Central Arid Zone Research Institute

 
Central Arid Zone Research Institute
City Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Locality CAZRI Road
Established 1959
Address Central Arid Zone Research Institute
CAZRI Road
Jodhpur - 342 003 (Rajasthan) - INDIA
Phone +91 291 2786584
Fax +91 291 2788706
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Central Arid Zone Research Institute was established in the year 1959,

Admission Notices

    Central Arid Zone Research Institute is a constituent of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) - an autonomous organisation of Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. The institute owes its origin to Desert Afforestation Research Station (DARS) that was established 1952 for undertaking research work on stabilization of sand dunes and establishment of shelterbelts. DARS was reorganized as Desert Afforestation and Soil Conservation Station (DASCS) in 1957 which was renamed as Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI) in 1959. The institute was brought under the umbrella of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in 1966.

    CAZRI is the only institute in the country exclusively mandated for conducting research on issues of arid zone ecosystem. The mandates of institute include conducting basic and applied research on sustainable farming systems, to act as repository of information on the state of natural resources and desertification processes, developing livestock-based farming systems and range management practices, and generating and transferring location-specific technologies.

    Apart from Jodhpur, research programmes of institute are also carried out from five Regional Research Station located at Bikaner, Pali and Jaisalmer in Rajasthan; Bhuj in Gujarat; and Leh in Jammu & Kashmir. In addition, institute has three Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Farm Science Centres) for undertaking frontline technology demonstrations. The institute also works in close liaison with international and national institutes; and other stakeholders working for the development of arid agro-ecosystem.

    Central Arid Zone Research Institute offers various graduate courses as well as Post Graduate courses.

    Diploma / Certification Courses

    Diploma Natural Resources (DNR)

    Central Arid Zone Research Institute offers Full Time Diploma in Diploma Natural Resources (DNR)

    View Details Duration: 1 Year    Learning Mode: Full Time    Course Level: Diploma / Certification
     
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      Alumni
      Generations of past students, both male and female, are proud to be known and enjoy maintaining their connection with the college and each other. Please write to [email protected] with link of existing almuni group, or request for creation of group.