International Conference on THASIRE - 2026, Sikkim     
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Welcome to ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region

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भाकृअनुप उत्‍तर पूर्वी पर्वतीय क्षेत्र अनुसंधान परिसर में आपका स्‍वागत है

भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान परिषद (आईसीएआर) के तत्वावधान में 9 जनवरी, 1975 को भाकृअनुप उत्तर पूर्वी पर्वतीय क्षेत्र अनुसंधान परिसर (आईसीएआर आरसी एनईएच) की स्थापना की गई थी। यह भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान परिषद द्वारा स्थापित की गई अपनी तरह की पहली संस्‍थान है जिसमें सिक्किम सहित उत्‍तर पूर्वी पर्वतीय क्षेत्र के जनजातीय क्षेत्रों में अनुसंधान की जरूरतों को पूरा करने के लिए बागवानी, पशु विज्ञान, कृषि अभियांत्रिकी, कृषि वानिकी, मत्स्य पालन और सामाजिक विज्ञान सहित कृषि के सभी विषयों को शामिल किया गया है। संस्थान का मुख्यालय बारापानी (मेघालय) में स्थित है, जबकि इसके क्षेत्रीय केंद्र बसर (अरुणाचल प्रदेश), इम्फाल (मणिपुर), कोलासीब (मिजोरम), झरनापानी (नागालैंड), लेम्बुचेरा (त्रिपुरा) और गंगटोक (सिक्‍कीम) में स्थित है। संस्थान के कुल 15 कृषि विज्ञान केंद्र (केवीके) हैं जो कृषि एवं इससे संबंधित क्षेत्रों में किसानों, स्‍कूल ड्रॉपआउट व किसान महिलाओं को कैंपस में तथा कैंपस के बाहर प्रशिक्षण देने हेतु मुख्‍यालय व विभिन्‍न केन्‍द्रों से जुड़े हुए हैं।

The ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region (ICAR RC NEH) was established on 9th January, 1975 under the aegis of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). This is the first of its kind set up by ICAR, which encompasses all the disciplines of agriculture, horticulture, animal sciences, agricultural engineering, agroforestry, fishery and social sciences to cater to the research needs of the tribal areas of NEH Region including Sikkim. The headquarter (HQ) of the institute is located in Meghalaya (Barapani), while its regional centres are located at Basar (Arunachal Pradesh), Imphal (Manipur), Kolasib (Mizoram), Jharnapani (Nagaland), Lembucherra (Tripura) and Gangtok (Sikkim). The institute has 20 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) attached to different centres and HQ for providing on/off campus training to the practising farmers, school dropouts and farm women in the field of agriculture and allied sectors.


THRUST AREAS

  • • To evolve sustainable integrated farming systems for jhum improvement and restoration of degraded lands
  • • To increase the overall productivity of different crops through research in cereals, pulses, oilseeds, horticultural crops including temperate horticulture, agroforestry, fisheries and other economical crops.
  • • Development of feed and fodder resources from locally available fodder for livestock.
  • • Improvement of citrus plantation to reinvigorate the citrus industry
  • • Animal health coverage and improvement of livestock production system including trans-boundary diseases.

MANDATE

  • 1. To develop and improve sustainable farming systems for different agro-climatic and socio-economic conditions of NEH region, including organic agriculture.
  • 2. To improve crops, horticulture, livestock and fishery and to impart training for development of local competence for efficient management of resources.
  • 3. To collaborate with state Departments for testing and promotion of improved farming technologies.

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About the Media Cell
The Media Cell of ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region (ICAR RC NEH), Umiam, facilitates the dissemination of scientific information, agricultural technologies, institutional achievements, and outreach activities to farmers, researchers, students, stakeholders, and the general public. Through the Institute’s official social media platforms, the Media Cell promotes awareness of agricultural innovations, research findings, training programmes, workshops, farmers’ interactions, important events, and other institutional activities relevant to the North Eastern Region.
The Media Cell also strengthens public engagement, enhances the visibility of the Institute’s research and extension initiatives, and supports the timely dissemination of authentic and verified information.