Membership Types & Fees
Choose the membership category that best suits your profile and contribute to India's agricultural science community
Choose Your Membership
SAARESU welcomes scientists, educators, researchers, students, extension professionals, farmers, and enthusiasts of agricultural science to join as members. Each membership category is thoughtfully designed to be inclusive and accessible — from students beginning their research journey to seasoned professionals and institutions wishing to make a lasting impact as Trustees.
Life Membership
Lifetime Access & Privileges
₹
5,000
One-time payment • Lifetime validity
Permanent membership — pay once, benefit forever
Discounts on publications & journals
Reduced conference registration fees
Full voting rights in General Body
Eligible for all SAARESU award categories
Eligible to contest governing elections
SAARESU Fellow Award eligibility
Membership certificate & ID card
Student
Student Life Membership
For M.Sc & Ph.D Scholars
₹
3,000
One-time payment • Lifetime validity
Open to M.Sc, Ph.D & research scholars
Discounted publication & APC charges
Reduced conference & seminar fees
Eligible for M.Sc & Ph.D Research Work Award
Eligible for Young Scientist Award
Access to SAARESU member network
Membership certificate & ID card
Student voting rights (limited)
Annual Membership
Year-long Engagement
₹
2,000
Per year • Renewable annually
Renewable every year — flexible commitment
Discounts on SAARESU publications
Reduced registration for events & conferences
Access to member networking platforms
Eligible for selected award categories
Limited voting rights in annual meetings
Membership certificate for the year
Premium
Trustee Membership
Institutional & Patron Level
₹
25,000
One-time payment • Lifetime & Trustee status
Highest individual / institutional membership tier
Recognised as a Patron / Trustee of SAARESU
Full voting rights & election eligibility
Eligible for all awards including SAARESU Fellow
Priority recognition at all SAARESU events
Complimentary publications & annual reports
Prominently listed in SAARESU records & website
Invitation to all major SAARESU functions
Tax benefit under Section 80G (if applicable)
Farmer's Membership
For Progressive Farmers
₹
1,000
One-time payment • Lifetime validity
Exclusively for practicing farmers
Lowest fee — maximally inclusive & accessible
Eligible for Best Farmer Award
Reduced fees for training & workshops
Direct linkage with agricultural scientists
Access to SAARESU extension & outreach programmes
Membership certificate & ID card
Membership Comparison at a Glance
| Feature |
Life
₹5,000 |
Student Life
₹3,000 |
Trustee
₹25,000 |
Annual
₹2,000/yr |
Farmer's
₹1,000 |
| Lifetime Validity |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
— |
✓ |
| Publication Discounts |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Limited |
| Conference Discounts |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Full Voting Rights |
✓ |
Limited |
✓ |
Limited |
— |
| Eligibility for Awards |
✓ |
Selected |
✓ |
Selected |
Farmer |
| Contest Elections |
✓ |
— |
✓ |
— |
— |
| SAARESU Fellow Eligible |
✓ |
— |
✓ |
— |
— |
| Sec. 80G Tax Benefit |
If applicable |
If applicable |
✓ |
If applicable |
If applicable |
Life — ₹5,000
Student Life — ₹3,000
Trustee — ₹25,000
Annual — ₹2,000/yr
Farmer's — ₹1,000
Payment Information: All membership fees are payable via UPI (saaresut@sbi) or bank transfer to SAARESU's SBI account. After payment, please email your transaction screenshot along with your name, membership category, and contact details to saaresu@gmail.com. Membership certificates and ID cards will be issued upon verification. For queries, call +91-7063443290.
SAARESU is registered under Section 80G (Reg. No. ABMTS1239CF20251) — contributions may be eligible for income tax deduction under applicable provisions.
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