Central Institute for Arid Horticulture - [CIAH]

About College

Indian Council of Agricultural Research set up Central Institute of Arid Horticulture in Bikaner after apprehending the production capacity of horticultural crops in such infertile regions. The institute intends to build such technologies which can enhance the production of arid horticultural crops and provide consultancy services which can help these farmers to earn their livelihood from arid horticulture.Central Institute of Arid Horticulture has earned fame and global recognition by its research, scientific work and innovative methodologies in the respective field. Arid Horticulture means production of fruits and vegetables in dry and arid regions. This institute is boosting the Scientists and Researchers to come up with evolutionary technologies in this field to cater the materialistic needs of inhabitants and farmers of such Arid Zones.

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Why to JoinCentral Institute of Arid Horticulture?

1. Quality Research work: The institute is standing tall due to its quality work in the field of Arid Horticulture. The soil of Bikaner and its agro climatic conditions is quaint for research work in the field. It provides commendable scope to innovate unique ideas as well-needed to reinforce the food-security of India.

2. Devoted Scientific and technical staff: The centre is proud to have committed team of extension workers, Research Scholars, Scientists and Trainees who are devotedly working together to enhance the production of Arid Horticultural Crops.

3. Effective Consultancy Services: The Institute provides consultancy services to State Governments, Agro-based corporations and Farmers who are promoting Arid Horticulture.

4. Excellent Infrastructure: The Centre is well-equipped with modern laboratories and Research equipments, Library, Seminar Halls etc.which are essential for the Research works and conducting experiments by the Technical Staff or Scientists.