4. Agricultural research institutions

They use the research information for people's welfare and use suitable media and methods. Indian Agricultural Research Institute and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research are few institutions involved in agricultural research.

 

The \(IARI\) is a national institute for agricultural research, education and extension. \(IARI\) is commonly called the Pusa Institute. It is administrated and financially supported by the \(ICAR\) (Indian Council of Agricultural Research).

\(IARI\) was responsible for research that led to the green revolution in India during the \(1970\)s. The policies, plans, and programs of \(IARI\) help meet the nation needs. \(IARI\) developed high-yielding varieties of major crops.

 

  

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

The \(ICAR\) is an autonomous body responsible for carrying out and coordinating agricultural education and research in India. The union minister of agriculture serves as its president. It functions under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture. 

 

\(ICAR\) is the largest network of educational institutes and agricultural research in the world.

Krishi Vigyan Kendra is a farm science centre. The centre serves as a link between \(ICAR\) (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) and the farmers.\( KVK\ \)aims to apply the findings of agricultural research into practical localised settings.

 

The first \(KVK\) was established in the year \(1974\) in Pondicherry. Since then, \(KVKs\) have been established in all the states. \(KVK\)s are expected to undertake their own projects and to serve as a resource centre for extending government initiatives to local areas.

 

\(KVKs\) can be formed under various host institutions, including agricultural universities, state departments, \(ICAR\) institutes, other educational institutions or non-government organisations.

Roles and Responsibilities of \(KVK\)