Indian Agricultural Research Institute

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The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), often known as the Pusa Institute, is India's premier institution for agricultural research and education, renowned for its significant contributions to the nation's food security. Academically, it is best known for its postgraduate programs in various agricultural sciences, with strong faculties in Plant Breeding & Genetics, Agronomy, Soil Science, and Agricultural Biotechnology. For international students, IARI offers a research-intensive environment primarily through its M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs, all taught in English. The institute has a dedicated International Students' Cell that provides comprehensive support, assisting with admissions, visa processes, accommodation, and overall welfare, ensuring a smooth transition and enriching academic experience. A distinctive characteristic is its historical role as the birthplace of the Green Revolution in India, making it a living laboratory for agricultural innovation.

Background

The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), commonly known as the Pusa Institute, is India's national institute for agricultural research, education and extension. The name Pusa Institute is derived from the fact that the institute was originally located in Pusa, Bihar as the Imperial Institute of Agricultural Research in 1911. It was then renamed as the Imperial Agricultural Research Institute in 1919 and following a major earthquake in Pusa in 1934, it was relocated to Delhi in 1936. The current institute in Delhi is financed and administered by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The IARI was responsible for the research leading to the "Green Revolution in India" of the 1970s. IARI ranked First among Agriculture and Allied Universities in the National Institutional Ranking Framework NIRF (India Rankings 2024).

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