Source: ICAR
About ICAR-National Institute of Secondary Agriculture (NISA):
It was established in 1924 as the Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums in Ranchi, Jharkhand, and was renamed in 2022. It operates under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
About Secondary Agriculture:
It involves adding value to primary agricultural products and related activities like beekeeping, poultry farming, and agritourism. It includes processes converting agricultural produce, residues, and by-products into high-value items for food, industrial, and medicinal uses. Examples include making jaggery from sugarcane or extracting oil from rice bran.
Significance:
- Increases farmer income through value-added products.
- Promotes sustainable use of crop residues.
- Boosts rural cottage industries.
- Meets growing demand for ready-to-eat and functional foods.
