Mandate of the Institute

• Development of sustainable farming systems for different agro-climatic and socio-economic  zones of the region. Improvement in rain-fed agriculture through watershed based approach.
• Improvement in the productivity of different crops, live stocks and aquatic fauna through the development / screening of varieties and agro-techniques.
• Development of local competence through training on agriculture and allied sectors.
• Development of effective linkages with other development departments, financing agencies and SAUs / CAUs operating in the region.
• To maintain database and act as a repository of information centre on agriculture and allied sectors and to provide consultancy in the above areas including plant and animal bio-technology.
• Germplasm exchange, research update in a collaborative mode with other national and international agencies.

Research Agenda

• Farming systems research and agro-forestry interventions through water shed based approach and development of efficient cropping systems.
• Development and screening of suitable crop varieties and animal breeds.
• Soil and nutrient management and soil and water conservation.
• Development of technologies for organic food production.
• Diseases and pest management.
• Improvement of fruits, vegetables and spices including floriculture and hi-tech horticulture.
• Farm mechanization.
• Post harvest technology.
• Rodent management.
• Development of animal health covers measures.
• Development of aquaculture in hills.
• Molecular genetic studies in IPR perspective.
• Testing and refinement of evolved technologies at farmers’ field and their dissemination.
• Use of Information Technology in Agriculture and also market.