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Download Solution PDFWhere is Sheep Wool research institute located?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Avikanagar.
- Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute is a premier institute of Indian Council of Agricultural Research engaged in research, training and extension activities on sheep and rabbits in Avikanagar.
Key Points
- Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute:
- It was established in 1962 at Malpura in Rajasthan.
- Now the campus is popular by the name of Avikanagar.
- It has three Regional Research Centres in different climatic zones of the country to develop region-specific technologies.
- North Temperate Regional Station (NTRS) was established in 1963 in the temperate region at Garsa, Kullu in Himachal Pradesh.
- The Southern Regional Research Centre (SRRC) was established in 1965 in sub temperate region at Mannavanur in Tamil Nadu.
- Arid Region Campus (ARC) was established in 1974 at Bikaner in the arid region of Rajasthan.
Additional Information
- The 59th Foundation Day of the Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar was celebrated ceremonially on 4th January 2020.
- During this, a farmer-seminar was organized.
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