23rd IMC Meeting Convened at ICAR-RCER, Patna; Dr. P.S. Pandey, VC, Dr. RPCAU, Stresses the Importance of Collaborative Cutting-Edge Research

The 23rd Institute Management Committee (IMC) meeting of the ICAR-Research Complex for Eastern Region (ICAR-RCER), Patna was successfully held on May 23, 2025 at the institute’s premises. The meeting was graced by dignitaries including Dr. P.S. Pandey, VC, Dr. RPCAU, Samastipur; Dr. S.S. Rathore, Head (Agronomy), IARI; Dr. Monobrullah, Principal Scientist, ATARI, Patna; HoDs of Institute like Dr. Ashutosh Upadhyaya, Dr. Kamal Sarma, Dr. A.K. Chaudhary, Dr. Ujjwal Kumar; Shri Rajesh Sahay, Director (Finance), ICAR Hqrs, New Delhi; Administrative officers of the institute (Sh. Pushpanayak, CAO; Sh. Vipul Raj, AO, Sh. Rajat Kumar Das, FAO, and. other esteemed dignitaries who joined online like Dr. A. Velamgur, ADG (NRM); Dr. S. Ghatak, Head (Animal Science), ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Regions, Dr. K.P. Mohapatra, Principal Scientist, NBPGR, New Delhi.

A major highlight of the event was the presence of Dr. Punyavrat Suvimalendu Pandey, Vice Chancellor of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur. During his visit, Dr. Pandey toured various research facilities, interacted with scientists and staff, and appreciated the institute’s research. He called for closer institutional collaboration between Dr. RPCAU and ICAR-RCER to co-develop advanced technologies that directly benefit farmers and other stakeholders in the eastern region.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Anup Das, Director of ICAR-RCER, stated: “It was a privilege to host Dr. P.S. Pandey on his visit to ICAR-RCER. His presence at today’s IMC meeting not only enriched our deliberations but also laid the foundation for a stronger partnership between two premier institutions committed to agricultural transformation in Bihar and beyond. We are optimistic about enhanced cooperation in academic, research, and field-level interventions in the coming years.” He also briefed Dr. Pandey on the institute's research highlights and ongoing outreach activities. During this event, one extension folder on weed management was also released by the dignitaries. 

The meeting began with a formal welcome by Shri Vipul Raj, Member Secretary, IMC, who extended heartiest greetings to all participating members and stakeholders. All agenda items were thoroughly discussed, and necessary as well as fruitful suggestions were provided by the members. The meeting concluded with strategic planning discussions on capacity building, future projects, and resource optimization to fulfill the institute’s research mandate. The proceedings ended with a Vote of Thanks proposed by Shri Pushpnayak, CAO.