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| Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research | |
|---|---|
| Name | Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research |
| Established | 19XX |
| Headquarters | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Region served | Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Leader title | Director |
Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research
The Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research is a state-level agricultural research coordinating body headquartered in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, linked to agricultural universities and state departments. It coordinates research among institutions such as Indian Council of Agricultural Research, GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Haryana Agricultural University and collaborates with national bodies like National Dairy Development Board, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board and international agencies including Food and Agriculture Organization and International Rice Research Institute. The council supports policy interaction with entities such as Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, State Government of Uttar Pradesh, NITI Aayog and regional bodies like SAU networks and ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region.
The council traces origins to post-independence initiatives influenced by the Green Revolution, Indian Council of Agricultural Research expansion and state reorganization in Uttar Pradesh; early links included All India Coordinated Research Project units, Department of Agriculture, Uttar Pradesh field stations, Patna University era collaborations and inputs from leaders connected to Jawaharlal Nehru and Vikram Sarabhai. Throughout the 20th century it adapted following reports from Kothari Commission, policy shifts under Indira Gandhi and programmatic changes driven by National Agricultural Research Project, World Bank assistance, and the rise of Krishi Vigyan Kendra networks. Institutional milestones involved partnerships with Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Central Rice Research Institute and linkage to agricultural colleges such as College of Agriculture, Varanasi.
The council's governance structure aligns with models used by Indian Council of Agricultural Research, featuring a governing body, technical advisory committees, and directorates coordinating between Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences linked labs, GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology departments, Varanasi District extension units and Zonal Research Stations. Leadership has engaged officials from Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, academicians from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, representatives from State Government of Uttar Pradesh and nominees from bodies like National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, Reserve Bank of India regional office and Planning Commission successors. Committees include experts drawn from All India Coordinated Research Project, Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research and agricultural economists formerly associated with Institute of Economic Growth.
Research programs span crop improvement, soil science, water management, livestock, and horticulture linking to projects at GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, National Dairy Research Institute, Central Institute for Cotton Research and Central Potato Research Institute. Major initiatives address high-yielding varieties from collaborations with International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, pest management influenced by Central Insecticides Board, irrigation trials with Central Water Commission guidance, and climate resilience studies coordinating with Indian Meteorological Department and National Institute of Plant Health Management. Programs include participatory trials under Krishi Vigyan Kendra, seed systems intersecting with National Seed Corporation, and post-harvest research linked to Central Food Technological Research Institute.
Extension activities operate via Krishi Vigyan Kendra units, farmer training in partnership with District Magistrate offices, demonstration plots coordinated with State Agricultural Departments, and information dissemination through collaboration with All India Radio, Doordarshan and digital platforms promoted by National Informatics Centre. Outreach emphasizes adoption of varieties from Indian Council of Agricultural Research breeding programs, integrated pest management protocols shaped by Central Integrated Pest Management Centre, and livelihood schemes aligned with Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. Farmer participatory research has involved NGOs linked to Self Employed Women's Association and cooperatives associated with National Cooperative Development Corporation.
The council maintains partnerships with national bodies including Indian Council of Agricultural Research, National Dairy Development Board, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development and international organizations such as Food and Agriculture Organization, International Rice Research Institute, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-supported projects. Academic links extend to Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Banaras Hindu University, Aligarh Muslim University and University of Lucknow, while private-sector collaborations involve National Seed Corporation, agrochemical firms, and agricultural technology startups incubated by Technology Incubation and Entrepreneurship Development Society.
Funding streams derive from state allocations via State Government of Uttar Pradesh, central grants from Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, project funds from Indian Council of Agricultural Research, loan-financed programs with World Bank support, and donor grants from United Nations Development Programme and bilateral agencies such as United States Agency for International Development. Budget oversight includes coordination with Comptroller and Auditor General of India auditing norms, expenditures linked to Centrally Sponsored Schemes like National Agricultural Higher Education Project and matching funds negotiated with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.
The council contributed to adoption of high-yielding varieties associated with Green Revolution gains in Uttar Pradesh, improved dairy practices informed by National Dairy Research Institute protocols, yield improvements through All India Coordinated Research Project trials, soil fertility programs influenced by Indian Council of Agricultural Research recommendations, and enhanced farmer income via linkage to markets such as National Agricultural Market and APMC. Recognitions include participation in national awards administered by Indian Council of Agricultural Research and collaborative research cited in publications from Central Rice Research Institute, Central Potato Research Institute and Indian Agricultural Research Institute.
Category:Agricultural research in India