Address: National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research(NIAP) D.P.S.Marg, Pusa, P. B. No. 11305 New Delhi - 110012 India
Mandate
1. Policy oriented research on
(a) technology generation, diffusion and impact,
(b) sustainable agricultural production systems,
(c) interaction between technology and other policy instruments like incentives, investments, institutions, trade, etc.
2. Strengthen agricultural economics and policy research and teaching capability in state agricultural universities and ICAR deemed universities.
3. Enhance ICAR participation in agricultural policy decisions.
Vision
Efficient, sustainable and equitable agriculture and rural development.
Mission
Promote science led agricultural growth and development with the motto that even the best can be improved.
Goals
Articulate the relevance of Agricultural Economics and Policy research inputs in planning and enhancing its uptake by various stakeholders.
Objectives
Evaluate policy options for efficient, sustainable and equitable agriculture and rural development.
To serve as Centre of excellence in agricultural economics and policy research and teaching/training
Strategies
Design and implement agriculture policy research, training and policy interfacing programs focusing on
A. Research
Policy studies on contemporary agricultural R&D issues own, collaborative, consultancy Modeling
B. Strengthening agricultural economics and policy research
(i) Capacity development by
- Facilitation, networking and dissemination of information
(ii) Training
Website: http://www.ncap.res.in