Himalayan Grasslands

MoU signed between ICAR-IGFRI and SKUAST-Jammu to strengthen collaborative research and extension in forage, grassland management, and sustainable livestock systems, on the sidelines of National Conference on Sustainable and Climate Resilient Agroecosystems: Innovations and Policy Framework (April 28-30, 2026) at SKUAST Jammu. @icarindia

ICAR-IGFRI Jhansi regional station- CIHG Palampur conducted one day Awareness cum training programme on Fodder Production Systems and Grassland Management for enhanced livestock Productivity under SCSP for Scheduled Caste beneficiaries from Joginder Nagar, District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. A total of 131 beneficiaries attended the program and were demonstrated with different perennial forage Crops, and provided with planting material. The training also included special interactive lectures by experts and field visit. @CIHG_IGFRI @icarindia @mygovindia @AgriGoI

On the occasion of Foundation Day celebration of ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi, the regional centre - CIHG, Palampur organised Kisan Mela cum Technology Exhibition. The occasion was graced by Dr SK Yadav, Director CSIR-IHBT Palampur as the Chief Guest, Dr Sudesh Radotra ex OIC of the centre and Smt Reena Devi, Pradhan, Jogindernagar Mandi as Guests of Honour. Dr Rakesh Ahuja Asst. professor of Veterinary College Palampur delivered a talk on livestock management. A total of 45 scheduled caste farmers from Jogindernagr District Mandi attended the event, which were demonstrated with seeds of various fodder crops and drudgery reducing tools. The event was followed by a field visit for the farmers where farmers learnt practical aspects of fodder production and utilisation. @CIHG_IGFRI @icarindia

ICAR-IGFRI regional station-CIHG Palampur celebrated the 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas'. The program was chaired by the ex Mayor Palampur Smt. Poonam Bali as Chief Guest & Dr KK Patial, ex Dy Director Animal Husbandry, HP as the Guest of Honour. A total of 35 tribal farmers attended the programme. During the event, Dr Sheeraz Saleem Bhat welcomed the guests and farmers and highlighted the mandate and mission of the institute and the centre in uplifting the tribal farmers through impactful fodder technological interventions and management practices. Dr KK Patial highlighted the significance of the event and how better management and feeding practices have a role in improving livestock Productivity. Smt Poonam Bali expressed her views about the event and thrust upon the adoption of improved technologies for enhanced livestock Productivity and increased income. Dr Surinder Paul paid the vote of thanks at the end of the event. @icarindia @CIHG_IGFRI

@CIHG_IGFRI Palampur is committed to Grassland Rejuvenation and Management across the Himalayan region through participatory approach, collaborations and technical inputs: a #SuccessStory highlighted in media.. @IcarIgfri @icarindia @shrzbhat @CMOFFICEHP

ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi's regional centre CIHG Palampur conducted one day Awareness cum training programme on Fodder Production Systems and Grassland Management in Pliur Panchayat, District Chamba, Himachal Pradesh under Tribal Sub Plan. Program attended by 55 tribal farmers which were demonstrated with different perennial Forage Crops. Farmers were also provided with fodder planting material and minor farm implements. @icarindia @IgfriS

ICAR- IGFRI, Jhansi's regional centre- CIHG, Palampur organised a field training program for 58 farmers from Bhawarna Block of Kangra District dated 27 Sep, 2025. Trainee farmers were explained about the forage crops, their cultivation and utilisation aspects including the grassland rejuvenation and management. @CIHG_IGFRI @icarindia @mygovindia

Under the SCSP- Bhadawari Network Project, a farmer goshthi was organised at Hasarkala village in Lalitpur district on 23.09.2025. A total of 75 farmers participated in the program which benefited with the scientific information on improved fodder and livestock production practices. @icarindia @mygovindia @AgriGoI

ICAR- IGFRI, Jhansi's regional centre- CIHG, Palampur organised a field training program for the second batch of 57 farmers from Baijnath Block of Kangra District dated 23 Sep, 2025. Trainee farmers were explained about Forage Crops, their cultivation and utilisation aspects including the Grassland Rejuvenation and Management by Dr SS Bhat and Dr Surinder Paul. The practical demonstration on silage making was also given to the trainee farmers. @CIHG_IGFRI @icarindia @mygovindia

ICAR- IGFRI, Jhansi's regional centre- CIHG, Palampur organised a field training program for 57 farmers from Baijnath Block of Kangra District. Trainee farmers were explained about Forage Crops, their cultivation and utilisation aspects including the Grassland Rejuvenation and Management. The practical demonstration on silage making was also given to the trainee farmers. @CIHG_IGFRI @icarindia @mygovindia @AgriGoI

Dr. ML Jat, Hon'ble Secretary, DARE, Govt. of India & Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi; along with Hon'ble Deputy Director General (Crop Science)- Dr. DK Yadava, visited ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi to chair the launching ceremony of the 'Centre of Excellence for Research on Bioenergy Grasses', and to lay the foundation stone of the 'Advanced Plant Phenomics Facility' under the IGFRI-Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) collaborative project. At the outset, the Director, IGFRI, Dr Pankaj Kaushal welcomed the dignitaries and briefed about the institute's achievements highlighting forage varietal development, production techniques, grassland rejuvenation and different aspects of forage conservation, mechanisation and utilisation, and also informed the remarkable contribution of institute in form of bringing down the nation's green fodder deficit to 11%. Followed by this, Dr Shahid Ahmad, PI of the IGFRI-Reliance collaborative project, apprised the objectives and importance of the project and informed that the project would contribute by utilizing perennial grasses to revolutionise sustainable bioenergy production under challenging environments. The officials of RIL, Mr Manish Roorkiwal- Head, Energy Plantation and Mr Vamsi Jastri- Senior Vice-President, Energy Plantation, have also joined the dias and expressed the gratitude for joining hands with IGFRI and informed about the significance of the collaboration by advancing forage research and utilising grasses for bioenergy purposes. In continuation, DDG (CS), in his address, applauded the efforts of the institute in developing various fodder technologies which contributed immensely in the development of the country's livestock sector. Hon'ble DG, in his concluding remarks, appreciated the activities and achievements of the institute and commended the efforts of fulfilling the livelihood of millions of farmers. Along with this, he also emphasized the demand-driven, transdisciplinary and creative research efforts for furthering the prosperity of India and it's farming community. @ChouhanShivraj @icarindia @mygovindia @AgriGoI @RIL_Updates

Yogabhyas on the occasion of international yoga day at ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi.

IGFRI IVRI PALAMPUR team is in mission mode in interacting with farmers and updating their knowledge about cropping systems, schemes, livestock health and fodder management under #ViksitKrishiSankalpAbhiyan for #ViksitKrishi. #OneICAR #atari1icar

विकसित कृषि संकल्प अभियान II Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyaan from May 29 to June 12, 2025. #ViksitKrishiAbhiyan #ViksitKrishi #ICAR @PMOIndia @ChouhanShivraj @PIB_India @AgriGoI @mygovindia

#OneICAR Palampur team in mission mode for #ViksitKrishi under #ViksitKrishiSankalpAbhiyan. Locality by locality, village by village in #PALAMPUR #farmerfirst #labtoland #atari1icar #igfri

IGFRI IVRI Team is committed for #viksitkrishi under #ViksitKrishiSankalpAbhiyan in #Palampur region. #OneICAR #farmerfirst #atari1icar #pmoindia

#IGFRI-IVRI PALAMPUR team interacted with different farmer groups about farming systems, Govt Schemes & World Environment Day 2025 etc... #ViksitKrishiSankalpAbhiyan #viksitkrishi #OneICAR #atari1icar #igfri #towardsfodderplusindia

#IGFRI-IVRI PALAMPUR team interacted with different farmer groups about farming systems, Govt Schemes & World Environment Day 2025 etc... #ViksitKrishiSankalpAbhiyan #viksitkrishi #OneICAR #atari1icar #igfri #towardsfodderplusindia

Interacting with farmers locality by locality enriches knowledge, highlights issues, provides solutions & much more #ViksitKrishiSankalpAbhiyan #Viksitkrishi #OneICAR #atari1icar #towardsfodderplusindia @drarunkshukla @PMOIndia @ChouhanShivraj @OfficeofSSC @atari1icar @icarindia

#ViksitKrishi #ViksitKrishiSankalpAbhiyan #OneICAR #igfri #ivri #atari1icar #Palampur