Objectives

Supporting and Promoting Scientific Research

To encourage and support young scientists, academicians and students for research, academic and capacity building programmes. To fund and organise training programs, workshops, and conferences. To recognise and reward outstanding contributions in different disciplines of agricultural research.

Promoting Scientific Temper and Literacy

To organise seminars, conferences, workshops, public lectures, science exhibitions, and outreach programs to disseminate scientific knowledge to the community. To conduct science education workshops for students and teachers, and to raise awareness about the importance of agricultural science for societal development.

Advancing Scientific Knowledge and Research in Agriculture

To establish research collaborations with academic institutions, research organisations, and industries both within and outside the country. To encourage research and initiatives that apply scientific knowledge to address emerging societal challenges such as climate change, nutrition security, food safety, and environmental sustainability.

Fostering Collaboration and Networking

To create a platform for scientists, researchers, academics, and students to connect and collaborate. To establish partnerships with other scientific societies, government agencies, and non-governmental organisations. To organise networking events and meetings to facilitate the exchange of ideas and best practices.

Contributing to Welfare of Farming Communities and Social Development

To perform different extension, training, marketing and social welfare activities in the area of agriculture and horticulture for livelihood security. To engage in social service activities for needy farm families. To work on gender sensitisation, women empowerment, and upliftment of tribal and scheduled caste communities.

Capacity Building and Resource Generation

To provide training and professional development opportunities for academicians, researchers, students, farmers, and entrepreneurs.

Dissemination of Scientific Knowledge

To support the publication of research findings through journals, books, and other scholarly publications. To promote public lectures, science exhibitions, and outreach programs that disseminate scientific knowledge to the community.