About University
Professor Rajeshwar Singh Chandel
Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, was established on 1st
December, 1985 with the objective to promote education, research and extension education in the
fields of Horticulture, Forestry and allied disciplines. 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 & entire region of Hindu
Kush Himalayas.The University is located at Nauni in Solan District of Himachal Pradesh, 13 km from
Solan on Solan-Rajgarh Road, at an elevation of 1300 metres above mean sea level. Solan town is
situated on national highway (NH-22) and is well connected by train and bus services.