Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University, named in honour and memory of Sri Konda Laxman Bapuji, veteran freedom fighter and telangana protagonist, is the only horticultural university in the state and fourth in the Country. Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University (SKLTSHU) Was Established On 23-12-2014. Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University (SKLTSHU) has been Accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) upto 27-03-2026. The University Headquarters has now been shifted to Mulugu, Siddipet district - 502279. The University runs on the land grant pattern of the USA, with a mandate on Education, Research and Extension of horticulture domain. After bifurcation, the University (SKLTSHU) comprises two horticultural colleges and two horticultural polytechnics. Concerning the research part, the University has eleven Research stations, each focusing on conducting need based, location specific research on production, protection, post harvest technology and value addition of mandatory horticultural crops. Apart, the University is bestowed with Six All India Coordinated Research Centers working on mandatory crops viz., Fruits (Mango, Guava and Grapes), Vegetables, Tuber and Flower crops (Chrysanthemum, tuberose and gladiolus).
