College of Fisheries

College of Fisheries, Rangailunda was established in 1981 and it was shifted to the campus at Rangailunda in 1983. The college is affiliated to Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology. In 1956, Dr. J.H. Longwell from the University of Misouri visited Orissa and had discussion with the State Government which resulted in a contract between the Government of India and the University of Missouri to provide assistance to the Agriculture and Veterinary Colleges of the State. In 1960, a decision was taken to establish an Agricultural University in Orissa in the pattern of the Land Grant Colleges of USA and Dr. Ide P. Trotter joined the Utkal Krishi Mahavidyalaya on 1st April, 1960, as a consultant in Educational Administration. President Elmer Ellies of the University of Missouri, visited the Agriculture and Veterinary Colleges of Orissa in 1961 and had discussion with the State Government for establishment of the Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology. Facilities: Spacious Campus Central Library Separate Hostel facility for Boys and Girls Cafeteria Sports facilities Medical Care Banking/Post Office Pick-up and Drop Transport Farm and Hatchery Facilities Vehicles / Fishing vessels