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What is the primary focus of ICAR's research activities?
What is the primary focus of ICAR's research activities?
What year was the All India Maize Improvement Project launched?
What year was the All India Maize Improvement Project launched?
Which technology is NOT mentioned as a strategy for large-scale adoption in agriculture?
Which technology is NOT mentioned as a strategy for large-scale adoption in agriculture?
Who is responsible for organizing regular workshops in the individual projects?
Who is responsible for organizing regular workshops in the individual projects?
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Currently, how many projects are operating at the various centres?
Currently, how many projects are operating at the various centres?
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What role does ICAR play in the context of Agricultural Universities?
What role does ICAR play in the context of Agricultural Universities?
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What significant event happened in 1960 regarding Agricultural Universities in India?
What significant event happened in 1960 regarding Agricultural Universities in India?
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Which discipline was NOT mentioned as being part of the coordinated projects?
Which discipline was NOT mentioned as being part of the coordinated projects?
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What observation can be made about the responsibilities of agricultural research in India?
What observation can be made about the responsibilities of agricultural research in India?
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What percentage of the ICAR's budget is spent on these projects?
What percentage of the ICAR's budget is spent on these projects?
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In which year did the University Education Commission recommend the establishment of 'Rural Universities'?
In which year did the University Education Commission recommend the establishment of 'Rural Universities'?
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How is the expenditure for the projects shared between ICAR and collaborating institutions?
How is the expenditure for the projects shared between ICAR and collaborating institutions?
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In which type of institution are the Coordinating Units primarily located?
In which type of institution are the Coordinating Units primarily located?
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What was the primary method of agricultural research before the establishment of Agricultural Universities?
What was the primary method of agricultural research before the establishment of Agricultural Universities?
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What model did the first Agricultural University in India follow?
What model did the first Agricultural University in India follow?
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What is a notable feature of the projects that ensures accountability?
What is a notable feature of the projects that ensures accountability?
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What is the duration of assistance provided by ICAR for the project?
What is the duration of assistance provided by ICAR for the project?
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What was the IDA support amount for the first phase of the project?
What was the IDA support amount for the first phase of the project?
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Which of the following was a primary focus during the first phase of the project?
Which of the following was a primary focus during the first phase of the project?
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What significant development has occurred through the implementation of NARP?
What significant development has occurred through the implementation of NARP?
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What was the estimated cost of the second phase of the NARP project?
What was the estimated cost of the second phase of the NARP project?
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What was the primary recommendation from the mid-term review conducted in April 1989?
What was the primary recommendation from the mid-term review conducted in April 1989?
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What approach was emphasized in the Seventh Five Year Plan for technology development?
What approach was emphasized in the Seventh Five Year Plan for technology development?
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What has been the impact of the project on research focus areas?
What has been the impact of the project on research focus areas?
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Which institute is located in Motihari?
Which institute is located in Motihari?
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Which of the following is not one of the National Research Centres?
Which of the following is not one of the National Research Centres?
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What type of research does the ICAR-National Centre for Integrated Pest Management focus on?
What type of research does the ICAR-National Centre for Integrated Pest Management focus on?
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Which State Agricultural University is located in Bihar?
Which State Agricultural University is located in Bihar?
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Which state has the least number of agricultural universities mentioned?
Which state has the least number of agricultural universities mentioned?
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Which of the following is NOT a National Research Centre related to animals?
Which of the following is NOT a National Research Centre related to animals?
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Where is the ICAR-National Research Centre on Yak located?
Where is the ICAR-National Research Centre on Yak located?
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Which of the following universities focuses on veterinary and animal sciences?
Which of the following universities focuses on veterinary and animal sciences?
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Which ICAR institute focuses on agricultural biotechnology?
Which ICAR institute focuses on agricultural biotechnology?
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Which ICAR institute is located in Bengaluru and focuses on animal nutrition?
Which ICAR institute is located in Bengaluru and focuses on animal nutrition?
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Which ICAR institute is known for its research on sugarcane?
Which ICAR institute is known for its research on sugarcane?
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Which ICAR institute is tasked with managing agricultural biotic stresses?
Which ICAR institute is tasked with managing agricultural biotic stresses?
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What is the primary area of research for the ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Sciences?
What is the primary area of research for the ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Sciences?
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Which ICAR institution specializes in horticultural research?
Which ICAR institution specializes in horticultural research?
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Which ICAR institute conducts research related to fish and aquatic systems?
Which ICAR institute conducts research related to fish and aquatic systems?
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Which institute is involved in research for improving wheat and barley?
Which institute is involved in research for improving wheat and barley?
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Study Notes
ICAR's Initiatives
- ICAR is promoting standardization, validation, and demonstration of organic and natural farming
- Research on genomics and genome editing is a key focus area for ICAR
- Precision agriculture, digital technologies, and tools are being implemented for timely monitoring and AI-based advisories
- ICAR is promoting the adoption of drones, sensor-based automation, and solar photovoltaic pumping systems
Agricultural Universities System
- Agriculture is a state subject, with State Governments responsible for research, education, and extension
- Prior to 1960, agricultural research was conducted by State Departments of Agriculture and Agricultural Colleges
- Since the 1960s, Agricultural Universities have taken over research and education, supported by State Governments and ICAR
- The University Education Commission (1949) recommended the establishment of "Rural Universities"
- The first Agricultural University was established at Pant Nagar in 1960, modeled after the Land-Grant System of the United States
- ICAR prepared a Model Act in 1966, leading to at least one Agricultural University in each state
- The All India Maize Improvement Project, launched in 1957, was a precursor to coordinated research projects
- ICAR established various coordinated projects involving Agricultural Universities, ICAR Institutes, and other organizations
Project Characteristics
- Projects have a 5-year duration and are headed by Project Coordinators
- Technical programmes are carried out by cooperating centers
- Regular workshops are conducted for technical program finalization
- ICAR provides financial support and a 75:25 cost-sharing model
- ICAR provides staff support, with participating institutions providing staff facilities
- The progress is monitored by Agricultural Universities, ICAR, and the World Bank
National Agricultural Research Project (NARP)
- NARP was launched to decentralize agricultural research
- It has two phases, with the second phase focusing on irrigated farming, animal-drawn equipment, horticulture, commercial crops, agroforestry, and animal nutrition
- IDA provided a 27millioncreditforthefirstphaseanda27 million credit for the first phase and a 27millioncreditforthefirstphaseanda72.1 million credit for the second phase
- NARP has strengthened regional research on a scientific agro-climatic basis
- It has increased awareness of mission-oriented, problem-specific research with multidisciplinary emphasis
Technology Missions in Agriculture
- The Seventh Five Year Plan emphasized a mission-oriented approach to technology development
- The Steering Group on Science and Technology established several Technology Missions under various sectors
ICAR Institutes
- ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, New Delhi
- 14 National Research Centres (NRCs) including:
- ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana, Trichy
- ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes, Pune
- ICAR-National Research Centre for Litchi, Muzaffarpur
- ICAR-National Research Centre for Pomegranate, Solapur
- ICAR-National Research Centre on Camel, Bikaner
- ICAR-National Research Centre on Equines, Hisar
- ICAR-National Research Centre on Meat, Hyderabad
- ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun, Medziphema, Nagaland
- ICAR-National Research Centre on Orchids, Pakyong, Sikkim
- ICAR-National Research Centre on Pig, Guwahati
- ICAR-National Research Centre on Seed Spices, Ajmer
- ICAR-National Research Centre on Yak, West Kemang
- ICAR-National Centre for Integrated Pest Management, New Delhi
- Mahatma Gandhi Integrated Farming Research Institute, Motihari
State Agricultural Universities
- 63 State Agricultural Universities in India, including:
- Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Guntur (Andhra Pradesh)
- Dr.YSRHU (APHU), Venkataramannagudem (Andhra Pradesh)
- Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh)
- Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat (Assam)
- Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur (Bihar)
- Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna (Bihar)
- Indira Gandhi Krishi Viswa Vidhyalaya, Raipur (Chhattisgarh)
- Chhattisgarh Kamdhenu Visvavidyalaya, Durg (Chhattisgarh)
- Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Dantiwada (Gujarat)
- Anand Agricultural University, Anand (Gujarat)
- Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari (Gujarat)
- Junagarh Agricultural University, Junagarh (Gujarat)
- Kamdhenu University, Gandhinagar (Gujarat)
- Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Haryana)
- Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Hisar (Haryana)
- Haryana State University of Horticultural Sciences, Karnal (Haryana)
- Ch.Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Palampur (Himachal Pradesh)
- Dr.Yaswant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Solan (Himachal Pradesh)
- Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi (Jharkhand)
ICAR Research Institutes
- ICAR-ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Barapani (Meghalaya)
- ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Ela, Old Goa, Goa
- ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi
- ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh)
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Ranchi (Jharkhand)
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru (Karnataka)
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums, Ranchi (Jharkhand)
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh)
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Sciences, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut (Kerala)
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)
- ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research & Management, Hyderabad (Telangana)
- ICAR-National Institute of Biotic Stresses Management, Raipur (Chhattisgarh)
- ICAR-National Institue of Abiotic Stress Management, Malegaon, Maharashtra
- ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru (Karnataka)
- ICAR-ICAR-National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering and Technology, Kolkata, Kolkata (West Bengal)
- ICAR-National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics, Hebbal, Bengaluru (Karnataka)
- ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu)
- ICAR-Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan, Almora (Uttarakhand)
- ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cattle, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
- ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Maize Research, New Delhi
- ICAR-Central Agroforestry Research Institute, Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh)
- ICAR-National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research, New Delhi
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal (Haryana)
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research, Modipuram (Uttar Pradesh)
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research, Hyderabad (Telangana)
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research, Hyderabad (Telangana)
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research, Pedavegi, West Godawari (Andhra Pradesh)
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Water Management, Bhubaneshwar (Odisha)
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad (Telegana)
- ICAR-Central Institute for Women in Agriculture, Bhubaneshwar (Odisha)
- ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute, Nagpur (Maharashtra)
- ICAR-Indian Institute of Seed Research, Mau (Uttar Pradesh)
- ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Post Box No. 48, Hazaribag 825 301, Jharkhand
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This quiz covers the recent initiatives by ICAR in promoting organic and natural farming, genomics, and digital agriculture. It also discusses the evolution of agricultural education and research in India, particularly through the establishment of Agricultural Universities. Test your knowledge about these crucial developments in the agricultural sector!
