Lok Sabha Question No. 1209 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-03
Subject: Agricultural R&D Institutes working in West Bengal
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Khalilur Rahaman

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1209

TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 RD  DECEMBER, 2024

## AGRICULTURAL R&D INSTITUTES WORKING IN WEST BENGAL

## 1209.  SHRI KHALILUR RAHAMAN:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f"k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k ea=h be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  agriculture  research  centres  and  development  institutes  are working for the development of agriculture sector in West Bengal;

(b) if so, the details thereof, location-wise;

(c) whether  the  said  agriculture  research  centres  and  development  institutions have undertaken agriculture developmental works during the last three years and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the extent to which the growth in agricultural sector was achieved by the said developmental works?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE d`f"k vkSj fdlku dY;k.k jkT; ea=h (SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY)

(a) & (b): Indian  Council  of  Agricultural  Research  (ICAR)  has  established  4 research institutes  and  10  regional  research  stations  in  the  State  of  West  Bengal. These institutes are catering to the agricultural technology needs of the State of West Bengal besides other parts of the country. In addition, at district level, 23 Krishi Vigyan Kendras  (KVKs)  have  also  been  established  in  West  Bengal  for  training  and demonstration of the technologies developed by ICAR.

The list of the Research Institutes and Regional Research Stations located in the State of West Bengal is attached as Annexure-I

(c) & (d): Agricultural  research  institutes/centres  located  in  West  Bengal  have undertaken research for the development of various field  crops,  pulses,  oilseeds, fibres,  horticultural  crops,  climate  resilient  varieties;  poultry  and  fisheries  sectors; development of ergonomically improved tools & equipment and women friendly tools and  machineries;  demonstration,  training  and  skill  development  programmes  for farmers and stakeholders etc. During the last three years (2021-2023) and 2024 a total  of 132  field  crops varieties  were  developed and  released for  West  Bengal. These include 69 varieties of Cereals; 16 of Oilseeds; 22 of Pulses; 11 of Fibre Crops; 8 of Forages and 6 of Sugarcane.

Agricultural  growth  depends upon various policies and schemes of Central Government, State Governments and this research carried out by the Agriculture Research Institutes. In West Bengal, over the last three years, agricultural research and development institutions along with Government policies and support have made significant strides in improving agricultural growth.

## [Part (a) & (b) of Lok Sabha USQ No. 1209 dated 3 RD  DECEMBER, 2024]

## List of Agriculture Research Institutes located in the State of West Bengal

1.  National Institute of Natural Fiber Engineering & Technology (NINFET), Kolkata
2.  Central Research Institute for Jute & Allied Fibers (CRIJAF), Barrackpore, Kolkata
3.  Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), Barrackpore, Kolkata
4.  Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI), Kolkata

## List of Regional Centres of ICAR Institutes located in the State of West Bengal

1.  Eastern Regional Station of ICAR-IVRI, Belgachia Road, Kolkata
2.  Eastern Regional Station of ICAR-NDRI, Kalyani, Nadia
3.  ICAR-CTRI Research Station, Dinhata, Cooch Behar
4.  IARI Regional Station, Kalimpong, Darjeeling
5.  ICAR-Regional Research Centre of CIBA, Kakdwip, 24 Parganas (South)
6.  ICAR-CIFE Centre, Salt Lake City, Kolkata
7.  Regional Research Centre of ICAR-CIFA, Rahara Fish Farm, Rahara
8.  ICAR-CPCRI, Research Centre, Mohitnagar, Jalpaiguri
9.  ICAR-CSSRI Regional Research Station, Canning Town, 24 Parganas (South)
10.  ICAR-CISH Regional Research Station, Makhdumpur, Malda

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