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The Indian Council of Agricultural Research is the largest global network of agricultural research and education institutes, responsible for coordinating agricultural education and research in India.
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- This is an autonomous body under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
- Established
- It was established on 16 July 1929 under the name Imperial Council of Agricultural Research.
- Headquarter
- To coordinate, guide and manage research and education in agriculture, head office in new delhi.
- President
- Ministry of Agriculture.
- Status
- It is one of the largest national agricultural systems in the world, with 113 institutes and 74 agricultural universities.
- Significance
- Pioneering role played in the Green Revolution and agricultural development that has led to increasing food grain, horticultural crop, fish, milk, and egg production.
- Excellence in higher agricultural education
