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EDUCATIONAL

TOUR (2019)

B.Sc. (Agriculture)

Semester: 8th

(NORTH INDIA)

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SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE

RAI UNIVERSITY

AHMEDABAD

VISITED LOCATIONS

STATIONS / INSTITUTES / CENTRE / UNIVERSITY

Sr.

No

Research Station / Institute Place

Page

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1. Seed and Spices Research Station Jagudan 03

2. Krushi Vigyan Kendra Samoda 06

3. Rajasthan College of Agriculture,

Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology Udaipur 08

4. National research centre on seed spices Ajmer 10

5. Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute Durgapur,

Jaipur

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6 The National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) New

Delhi

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7. National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) Karnal 18

8. Indian Institute of Wheat And Barley Research, Karnal 19

9 Central Potato Research Institute Kufri 20

10. Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University Hisar 22

11. Swami Keshwananad Rajasthan Agriculture University Bikaner 23

12. Agricultural Research Station (SKRAU) Bikaner 27

13 Mount Abu Rajasthan 28

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1. SEED & SPICES RESEARCH STATION, JAGUDAN

The research activities on spices were scattered and unorganized prior to

the year 1950. In 1961-62, a scheme for research on spices and condiments was

sanctioned by the head quarter at Manud. Thereafter, this scheme was shifted to

Vijapur in 1965-66. Research work related to cumin, fennel etc. was carried out

under the essential oilseed research scheme in the set up of other crops

viz.,coriander, fenugreek, chilli etc. under the spices research scheme. In 1964,

the technical control of spices research scheme was handed over to the

Department of Botany, College of Agriculture, Junagadh with head quarter of

spices research scheme at Pilwai and that of essential Oilseed Research Scheme

at Vijapur in 1972, when Gujarat Agricultural University came into existence,

again all these research schemes were shifted to Vijapur in 1979. However, due

to difficulties in irrigation, the Spices Research Scheme was shifted to Jagudan

(Mehsana) during 1980-81. In view of the need to strengthen the research on

spices, Indian Council of Agricultural Research sanctioned the All India

Coordinated Research Projects (AICRP) on spices in 1974-75 which started

functioning activities in 1978-79. At present, the technical control of the Spices

Research Station, Jagudan is under the Research Scientist. In 2005, the Spices

Research station was handed over to horticulture farm of Horticulture

Department of Govt. of Gujarat and the Vegetable Scheme is also shifted to this

station in 2006 under the control of Research Scientist (Spices).

Jagudan, Centre of Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University,

is the Main Spices Research Station in Gujarat with the mandate to take up

multidisciplinary research work in various seed spices(cumin, fennel, coriander,

fenugreek, dill seed and ajwain), vegetable (chilli brinjal, bottle gourd,

cucumber, okra, beans, sponge gourd, bitter gourd), medicinal crops (isabgul),

seedling/sapling raising of different crops(papaya, sapota, lemon, pomegranate,

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mango, orange, guava, date palm and aonla) and education. This Center for

Research on Seed Spices located in the village Jagudan is situated at longitude

74".43E, Latitude 23'.53 N and altitude 90.6m asl and 10 km far from Mehsana

and 60 km from Ahmedabad on Ahmedabad – Delhi railway line and state

highway, whereas, it is 100 km far from Sardarkrushinagar, the Head Quarter of

S. D. Agricultural University. The capital of Gujarat, Gandhinagar is 45 km

away from Jagudan. Mehsana is very well connected by express trains with

major cities of the country. It is also connected by direct bus services from

major leading cities of Gujarat and neighboring states viz. Rajasthan and

Maharashtra. The nearest airport, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport

,Ahmedabad is 60 km away from Jagudan. Mehsana is famous for biggest

dairy (Dudh Sagar Dairy). Similarly, Asia's biggest APMC market for seed

spices (cumin and fennel) is located at Unjha which is 32 km away from

Jagudan.

The major seed spices are Cumin, Coriander, Fennel and Fenugreek.The

minor seed spices are Ajwain,

Dill, Celery, Aniseed and

Kalongi. Seed spices are cash

economy and revenue crops.

Seed spices are low volume but

high value export oriented

commodities and are source of

foreign exchange earnings to

the country.Seed spices are used

in human consumption for

flavoring, seasoning and

imparting aroma to food. Seed Spices are used in preparation of various value

added products viz. spice oil, oleoresins and spices powder etc.

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Seed spices possess industrial importance and are used for various

pharmaceutical preparations.

Seed Spices are mostly grown in arid and semi arid regions with lesser

requirement of costly and scare inputs.

Seed spices have assured market. Seed spices overall contribute for improving

productivity of land, generate employment, improves economic condition of

farmers and entrepreneurs.

2. KVK, SAMODA: Year of establishment : 1993

2.1 Thrust area:

Castor, mustard, wheat and bajra are major crops of the operational area of

Krushi Vigyan Kendra, Samoda. The average productivity of major crops in the

cluster villages is lower than District average productivity. So there is a better

scope to increase the productivity of major crops. Average milk production per

animal is less in cluster villages than the district average due to poor

management of feeding and breeding. So it is necessary to increase productivity

of milch animal by feeding and breeding management. Under ground water

table is low, so there is better scope to increase area under Horticulture crops

land, thereby minimizing the much more use of irrigation water.Reclamation of

problematic soil. Value addition of fruits and vegetables by preservation.

Child care and nutrition of rural women. Income generation especially for rural

women and landless labourers.

2.2. Agro-ecological situation of the district :

Total geographical area is 901317 ha. Normal rainfall is 518 mm with 26 rainy

days. Net cultivated area is 75.96 % of the total area of the district. Soil is

sandy, loamy, medium black and salty. More than 61 per cent farmers hold less

than 2.0 ha land. Irrigation through tube well - 288352 ha. Dug well - 79090,

Canal irrigation - 5535 ha. of land. Major kharif crops are Bajra, Castor,

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Sorghum, Fennel, Vegetables, Clusterbean, Green gram, etc. Major Rabi crops

are wheat, mustard, cumin, isabgul, potato, tomato, cabbage. Major summer

crops are bajra, groundnut and fodder crops. Livestock population - cow -

298060 nos., buffalow - 635735 nos., sheep - 35972 nos., goat, 189415 nos

2.3 Impact

Survey and ex-trainees meeting was used to measure the impact of

training programmes.

2.4 Agriculture:

2.4.1 Castor :

About 40% of the farmers of the working area of KVK Samoda have

adopted wilt resistant variety viz., GCH-4 which gave 25% more yield than

local varieties.Seed treatment with fungicide was well received by the 32%

farmers of the working area of KVK.About 33% farmers have adopted the use

of bio-fertilizer, thereby increase the productivity of Castor is about 11%.

2.4.2.Mustard:

About 47% of the farmers have adopted high yielding variety GM1 which gave

12% more yield than existing variety. 22% of the farmers have started to give

sulphur element in their fertilizer dose which is responsible for oil content in

Mustard. 35% of the seed treatment with fungicide and bio-fertilizer, thereby

increase the productivity of the mustard crop by 20.4% with a result of adoption

of improved agricultural practices of mustard.

2.4.3. Green gram:

About 24% of the farmers have adopted K-851 early maturity and high yielding

variety of green gram. About 33% farmers have adopted the use of bio-fertilizer

in pulses.

2.5 Horticulture :

Farmers have started to cultivate horticultural crop like mango about 25.0

ha., Chiku 10 ha. and Lemon 30.0 ha. land. 25% of the lemon growers have

started the application of Board Mixture as a precaution measures against citrus

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gumosis the lemon. Prunning practices in ber was well received by 27 % ber

growers which gave 35% more yield to ber growers.

2.6 Animal Science :

From the survey and ex-trainee meeting it is revealed that mortality in

calf is reduced by 30% to 20% in the

KVK operational area. It is due to

highly adoption of colostram

feeding, deworming, feeding

management in calves. About 99%

cattle owners have vaccinated their

animals regularly especially in

F.M.D. and N.S. diseases.

3. RAJASTHAN COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE (RCA), MPUAT,

UDAIPUR

The Rajasthan College of Agriculture (RCA) established in 1955 with an

objective to impart education in agriculture leading to degree of B.Sc.(Ag.). The

PG classes started in 1960. The

college acquires all the

facilities to offer Ph.D.

programme as early as 1962.

Since then the college has

produced 3088 graduates, 2166

post graduates and 499

doctorates. This college has the

distinction of being one of the

oldest Agricultural College

which has produced internationally reputed scientists and stalwarts like Director

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General ICAR and Secretary DARE, Chairman ASRB, Chairman CACP, Vice-

Chancellor's SAU's, Dy. Director General, National Director NATP and Deans

& Directors in SAUs in India and abroad. Some of the alumni have established

leadership in Industries. In agricultural growth witnessed in the State of

Rajasthan has been contributed by the human resources developed by this

college as majority of officers in department of agriculture and development are

the alumni of this college.

As on to-day RCA is running PG and Ph.D. programmes in the

disciplines of Agronomy, Ag. Chemistry & Soil Science, Plant Breeding &

Genetics, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Extension Education, Molecular

Biology & Bio technology, Nematology and Horticulture. While the department

of Ag. Economics & Management offers new MBA (Agri – Business) Degree.

The commitment of RCA towards academic excellence and scientific and

technological support for agricultural development of the region is evident from

the fact that a large number professional societies of International and National

repute viz. The Indian Society of Mycology & Plant Pathology, The

Entomological Research Association, Society of Medicinal and Aromatic

Plants, Udaipur Chapter of Entomological Society of India, Udaipur Chapter of

the Society of Agronomy, Udaipur Chapter of the Indian Society of Soil

Science and Rajasthan Society of Extension Education are sited here.

As a part of new initiatives in teaching, a new Department of Molecular

Biology and Bio-technology has been opened with the modern equipments and

excellent tissue culture facilities. In order to develop entrepreneurship in the

area of protected cultivation of vegetables and flowers, a model of Hi-tech

Horticulture Unit has been established with the help of financial support of Rs.

2.82 crore from ICAR. The Instructional Farms of the college have undergone

considerable modernization in recent past to provide excellent environment to

the students for conducting research. A automatic Seed Processing Centre has

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also been established on Agronomy Farm. Having celebrated Golden Jubilee of

its establishment during 2005-06, Rajasthan College of Agriculture stands as a

monument of hard work and dedication in the service of stakeholders.

3.1 Vision

To project Rajasthan College of Agriculture as an Ideal College of

Agriculture in the country towards excellence in education by imparting

employment oriented quality education and developing new technologies which

lead to economic empowerment of farming community

3.2 Mandate

To impart teaching for development of human resource in agriculture and

training in different branches of agriculture and allied fields. To accomplish

advancement of learning and conducting research seeking solutions to emerging

problems for livelihood enhancement. To support extension education

programme for upliftment of rural masses.

4. NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTRE ON SEED SPICES, AJMER

4.1 Mandate

The research institute has following mandate. Basic, strategic and applied

research on genetic resource management, crop improvement, production and

protection technologies for enhancing and sustaining productivity of safe seed

spice.

Transfer of technology and capacity building of stakeholders for

enhancing and sustaining productivity of seed spices.

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NRCSS has ten mandate seed spices crops which are given below:

Crop Scientific Name Family

Ajwain Trachyspermum ammi Apiaceae

Aniseed Pimpinella anisum L. Apiaceae

Caraway Carum carvi L. Apiaceae

Celery Apium graveolens L. Apiaceae

Coriander Coriandrum sativum L. Apiaceae

Cumin Cuminum cyminum L. Apiaceae

Dill Anethum graveolens L. Apiaceae

Fennel Foeniculum vulgare Mill. Apiaceae

Fenugreek Trigonella foenumgraecum L Fabaceae

Nigella Nigella sativa L. Ranunculaceae

4.2 Research

NRCSS research is guided by science with a human touch. By giving a

human touch to agriscience, NRCSS dedicates its work to the farmers and spice

industry of the nation.

The research programs of the institute (both institute and externally

funded) are carried out under various projects, which are time bound, and with

specific objectives.

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Collection, conservation, evaluation and cataloging of germplasm. Development

of varieties of high yield, quality

and resistance to biotic and abiotic

stresses through conventional and

biotechnological approaches.

Standardizing propagation methods

to ensure large scale production

and distribution of high yielding

genotypes Development of

agrotechniques for increasing

production and productivity.Integrated pest and disease management.

Post harvest technology. Socio-economic aspects of cultivation,

marketing and information dissemination in seed spices.Investigation on

nutraceuticals and pharmacokinetics aspects of seed spices.

5. RAJASTHAN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE,

DURGAPURA, JAIPUR

This Agricultural Research Station (ARS) now called as Rajasthan

Agricultural Research Institute (RARI) is a constituent of Sri Karan Narendra

Agriculture University, Jobner, Jaipur. Since its inception in 1943 it has come a

long way, overcoming an era of national food deficits to that of self-sufficiency

with a surplus food-grains reserve. This research station was initially under the

control of the state Govt., which in April 1977 transferred it along with the

responsibilities of crop research to the then Udaipur University, a multi-faculty

university. Later, in 1987, the first Agricultural University in the state was

established with its main campus at Bikaner and this research institute thus

came under the jurisdiction of the Agricultural University, presently known as

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the Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner. The Director is the In-

Charge of the research institute. Three Agricultural Research Sub Stations

(Diggi, Tabiji and Kotputli) come under the administrative jurisdiction of this

institute, where as five KVKs (Ajmer, Banasthali, Dausa, Kotputali and Chomu)

get technical information from this institute for disseminating the same to the

farmers.

The valuable contributions made by the agricultural scientists of this

pioneer research institute have helped the nation in maintaining the balance

between its population growth and agricultural production. In order to increase

productivity, improve quality and profitability not standing with the population

pressures, rigorous efforts are still on the way at this centre and the scientists are

determined to achieve these goals. Being foremost in advancement of

agricultural research activities in the state, today, this research centre is a pride

of Rajasthan.

5.1 Mission

To conduct research and extension activities for enhancing productivity,

profitability and sustainability of agricultural production systems and to

improve the quality of rural livelihood in the country in general and state of

Rajasthan in particular.

5.1.1 Verification Functions :The important verification functions are

irrigated rapeseed-mustard, pigeonpea, management of salt affected soils &

water, in-situ moisture conservation, testing and modification of farm

implements, water management, forage crops, integrated pest management.

5.2. The Area of Influence

The State of Rajasthan has 10 agro-climatic zones as per the concept of

National Agricultural Research Project (NARP) of Indian Council of

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Agricultural Research (ICAR). RARI, Durgapura, Jaipur is serving in the Semi-

Arid Eastern Plain Zone-IIIa comprising four districts viz., Jaipur, Ajmer,

Dausa and Tonk. The geographical area of the zone is approximately 2.97

million hectare, which represents 8.67% of the total area of Rajasthan. The zone

is further divided into 7 micro-farming situations. About 28 per cent land area

of the zone has problematic soils due to salinity and sodicity. On an average the

zone receives 500-600 mm rainfall, mainly during rainy season.

6. NATIONAL BUREAU PLANT GENETIC RESOURCES, NEW DELHI

The need for establishment of an organization to undertake activities of

plant introduction and germplasm augmentation for use in crop improvement

was felt as early as 1935 by the ‘Crops and Soil Wing’ of the then ‘Board of

Agriculture and Animal Husbandry’. The need was reiterated in a meeting of

the Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding in 1941, which inter

alia discussed the subject of economic crops. Dr. B.P. Pal, working at IARI

approached the then Imperial (now Indian) Council of Agricultural Research

(ICAR) to set up a unit for assembly of global germplasm under phytosanitary

conditions in India. The ICAR scheme for ‘Plant Introduction’ commenced

functioning in 1946 in the then Botany Division of IARI under the leadership of

the Late Dr. Harbhajan Singh as the first ‘Operational Scientist’. The unit was

further expanded and strengthened as ‘Plant Introduction and Exploration

Organization’ in the Botany Division in 1956, and later developed as a separate

‘Division of Plant Introduction’ in IARI in 1961. Subsequently, on the

recommendations of the ‘High Level Committee’ constituted by the

Government of India in 1970, the ‘Division of Plant Introduction’ was upgraded

to an independent institute ‘National Bureau of Plant Introduction’ in August

1976 which was rechristened as ‘National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources’

(NBPGR) in January 1977.

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The establishment of the Bureau coincided with the advent of the Green

Revolution and was in response to the realization of perceived effects of the

Green Revolution on agro-biodiversity. Further, it was in accordance with the

international developments in the form of establishment of the International

Board for Plant Genetic Resources (IBPGR), Rome, in 1974 (now renamed as

International Plant Genetic Resources Institute). The NBPGR played a pivotal

role in the improvement of various crop plants and diversification and

development of agriculture in India through germplasm introduction from

various institutes/organizations located in foreign countries and germplasm

collection from within the country and abroad and conservation thereof.

The National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) has its

headquarters at New Delhi, located at latitude of 280 35’ N, longitude of 70

018’

E and an altitude of 226 m above mean sea level. The Bureau draws guidelines

from the Crop Science Division of ICAR, Institute Management Committee,

Research Advisory Committee, Institute Research Council and Germplasm

Advisory Committees.

The Bureau has four Divisions, three units, two cells and an experimental

farm at its Headquarters in New Delhi and 10 Regional Stations located in

different phyto-geographical zones of the country. Besides, a National

Research Centre on DNA Fingerprinting and an All India Coordinated Research

Network Project on Under-utilized crops are located in the Bureau.

6.1 Regional Stations

6.1.1. Shimla (Himachal Pradesh): Established in 1960 at Phagli, Shimla. The

mandate of the station is the collection, evaluation, characterization and

maintenance of temperate crops.

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6.1.2. Jodhpur (Rajasthan): Established in 1965, in the CAZRI Campus.

Undertakes exploration, evaluation and seed increase for agri-horticultural crops

of arid, semi-arid zones.

6.1.3. Thrissur (Kerala): Established in 1977. Responsible for collection and

evaluation of germplasm of southern peninsular region with particular emphasis

on spices and plantation crops.

6.1.4. Akola (Maharashtra): Established in 1977. Responsible for exploring

Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Daman and Diu for germplasm collections. It

also undertakes evaluation and maintenance of crops suited to Central India and

Deccan Plateau.

6.1.5. Shillong (Meghalaya): Established in 1978. Involved in collection and

evaluation of agri-horticultural germplasm of north-eastern region including

Sikkim and parts of northern Bengal.

6.1.6. Bhowali (Uttarakhand): Established in 1985. Responsible for

exploration, characterization, evaluation and multiplication of agri-horticultural

crops, of sub-tropical and sub-temperate regions.

6.1.7. Cuttack (Orissa): Established in 1985 in CRRI Campus. The mandate is

exploration of agri-horticultural crops of eastern peninsular region with main

emphasis on rice germplasm.

6.1.8. Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh): Established in 1985. Engaged in speedy

repatriation of pest and pathogen-free material as well as quarantine clearance

of germplasm. Undertakes exploration, evaluation and seed increase for agri-

horticultural crops of Andhra Pradesh and adjoining areas.

6.1.9. Ranchi (Jharkhand): Established in 1988. A centre for evaluation and

maintenance of germplasm of tropical fruits and other field crops of Bihar,

eastern Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.

6.1.10. Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir): Established in 1988. Responsible for

exploration, collection and maintenance of agri-horticultural germplasm of

temperate crops of Jammu and Kashmir region.

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6.2 Mandate

Management and promote sustainable use of plant genetic and genomic

resources of agri-hotricultural crop and carry out related research.Coordination

and capacity building in PGR management and policy issues governing access

and benefit sharing of their use.Molecular profile of varieties of agri-

horticultural crop and GM detection technology research

6.3 Objectives of NBPGR

To plan, organize, conduct and coordinate exploration and collection of

indigenous and exotic plant genetic resources. To undertake introduction,

exchange and quarantine of plant genetic resources. To characterize, evaluate,

document and conserve crop genetic resources and promote their use, in

collaboration with other national organizations. To develop information

network on plant genetic resources. To conduct research, undertake teaching

and training, develop guidelines and create public awareness on plant genetic

resources.

6.4 Technologies Transferred: Application of DNA-based markers to

differentiate citrus root stocks

PCR based detection assays and protocols for ten Genetically Modified

(GM) crops.Hexaplex GMO

Screening PCR targeting Six

Marker GenesDuplex TaqMan®

Real-time PCR based GMO

Screening Visual Loop-mediated

Isothermal Amplification

(LAMP) based GMO Screening

targeting eight transgenic

elements.Real-time Loop-

mediated Isothermal

Amplification (LAMP) based GMO Screening targeting eight transgenic

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elements. TaqMan® Real time PCR based multi target system targeting 47

targets.

7. NATIONAL DAIRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, KARNAL

The National Dairy Research Institute as country's premier Dairy

Research institution has developed considerable expertise over the last five

decades in different areas of dairy production, processing, management and

Human Resource Development. Information generated at the institute and the

services offered have contributed to the growth of dairy Industry as a whole and

well-being of millions of milk producers and consumers of milk and milk

products. Realizing the challenging need of global dairy trade, the institute is

continuously working to develop its R&D and HRD programmes to better serve

the nation in terms of food security, employment generation, poverty alleviation

and economic prosperity.

The National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal was originally started as Imperial

Institute of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in 1923 at Bangalore. It was

expanded and renamed as Imperial Dairy Institute in 1936 and was known as

National Dairy Research Institute after independence in 1947. Subsequently, in

1955, NDRI Headquarter was shifted to Karnal. Facilities at Bangalore were

retained to function as a Regional Station to serve the Southern States.

In 1964, Eastern Regional Station of the Institute was established at

Kalyani in West Bengal. Both these Regional Stations continue to provide

region specific R&D support for dairy development in these areas. In 1970,

NDRI was brought under the wings of the Indian Council of Agricultural

Research to provide greater operational autonomy to the Institute in research

management functions. In 1989, status of Deemed University was conferred to

the Institute for further strengthening the academic programmes for human

source development.

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7.1 Mandate

Conducting research in the areas

of Dairy Production, Processing

and Marketing.Demand driven

‘Human Resource Development’ to

meet the requirements of Dairy

Industry & R&D Institutions.

Dissemination of innovative dairy

production and processing

technologies for socio-economic transformations

8. INDIAN INSTITUTE OF WHEAT AND BARLEY RESEARCH,

KARNAL

Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research through All India

Coordinated Research Project on Wheat and Barley (AICRP) is coordinating

multidisciplinary and multilocational testing of varietal, newly developed

improved genotypes, crop management and crop protection technologies across

the diverse ecosystems for increasing and stabilizing the wheat production. As a

nodal agency for wheat research, ICAR-IIWBR facilitates planning, exchange

of experimental material, monitoring the field trials / nurseries, data compilation

and documentation. Presently, there are 29 funded centres and more than 100

voluntry centres that are carrying out the planned activities of different

production conditions of the five agro-ecological zones.

8.1 Mandate: To evolve and coordinate a multidisciplinary, multilocational

applied research and testing programme for wheat and barley improvement at

the national level.

To identify improved wheat and barley varieties combining high yield with

superior grain quality, resistance to diseases and insect pests and adaptability

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over a wide range of cultural practices such as sowing time, fertilizer levels and

water management etc.

To develop wheat and barley production and protection technologies and

monitor crop situation.To enrich genetic variability at each of the breeding

centres by way of supply of diverse germplasm obtained from various exotic

sources and developed through indigenous efforts.

To monitor site the progress of work of all centres cooperating in the

AICRP programmes and integrates their activities to the best advantage of the

country. To collaborate with national and international agencies and to organize

scientific training programmes involving national and international agencies.To

organize breeder seed production programmes and monitor their quality.To help

in the organization and monitoring of frontline demonstrations and extension

education programmes for proper transfer of improved technologies. To hold

annual wheat workers’ meeting and zonal meetings.

9. CENTRAL POTATO RESEARCH INSTITUTE, SHIMLA

Potato research in India formally began on 1st April, 1935 with the

opening of three breeding and seed production stations at Shimla, Kufri (both

Shimla hills) and Bhowali (Kumaon hills), under the Imperial Agricultural

Research Institute, New Delhi. In 1945, a scheme for the establishment of

Central Potato Research Institute was drawn up under the guidance of the then

Agriculture Advisor to the Government of India, Sir Herbert Steward and Sir

Pheroz M. Kharegat, Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture. Dr. B. P. Pal, Dr. S.

Ramanujam, Dr. Pushkarnath, and Dr. R.S. Vasudeva participated in the

formulation of the scheme and in establishment of the institute. Dr. S.

Ramanujam, who was then working as Second Economic Botanist at IARI, was

appointed as an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) for implementing the scheme in

1946. The institute was established in August 1949 at Patna and started

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functioning from an old single-storey, barrack-type building provided by the

Government of Bihar. Three small units under the IARI looking after potato,

namely Potato Breeding Station at Shimla, Seed Certification Station at Kufri,

and Potato Multiplication Station at Bhowali were merged with the newly

created CPRI. The headquarter of the institute was shifted to Shimla, Himachal

Pradesh in 1956 in order to facilitate hybridization work and better maintenance

of seed health. The growth and development of potato in the country has never

looked back after that. India emerged as the global leader in the area of sub-

tropical potato production as a result of well-planned research effort that has

been supported and strengthened during successive five year plans. Potato

production jumped from mere 1.54 million tonnes from 0.23 million ha area in

the year 1949-50 to 45 million tones from 1.96 million ha area during 2012-13,

thus making India the second largest potato producer in the world after China.

Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is one of the most important food crops after

wheat, maize and rice, contributing to food and nutritional security in the world.

This tuber crop of the family solanaceae has about 200 wild species. It

originated in the high Andean hills of South America, from where it was first

introduced into Europe towards the end of 16th century through Spanish

conquerors. There the potato developed as a temperate crop and was later

distributed throughout the world largely as a consequence of the colonial

expansion of European countries. It was introduced to India by early 17th

century probably through British missionaries or Portuguese traders.

9.1 Vision 2050

In future, potato has to emerge from just a vegetable to serious food

security option. Considering the rapid growth in potato processing, increasing

population and future role of potato in providing food security; the estimated

demand of potatoes in 2050 would be 125 million t. According to WOFOST

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model, potato yield during 2050 would be 34.51 t/ha and we would need 3.62

million ha area under potato to fulfill estimated demand. Increased emphasis on

breeding short duration potato varieties (in order to fit in between rice and

wheat) and area adjustment under the influence of relative profitability as

dictated by the price (demand and supply) scenario are expected to achieve this

additional area in the situation of rather scarce cultivable land in India.

9.2 Mandate of ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla

Basic strategic and applied research to enhance sustainable productivity, quality

and utilization of potato.

Repository of genetic resources and

scientific information on potato.

Transfer of technology, capacity

building and impact assessment of

technologies.Disease-free nucleus

and breeder seed potato production.

Coordinate research and validation of

technologies through AICRP on

potato.

10. CHAUDHARY CHARAN SINGH HARYANA AGRICULTURAL

UNIVERSITY

Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University popularly

known as HAU, is one of Asia's biggest

agricultural universities, located at Hisar

in the Indian state of Haryana. It is

named after India's seventh Prime

Minister, Chaudhary Charan Singh.

It is a leader in agricultural research in

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India and contributed significantly to Green Revolution and White Revolution

in India in the 1960s and 70s. It

has a very large campus and has

several research centres throughout

the state. It won the Indian Council

of Agricultural Research's Award

for the Best Institute in 1997. HAU

was initially a campus of Punjab

Agricultural University, Ludhiana.

After the formation of Haryana in

1966, it became an autonomous

institution on February 2, 1970

through a Presidential Ordinance, later ratified as Haryana and Punjab

Agricultural Universities Act, 1970, passed by the Lok Sabha on March 29,

1970. A. L. Fletcher, the first Vice-Chancellor of the university, was

instrumental in its initial growth.

11. SWAMI KESHWANAND RAJASTHAN AGRICULTURAL

UNIVERSITY, BIKANER

Education is the process by which an individual is encouraged and

enabled to fully develop his or her potential; it may also serve the purpose of

equipping the individual with what is necessary to be a productive member of

society. Through teaching and learning the

individual acquires and develops knowledge and skills. The term education is

often used to refer to formal education. However, the word's broader meaning

covers a range of experiences, from formal learning to the building of

understanding and knowledge through day to day experiences. Ultimately, all

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that we experience serves as a form of education. All colleges and universities

aim to impart quality education for all aspirants. Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan

Agricultural University concisely aims to impart and promote agricultural

knowledge to Modern Indian students.

Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University is authorized to

provide instructions in Agriculture and Allied Sciences which include

Horticulture, Home Science and Agri-Business Management. It has also been

authorized in other fields of agricultural learning, which the University may

deem fit. It is empowered to maintain academic institutions, dealing with

agriculture,home science, agri-business management, etc., to carry out

instructions in these faculties, hold examinations, and confer degree, diplomas,

pertaining to professional qualifications.

11.1. COLLEGE OF HOME SCIENCE, SKRAU

The College of Home Science Bikaner as an important constituent unit of

Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner. It is

progressing leaps and bounds since its establishment in 1988. Home Science is

the achievement of family happiness, raising of its moral standards, and

improving its economic conditions. This college is imparting institutional

training in Home Science especially in north-West zone of Rajasthan. The

Home Science in SKRAU prepare girls to meet the need of rural and urban

families especially the effective role of women as contributor to food

production and environmental conservation and enhancement of human

resources.

The graduates of Home Science play pivotal role in scientific household

management on one hand and participate in rural development programme on

other hand. The Home Science education also prepares students for professional

life through entrepreneurship development. For this purpose UG programme has

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been reorganized and one year has been added to provide professional skill

oriented trainings, inplant training and Rural Area Work Experience to the

under graduate students. The college is also offering M.Sc. & Ph.D.

degree since 1996 to impart professional competence to its graduating

students. PG Diploma (FN) is being started from the session 2013-2014. For the

overall development and grooming of the students various co-curricular

activities are the integral parts of the Home Science education.

11.1.1.MISSION

"Home Science education provides an opportunity to graduates to

acquire knowledge, skills and empower them for effective role performance and

management of resources at micro and macro levels to meet the challenges of

technological advancement."

11.1.2. OBJECTIVES

To develop an appreciation in a holistic manner for rural life, it's

problems and ways for improvement to develop and apply basic concepts of

Home science to every day living. To promote problem solving abilities through

constructive thinking. To develop communication skills and better human

relations. To enhance enterpreneurial skills for professional careers. To develop

the scientific approach and stimulate a desire for conducting scientific research

and its transfer to family living. To carry out research based on problem and

needs of farm families for their upliftment through community outreach

programmes. To sensitize, keeping in tune with national priorities and policies,

to enable active participation in national developments.

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11.2. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, SKRAU: The College of Agriculture

(COA), Bikaner was established in 1988 and located at 10th milestone on

Sriganganagar road, Beechwal, Bikaner. The College offers a four year (eight

semester) B.Sc.(Ag.) programme, two

year (four semester) M.Sc.(Ag.)

programme in nine disciplines viz.,

Agronomy, Agricultural Economics,

Biotechnology, Entomology,

Horticulture, Plant Breeding &

Genetics, Plant Pathology, Soil Science

and Extension Education and a three

year (six semester) Ph.D. programme

in nine disciplines viz., Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Biotechnology,

Entomology, Horticulture, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Plant Pathology, Soil

Science and Extension Education.

The College was established to

transform agriculture from livelihood

to a profitable business. Bikaner

region of the state is mainly

characterized by the presence of Thar

which makes the environment of the

region highly fragile with hot arid

climate. Advent of irrigation facilities

through Indira Gandhi Nahar

Pariyojana and increased tube well irrigated areas, has made agriculture

profitable proposition. For last 26 years, the college has become the nerve

centre for generating technically trained manpower in agriculture and allied

subjects. Students from different parts of the country even from different

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countries are joining the college through Indian Council of Agricultural

Research (ICAR).

11.2.1.Mission

Visioning Human Resource Development for Excellence In Sustainable Arid

Agriculture and Food Security

11.2.2.Goals

1. To generate qualified human resource in the field of agriculture and its allied

subjects for meeting out the requirement at local, state, national and global

level

2. To improve and sustain quality of Agricultural Education and develop human

recourse for competing with emerging challenges in Agriculture for livelihood

security and sustainable development

11.2.3. Objectives

To impart education in agricultural science and its allied subjects. To undertake

research in agriculture science and allied fields for the inclusive and sustainable

development of all stake holders.To disseminate agro technologies and

undertake mass educational programs especially for rural people of Rajasthan

for development of sustainable livelihoods in agriculture and its allied activities

To undertake any other such work, activity or project as the university may

deem proper in order to achieve the objectives for which it has been established.

12. REGIONAL RESEARCH STATION, BIKANER

12.1.Major Programme

Integrated land use and farming systems research. Limited use of irrigation

water through sprinkler and drip irrigation to increase water use efficiency.

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Animal studies, feed and water requirement and to study the carrying capacity

of improved pastures and silvi-pasture systems.

12.2. Disciplines

Agroforestry, Agronomy, Environmental Science, Horticulture, Pedology, Plant

Breeding, Plant Physiology, Soil Science

12.3.Current Activities

Production potential of established Agri-silvi-horti system under different

management practices with micro irrigation system in arid western Rajasthan.

Development of suitable deficit –irrigation schedule to improve crop water

productivity in Bikaner region. Physiological-biochemical and yield responses

of clusterbean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L. Taub) to salicylic acid and its

derivatives under water deficit condition. Carbon sequestration potentials of

agroforestry systems in hyper arid partially irrigated zone. Improving Crop and

Water Productivity in Indira Gandhi Canal Command Area (ICARE-ICARDA

Collaborative Project #8). Improving land and water productivity in arid region

for sustainable livelihood under of ICARDA.

13.MOUNT ABU VISIT:

Mount Abu town, the only hill station in Rajasthan, is at an elevation of

1,220 m (4,003 ft). It has been a popular retreat from the heat of Rajasthan and

neighbouring Gujarat for centuries. The Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary was

established in 1960 and covers 290 km² of the mountain.

The mountain is home to several Hindu temples, including the Adhar Devi

Temple (also known as Arbuda Devi Temple), carved out of solid rock; the Shri

Raghunathji Temple; and a shrine and temple to Dattatreya built atop the Guru

Shikhar peak and a number of Jain temples including Dilwara Temples, a

complex of temples carved of white marble built between the 11th and 13th

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centuries CE. The oldest of these is the Vimal Vasahi temple, built in 1021 CE

by Vimal Shah and dedicated to the first of the Jain Tirthankaras. They include

the Achaleswar Mahadev Temple (1412) and the Kantinath Temple (1513). It is

the location of the headquarters of the Brahma Kumaris.

The Achalgarh Fort, built in the 14th century by Kumbha of Mewar, is nearby

and at its center is the popular visitor attraction of the Nakki Lake. The Toad

Rock is on a hill near the lake. Close to the fort is the Achaleshwar Mahadev

Temple, a popular Shiva temple.

The Durga Ambika Mata Temple lies in a cleft of rock in Jagat, just outside

Mount Abu town.

In Mount Abu, the faith community of Brahma Kumaris has its spiritual

headquarters, which are represented by its own account in 110 countries. Every

year about 2.5 million visitors are supposed to visit the sprawling campus of

that spiritual movement.While there are hundreds of hotels for tourists, some

Dharamshalas can be found for as low as Rs.700 per night.In summer thousands

of people come here. To reach Mount Abu, the nearest approach by road is from

Abu Road which is 27 km.

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