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ICAR is an autonomous body responsible for co-ordinating agricultural education and research in India.
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It is the largest network of agricultural research and education institutes in the world.
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It reports to the Department of Agricultural Research and Education under the Union Ministry of Agriculture.
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The Union Minister of Agriculture serves as its president.
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HQ : New Delhi
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Earlier known as Imperial Council of Agricultural Research, it was established on 16 July 1929 as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 in pursuance of the report of the Royal Commission on Agriculture.