NARC Council

Minister or State Minister of Agriculture Development Chairman
Member, National Planning Commission (Agriculture) Member
Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture Development Member
Secretary, Ministry of Finance Member
Secretary, Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation Member
Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology Member
Secretary, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology Member
Dean, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science Member
Experienced agriculture scientist working in NARC nominated by Government Member
Scientist – contributed to agricultural research and working in related organization nominated by Government Member
Scientist – contributed to agricultural research and working in related organization, nominated by Government Member
Scientist retired from NARC or reputed commercial farmers, nominated by Government Member
Scientist retired from NARC or reputed commercial farmers, nominated by Government) Member
One nominated by Government from agriculture entrepreneurs Member
One person nominated by Government from agriculture research related non governmental organization Member
Executive Director of NARC Member Secretary

Functions and Duties of the Council

i. Formulate policy under the National Agricultural Policy for study and research on agriculture

  • Decide the priorities on agriculture researches and studies
  • Approve annual program and budget for agriculture researches
  • Approve the structure of NARC organization and posts required
  • Review agricultural research works conducted in the country
  • Identify agriculture problems and render advice to Nepal Government for the formulation of national agricultural policy
ii. Provide necessary directions to Executive Board