ICAR-RCER, FSRCHPR , Ranchi
Horticulture and Agro-forestry Research Programme (formerly, Central Horticultural Experiment Station) was set up on 8th May 1979 under the aegis of Indian Council Agricultural Research under the Tribal Sub-plan. This is a research station of ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna.
The Division started with following objectives
- To conduct research, extension and project planning for development of horticulture and agro-forestry suitable for different agro-ecological region in eastern region.
- To develop technology on rain water harvesting and multiple use of water for development of horticulture and agro-forestry.
- To develop and transfer improved production technologies on horticulture and agro-forestry.
- To produce and supply genuine planting material of different fruits and vegetables in large scale.
- Function as information portal for horticulture and agro-forestry development in the region.
Mandate
To undertake strategic & adaptive research for efficient integrated management of natural resources to enhance productivity of agricultural production system through agro forestry & horticultural crops.
Our Scientist
| Sl. No. | Name of Scientist | Designation | Profile Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Arun Kumar Singh (Veg. Sci.) | Centre Head & Principal Scientist | View Profile |
| 2. | Dr. Rabi Sankar Pan (Horticulture) | Principal Scientist | View Profile |
| 3. | Dr. Bal Krishna Jha (Horticulture-vegetable) | Principal Scientist | View Profile |
| 4. | Dr. Sushanta Kumar Naik (Soil Science) | Principal Scientist | View Profile |
| 5. | Dr. Virendra Kumar Yadav (Agril. Extn.) | Principal Scientist | |
| 6. | Dr. Santosh S. Mali (SWCE) | Senior Scientist | View Profile |
| 7. | Dr. Bhavana Patnaykuni (Plant Breeding) | Senior Scientist | View Profile |
| 8. | Dr. Ajit Kumar Jha (Plant Pathology) | Senior Scientist | |
| 9. | Dr. Jaipal Singh Choudhary | Scientist | View Profile |
| 10. | Dr. Reena Kumari Kamal (Livestock Prod. Mang.) | Scientist | View Profile |
| 11. | Dr. Reshma Shinde (Soil Science) | Scientist | View Profile |
| 12. | Dr. Mahesh Kumar Dhakar (Fruit Science) | Scientist | View Profile |
| 13. | Dr. Meenu Kumari (veg. Science) | Scientist | View Profile |
| 14. | Dr. Prerna Nath (Food Technology) | Scientist (Sr. Scale) | View Profile |
| 15. | Mr. Victor Thingujam (Agroforestry) | Scientist |