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Download Solution PDFICAR is an autonomous body responsible for coordinating agriculture and research in India. What is the full form of ICAR?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
Key Points
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research is the full form of ICAR.
- ICAR is an autonomous body responsible for coordinating agriculture and research in India.
- It was established under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE).
- ICAR was formerly known as the Imperial Council of Agricultural Research
- In response to the Royal Commission on Agriculture's recommendations, it was founded on July 16, 1929, as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
Important Points
- New Delhi is the headquarters of the ICAR.
- The Council is the country's top organization for coordinating, supervising, and managing agricultural research and education, encompassing horticulture, fisheries, and animal sciences.
- ICAR is one of the world's largest national agricultural systems, with 111 ICAR institutes and 71 agricultural universities distributed around the country.
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