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Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Solan

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. Its history lies in erstwhile Himachal Agricultural College, Solan, established in 1962 and affiliated to the Panjab University. It became one of the campuses of Agriculture Complex of Himachal Pradesh University on its formation in 1970. Consequent upon the establishment of Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya in 1978, this campus became its Horticulture Complex and finally in 1985, assumed the status of a State University, being the only University in the country engaged exclusively in teaching, research and extension in Horticulture and Forestry. The University is located at Nauni in Solan District of Himachal Pradesh, 13 km from Solan on Solan-Rajgarh Road, at an elevation of 1300 metres above mean sea level. Solan town is situated on national highway (NH-22) and is well connected by train and bus services. The University has four constituent colleges, out of which, two are located at the main campus Nauni, one for horticulture and the other for forestry, having 9 and 7 departments, respectively. The third College i.e., College of Horticulture & Forestry is located at Neri in Hamirpur District on Nadaun-Hamirpur state highway, about 6 Km from Hamirpur town and is well connected with bus service. The college offers three Undergraduate Degree Programmes i.e. BSc (Hons.) Horticulture, BSc (Hons.) Forestry and B. Tech. Biotechnology and MSc degree programme in a few subjects. The fourth college i.e. College of Horticulture and Forestry, Thunag (Mandi) is located at Thunag District Mandi. This college offer BSc (Hons.) Horticulture and BSc (Hons.) Forestry degree programme. In addition, there are five Regional Research Stations, 12 Satellite Stations and five Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) situated in different zones of the State.

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    A STUDY ON PEOPLE’S PERCEPTION TOWARDS DEMONETIZATION AND CASHLESS TRANSACTION IN SOLAN TOWN OF HP Project Report
    (UHF,NAUNI, 2018) ANKUSH; SHARMA, D. D.
    ABSTRACT The study conducted on a random sample of 75 respondents selected from Solan Town of Himachal Pradesh in order to determine their perception towards demonetization and cashless mode of transaction has revealed that a majority of the respondents had neutral perception/ attitude towards demonetization and cashless mode of transaction. Only 29 percent of the respondents in case of demonetization and 27 percent of respondents in case of cashless mode of transaction were found to have favourable perception. Flexibility in payment followed by quick mode of payment, privacy of information, convenience/ Comfortability, ease of use in payment and rebate and discount were found to be the prominent aspects while taking decision for cashless transaction. The study implies that sincere and concrete steps need to be taken by the Government authority for promoting cashless transaction among the people, through the use of short duration training programme and mass media approach.
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    A STUDY ON PEOPLE’S PERCEPTION TOWARDS DEMONETIZATION AND CASHLESS TRANSACTION IN SOLAN TOWN OF HP Project Report
    (UHF,NAUNI, 2018) ANKUSH; SHARMA, D. D.
    ABSTRACT The study conducted on a random sample of 75 respondents selected from Solan Town of Himachal Pradesh in order to determine their perception towards demonetization and cashless mode of transaction has revealed that a majority of the respondents had neutral perception/ attitude towards demonetization and cashless mode of transaction. Only 29 percent of the respondents in case of demonetization and 27 percent of respondents in case of cashless mode of transaction were found to have favourable perception. Flexibility in payment followed by quick mode of payment, privacy of information, convenience/ Comfortability, ease of use in payment and rebate and discount were found to be the prominent aspects while taking decision for cashless transaction. The study implies that sincere and concrete steps need to be taken by the Government authority for promoting cashless transaction among the people, through the use of short duration training programme and mass media approach.