The Mandate

 

*  Research on sustainable agricultural technology for North-Western Himalayas including crop improvement and resource & pest management

* Basic and strategic research on important hill crops including indigenous germplasm conservation

*  Research on high value crops utilizing niche potential of hills

*  Research on management of range and degraded lands in hills for forage production

*  Socio-economic research recognizing the role of women in farm level enterprises

*  Development of farming system models using traditional wisdom of farming community

*  Transfer of technology programs, research on extension methodology, and organization of specialized training programs