College of Horticulture Bermiok
The College of Horticulture (Central Agricultural University, Imphal), Bermiok, Sikkim, was established on May 21, 2015, under the beautiful landscape of Namchi Block of South Sikkim, with the major objective of imparting quality education, research, and extension activities in the discipline of horticulture. The site of the college is situated at Tokal, Bermiok, at an elevation of 867 meters with a longitude and latitude of 88º 46.8′ 92.7″ and 27º 23.2′ 36.3″. It comes under the sub-tropical hill zone and has a maximum temperature of 30 °C and a minimum of 120 °C, with an average rainfall of 1600 mm.
Message From Dean
The state of Sikkim is one of the biodiversity rich area located in the Eastern Himalaya of Great mountain range of Indian Himalaya. Keeping in view of the diverse agro-climatic conditions, high quality soil, adequate rainfall and rich horticultural background of Sikkim state, the Central Agricultural University, Imphal took the decision to establish College of Horticulture, Bermiok, South Sikkim to strengthen horticulture, education, research and extension activities during the year 2015.