THRUST AREAS

• • To evolve sustainable integrated farming systems for jhum improvement and restoration of degraded lands
• • To increase the overall productivity of different crops through research in cereals, pulses, oilseeds, horticultural crops including temperate horticulture, agroforestry, fisheries and other economical crops.
• • Development of feed and fodder resources from locally available fodder for livestock.
• • Improvement of citrus plantation to reinvigorate the citrus industry
• • Animal health coverage and improvement of livestock production system including trans-boundary diseases.

MANDATE

• 1. To develop and improve sustainable farming systems for different agro-climatic and socio-economic conditions of NEH region, including organic agriculture.
• 2. To improve crops, horticulture, livestock and fishery and to impart training for development of local competence for efficient management of resources.
• 3. To collaborate with state Departments for testing and promotion of improved farming technologies.