Indian Council of Agricultural Research

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Indian Council of Agricultural Research

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous organization under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. Established on 16 July 1929, ICAR is headquartered in New Delhi. It is the apex body for coordinating, guiding, and managing research and education in agriculture, including horticulture, fisheries, and animal sciences in the entire country.

History[edit | edit source]

ICAR was established as the Imperial Council of Agricultural Research in 1929, following the report of the Royal Commission on Agriculture in India. The name was changed to the Indian Council of Agricultural Research in 1946. Over the years, ICAR has played a pivotal role in ushering the Green Revolution and subsequent developments in agriculture in India through its research and technology development.

Objectives[edit | edit source]

The primary objectives of ICAR include:

  • Promoting and coordinating agricultural research and education.
  • Disseminating information on agricultural research and technology.
  • Providing consultancy services in agriculture.
  • Developing linkages at national and international levels with related organizations.

Structure[edit | edit source]

ICAR operates through a network of 113 institutes, 4 deemed universities, 65 agricultural universities, and 14 national research centers. It also has 79 All India Coordinated Research Projects (AICRPs) and 19 national bureaus.

Research and Development[edit | edit source]

ICAR has been instrumental in the development of high-yielding varieties of crops, improved breeds of livestock, and innovative farming techniques. It has contributed significantly to the Green Revolution, White Revolution, and Blue Revolution in India.

Education[edit | edit source]

ICAR is responsible for the accreditation of agricultural universities and colleges in India. It also conducts the All India Entrance Examination for Admission (AIEEA) to undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in agriculture and allied sciences.

Achievements[edit | edit source]

Some of the notable achievements of ICAR include:

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