Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, established in 1972, focuses on agricultural education, research, and extension services in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. It aims to improve agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods through innovative technologies and sustainable practices. The university offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programs in agriculture and allied sciences. It is known for its research in horticulture, fisheries, and forestry specific to the coastal ecosystem.