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| National Academy of Agricultural Sciences | |
|---|---|
| Name | National Academy of Agricultural Sciences |
| Formation | 1990 |
| Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
| Leader title | President |
National Academy of Agricultural Sciences is an Indian learned society focused on agricultural research, agricultural development, and food security policy advice, bringing together leading scientists from across the country. It interfaces with institutions such as the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, state agricultural universities, and international bodies like the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Bank to inform national policy and advise on rural development, crop improvement, and livestock programs. The Academy has engaged with initiatives associated with the Green Revolution, White Revolution, and contemporary initiatives linked to climate change adaptation and sustainable agriculture.
The Academy was established following deliberations within networks that included the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, and eminent scientists who had participated in projects with the Ford Foundation, the Rockefeller Foundation, and the World Bank. Early contributors included researchers affiliated with the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, and the Central Rice Research Institute. The Academy’s formative years coincided with policy shifts initiated after consultations involving the Planning Commission of India and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, and its programs have intersected with major campaigns such as the National Food Security Mission and the National Horticulture Mission.
The Academy’s stated aims align with advisory roles practiced by bodies like the Royal Society, the National Academy of Sciences (United States), and the International Council for Science. Objectives include promoting excellence in crop science research at institutions such as the Indian Institute of Science, guiding biotechnology applications in line with regulations influenced by the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee, and supporting policy dialogues with agencies like the Planning Commission of India and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. It seeks to foster collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, regional networks such as the Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions, and academic partners like the Jawaharlal Nehru University.
Fellowship mirrors practices of the Royal Society and the National Academy of Sciences (United States), electing distinguished scientists, many from centers such as the Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, the Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, and the Central Institute of Fisheries Education. Fellows have often been recipients of honors like the Padma Shri, the Padma Bhushan, and international awards including the World Food Prize. Election processes engage representatives from institutions such as the University Grants Commission (India), the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, and leading state agricultural universities including Tamil Nadu Agricultural University and Punjab Agricultural University.
The Academy’s governance resembles governance frameworks found at the International Union of Soil Sciences and the Asian Productivity Organization, with a President, Vice-Presidents, a Secretary-General, and council members drawn from institutions like the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, and the National Dairy Development Board. Committees coordinate work on topics raised by bodies such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the World Bank, and the United Nations Environment Programme, and secretariat functions often involve collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and state departments like the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation.
Programs have included expert panels on biofortification initiatives associated with the HarvestPlus program, workshops with the International Rice Research Institute, policy briefs for the Food and Agriculture Organization, and capacity-building efforts linked to the National Agricultural Higher Education Project. Activities have extended to collaborations with the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center and the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research, outreach at venues such as the Krishi Bhavan and coordination with national campaigns like the Soil Health Card Scheme and the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. The Academy organizes symposia, national consultations, and technical committees that liaise with the World Food Programme and the International Fund for Agricultural Development.
The Academy publishes proceedings, technical monographs, policy briefs, and position papers, contributing analyses comparable to reports by the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture and syntheses akin to those issued by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. Outputs draw on research from laboratories such as the Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, and the Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, and they have addressed themes relevant to the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Nagoya Protocol. The Academy's publications inform discussions at events similar to the World Economic Forum agribusiness panels and at national forums including the Indian Science Congress.
The Academy confers awards, medals, and fellowships recognizing contributions comparable to honors like the Borlaug Award and the World Food Prize; recipients often hail from institutions such as the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, the National Dairy Development Board, and leading universities including the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore and Banaras Hindu University. Awards spotlight achievements in areas linked to plant breeding breakthroughs at centers like the Indian Institute of Pulses Research and innovations in agricultural engineering from institutions such as the Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering.
Category:Agricultural organisations based in India