National Academy of Agricultural Research Management


The National Academy of Agricultural Research Management is a national-level service training institute for ARS cadre located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
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History

It was established by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in 1976, to address issues related to agricultural research, training and development and education management, in India. In the initial years, the academy primarily imparted foundation training to the new entrants of the Agricultural Research Service of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
Subsequently, its role expanded to include research, capacity building of senior professionals of national and international NARS in agricultural research and education management, and policy and consultancy support to NARS. The academy also renders services for building intellectual property (IP) portfolios like patents and geographical indications to various stakeholders including farmers and scientists.

Functional Areas/ Divisions of Management

There are six divisions within the academy: Agribusiness Management, Education Systems Management, Extension Systems Management, Human Resources Management, Information and Communication Management, and Research Systems Management.

Former Directors

S.noName of the DirectorOn Transfer/RegularFromTo
1.Dr. N.K.Anantha Rao Regular01.08.197631.03.1978
2.Dr. G.Ranga SwamyRegular01.04.197804.10.1979
3.Dr. K.V.RamanRegular24.03.198431.01.1992
4.Dr. C.PrasadOn Transfer01.06.199324.02.1995
5.Dr. Jagdeesh C.KallaRegular25.02.199530.11.1996
6.Dr. J.C.KatyalRegular20.02.199715.01.2002
7.Dr. B.N.MathurOn Transfer01.11.200210.02.2004
8.Dr. S.Prakash TiwariRegular03.05.200512.07.2006
9.Dr. S.M.IlyasRegular08.02.200731.07.2009
10.Dr. P.K.JoshiRegular19.09.200931.03.2011
11.Dr. S.L.GoswamiRegular21.12.201130.06.2014
12.Dr. D.Rama RaoRegular01.07.201430.09.2016
13.Dr. Ch. Srinivasa RaoRegular28.04.2017Till Date