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

ICAR - Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi

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Dr Pankaj Kaushal, Director, ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi has been conferred with the 'Honorary Fellow' of the UP Academy of Agricultural Sciences (UPAAS), UP Council of Agricultural Research (UPCAR), Lucknow

माननीय कैबिनेट मंत्री मत्स्यपालन, डेयरी और पशुपालन मंत्रालय भारत सरकार श्री राजीव रंजन सिंह उर्फ़ ललन सिंह ने आज दिनांक 5 अप्रैल 2025 को भा कृ अनु प - भारतीय चरागाह एवं चारा अनुसंधान संस्थान का भ्रमण किया । उनके साथ मंत्रालय की सचिव सुश्री अलका उपाध्याय एवं पशुपालन आयुक्त डॉ अभिजीत मित्रा ने संस्थान की गतिविधियों का अवलोकन किया ।

51st Institute Management Committee Meet held on 25-07-2025

51st Institute Management Committee Meet held on 25-07-2025

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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IGFRI Campus and Research
Dr. Pankaj Kaushal
Director, ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi

Our Divisions

Crop Improvement

Crop Improvement Division

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

Crop Production

Crop Production Division

Works on efficient agronomic practices and sustainable forage production systems.

Grassland Division

Grassland & Silvipasture Management Division

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

Plant Animal Relationship

Plant-Animal Relationship Division

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

Seed Technology Division

Seed Technology Division

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

Social Science Division

Social Science Division

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

Farm Machinery Division

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.

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Our Team Leaders

Dr. Pankaj Kaushal
Dr. Pankaj Kaushal

Director

Dr. Vijay Kumar Yadav
Dr. Vijay Kumar Yadav

Project Coordinator (AICRP on F&FU)

Dr. Shahid Ahmed
Dr. Shahid Ahmed

Head, Division of Crop Improvement

Dr. Dana Ram Palsaniya
Dr. Dana Ram Palsaniya

Head, Division of Crop Production

Dr. Arun Kumar Shukla
Dr. Arun Kumar Shukla

Head, Division of Grassland & Silvipasture Management

Dr. Awindra Kumar Singh
Dr. Awindra Kumar Singh

Head, Division of Seed Technology

Dr. Purushottam Sharma
Dr. Purushottam Sharma

Head, Division of Plant Animal Relationship

Dr. Sadhna Pandey
Dr. Sadhna Pandey

Head, Division of Social Science

Dr. Sanjay Kumar Singh
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Singh

Head, Division of Agricultural Engineering & PHT

Dr. Sanjay Kumar Singh
Kumar Vivek

Chief Administrative Officer & Head of Office

Dr. Sanjay Kumar Singh
Ravi Bhadra

Senior Finance & Account Officer