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ICAR

Institutional Role in Agricultural Research

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous body under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare. Established in 1929, ICAR coordinates, guides, and manages research, education, and extension in agriculture and allied sciences. It operates 113 institutes and 73 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) across India. ICAR-IIFSR (Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research), Modipuram, focuses on integrated farming systems to improve productivity and sustainability across diverse agro-climatic zones.

Key details

ICAR established: 16 July 1929, headquartered in New Delhi.
Number of ICAR institutes: 113 national institutions + research centres.
ICAR-IIFSR location: Modipuram, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
Parent ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare; under DARE.
India has 15 agro-climatic zones (as defined by the Planning Commission / ICAR classification).

In the news

● Tracked since March 27, 2026 · last seen May 18, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes

18 May '26

El Niño Events Consistently Reduce Kharif Crop Yields Across India: ICAR Study

Environment & Ecology

17 May '26

ICAR's 113 Research Institutes Face Overhaul Push for Climate Resilience and Export Competitiveness

Economics

11 May '26

SEHAT Initiative: Bridging Agriculture, Nutrition, and Public Health Through the One Health Lens

Agriculture & Food Security

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