Role Of Indian Council Of Agricultural Research

Hii sir, I wants to know the Role And Function of the Indian Council Of Agricultural Research ?

[shikha]

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous apex body responsible for the organisation and management of research and education in the field of Agriculture, Animal Science, and Fisheries in India

The Role of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is given below


Role of the ICAR :

1. To plan, undertake, aid, promote and coordinate education, research and its application in agriculture, animal science, fisheries, agro-forestry and allied sciences.

2. To act as clearing house for research and general information relating to agriculture, animal husbandry, fishery, agroforestry, home science and allied sciences through its publications and information system and instituting and promoting transfer of technology programmes.


3. To provide, undertake and promote consultancy services in the field of research, education, training and dissemination of information in agriculture, animal science, fisheries, agroforestry, home science and other allied sciences;

4. To look the problems relating to broader areas of rural development concerning agriculture, including post harvest technology by developing cooperative programmes with other organisations such as the Indian council of social Science Research, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Bhaba Atomic Research Centre, state Agricultural Universities etc.;

5. To do other things considered necessary to attain the objectives of the society.

Contact Information :
Indian Council Of Agricultural Research
Address: Krishi Bhavan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Phone: 011 2338 2629