1. IT in Agricultural Research & Education Management: Role of NAARM Bharat S. Sontakki (bharatss@naarm.ernet.in) Faculty Member, NAARM, Hyderabad – 500 030 (http://icar.naarm.ernet.in) Information Technology for Agricultural Research & Education Management: Role of NAARM

2. IT in AR&EM: Agri-Professionals Research Managers Academicians & Academic Managers Scientists Faculty Technicians Research Scholars/Associates

3. IT in ARM Documentation Data Processing/Analysis Information/Literature Search Planning and Formulation of Projects Project Budgeting Scientific/Technical Presentations Information Sharing and Networking Communication (Web) GIS and Remote Sensing Decision Support Systems Expert Systems

4. IT in Agri-EM Documentation Data Processing/Analysis Information/Literature Search Database Management Teaching/Instruction Multimedia Planning and Formulation of Projects E-learning/CAI Information Sharing and Networking Communication (Web-based E&T) Decision Support Systems & Expert Systems

5. v Provides Advanced training v Conducts research v Gives consultancy services Management of Agricultural Research Education and Extension About NAARM  Inception- in 1976  A premier institute of its kind in India  Has earned a good name at international levels

6. IT Facility at NAARM Local Area Network with over 100 nodes, Three exclusive computer laboratories with 50+ latest high-end multimedia PC terminals, Geographic Information System (GIS) laboratory Uninterrupted round the clock internet connectivity of high bandwidth and speed, Interactive websites (with 3 URLs), Virtual Learning Centre (VLC) The well-trained and competent 10 faculty members and three technical officers

7. Achievements: Training – Thematic Areas Windows and MS Office, Internet Usage in Agriculture, Payroll and GPF Packages, Statistical Softwares for Data Analysis, Project Management using MS Project, Computer aided Instructional Technology, Web Designing, GIS & Remote Sensing Applications, Advanced Data Analytical Tools and Techniques, Web based Education and Training, Designing and Development of Multi-media.

8. Achievements: Training & HRD 114 training 2124 NAARM has so far conducted 114 training programmes in the area of IT and Computer Applications in Agricultural Research and Education Management and trained 2124 participants comprising of Scientists, Teachers, Technical and Administrative Staff belonging to the Indian NARS.

9. Achievements: AGIAGI

10. Achievements: AGI

11. Achievements: VLC

12. Achievements: VLC to Reach the UnreachedVLC

13. Achievements: Agri-Stat

14. Agri-Stat

15. Road Map to the Future  Training and HRD efforts to cover the emerging areas and focusing on ICAR/SAU/Private R&D and Agri-business Agencies  Strengthening VLC  e-learning and Web-based Education and Training  To promote Office Automation in NARS Institutions  Advanced Decision Support Systems for AR&EM

16. Road Map to the Future  Micro-level Research on taking ICTs to farmers  Impact assessment of ICT initiatives in Indian agriculture  Status paper on Indian Experiences on ICTs for Agriculture and Rural Development  Develop Comprehensive IT policy for Indian NARS