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Indian Council for Agricultural Research
- ICAR is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
- It was established on 16 July 1929.
- ICAR was formerly known as the Imperial Council of Agricultural Research.
- Indian Council of Agriculture Research is the apex body for coordinating, guiding and managing research and education in agriculture including horticulture, fisheries and animal sciences in the entire country.
- ‘ICAR Vision 2050’, provides the strategic framework for innovation-led inclusive and sustainable agricultural growth in the country.
Role Played By ICAR for Agriculture
- The ICAR has played a pioneering role in ushering Green Revolution.
- Played a major role in promoting excellence in higher education in agriculture.
- The research and technology development by ICAR has increased the production of foodgrains by 5.6 times, horticultural crops by 10.5 times, fish by 16.8 times, milk by 10.4 times and eggs by 52.9 times.
The mandate of the Indian Council For Agriculture Research
- Plan, Undertake, Coordinate and Promote Research and Technology Development for Sustainable Agriculture.
- Aid, Impart and Coordinate Agricultural Education to enable Quality Human Resource Development.
- Frontline Extension for technology application, adoption, knowledge management and capacity development for agri-based rural development.
- Policy, Cooperation and consultancy in Agricultural Research, Education & Extension.
Initiatives by ICAR
Farmers Innovation Fund
- The system intends to link farmers and farming with science and encourage farmers to continue their innovations.
Nano fertilizers and Nano pesticides
- ICAR is developing nano fertilizers and nano pesticides to promote organic farming and to reduce the use of pesticides and fertilizers.
Technology in Agriculture
- Emphasises that agriculture is a science and application of principles of science helps in boosting agriculture.
- Created a link between 105 startups and farmers to encourage the use of technology in the farm sector.
Farmers’ Science Congress
- Inaugurated in 2020 for the first time in the 107 years of history of the Indian Science Congress highlighting the importance of farmer’s innovations and their scientific validity.
Organic Farming
- ICAR has validated 51 integrated farming systems to help increase farm income and has developed 45 different organic farming models suitable for different agro-climatic regions.
Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture (Arya)
- A programme named Arya is also being implemented to improve rural bio-economy and attract youth to agriculture.