Indian Institute of Vegetable Research

Indian Institute Of Vegetable Research - [Iivr], Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshis Research Center On Vegetables In Uttar Pradesh. Earlier, Vegetable Research Was Not Given Much Importance. However, With The Establishment Of Aicrp On Vegetable Crops During The Year 1971 At Iari, New Delhi, The Area Started Getting Impetus. The Responsibilities Like Coordinating; Monitoring Vegetable Research Programs And Others Of The Country Was Handled By The Body. The Objective Was Give Boost To The Research Activities In The Country. Further, The Body Helped Met Challenges Of Nutritional Security Along With Status Of Aicrp On Vegetable Crops. The Body Was Elevated To The Distinction Of Project Directorate Of Vegetable Research In The Year 1986. The Headquarters Of The Same Were At Iari, New Delhi. However, During The Year 1992, The Headquarters Were Shifted To Varanasi From New Delhi. The Institute Was Further Elevated To Indian Institute Of Vegetable Research - [Iivr] By Offering The Status Of National Institute Under Icar System In The Year 1999.