Uttar Pradesh State PCS

• 25 Nov 2022

International Agriculture Research Center will be Established in Gorakhpur University

Why In News?

Recently, in a meeting chaired by the Vice-Chancellor of Gorakhpur University, Prof. Rajesh Singh, it was informed that the Consortium of International Agriculture Research Center (GCIAR) will be established at the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, Gorakhpur.

Key Points

• With the establishment of the Consortium of International Agricultural Research Center (GCIAR) at the Institute of Agricultural and Natural Sciences, Gorakhpur, the development of improved varieties of wheat, maize and paddy seeds in Purvanchal will also provide extensive experience to the students in the field of research.
• Vice-Chancellor Prof. Rajesh Singh said that the development of progressive varieties of wheat, maize and paddy in the research center will help in doubling the income of the farmers.