University of Jammu

Content Description The rare books collection is a multidisciplinary set of titles in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), acquired by Jammu University’s central and departmental libraries over several decades. The books cover foundational and advanced knowledge in subjects such as botany, zoology, chemistry, physics, geology, mathematics, and engineering. Many titles date back to the mid-20th century or earlier and include standard reference works, early textbooks, field survey reports,...

Scope and Contents This collection brings together agricultural leaflets, pamphlets, and research papers published mainly between the 1940s and 1970s. Most were produced by the Directorate of Extension under the Ministry of Food and Agriculture now Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The leaflets were designed for farmers and give practical tips on crop cultivation, soil care, pest control, irrigation, and improved farming tools. They cover a...