NAAS Delhi PGDM Admissions 2016

National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), Delhi PGDM Admissions 2016

The National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) is a Government of India funded agency, established in 1990, is a research platform in the fields of crop husbandry, animal husbandry, fisheries and agro-forestry. It acts as a research base for agro-scientists to formulate their advice to the policy makers in discussion with the agricultural and agro industrial communities.The Academy is located at the National Agricultural Science Centre Complex, Pusa, in New Delhi, India.

The National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) owes it origin to the vision of the late Dr. B. P. Pal, noted Indian agricultural scientist, who first put forth the idea of setting up a back-end chat room for assisting the decision makers on policies aimed at the development of agriculture in India. Tailing his advice, the Academy was formed in 1990 to assist research in agricultural and related sciences, to provide a forum for agricultural scientists for deliberations, and to organize seminars, congresses and conferences for the propagation of the philosophy of agriculture, which it has been carrying out since inception. It also maintains a Corporate Membership scheme for the corporate sector.

MISSION OF THE ACADEMY:

To gain recognition as a credible think tank to provide views of the scientific community on all agriculture- related policy issues, to encourage talent and promote excellence in science, making it a powerful instrument for the growth of national economy with a vibrant farm sector.

National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) provides following facilities:

• Classroom
• Library
• Playground
• Bus Transport
• Computer Laboratory
• Science Laboratory

Objectives:

• Promote ecologically sustainable agriculture,
• Recognize and promote excellence of individual scientists in the field of agriculture,
• Promote interaction among research workers in different institutions and organizations within the country and With the world scientific community,
• Publish specific studies including those intended for policy-makers for the advancement of agricultural research and development, and
• Carry out such activities as are relevant to the accomplishment of the above goals.