15-448: Central Tobacco Research Institute (CTRI) or also known as ICAR-CTRI is a central research established in 1947 under the aegis of Indian Central Tobacco Committee (ICTC), Madras. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) took over the control of functioning the institute in 1965. It is situated at Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh , India. In 1945, Government of India constituted Indian Central Tobacco Committee (ICTC) to improve
30-452: A PhD degree are given paid study leave to acquire PhD qualification, which is necessary for career progression. Through CAS, scientists can rise up to Principal Scientist grade, which is equivalent to the scale of Joint Secretary to the Government of India . The ARS encourages fresh infusion of talent at all senior levels through lateral entry in which incumbent scientists can participate in
45-612: A college, after previously cancelling the affiliation because the college was not accredited by NAEAB. In 2022, students were not accepted to master's degree at Rajiv Gandhi University because their B.Sc. in Agriculture degree was from an unaccredited private university. As of January 2020 , ICAR has following institutions: Indian Council of Agricultural Research's headquarters is in New Delhi. All India Entrance Exam for Agriculture (CUET) conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA)
60-551: A constitutional body – the National Commission for Higher Education and Research – which would be a unified supreme body to regulate all branches of higher education including agricultural education. Presently, regulation of agricultural education is the mandate of ICAR, Veterinary Council of India (Veterinary sub-discipline) and Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (Forestry sub-discipline). A number of natural resource management institutes of India also come under
75-400: A program. As of 1 April 2021 , NAEAB lists only 39 accredited institutes. While ICAR accreditation is voluntary, since 2016–17 it is linked with the release of grants for education quality assurance for State Agricultural Universities . It is also used by some institutes as an affiliation or admission requirements. In September 2021, Goa University has reinstated affiliation to
90-578: Is an autonomous body responsible for co-ordinating agricultural education and research in India. It reports to the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture. The Union Minister of Agriculture serves as its president. It is the largest network of agricultural research and education institutes in the world. The committee to Advise on Renovation and Rejuvenation of Higher Education (Yashpal Committee, 2009) has recommended setting up of
105-553: Is an entrance exam for admission into the agricultural universities recognized by ICAR. Applicants Applicants Applicants Applicants Applicants Applicants The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) conducts all India competitive examination Agricultural Research Service (ARS), to recruit posts in the ARS of Indian Council of Agricultural Research. ICAR presents the following awards: Agricultural Research Service (ICAR, India) Agriculture Research Services (ARS)
120-596: Is the Natural Resource services under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), organization under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education ( DARE ), Ministry of Agriculture , Government of India. The purpose of the service is to set a cutting edge model of education, perform research for its application in agriculture, agro forestry, animal husbandry, fisheries, home science and allied sciences. The agricultural research services helps to make
135-439: Is the qualifying examination. All candidates who desire to appear for the ARS examination have to appear for both prelims and mains sessions. Total exam is of 300 marks of which the mains exam is of 240 marks and interview is of 60 marks. The examination is the initial port of entry into the services of ICAR and the new entrants are imparted foundation training called as Foundation Course for Agricultural Research Services (FOCARS) at
150-487: The ICAR. ICAR provides accreditation to agriculture universities, colleges and programmes, through its accreditation unit, National Agricultural Education Accreditation Board (NAEAB). The board was established in 1996 and given its current name in 2017. The accreditation serves only as a badge of quality assurance. It is not mandatory, is not a form of affiliation or recognition and does not give approval to open an institute or
165-732: The National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad. FOCARS is designed for the newly recruited entry level scientists to the Agricultural Research Service of the ICAR. The course aims at providing exposure to the trainees on the concepts and principles of project management with special emphasis on project formulation and implementation. It also includes capsules in related areas on human resources development, and information and communication management. The 108th batch of FOCARS trained from July-Oct 2018. The Agricultural Research Service Scientists' Forum (ARSSF) of
SECTION 10
#1732851603001180-519: The country self-reliant as far in food grains, horticultural crops, milk, meat, fish and eggs. The Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board ( ASRB ) conducts all India competitive examinations for ARS to recruit entry level posts. Pursuant to the Gajendragadkar Report of 1972, the ASRB was established on 1 November 1973. The ARS examination consists of preliminary, main and interview. The first
195-402: The highest salary. They are kept on 'tenure track' or 'probation' for 2 years and upon satisfactory completion of this period they are given 'tenure'and confirmed in the ARS. On completing service for designated years and meeting set performance criteria, they are promoted to the next higher grades in a Flexible Complementation system known as Career Advancement Scheme (CAS). Incumbents without
210-684: The research activities and production of tobacco in India . To improve research activities, quality control and production of Tobacco, the institute is established in 1947 which was later undertaken by ICAR. Seshu Madhav of IIRR takes over as CTRI Director Resident of Warangal, Maganti Seshu Madhav appointed as Director of CTRI Maganti Seshu Madhav appointed ICAR-CTRI Director Maganti Seshu Madhav appointed ICAR-CTRI Director Resident of Warangal, Maganti Seshu Madhav appointed as Director of CTRI Seshu Madhav of IIRR takes over as CTRI Director Indian Council of Agricultural Research The Indian Council of Agricultural Research ( ICAR )
225-502: The scientists recruited by the ICAR were registered as a society on 12 August 1980 at Shillong and on 22 November 1995, it was formally recognized by the ICAR. The recruits through the ARS Examination are designated as ′ARS′ or ' Scientist '. The post of entry level ARS or Scientist is same with Jr. Class I cadre of Central government. The initial pay is fixed after granting advance increments for higher qualification, with PhDs getting
#999