Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya- BCKV was founded in the year 1974 in West Bengal. The primary objectives behind the establishment of the university were to fulfill the needs of agricultural education in India. The people became aware of the significance of the use of Science and Technology for rural purposes and by keeping this in mind the university was formed to train the individuals for agricultural services. The main aim in forming the university was to educate a set of individuals needed for the agricultural, allied and the home science sectors for the growth of India. Since its inception the university is training its students to generate technologies for expanding the production in agricultural sector, allied and the sectors of the home science. The University is regarded as one of the biggest agricultural universities in the entire nation. The university has successfully carried out different projects related to agricultural activities. The faculty members of the university are highly professional and qualified in their respected fields. References World Health Organization. (2000). Obesity: Preventing and managing the global epidemic: Report of a WHO consultation (WHO Technical Report Series, No. 894). Geneva: Author , Data retrieved from www.who.int/nutrition/publications/obesity/WHO_TRS_894/en/ on December 6, 2012