ICAR-NAARM Annual Report 2005-06

Abstract

This document is a comprehensive record of the Academy’s activities and accomplishments during 2005-2006. The Academy has completed 29 years of dedicated service to the nation. During these years the Academy has made significant contribution in manpower development in National Agricultural Research System (NARS) of India, and also other developing countries in South Asia and Africa. The Academy has also taken up research and consultancy projects and services, depending upon the specific needs of the clientele organizations. A significant achievement of the year was that the Academy has been identified as the major center for Learning and Capacity Building (L & CB) activities. At the behest of the Council, the Academy through a series of policy dialogues, developed guidelines for material transfer in inter institutional collaborative projects under the overall framework of BD Act 2002. During this period, 44 programmes were held, and a total of 969 scientists, teachers, administrators and finance officers were trained. Six off-campus programmes, one international programme for administrative and finance officers of Nepal Agricultural Research Council and five ICAR sponsored Summer Schools were the other highlights of the year. This year, many of our faculty and staff members participated and presented papers in various workshops and seminars at various institutes in the country. Research projects were prioritized with reference to the current needs. Broad outline for the protection of various forms of intellectual property (IP) in the ICAR system at the level of individual scientists, institutes and headquarters was prepared, which may serve as a background material for the Special Task Force constituted by ICAR for developing guidelines for IP protection. The efforts brought recognition to the Academy in different forms. Dr T. Balaguru, Head, ARSMP Division received “The World Medal of Freedom” for significant accomplishments in the field of Agricultural Research Management. Dr Jagannadham Challa was awarded Fellow of the National Academy of Veterinary Sciences for his contribution as a Veterinarian. The ICAR Inter-institutional Tournament (Southern Zone) was hosted by the Academy, and NAARM won several prizes in various events. The Academy also bagged several trophies at the Annual Rose Show organized by Hyderabad and Secunderabad Rose Societies.