The ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), popularly known as Pusa Institute, has once again brought laurels to the nation by excelling in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 announced by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

IARI has secured the 1st position in the Agriculture and Allied Sectors category, reaffirming its premier status in agricultural education, research, and innovation. In the newly introduced Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) category, the institute made an impressive debut by achieving the 2nd rank, just behind IIT Madras, showcasing its strong contributions towards sustainability, inclusivity, and national priorities.

In the Overall category, IARI was ranked 24th, while in the Research Institutions category it stood at 29th, marking a remarkable improvement of eight positions compared to last year. This achievement underscores IARI’s growing national relevance and global recognition across stringent evaluation parameters such as teaching, learning and resources, research and professional practice, graduation outcomes, outreach, and inclusivity.

At the award ceremony, Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao, Director of IARI, and the Dean of the Institute Dr Anupama Singh, received the recognition on behalf of IARI. On this occasion, both of them congratulated the scientists, staff, and students of the institute for their hard work, dedication, and collective efforts that have propelled IARI to newer heights.

Expressing his happiness, Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao, Director, IARI, said: “This recognition is a testimony to the scientific excellence, innovation, and teamwork of IARI. It reflects the institute’s vision of contributing to national food and nutritional security, sustainable agriculture, and the global leadership of India in agricultural sciences.” He further added: “Our consistent rise in NIRF rankings is the result of relentless dedication by faculty, staff, and students. It inspires us to further strengthen our teaching, research, and extension systems to meet the aspirations of farmers and the nation.”

This recognition in the NIRF 2025 Rankings not only strengthens IARI’s position as the country’s foremost agricultural institute but also underscores its commitment to shaping the future of farming, empowering farmers, and achieving the goals of Viksit Bharat.