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भा.कृ.अनु.प.- भारतीय चरागाह एवं चारा अनुसंधान संस्थान, झाँसी

ICAR - Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi

SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN - (25.09.2025) : Ek Din-Ek Ghanta-Ek Saath

SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN - DAY: 6 (22.09.2025) : SYMBOLIC HUMAN CHAIN

SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN - DAY: 5 (21.09.2025) : SAFAI MITRA SURAKSHA SHIVIR

SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN - DAY: 4 (20.09.2025) : ADVOCACY ACT - Guest Speaker: Dr. S.N. Pandey, Consultant

Daily Activity Swachh Bharat Abhiyan - Swachhta Hi Seva - ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi at Composite Vidyalaya, Hastinapur, Badagaon Block, Jhansi (U.P.) on 19.09.2025

Swachhotsav (स्वच्छोत्सव) - on this occasion, the Swachhta Pledge would be administered by the Secretary, DARE & DG ICAR, New Delhi

भारतीय चरागाह एवं चारा अनुसंधान संस्थान में अयोजित हिंदी कार्यशाला

रासी सीड्स के प्रबन्ध निदेशक आर. राजेन्द्रन, व्यवसाय प्रमुख-सीरा सीड्स, एन सरवनन एवं भारतीय चरागाह एवं चारा अनुसंधान संस्थान के निदेशक डॉ. पंकज कौशल, परियोजना समन्वयक- चारा फसलें डॉ. विजय कुमार यादव की उपस्थिति में समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किये गये

Recognition of Dr. Jialal Memorial Hospital Pvt. Ltd., Medical Collage Gate No. 2, Jhansi for taking Eye treatment at CGHS rate

Glimpses of the visit of Hon'ble Secretary, DARE, Govt. of India & Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi; along with Dr. D.K. Yadava, Hon'ble Deputy Director General (Crop Science), ICAR visited ICAR-IGFRI

Launching ceremony of the 'Centre of Excellence for Research on Bioenergy Grasses', and to lay the foundation stone of the 'Advanced Plant Phenomics Facility' under the IGFRI-Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) collaborative project.

Dr. M.L. Jat, Hon'ble Secretary, DARE, Govt. of India & Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi; along with Dr. D.K. Yadava, Hon'ble Deputy Director General (Crop Science), ICAR visited ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi on 19-08-2025.

Glimpses of India’s 79th Independence Day celebration at ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi

आज संस्थान में आजादी का अमृत महोत्सव (हर घर तिरंगा) मनाया गया

प्रधानमंत्री किसान सम्मान निधि एवं लाभार्थी कृषक गोष्ठी (02 अगस्त 2025)

About IGFRI

ICAR - Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute (IGFRI),a national Institute under the administrative control of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, is mandated to conduct basic, strategic, applied and adaptive research; development and training in forage production and it's utilization. The Institute has highly experienced and internationally trained human resources engaged in need-led, participatory, inter-disciplinary approaches. With more than 60 years of experience in forage research and development, IGFRI today stands as the premier R&D institution in South Asia for sustainable agriculture through quality forage production for improved animal productivity.

The Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, established in 1962, has been instrumental in fostering research, training and extension programmes on all aspects of forage production and utilization through inter-disciplinary approach. It has provided technologies, human resource development skills, consultancy and technical services on forage production and utilization to government and non-government organizations, agri-business and farmers. This has been possible due to the benign patronage and guidance of Dr. M.L. Jat, Secretary DARE and Director General, ICAR, New Delhi. It has three Regional stations to cater to forage related location specific R&D needs of humid tropics (at Dharwad), semi-arid and arid (at Avikanagar) and temperate (at Srinagar/ Palampur).

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Dr. Pankaj Kaushal
Director, ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi

Our Divisions

Crop Improvement Division

Focused on breeding and genetic enhancement of high-yielding, stress-tolerant forage crop varieties.

Crop Production Division

Works on efficient agronomic practices and sustainable forage production systems.

Grassland & Silvipasture Management Division

Engaged in the development and conservation of rangelands, pastures, and silvipasture systems.

Plant-Animal Relationship Division

Studies fodder-livestock interactions, animal performance, and feed quality evaluation.

Seed Technology Division

Produces and promotes high-quality seeds of improved fodder crop varieties for wider adoption.

Social Science Division

Works on technology transfer, socio-economic research, and farmer-centric extension services.

Farm Machinery & Post Harvest Technology Division

Focuses on farm implements and fodder processing technologies to enhance post-harvest efficiency.

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Success Stories

Fodder Security in Bundelkhand through Improved Varieties
Farmers in drought-prone Bundelkhand adopted IGFRI-developed Berseem (IGFRI-7) and Napier-Bajra Hybrid varieties. Fodder yields increased by 40–45%, ensuring year-round availability and reducing livestock mortality during lean seasons.

Farmer-Led Grassland Management Committee in Jhansi
A community in Jhansi, supported by IGFRI scientists, formed a grassland users’ committee. They implemented rotational grazing, weed control, and reseeding on 10 hectares of common land, increasing forage productivity by 60% over 3 years.