Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya

Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV) is located in Raipur, the capital city of the state of Chhattisgarh in central India.The university was established on January 20, 1987, and is named after the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, in her honour.IGKV has a primary mandate to provide education, conduct research, and offer extension services in the field of agriculture and related areas. The university offers a wide range of academic programs, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various agricultural disciplines. These programs cover fields such as agronomy, horticulture, soil science, plant pathology, entomology, agricultural engineering, and more. IGKV has several affiliated and constituent colleges across Chhattisgarh. These colleges play a crucial role in delivering quality agricultural education and hands-on training to students. IGKV is actively involved in agricultural research, with a focus on improving agricultural practices and addressing regional challenges. This research is aimed at increasing crop productivity, sustainability, and the overall well-being of farmers in Chhattisgarh.IGKV operates various research stations across different agro-climatic zones within the state. These stations conduct region-specific research to address the unique agricultural needs and challenges of each area.The university conducts research on a variety of crops, including cereals (such as rice and wheat), pulses (like chickpeas and lentil etc), oilseeds (such as soybeans and groundnuts etc), and fruits (including mangoes, citrus fruits, and others). This research contributes to the development of better agricultural practices for these crops in Chhattisgarh. The university provides extension services to disseminate agricultural knowledge, best practices, and technological advancements to the farming community in Chhattisgarh. These services help bridge the gap between research and practical application for farmers. Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya is a crucial institution in Chhattisgarh, contributing to the development of the agricultural sector, education, and research in the state. Its work plays a vital role in improving agricultural practices and the lives of farmers in the region.    Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur has a long historical background. In the British regime, agricultural research station at "Labhandi Farm" was established in 1903 which has grown today as Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya. During mid sixties, this centre was established as Rice Research Station and was converted to Madhya Pradesh Rice Research Institute during 1974. The College of Agriculture, Raipur was established in 1961. In 1979, the center was upgraded as Zonal Agricultural Research Station (ZARS). Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, is an autonomous, nonprofit, research and educational organization working for the up-liftment of farmer's livelihood of Chhattisgarh. Education, Research and Extension are the major activities of the Vishwavidyalaya.    Improving the competitiveness of agriculture sector, by building capacity, enhancing productivity and profitability, maintaining sustainability of production and consumption systems through efficient use of natural resources and energy, and catalyzing innovation across the agriculture in order to ensure food and nutritional security, and inclusive growth.    Sustainable integrated development of agriculture for rural livelihood enhancement, generation of economic growth and opportunities in state of Chhattisgarh.