Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University is a specialized state agricultural university headquartered at Venkataramannagudem near Tadepalligudem in Andhra Pradesh. It was established on 26 June 2007 as Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University under Act 30 of 2007 and was created by separating horticultural education, research and extension functions from Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University. It is the second horticultural university established in India and follows the land-grant model, integrating education, research and extension. The university was renamed Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University with effect from 18 April 2011 under Act 13 of 2011. Its work reflects Andhra Pradesh’s importance in fruits, vegetables, spices, plantation crops, flowers and commercial horticulture. Headquarters are located at Venkataramannagudem in West Godavari district. The university began functioning from the date of its establishment on 26 June 2007. Three new Colleges of Horticulture were started during the 2007–08 academic year. Existing horticulture UG and PG programmes from ANGRAU were transferred into the new university. The Board of Management was constituted on 16 February 2008. The first Vice-Chancellor was appointed on 26 February 2008. Horticultural research stations were transferred to the university from 1 April 2008. Independent functioning from Venkataramannagudem began on 10 May 2008. The university was renamed in 2011 in honour of Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy. Education, need-based research and technology dissemination remain the three core components of its mandate. 26 June 2007 — Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University was established under Act 30 of 2007. 2007–08 — New Colleges of Horticulture began at Venkataramannagudem, Mojerla and Anantharajupet. 16 February 2008 — The Board of Management was constituted. 26 February 2008 — The first Vice-Chancellor was appointed. 1 April 2008 — Horticultural research stations were transferred into the university’s administrative fold. Its state-wide research and extension system links academic horticulture directly with commercial crops and farmer needs.