Vision & Mission
Vision
"To be a premier institution for agricultural botany research, education, and innovation, driving sustainable agricultural development, improving livelihoods, and ensuring global food security."
Envisioned Future 1. Leadership in Agricultural Botany: Recognized as a leading center for agricultural botany research, education, and extension, nationally and internationally. 2. Sustainable Agricultural Development: Contributing significantly to the development of sustainable agricultural systems, promoting environmental stewardship, and conserving natural resources. 3. Improved Livelihoods: Enhancing the livelihoods of farmers, rural communities, and other stakeholders through innovative agricultural botany solutions. 4. Global Food Security: Playing a crucial role in ensuring global food security by developing and disseminating innovative technologies and strategies for crop improvement. 5. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Fostering strong collaborations with other disciplines, industries, and stakeholders to address complex agricultural challenges.
Mission
"To advance the knowledge and application of plant sciences in agriculture, fostering sustainable crop production, improving food security, and enhancing the quality of life for present and future generations."
Core Objectives 1. Advancing Knowledge: Conducting cutting-edge research in plant sciences to address pressing agricultural challenges. 2. Improving Crop Production: Developing and disseminating innovative technologies and strategies to enhance crop yields, quality, and sustainability. 3. Fostering Sustainability: Promoting environmentally friendly agricultural practices, conserving natural resources, and mitigating the impact of climate change. 4. Enhancing Food Security: Contributing to the development of resilient and productive agricultural systems, ensuring access to nutritious food for all. 5. Empowering Stakeholders: Providing training, education, and advisory services to farmers, policymakers, and other stakeholders, enabling them to make informed decisions.