Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (Hindi: चौधरी सरवन कुमार हिमाचल प्रदेश कृषि विश्वविद्यालय) or CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University (CSK HPKV) is an agricultural university at Palampur in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It was established in November 1978 as an expansion of the existing College of Agriculture established in May 1966. Hill agriculture is the focus of this university. The university is accredited by NBA (India's National Board of Accreditation) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).it is a very pristine place to stay in, and the atmosphere is such that it helps in nurturing talents from world over Capital works investments for the university's land and facilities were provided by state government grants, and grants from the ICAR. In the 2004-05 academic year, approximately 63% of CSK HPKV's annual operating expenditure was funded by HP state government grants, and a further 29% covered by ICAR grants. The remaining funding came from fees collected and other sources.