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The College of Horticulture came into existence with the establishment of Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry on December 1, 1985, but it has its origin in the erstwhile Himachal Agriculture College and Research Institute, Solan established in 1962, with affiliation to the Punjab University, Chandigarh.
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. Late Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar, the first Chief Minister and the architect of Himachal Pradesh perceived the importance of Horticulture and Forestry to develop and improve the State economy which led to the establishment of this University.
Central Research Institute or CRI was set up in Kasauli in 1905 during the time of Britishers. The place is thronged all through the year by tourists who come here to visit the beautiful campus ground. CRI is engaged in some research and development activities and has created vaccines for treating various diseases and ailments including cholera, typhoid, smallpox, and snakebite.