1. The particular of its organisation, functions and duties

 

Organisation
Department of Agricultural Research & Education

The Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) was established in the Ministry of Agriculture in December, 1973. Subjects have been allotted to the DARE as per the Government of India (Allocation of Business )Rules. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research, a society registered under the Societies’ Registration Act, 1860 is an organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education. The Secretary to the Government of India in the DARE is also the Director-General of the ICAR. Further, the Financial Adviser of DARE is the Financial Adviser of ICAR also. The Department also has an autonomous body viz. Central Agricultural University, Imphal under it.

  FUNCTIONS

The major functions of DARE are :

  • To look after all aspects of the agricultural research and Education (including horticulture, natural resources management, agriculture engineering, agricultural extension, animal science, economic statistics and marketing and fisheries) involving coordination between the central and state agencies.
  • To attend all matters relating to Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
     
  • To attend all matters concerning the development of new technology in agriculture, horticulture, natural resources management, agriculture engineering, agricultural extension, animal science, economic statistics and marketing and fisheries, including such functions as plant and animal introduction and exploration and soil and land use survey and planning.
     
  • International co-operation in the field of agricultural research and education including relations with foreign and international agricultural research and educational institutions and organisations, including participation in international conferences, associations and other bodies dealing with agricultural research and education and follow-up decisions at such international conferences etc.
     
  • Fundamental, applied and operational research and higher education including co-ordination of such research and higher education in agriculture including agro forestry, animal husbandry, dairying, fisheries, agricultural statistics, economics and marketing.

DETAILED ALLOCATION OF BUSINESS

The Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules:

Part-I

The following subjects which fall within List1 of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India :

  • 1) International Co-operation and assistance in the field of Agricultural Research and Education including relations with foreign and international agricultural research and education  institutions and organisations.
  • 2) Fundamental, applied and operational research and higher education including coordination of such research and higher education in agriculture, agroforestry, animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries, agricultural engineering and horticulture including agricultural statistics, economics and marketing.
  • 3) Coordination and determination of standards in institutions for higher education or research and scientific  and technical institutions in so far as they relate to food and and agriculture including animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries. Development of Human Resources in Agricultural Research/ Extensions and Education.
  • 4) Cess for financing to the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, and Community Research programmes other than those relating to tea, coffee and rubber.
  • 5) Sugarcane research

Part-2

For Union territories the subjects mentioned in Part 1 above so far as they exist in regard to these territories and in addition the following subject which falls within List II of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India

  • 6) Agricultural education and research.

Part 3

General and consequential:

  • 7) Plant, animal and fish introduction and exploration.
  • 8) All-India Soil and Land-Use survey relating to research, training, correlation, classification, soil mapping and interpretation.
  • 9) Financial assistance to state governments and agricultural universities in respect of agricultural universities in respect of agricultural research and educational schemes and programmes.
  • 10) National Demonstrations.
  • 11) Indian Council of Agricultural Research and its constituent research Institutes, National Research Centers, Project Directorates, Bureaux and All India Coordinated Projects.
 
 2.The powers and duties of officers and employees working in the Department
 

(I) Sh. M.S. Nayar, US [Finance & NAIP]

  1. All matters relating to Integrated Finance of DARE.

  2. World Bank funded project – NAIP, and International training component of NAIP.

(II) Sh. V.K. Singh, US [IC-I & IC-Coord., IC-III(Training) and CAU]

 

Work relating to IC-I Division  and IC-Coordination :  

  1.  Payment of contribution of CABI, APAARI, ISTA, ESCAP, ISHS, CAPSA, NACA and matters relating to these organisations.

  2.  All deputation cases in respect of FAO (not related to projects), TCDC, CGPRT,  CABI,  APARRI, ISTA, SAARC, SAIC, IJO, AVRDS, ESCAP, RANM, NACA, etc. including deputation on international consultancy assignment, employment etc.

  3. Coordination work with regard to the IC-Sections.

  4. Obtaining of Govt. clearances for organizing International conferences, seminars, symposia, etc. organized by DARE/ICAR/SAUs/Societies etc.

 Work relating to IC-III(Training) Division :

  1. Handling issues relating to the admission of foreign nationals into the State Agricultural University/ICAR Deemed University/ICAR Institutes for pursuing graduation, post graduation and doctoral degree programmes.

  2. Handling issues relating to the admission of foreign nationals into the State Agricultural University/ICAR Deemed University/ICAR Institutes for pursuing graduation, post graduation and doctoral degree programmes.

  3. Handling proposals of foreign scientists’ participation in the various international training courses conducted by ICAR institutes.

  4. Processing requests made by foreign governments/Embassies/High Commissions for the supply of printed books/literature on Agriculture and supplying the same after obtaining approval of SMD and procuring the material from the Publication Division of the ICAR. 

  5. Nepal-Aid Fund.

 All matters related to Central Agricultural University.

(III) Smt. Alka Ahuja, US [ IC-II ]

 

Work relating to IC-II Division :

(i)  work relating to IC-II Division is as under:-

  • Circulation within the ICAR setup of vacancies existing from time to time in the International Organisations such as UNDP,
  • CGIAR and FAO, and processing of the applications received against these vacancies.
  • Processing of the applications of the ICAR/SAU scientists for availing training/fellowships etc. in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Government of India in this regard.
  • Processing of the applications of the ICAR/SAU scientists for grant of permission to study abroad on study leave.
  • Processing of the applications of the ICAR/SAU scientists for training abroad under the foreign government fellowship/
  • Assistance through Nodal Department like DBT, DST, MEA, DOAC etc.

(ii) Processing proposals for exchange of germplasm under MOU/MTA signed between foreign governments/organizations and finally conveying the Department’s approval for export/import to NBPRG for executing the transaction. 

(IV) Smt. Sumita Dasgupta, US [ IC-CG ]

(i)All work relating to the 15 Centres of Consultative Group on international Agricultural Research (CGIAR), namely --

  1. processing of MoU/Work Plan in respect of each of the 15 centres; 

  2. processing of proposals for training, study tours, participation in conferences, congresses, symposia, meetings, etc., under various Work Plans;

  3. processing of project proposals under various Work Plans; 

  4. (processing of proposals for holding of congresses, workshops, seminars, symposia, etc., in India; 

  5. processing of proposals regarding visits of foreign experts/scientists to India under the Work Plans/projects, etc 

(ii)  Payment of annual contribution to the CGIAR 
 
(iii) Processing of Rice-Wheat Consortium matters; 
 
(iv) Processing of USAID/USDA/USIF projects; 
 
(v)  Processing of projects under Generation Challenge Program of CGIAR; 
 
(i) Bilateral projects relating to ACIAR;
 
(ii) Work relating to development of North East Region for regressing insurgency.

 

(V)  Sh. R. Chaudhuri, US [(IC-III including Protocol), IT & Vigilance Cells of DARE]

  1. Bilateral cooperation with all countries through the preparation and implementation of MoUs/Work Plans and processing of deputation proposal etc. in connection with the implementation of the Work Plans.

  2. Formulating of Work Plans under the umbrella of MoUs signed by DoAC.

  3. MoUs/Work Plans with International Organizations/ Institutes other than CGIAR.

  4. Collaboration through the Joint Commissions constituted by the Ministry of External Affairs with DARE as participating Department.

  5. Participation of DARE in the collaborative programme of the Ministry of Commerce, Department of Science & Technology, Department of Economic Affairs etc.

  6. Protocol work and assistance to all Incoming and outgoing delegations to ensure the implementation of all MoUs/Agreements/ Work Plans.

  7. Organizing all ad-hoc visits of foreigners to ICAR Hrs./ICAR Institutes/State   Agricultural Universities.

  8. Organizing meetings/discussions of the foreign delegates with the officials of ICAR/DARE.

  9. Implementation of Cultural Exchange Programmes with all countries for which Ministry of Education, INSA etc. are the nodal Departments.

  10. Handling all vigilance matters pertaining to DARE

  11. Information Technology for DARE

 

(VI)         Sh. Madan Lal, US [ IC(IV-AV) & Parliament Cell] 

Work relating to IC (IV-AV) Division :

  1. All matters relating to projects (except projects with USAID/USDA and ACIAR).
  2.  Ad-hoc visits of scientists for attending conference, symposia, workshops, seminars etc. not covered under any Work Plan, project etc.
  3. All matters relating to Coordinating Parliament work as far as IC Divisions are Concerned.
     

 

 

(VII) Sh. Vijay Singh [US (Establishment, General Admn., Budget & Official Language)]

 

Supervising the work of Establishment & General Admn. Sections of DARE including the Budget work and Official Language Wing of DARE.


 

 

 

 3.The procedure followed in the decision making process, including channels of supervision and accountability
 

IMPORTANT FUNCTIONARIES

 

 

 

 
Sl. No. Name

Designation

 Email Phone
1 Hon'ble Sharad Pawar Minister for Agriculture,
Food & Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs &
Public Distribution 		spawar[at]sansad.nic
am[at]krishi.nic.in		 23383370
23782691

2

Hon'ble Prof. K. V. Thomas

Minister of State

mos[at]krishi.nic.in 23070637
23070642
3 Dr. S. Ayyappan Secretary (DARE) &
Director General, ICAR 		dg.icar[at]nic.in 23382629
23386711

4

 Shri. Chaman Kumar Financial Adviser (DARE/ICAR)
& Additional Secretary, DARE		 chaman kumarr[at]nic.in 23384360

5

Mr. Rajiv Mehrishi

Additional Secretary (DARE) & Secretary, ICAR

 secy.icar[at]nic.in 23384450
6 Mr. Rajesh Ranjan Director (IC), DARE dirdare.icar[at].nic.in 23382357
7 Mr.A. Prabhakaran Deputy Secretary (Estt & IC) dsdare.icar[at]nic.in 23097044

8

Ms. Sumita Dasgupta

Under Secretary (IC-CG)

 uscg.icar[at]nic.in 23070821

9

 Mr. Roopak Chaudhuri Under Secretary ( IC3, IT-Section & Vig.) r.chaudhuri[at]nic.in 23382385
 10 Mr. M.S. Nayar Under Secretary (Finance & NAIP) usic1.icar[at]nic.in 23385362

11

Ms. Alka Ahuja

Under Secretary (IC-II)

 alka.icar[at]nic.in 23384530

12

Mr. Madan Lal

Under Secretary(IC-IV & Parliament)

 ic4.icar[at]nic.in 23382786

13

Mr. V.K. Singh

Under Secretary(IC-I & IC-Coord.)

 vksingh.icar[at]nic.in 23383327

14

Mr. Vijay Singh

Under Secretary(Estt., Genl. Admin. )

 Vijay.s.icar[at]nic.in 23383327

 

 4.The norms set by it for the discharge of its functions
 

   The norms set by the Govt. of India as a whole are also followed in this Department.

 

 5.  The rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records, held by the Department or under its control or used by its employees for discharging    its functions.

All the rules, regulations, instructions, manuals issued by the concerned  Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are followed by this Department. Relevant guidelines/instructions have been circulated to all the ICAR institutes. Proforma for check-list accompanying the proposals has been placed on the ICAR websites for retrieval by the user applicants. 

 As regards the processing of bilateral foreign aid projects and visit of scientists, the proposals are processed in accordance with the rules regulations, instructions issued  by the Cabinet Secretariat, MHA, MEA, M/o Finance, etc. from time to time

 

 6.   A statement of the categories of documents that are held by the Department or are under its control.

  The documents held by the Department are mostly unclassified. However, certain classified files and documents as per the instructions of the Government of India are also held by the Department.

 

7.      The particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with, or representation by, the members of the public in relation to the formulation of its policy or implementation thereof.

 

This department, generally,  does not deal with the members of public. However, if the need so arises, the standard guidelines in the matter as laid down by the Government of India are followed.

 

8.      A statement of the boards, councils, committees and other bodies consisting of two or more persons constituted as its part or for the  purpose of its advice, and as to whether meetings of those boards, councils, committees and other bodies are open to the public, or the minutes of the such meetings are accessible for public.

 

This Department does not have any boards,  committees or other bodies    for the purpose of its advice. However, the ICAR which is a Society registered under the  Societies’ Registration Act, 1860 is under the administrative control of this Department.

 
9.      A directory of  its officers and employees
 

Room No.

Designation

Phone No.

(Office)

Internal Telephone No.

Phone No.

(Residence)

Address

105 KB

Dr. S. Ayyappan

Secretary

23382629

475

25843801

A-1, NASC Complex, Dev Shastri Marg,

New Delhi - 12

106 KB

Sh. Rajiv Mehrishi

Additional Secretary

23384450

539

 23383683

 C-II/40, Bapa Nagar

New Delhi - 3

114 KB

Sh. Chaman Kumar

Additional Secretary & Financial Adviser

23384360

534

 24100998

C-II/169, Satya Marg, Chanakyapuri,

New Delhi – 21.

102 KB

Dr. Ajai Kumar

 Dir. (DARE)

23382375

528

26267064

G-29, HUDCO Place, Andrews Ganj,

New Delhi - 49

220 KB

Sh. A. Prabhakaran

 DS (Estt. & Vig.)

23097044

485

26713835

36/Type-IV, Nivedita Kunj, Sector-X, R.K. Puram, New Delhi - 22

04 KB

Sh. M.S.Nayar

US (IC-I & Finance)

23385362

520

9818408133

H-225, Kali Bari Marg, New Delhi - 110001

403 KB

Smt. Sumita Dasgupta

US (IC-CG)

23070821

193

95120-2547213

Q-511. Sector 21, Jal-Vayu Vihar, NOIDA-201301

427KB

Smt. Alka Ahuja

US [IC-II, IC-III (Training)&CAU]

23384530

242

65360762

D-4A MIG Flat,

Mayapuri,

New Delhi -57

202 KB

Sh. Madan Lal

 US (IC-IV & Parliament)

23382786

521

27024877

154-G Floor, Sainik Vihar, New Delhi –34

223 A KB

Sh. Roopak Chaudhuri

 US (IC-III, Estt., GA, IT & Vigilance)

23382385

572

28544079

GG-I/92-B, Vikas Puri, New Delhi -18

223 KB

Smt. Urmila Harit

Asstt. Dir.(OL)

23387063

313

22813693

B-972,  MIG Flats East of Loni Road, Delhi-93

04D

Smt Sunita Dhavale

SO (Finance)

23388228

407

27185609

C2/37 C Keshav Puram New Delhi

04D KB

Sh. A.K. Jain

 SO (G.A.)

23388228

407

42184341

133, Parshva Vihar, Plot No.50, I.P. Extn.,

Delhi - 92

04C KB

Sh. G.C. Saha,

 SO (Estt.)

23388604

511

95120-2893331

B-2/C-348 Gaur Enclave, Shalimar Garden, Shahibabad, Ghaziabad,U.P-201005
 

10.  The monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including the system of compensation as provided in its regulations

 

 

S.No

Name

Designation

Pay Band

Basic Pay+ Grade Pay (pay as on 1.7.2010)

1.

Dr. S. Ayyappan

Secretary

APEX SCALE

Rs. 80000 (fixed)

2.

Shri Rajiv Mehrishi

Additional Secretary

Rs. 67400-69000 HAG

Rs. 79000 (restricted)

3.

Sh. Chaman Kumar

Additional Secretary & Financial Adviser

Rs. 67400-69000 HAG

Rs. 79000 (restricted)

4.

Shri J.N. Banati

Sr.PPS

Rs. 15600-39100 PB3

Rs. 30030+7600= Rs. 37630

5.

Mr.A. Prabhakaran

Deputy Secretary

Rs. 15600-39100 PB3

Rs. 30440+7600= Rs. 38040

6.

Mr. Madan Lal

Under Secretary

Rs. 15600-39100 PB3

Rs. 28950+6600= Rs. 35550

7.

Mr. Roopak Chaudhuri

Under Secretary

Rs. 15600-39100 PB3

Rs. 26320+6600= Rs. 32920

8.

Mr. Manjit Singh Nayar

Under Secretary

Rs. 15600-39100 PB3

Rs. 26320+6600= Rs. 32920

9.

Ms. Sumita Dasgupta

Under Secretary

Rs. 15600-39100 PB3

Rs. 26320+6600= Rs. 32920

10.

Ms. Alka Ahuja

Under Secretary

Rs. 15600-39100 PB3

Rs. 24460+6600= Rs. 31060

11

Mr. Vijay Singh

Under Secretary

Rs. 15600-39100 PB3

Rs 18950+6600= Rs. 25,550

12

Mr. Vinod Kumar Singh

Under Secretary

Rs. 15600-39100 PB3

Rs. 21100+6600= Rs. 27700

13.

Shri S.K. Gupta

PPS

Rs. 15600-39100 PB3

Rs. 27550+6600= Rs. 34150

14.

Shri V.K. Verma

PPS

Rs. 15600-39100 PB3

Rs. 26850+6600= Rs. 33450

15

Smt Urmila Harit

Asstt. Director

Rs. 15600-39100 PB3

Rs.21970+6600= Rs 28570

16

Shri G.C. Saha

Section Officer

Rs. 15600-39100 PB3

Rs. 19600+5400= Rs. 25000

17

Shri Anil Dhawan

PS

Rs. 15600-39100 PB3

Rs. 22290+ 5400= Rs. 27690

18

Shri Manoj Sharma

Section Officer

Rs. 15600-39100 PB3

Rs. 16880+5400= Rs. 22280

19

Shri Ajai Kumar Jain

Section Officer

Rs. 9300-34800   PB2

Rs. 16780+4800= Rs. 21580

20

Shri Shailendra Prasad Jain

Jr. Hindi Translator

Rs. 9300-34800   PB2

Rs. 17800+4600= Rs. 22400

21

Shri P.S. Somvanshi

Assistant

Rs. 9300-34800   PB2

Rs. 16920+4600= Rs. 21520

22

Shri J.K. Kerketta

Assistant

Rs. 9300-34800   PB2

Rs. 14200+4600=  Rs. 18800

23

Shri Brahm Singh

Assistant

Rs. 9300-34800   PB2

Rs. 14200+4600= Rs. 18800

24

Smt Beni Pratibha

PA

Rs. 9300-34800   PB2

Rs. 14770+4600= Rs. 19370

25

Smt Kusum Shukla

PA

Rs. 9300-34800   PB2

Rs. 15210+4600= Rs. 19810

26

Smt Pushpa Verma

PA

Rs. 9300-34800   PB2

Rs. 16500+4600= Rs. 21100

27

Shri Kamal Singh

PA

Rs. 9300-34800   PB2

Rs. 15640+4600= Rs. 20240

28

Shri Bhim Singh

Staff Car Driver Gr.I

Rs. 9300-34800   PB1

Rs. 11540+2800= Rs. 14340

29

Smt Sudha Wadhwa

Steno Grade 'D'

Rs. 9300-34800   PB1

Rs. 10960+2400= Rs. 13360

30

Shri D.K. Khavadia

Cashier

Rs. 9300-34800   PB1

Rs. 9890+2400= Rs. 12290

31

Shri B.K. Dangwal

UDC

Rs. 9300-34800   PB1

Rs. 9890+2400= Rs. 12290

32

Shri K.S. Sherawat

UDC

Rs. 9300-34800   PB1

Rs. 10550+2400= Rs. 12950

33

Shri Balbir Singh

UDC

Rs. 9300-34800   PB1

Rs. 8870+2400= Rs. 11270

34

Smt Pawna Devi

Messenger

Rs. 5200-20200   PB1

Rs. 8640+2000= Rs. 10640

35

Shri U.S. Negi

Daftry

Rs. 5200-20200   PB1

Rs. 9300+2000= Rs. 11300

36

Shri Suresh Pal

Messenger

Rs. 5200-20200   PB1

Rs. 8640+2000= Rs. 10640

37

Shri Puroshottam Kumar

Messenger

Rs. 5200-20200   PB1

Rs. 8330+2000= Rs. 10330

38

Shri Anant Prasad

Messenger

Rs. 5200-20200   PB1

Rs. 7690+1900= Rs. 9590

39

Shri Ashok Ranga

Messenger

Rs. 5200-20200   PB1

Rs. 7700+1900= Rs. 9600
 
11.  The budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures and reports on disbursements made.
  (Information is being collected; will be indicated shortly)

 

12.  The manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and the details of beneficiaries of such programmes.
  There is no subsidy programmes and hence there are no amounts allocated for the purpose.

 

13. Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorizations granted  by it.

 

No such cases of concessions, permits or authorization are granted by   DARE

 

14 . Details in respect of the information, available to or held by it, reduced in an  electronic form.

The details of foreign aided projects, approved from time to time are also incorporated in the Annual Report of the Department.

 

15. The particulars of facilities available to citizens for obtaining information relating  to the Department.

  There is no public dealing, however, the information sought by the applicants/ institutions/organisations are immediately attended to.  Also, a Web site has been launched for the Department, which may contain such information pertaining to the Department. It can be accessed at http://dare.nic.in/

 

16. The names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers

              Appellate Authority & Central Public Information Officers