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17th July 2025 (14 Topics)

ICAR’s 97th Foundation Day

Context:

The Union Agriculture Minister addressed ICAR's 97th Foundation Day, emphasizing record agricultural growth, launching the ViksitKrishiSankalpAbhiyan, and outlining future research priorities for farmer-centric innovation.

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

Establishment and Legal Framework

  • The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) was established on 16 July 1929.
  • It was formerly known as the Imperial Council of Agricultural Research.
  • It was established as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
  • The establishment was in pursuance of the recommendations of the Royal Commission on Agriculture (1928).

Administrative Jurisdiction

  • ICAR functions as an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE).
  • DARE is part of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.

Headquarters: The headquarters of ICAR is located in New Delhi.

Mandate and Functions

  • ICAR is the apex national body responsible for:
    • Coordinating agricultural research and education.
    • Guiding and managing scientific activities in: Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Sciences, Fisheries etc.
  • It plays a central role in formulating and implementing the National Agricultural Research System (NARS).

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