New Delhi, India
February 3, 2009
Source:
Indian Council of Agricultural
Research (ICAR)
India and Nepal have signed a work
plan for the years 2009-10 on cooperation in the field of
agriculture, here today. The MoU is made between the
Indian Council of Agricultural
Research (ICAR) and the
Nepal Agricultural Research Council, Nepal. The MoU is
signed by Dr Mangala Rai, Secretary DARE & DG, ICAR; and the
Executive Director, Nepal Agricultural Research Council, Mr
Parashuram Lal Karna here today.
Signing the agreement, Dr Mangala Rai said, the technical
cooperation between the two countries will be implemented in the
various areas in the field of agriculture. Under memorandum of
understanding, exchange of germplasm and biological material for
research purpose will be mutually agreed upon. The exchange of
germplasm would be subject to regulatory regime in the
respective countries.
The Work Plan for the years 2009-10 between ICAR & NARC will
provide for study visits, exchange of scientific information and
training of scientists and experts. The Nepalese scientists and
officials will get training in the areas of hybrid seed
production technology in vegetable seeds, ginger and grape
improvement, carpet wool production, animal and veterinary bio
technology, fish breeding, etc.
Both countries will cooperate with common objectives to promote
and accelerate the progress of research and training in various
field of agricultural research such as exchange of scientists
and technologists; germplasm and breeding material, programme of
common interests. Such cooperation shall be implemented by
establishment of mutual relation between the scientific and
technical divisions of the organizations of the ICAR and NARC.
Also present on the occasion were Mr. A. K. Upadhyay, Additional
Secretary, DARE and Secretary, ICAR, Deputy Director Generals of
various divisions of ICAR and other senior officials.
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