ICAR-IIHR : 58th Foundation Day Celebrations Tomorrow

The ICAR – Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (ICAR-IIHR), established on September 5, 1967, is the top-ranking institute of ICAR. With a mission to achieve sustainable horticultural development, the institute has played a crucial role in ensuring livelihood security, economic growth, and nutritional security, despite the numerous challenges faced over the years.

Extensive research: ICAR-IIHR has conducted extensive research on fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, medicinal and aromatic plants, and mushrooms for nearly six decades. The institute focuses on both basic and applied research to enhance the productivity and utilization of tropical and subtropical horticultural crops.

Collaboration with agencies: Additionally, ICAR-IIHR collaborates with national and international agencies in horticultural research and development, specifically with the State of Karnataka.

13 varieties/hybrids released: The institute has made significant strides in developing varieties and hybrids resistant to various biotic and abiotic stresses while improving yield and quality. Recently, the Prime Minister of India dedicated 13 varieties/hybrids of IIHR to the nation.

Reduce production costs, and manage soil health: It also aims to develop technologies that reduce production costs, manage soil health and the biosphere, and mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on horticultural crop production. Notably, in 2023-24, the 10th SVRC Committee approved 19 new varieties from ICAR-IIHR, and the 30th CVRC Committee notified 11 varieties, along with 24 new technologies and innovations. Since 2014, ICAR-IIHR has also been functioning as an outreach campus of ICAR-IARI, actively involved in postgraduate education.

58th Foundation Day Celebrations: The institute will be celebrating its 58th Foundation Day on Thursday 05 September. On the occasion the Deputy Director General, Education Division, ICAR, New Delhi Dr Rakesh Chandra Agrawal has consented to grace the occasion and deliver a talk on “Horticulture Education and Employment Opportunities in Amrit Kaal” and the Deputy Director General, Horticulture Science Division, ICAR, New Delhi Dr Sanjay Kumar Singh has consented to preside over the function.

Inputs and Photos Courtesy: Dr Nandish, ICAR-IIHR.

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