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Lesson 43:Role of ICAR, SAUs, in Rural Development

The mandate

1. To plan, undertake aid, promote and coordinate education, research and its application in agriculture, agro-forestry, animal husbandry, fisheries, home science and allied sciences.
2. To act as clearing house of research and general information through publications and information system, and instituting and promoting transfer of technology programmes.
3. To provide, undertake and promote consultancy services in the fields of education, research, training and dissemination of information.
4. To look into problems relating to broader areas of rural development concerning agriculture, including post-harvest technology, by developing cooperative programmes with other organizations such as the Indian Council of Social Sciences Research, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and universities.
5. To do other things considered necessary to attain the objectives of ICAR.