Lord Mayo, The Viceroy and Governor General, had been repeatedly trying to get through his proposal for setting up a directorate general of Agriculture that would take care of the soil and its productivity, formulate newer techniques of cultivation, improve the quality of seeds and livestock and also arrange for imparting agricultural education. The government of India had invited a British expert. Dr. J. A. Voelcker who had submitted as report on the development of Indian agriculture. As a follow-up action, three experts in different fields were appointed for the first time during 1885 to 1895 namely, agricultural chemist (Dr. J. W. Leafer), cryptogamic botanist (Dr. R. A. Butler) and entomologist (Dr. H. Maxwell Lefroy) with headquarters at Dehradun (U.P.) in the forest Research Institute complex.
Promote experiential high quality learning environment and creation of integrated approach thatdevelops an appreciation and understanding of the socio-economic and environmental significance of soil-plant-animal-people interface.
Advancing professional competency for pursuing excellence in agriculture and allied education, research and entrepreneurship with ethical values to meet the Regional, National and Global needs and offering specialized services to the farmers for decent livelihood.
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