|access-date=2021-07-01|website=cohvka.kau.in}}</ref> Thrissur
* College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram
* College of Agriculture Padannakkad, Kasaragod
* College of Agriculture, Ambalavayal, Wayanad
*[[College of Forestry]], Vellanikkara, [[Thrissur]

===Management===
*College of Co-Operation, Banking & Management, KAU Campus, Thrissur

=== Climate Studies ===
* College of Climate Change and Environmental Science, Vellanikkara, Thrissur

=== Agricultural Engineering & Technology ===
*[[Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology]], [[Tavanur]], [[Malappuram]]

===Diploma Course===
Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT), Regional Agricultural Research station Pattambi<ref>{{Cite web|title=RARS, Pattambi|url=http://rarsptb.kau.in/|access-date=2021-07-01|website=rarsptb.kau.in}}</ref> (RARS).

===Veterinary and Animal Science===

Delinked from KAU in 2010 to form separate University-KVASU<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kvasu.ac.in/|title=Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University|website=www.kvasu.ac.in|access-date=4 April 2018}}</ref>
*College of Veterinary & Animal Science, Mannuthy, Thrissur
*College of Veterinary & Animal Science, Pookkot, Wayanad
*College of Fisheries, Panangad, [[Ernakulam]] ([[Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies]])

=== Research Stations ===
'''Northern Zone'''
*[[Pepper Research Station]], Panniyur, Kanhirangad, [[Kannur]]
*Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pilicode, [[Kasaragod district|Kasaragod]]

'''High Range Zone'''
*[[Cardamom Research Station]], Pampadumpara, [[Idukki]]
*Regional Agricultural Research Station, Ambalavayal, [[Wayanad]]

'''Central Zone'''
*[[Agronomic Research Station, Chalakudy]], [[Thrissur]]
*[[Agricultural Research Station, Mannuthy]], [[Thrissur]]
*[[Aromatic and Medicinal Plants Research Station, Odakkali]], [[Ernakulam]]
*[[Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pattambi]], [[Palakkad]]
*[[Banana Research Station, Kannara]], [[Thrissur]]
*[[Cashew Research Station, Madakkathara]], [[Thrissur]]
*[[Cashew Research Station, Anakkayam]], [[Malappuram]]
*Pineapple Research Station, Vazhakulam, Muvattupuzha, [[Ernakulam]]
*Plant Propagation & Nursery Management Unit, KAU Campus, [[Thrissur]]

'''Special Zone of Problem Areas'''
*Agricultural Drainage Scheme, [[Karumady]], [[Alappuzha]]
*Regional Agricultural Research Station, [[Kumarakom]], [[Kottayam]]
*Rice Research Station, [[Vyttila]], [[Kochi, India|Kochi]]
*[[Rice Research Station, Moncombu]], [[Alappuzha]]
*Sugarcane Res.Station, Pulikeezhu, [[Pathanamthitta]]

'''[[Onattukara]] Zone'''
*Regional Agricultural Research Station, [[Kayamkulam]], [[Alappuzha]]

'''Southern Zone'''
*Cropping Systems Research Centre, [[Karamana]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
*Coconut Research Station, [[Balaramapuram]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
*Farming Systems Research Station, Sadanandapuram, [[Kottarakkara]], [[Kollam]]
*Regional Agricultural Research Station, [[Vellayani]], [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
*Soil Conservation Research Centre, [[Konni, Pathanamthitta|Konni]], Pathanamthitta

=== Training & Extension Centres ===
*Agricultural Technology Information Centre, Mannuthy, [[Thrissur]]
*Communication Centre, Mannuthy, [[Thrissur]]
*Central Training Institute, Mannuthy, [[Thrissur]]
*Information and Sales Centre, Mannuthy, [[Thrissur]]
*Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sadananthapuram, [[Kollam]]
*Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pattambi, [[Palakkad]]
*Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ambalavayal, [[Wayanad]]
*Krishi Vigyan Kendra, KAU Campus, [[Thrissur]]
*Krishi Vigyan Kendra, [[Kumarakom]], [[Kottayam]]
*[[Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kannur]] (Conducted and hosted first Farmers' Science Congress). The Kendra has a [[subsurface dyke]] in its farm as part of the [[rainwater harvesting]] demonstration unit. The kendra has pioneered a new branch of agricultural extension called [[Creative Extension]]
*Krishi Vigyan Kendra Malappuram, [[Tavanur]], [[Malappuram]]

=== Research Centres ===
Delinked from KAU in 2010 to form separate University-KVASU [6]
* Livestock Research Cetre, Thiruvazhamkunnu
==Notable alumni==
* [[Jacob Thomas (police officer)]]

==References==
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== External links ==
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*[http://www.kau.in Kerala Agricultural University Official Website]

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St. Thomas College, Palai

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| name = St. Thomas College Palai
| native_name = സെന്റ്. തോമസ്‌ കോളേജ് പാലാ
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| motto = Vita, Lux, Amor ([[Latin]])
| mottoeng = Life, Light, Love
| established = 7 August 1950
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| principal =Rev. Dr.James Mangalathu<ref name=":4">{{cite web | url=http://stcp.ac.in | title=St. Thomas College, Palai, Official Website | access-date=21 July 2016}}</ref>
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| head = [[Joseph Kallarangatt|Mar Joseph Kallangaratt]]
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| state = [[Kerala]]
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| affiliations = [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala|Mahatma Gandhi University]], [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]], [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]]
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'''St. Thomas College, Palai''' is a government aided college of higher education located in [[Pala, Kerala|Pala]] town, [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It was founded on 7 August 1950 by the [[Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Palai]].
The college is affiliated to [[Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam]] and was re-accredited with A++ grade by [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]] in February 2021.<ref name=":4">{{cite web | url=http://stcp.ac.in | title=St. Thomas College, Palai, Official Website | access-date=21 July 2016}}</ref> The college is recognized under the sections 2(f) and 12B of the UGC Act 1956.<ref>{{cite web|title=UGC Act-1956|url=http://mhrd.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/upload_document/ugc_act.pdf|website=mhrd.gov.in/|publisher=Secretary, University Grants Commission|access-date=1 February 2016}}</ref> The Government of Kerala has recognized the college as a Special Grade College.

==History==
Founded in 1950. The main block, "Tisserant Hall", called A-block, stoutly built with an enormous roof span and massive columns was ready to house the administration, classrooms, laboratories and libraries in 1953. The first Prime Minister of India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru visited the college in 1954.
In 1981 Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Pallickaparambil took over as the Bishop of Palai and the patron of St. Thomas College. In 2005 H.E. Bishop Mar Joseph Kallarangattu became the Bishop of Palai and the Patron of the college.
The college celebrated its Silver Jubilee in 1976 with Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi as the chief guest. The preceding decade had been one of hectic academic activity during which more Post graduate courses- English, Physics, Economics and Mathematics were started, new hostels inaugurated, more blocks added to the cluster of buildings in the campus etc. Rev. Dr. N.M. Thomas, who succeeded Fr. Joseph Kureethadam as principal in 1968, retired from service in the jubilee year passing the baton to Prof. P.M. Chacko. Fr. James Vellankal followed Prof. Chacko in 1984. The successors of Fr. Vellankal included an illustrious line of academic administrators combining erudition with sharp acumen - Fr. O.P. Eanas (1986-1991), Fr. Philip Njaralakkattu (1991-1995), Rev. Dr. Kurian Mattam (1995-2001) and Rev. Dr. M.M. Mathew Maleparambil (2001–06). During 2006-09 Rev. Dr. Mathew John K was officiated as the drawing and disbursement officer.

== Accreditation ==
The [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] (NAAC) has awarded A++ Grade to St.Thomas' College with CGPA score 3.56. Furthermore, UGC has recognised St. Thomas College as one among the six colleges in Kerala accorded with the status of 'College with Potential for Excellence'(CPE).<ref name=":4">{{cite web | url=http://stcp.ac.in | title=St. Thomas College, Palai, Official Website | access-date=21 July 2016}}</ref>


== Notable alumni ==
*[[Reji Joseph Pulluthuruthiyil]] - Famous Indian journalist
*[[V. Joseph Thomas]] - IPS, ex-DGP of Kerala
*[[Anto Antony]] - member of parliament
*T K Jose IAS
*[[Don Max (film editor)|Don Max]] - Indian film director and editor
*[[Jimmy George]] - Volleyball Player
*[[Roshy Augustine]] - Minister for Water Resources, [[Government of Kerala]]
*[[Sibi George]] - Indian civil servant, ambassador of India to [[Kuwait]]
*[[Paul Zacharia]] - Indian Writer
*[[Miya George]] - Indian Actress
*[[T J Jacob]] - Police officer
*[[Paul Zacharia]] - Indian writer

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.stcp.ac.in}}

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