Indian Council of Agricultural Research

Indian Council of Agricultural Research Latest News

Recently, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has established a high-level Special Task Force (STF) to formulate mitigating strategies for the agricultural sector. 

About Indian Council of Agricultural Research

• It is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. 
• Background: It was established on 16 July, 1929 as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
  • It was started in pursuance of the report of the Royal Commission on Agriculture.
• It is the apex body for coordinating, guiding, and managing research and education in agriculture, including horticulture, fisheries, and animal sciences, throughout the country.
• It is responsible for guiding research institutes and universities in agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, and animal sciences.
• Mandate: ICAR’s primary mandate focuses on the thematic areas of Crop Science, Horticultural Science, Natural Resource Management, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Science, Fisheries Science, Agricultural Education and Agricultural Extension.
  • The ICAR has played a pioneering role in ushering in the Green Revolution and subsequent developments in agriculture in India through its research and technology development. 
• It has played a major role in promoting excellence in higher education in agriculture. 
• It is engaged in cutting-edge areas of science and technology development and its scientists are internationally acknowledged in their fields.
• Headquarters: New Delhi. 

Source: PIB

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