National
Agricultural Science Museum (NASM), situated in the
National Agricultural Science Centre campus of ICAR in
New Delhi, is the first of its kind in the country.
Spread over a two storey specially designed building of
floor area of 23,000 sq ft, the museum portrays the
development of agriculture in India since prehistoric
time and the present state-of-the-art technology in
agriculture in our country, with a futuristic projection.
Agriculture
and animal husbandry have been the backbone of Indian
economy since prehistoric time. Even today, about 65% of
the Indian population directly or indirectly lives on
Agriculture. Agriculture has also shaped the literature,
creed and culture of the Indian Society. The rich
agricultural wealth of the country attracted hoards of
migrants to arrive and settle in India.
Ancient
literature and archaeological excavations have provided
us with innumerable evidences of agricultural practices
in ancient and medieval India. After Independence, utmost
emphasis was laid on agriculture in the consecutive
five-year plans. As a result, India achieved green
revolution and self-sufficiency in food production.
Today, we can not only feed a billion people, but also
have enough potential to Copeup with the future
challenges. Thus, the story of agriculture is the story
of Indian society. This story has been documented in a
popular form at the National Agricultural Science Museum.
The museum has 150 exhibits which are displayed in 10
major sections viz. Six Pillars of Agriculture, Agriculture in Prehistoric Era,
Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic & Post Vedic Era, Sultnat & Mughal Era, Advent of British, Advancement of agricultural sciences in Independent India, Global Issues related to Agriculture, Towards a Food-Secure Future, and Children's Section.
National Agricultural Science Museum is Conceptualized by Indian Council of Agricultural Research, and Designed & Developed by National Council of Science Museums, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India
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