It was established on 18 May 1972 as Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, and got its present name on 12 February 2001 in memory of third Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri.

In 1997, it received the Best Institute Award of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

College of Forestry, Dapoli, District Ratnagiri, Maharashtra (India) In the main campus of Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth the College of Forestry was established on 1 August 2005.

It was established in 1981 and is the only college in the state to offer an undergraduate fisheries programme.

Courses offered are: The university carries out extensive research related to rice, fruits, horticulture, fisheries and agricultural technology.

There are two Krishi Vigyan Kendras (Agricultural Science Centres) at Shirgaon (Ratnagiri) and Karjat (Raigad) providing education and training to local farmers, demonstrate new technology at farmers fields.