Correct option is D
As of April 2019, Banwarilal Purohit, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, served as the Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU). By tradition, the Governor of Tamil Nadu holds the position of Chancellor for state universities. TNAU, based in Coimbatore, is a premier institution dedicated to agricultural education and research in Tamil Nadu.
Key points:
● The Governor of Tamil Nadu is the ex-officio Chancellor of TNAU.
● Banwarilal Purohit served as the Governor of Tamil Nadu during this period.
● TNAU specializes in agricultural research, education, and extension services.
● The Chancellor's role includes appointing the Vice-Chancellor and overseeing major university decisions.
● TNAU contributes significantly to agricultural advancements in Tamil Nadu.
● It is recognized for its innovations in crop research and rural development.
Additional Information:
- Trilochan Mohapatra was the Director General of ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research).
- Dr Himanshu Pathak took over the charge of Secretary, DARE and DG, ICARfrom Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra on 1st August 2022