NAARM

(National Academy of Agricultural Research Management)

Institutional sponsored research is carried out by the Academy in the following areas :

Agricultural Research Systems Management and Policies Division focuses on Agricultural scenario analysis and new policy initiatives; Policy analysis for productivity enhancement of NARS; Technology forecasting and assessment in agriculture; Research prioritization, monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment; and Research management initiatives for sustainable agriculture.

Human Resource Development Division concentrates on HRD strategies for NARS; Impact assessment of training; Performance appraisal and accountability in agricultural research and education; organizational culture; and evolving systems for HRD.

Information and Communication Management Division looks at issues concerning Information technology (IT) policy for NARS; Distance training; Interactive multi-media packages in agricultural education; Decision Support System; Geographical Information System; IT in agricultural rural development; and Participatory technology development and transfer.

NAARM has well-equipped laboratories for:

• Video production
• Audio visual aids
• Photography
• Information and communication technology
• Printing and publication
• Information search and retrieval
• Organizational behaviour
• Self-aided instruction learning