• Acquaint the world about inclusive commitments and actions of IARI towards sustainable development goals;
• Provide transparent insights to aspirants, industry, and academia inside and outside national agricultural research and education system (NARES) about the dynamic academic ecosystem of IARI and across its campuses, including teaching, research, extension, and student development activities;
• Showcase the implementation of transformative educational reforms such as the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, highlighting innovative curriculum frameworks, interdisciplinary learning, and integration of skill-based training;
• Encourage student journalistic abilities in collecting, compiling, editing, and reporting stories under the scope of the magazine;
• Inspire students and faculty by documenting success stories in international collaboration, national and international competitions, recruitment in prestigious organizations, awards, recognitions, and academic excellence;
• Capture milestone events such as convocation, institutional lectures, award lectures, institutional rankings, and major events across IARI and its campuses, offering a comprehensive record of institutional progress;
• Promote knowledge exchange by featuring articles, eminent personality views and reports, and perspectives that bridge traditional wisdom with modern science, while addressing challenges like climate change, food security, and sustainable development;
• Celebrate student engagement by covering their participation in debates, faculty interactions, hackathons, cultural events, sports, exposure visits, and personality outreach programmes that foster holistic development;
• Publish detailed stories of successful dissertations that are awarded degrees.

The scope of Pusa Krishiksha extends to documenting and disseminating the academic journey of IARI in a manner that is meaningful and inspiring for its primary readership—students, faculty, academic aspirants, parents, and all those interested in the academic excellence of IARI. The magazine covers milestones in education, research, and extension while also presenting stories of student success, institutional achievements, and international collaborations.

By highlighting convocation proceedings, award lectures, cultural and sports activities, skill development programmes, competitive examination results, and outreach initiatives, the magazine offers a comprehensive overview of the vibrant academic ecosystem at IARI. It also provides insights into transformative changes being ushered in through NEP 2020, innovative curriculum design, and inter-campus collaborations.

Thus, Pusa Krishiksha serves not only as an institutional record but also as a source of inspiration, motivation, and engagement for its wide readership community, both within and beyond IARI. The scope of the magazine extends across all academic disciplines represented at IARI, its regional hubs, and collaborative partners in India and abroad. By chronicling academic innovations, excellence, and vibrant campus life, Pusa Krishiksha embodies IARI’s mission of nurturing skilled human resources and thought leaders in agriculture. Through its biannual issues, the magazine stands as a narrative of transformation, optimism, and excellence—an academic voice of IARI students, faculty, and collaborators committed to advancing global agriculture.

Name of the magazine: Pusa Krishiksha

Year of starting: 2024

Publication format: Online/Print

Subject: Academic

Language: English

ISSN:

Pusa Krishiksha is the official academic magazine of the ICAR–Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi—the cradle of India’s Green Revolution and a global leader in agricultural education and innovation. The magazine serves as a vibrant platform for showcasing IARI’s academic excellence, student achievements, research innovations, and institutional milestones.

Published biannually, Pusa Krishiksha documents the dynamic academic environment of IARI and its hubs across the country. It reflects the institute’s continued commitment to quality education, transformative research, and holistic student development. The magazine captures key academic events such as convocation week, award lectures, student interactions, research breakthroughs, skill-building activities, and outreach programmes, highlighting the spirit of innovation and service that defines IARI.

The publication also celebrates the achievements of students and faculty, their participation in national and international academic initiatives, and the implementation of transformative educational reforms inspired by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Through engaging narratives and well-curated reports, Pusa Krishiksha aims to bridge the gap between traditional and emerging knowledge systems, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and academic collaboration.

With students, faculty, academic aspirants, parents, and all those inspired by IARI’s legacy as its core readership, Pusa Krishiksha stands as both a record and a reflection of the institute’s pursuit of excellence—nurturing minds that will shape the future of sustainable agriculture and food security in India and beyond.

Patron

Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao
Director, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
Email: director@iari.res.in

Editors-in-Chief

Dr. Anupama Singh
Dean & Joint Director (Edu), ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
E-mail: dean@iari.res.in

Dr. K. K. Vinod
Associate Dean (International Affairs), ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
E-mail: assocdeania@iari.res.in

Associate Editors

Dr. Matiyar Rahaman Khan
Associate Dean (New Initiatives), ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
E-mail: mrkhan@iari.res.in

Dr. Monika A. Joshi
Associate Dean (Off Campuses), ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
E-mail: monika_sst@iari.res.in

Dr. Anil Dahuja
IQAC Coordinator, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
E-mail: anilda@iari.res.in

Dr. Harshawardhan Choudhary
Associate Dean (UG), ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
E-mail: harshwardhan@iari.res.in

Dr. Veda Krishnan
Senior Scientist, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
E-mail: vedakrishnan@iari.res.in

Dr. Shashank PR
Senior Scientist, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
E-mail: shashank@iari.res.in

Dr. Amalendu Ghosh
Senior Scientist, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
E-mail: Amalendu.Ghosh@icar.org.in

Ms. Nimmala Sreevalli
Literary Secretary, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
E-mail: nimmala_12871@iari.res.in

Pusa Krishiksha
The Graduate School
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Pusa, New Delhi 110012
E-mail: pusakrishiksha@iari.res.in; pusakrishiksha@gmail.com