Padma Bhushan Dr. R.S. Paroda, President, IARI Alumni Association
President’s Message
Welcome to the IARI Alumni website, an exciting new initiative crafted to amplify our networking, enhance visibility, and disseminate information about the diverse activities of our esteemed alumni and our beloved Alma Mater. As alumni of IARI, we are privileged to have received an education that empowers us to catalyze agricultural growth in India. IARI’s legacy of excellence in agriculture remains a beacon of innovation and progress. Since the Green Revolution in the late Sixties, we have played a pivotal role in achieving household food security, nutrition, and environmental sustainability. Now, it is incumbent upon us to reciprocate to our alma mater and aid it in becoming a global leader in teaching, research, and extension activities. Our dedicated Executive Committee is diligently working towards realizing these objectives. Together, let’s forge a robust and dynamic alumni association that we can all take pride in. Stay connected, share your experiences, and join us in celebrating our collective achievements through this platform.
Appeal for Updated Information about Alumni
IARI Alumni Association is updating the Alumni Directory and reaching out to its alumni, spread all over the world, to send their contact details (Email, Mobile, and contact address) to iari.iaa.1992@gmail.com. The information available so far may be checked from URL: http://alumni.iari.res.in. All IARI Alumni who have already registered and are in touch with other IARI Alumni, are requested to pass this information to them for necessary action. Secretary, IAA
Celebrating Our Alumnus: Dr. M.L. Jat Appointed as Secretary, DARE & Director General, ICAR
We are immensely proud to announce that our esteemed alumnus, Dr. Mangi Lal Jat, has been appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and the Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
Dr. Jat’s illustrious career spans over 25 years in systems agronomy, with significant contributions to conservation agriculture, climate-smart practices, and precision farming. His leadership is expected to usher in a new era of sustainable agricultural research and innovation in India.
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), the seat of the Green Revolution and a beacon of agricultural excellence. For decades, IARI has been at the forefront of transformative research, pioneering innovations that have revolutionized farming practices and boosted agricultural productivity. As the mother institution, the IARI has not only provided leadership but also cultivated the skilled human resources essential for staffing State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) and driving agricultural transformation. IARI alumni hold prominent positions both nationally and internationally, playing a vital role in advancing the mission of their alma mater.
