ICAR-IARI, Jharkhand Celebrates its 11th Foundation Day

28 June 2025, Jharkhand

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Jharkhand marked its 11th Foundation Day today with a special address by Padma Bhushan Dr. R.S. Paroda, Former Secretary (DARE) and Director General (ICAR), who served as the Chief Guest.

Dr. Paroda inaugurated the celebrations by participating in a tree plantation drive and distributed fruit-bearing and environmentally beneficial plants to farmers, promoting ecological sustainability and improved farm productivity. He also reviewed the institute’s research and academic infrastructure and lauded its progress.

Delivering the Foundation Day lecture, Dr. Paroda emphasized the urgent need for a second Green Revolution to emerge from Eastern India and underscored ICAR-IARI Jharkhand’s pivotal role in this transformation. He lauded India’s journey from food scarcity to self-reliance and encouraged young agricultural professionals to lead future advancements.

Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Nilamber-Pitamber University, Palamu, graced the event as Guest of Honour. He praised the institute’s rapid growth and its significant contributions to regional agricultural development.

In his presidential address, Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao, Director, ICAR-IARI, highlighted the transformative role of the institute in Indian agriculture and acknowledged the commendable work of the Jharkhand campus. He urged enhanced crop intensity through collaborative efforts with state governments on key policy issues.

Dr. Viswanathan Chinnuswamy, Joint Director (Research) ICAR-IARI, in his opening remarks, lauded the institute’s integrated approach to research, education, and extension, and assured continued institutional support.

The celebration was attended by dignitaries including scientists, faculty, students, farmers, farmer organizations, and media representatives. On the occasion, awards were conferred upon distinguished scientists, educators, students, farmers, and journalist organizations for their outstanding contributions.

(Source: ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Jharkhand)