ICAR Initiatives and Agricultural University System

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What is the primary focus of ICAR's research activities?

Livestock management practices

Organic plant breeding methods

Soil conservation techniques

Genomics and genome editing (correct)

What year was the All India Maize Improvement Project launched?

1960

1955

1957 (correct)

1950

Which technology is NOT mentioned as a strategy for large-scale adoption in agriculture?

Sensor-based automation

Drones for monitoring

Vertical farming techniques (correct)

Solar photovoltaic pumping systems

Who is responsible for organizing regular workshops in the individual projects?

The Project Coordinator Signup and view all the answers

Currently, how many projects are operating at the various centres?

70 Signup and view all the answers

What role does ICAR play in the context of Agricultural Universities?

Provides financial support and assistance for research and education Signup and view all the answers

What significant event happened in 1960 regarding Agricultural Universities in India?

The establishment of the first Agricultural University Signup and view all the answers

Which discipline was NOT mentioned as being part of the coordinated projects?

Meteorology Signup and view all the answers

What observation can be made about the responsibilities of agricultural research in India?

It falls under the jurisdiction of State Governments. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the ICAR's budget is spent on these projects?

25% Signup and view all the answers

In which year did the University Education Commission recommend the establishment of 'Rural Universities'?

1949 Signup and view all the answers

How is the expenditure for the projects shared between ICAR and collaborating institutions?

75:25 Signup and view all the answers

In which type of institution are the Coordinating Units primarily located?

Educational Institutions Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary method of agricultural research before the establishment of Agricultural Universities?

Research by State Departments of Agriculture Signup and view all the answers

What model did the first Agricultural University in India follow?

Land-Grant System of the United States Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable feature of the projects that ensures accountability?

Continuous Monitoring Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of assistance provided by ICAR for the project?

Five years Signup and view all the answers

What was the IDA support amount for the first phase of the project?

$27 million Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a primary focus during the first phase of the project?

Cereals, pulses, and oilseeds Signup and view all the answers

What significant development has occurred through the implementation of NARP?

Strengthening of regional research capabilities Signup and view all the answers

What was the estimated cost of the second phase of the NARP project?

$110.9 million Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary recommendation from the mid-term review conducted in April 1989?

Extend the second phase for two more years Signup and view all the answers

What approach was emphasized in the Seventh Five Year Plan for technology development?

Mission-oriented approach Signup and view all the answers

What has been the impact of the project on research focus areas?

Development of mission-oriented, problem-specific research Signup and view all the answers

Which institute is located in Motihari?

Mahatma Gandhi Integrated Farming Research Institute Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not one of the National Research Centres?

ICAR-National Research Centre for Peas Signup and view all the answers

What type of research does the ICAR-National Centre for Integrated Pest Management focus on?

Pest management Signup and view all the answers

Which State Agricultural University is located in Bihar?

Bihar Agricultural University Signup and view all the answers

Which state has the least number of agricultural universities mentioned?

Assam Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a National Research Centre related to animals?

ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes Signup and view all the answers

Where is the ICAR-National Research Centre on Yak located?

West Kemang Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following universities focuses on veterinary and animal sciences?

Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences Signup and view all the answers

Which ICAR institute focuses on agricultural biotechnology?

ICAR-Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Ranchi Signup and view all the answers

Which ICAR institute is located in Bengaluru and focuses on animal nutrition?

ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology Signup and view all the answers

Which ICAR institute is known for its research on sugarcane?

ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore Signup and view all the answers

Which ICAR institute is tasked with managing agricultural biotic stresses?

ICAR-National Institute of Biotic Stresses Management, Raipur Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary area of research for the ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Sciences?

Soil health and management Signup and view all the answers

Which ICAR institution specializes in horticultural research?

ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru Signup and view all the answers

Which ICAR institute conducts research related to fish and aquatic systems?

ICAR-Indian Institute of Water Management, Bhubaneshwar Signup and view all the answers

Which institute is involved in research for improving wheat and barley?

ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal Signup and view all the answers

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!