ICAR-RCER, Patna Holds 23rd IMC Gathering; Dr. P.S. Pandey, Head of Dr. RPCAU, Emphasizes Importance of Joint, Advanced Research
ICAR-Research Complex for Eastern Region Strengthens Collaboration with Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University
The ICAR-Research Complex for Eastern Region (ICAR-RCER) recently held its 23rd Institutional Management Committee (IMC) Meeting, where collaborative research projects and key focus areas were discussed.
Collaborative Research Projects with Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU)
ICAR-RCER has ongoing collaborative research initiatives with Dr. RPCAU, with the aim of addressing region-specific agricultural challenges to enhance productivity and sustainability. These joint projects focus on crop improvement, integrated nutrient management, pest and disease control, and climate-resilient farming practices. Research efforts involve sharing germplasm, jointly conducting field trials, and co-developing technologies suitable for the eastern region.
Focus on Weed Management
A significant agenda item was the emphasis on weed management strategies to improve crop yields. Research highlights include:
- Developing integrated weed management (IWM) practices that combine cultural, mechanical, and chemical methods.
- Evaluating eco-friendly herbicides and weed control techniques.
- Promoting weed management protocols tailored for rice, maize, pulses, and oilseed crops dominant in the region.
- Extension activities to educate farmers on timely weed control measures, helping reduce labor and input costs.
Collaborative studies with RPCAU also include identifying weed species causing significant crop losses and developing resistant crop varieties.
Meeting Highlights
The meeting, which took place on May 26, 2025, was attended by Dr. P.S. Pandey, Vice Chancellor of Dr. RPCAU, along with other eminent dignitaries and agricultural scientists. Dr. Anup Das, Director of ICAR-RCER, expressed his privilege at hosting Dr. Pandey and said the visit laid the foundation for a stronger partnership between the two institutions.
Dr. Das briefed Dr. Pandey on the institute's research highlights and ongoing outreach activities. The proceedings ended with a Vote of Thanks given by Pushpanayak, CAO.
Dr. Pandey emphasized the need for closer institutional collaboration between Dr. RPCAU and ICAR-RCER to jointly develop advanced technologies benefiting farmers and stakeholders in the eastern region. All agenda items were thoroughly discussed, and strategic discussions on capacity building, future projects, and resource optimization were held.
An extension folder on weed management was released during the meeting. The 23rd IMC meeting reinforced the partnership between ICAR-RCER and Dr. RPCAU, with a strong focus on collaborative research to address regional agricultural issues, particularly weed management, which remains critical for ensuring higher productivity and resource-efficient farming in eastern India.
If you need detailed minutes or specific outcomes from the meeting, those are typically available through official ICAR-RCER communications or their website.
- The collaboration between ICAR-RCER and Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU) entails joint research projects focused on education and self-development, such as crop improvement, integrated nutrient management, pest and disease control, and climate-resilient farming practices, aimed at addressing region-specific agricultural challenges.
- In the pursuit of improving crop yields and enhancing farming sustainability in eastern India, strategic discussions were held at the 23rd IMC meeting between ICAR-RCER and RPCAU, with a particular emphasis on learning about and implementing advanced weed management strategies, like integrating eco-friendly herbicides, developing resistant crop varieties, and promoting efficient weed control measures for region-dominant crops.
