ICAR-National Fellow Project, Launched Project

Germplasm Supply Management System (2024) (The application Germplasm Supply Management System was launched for public use on the occasion of Foundation Day by Dr Sanjay Kumar, Chairman, Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board and Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary (DARE) and Director General (ICAR), on 1 August 2024.)


The application Germplasm Supply Management System was launched for public use on the occasion of Foundation Day by Dr Sanjay Kumar, Chairman, Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board and Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary (DARE) and Director General (ICAR), on 1 August 2024.

IC Allotment Information System (2023) (The application IC Allotment Information System was launched for public use on the occasion of Foundation Day by Dr Mangala Rai, Former Secretary(DARE) and DirectorGeneral (ICAR) and Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary (DARE) and Director General (ICAR), on 1 August 2023.)


The IC Allotment Information System was launched for public use on the occasion of Foundation Day by Dr Mangala Rai, Former Secretary(DARE) and DirectorGeneral (ICAR) and Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary (DARE) and Director General (ICAR), on 1 August 2023.

Plant Quarantine Information System (2022) (The application Plant Quarantine Information System was launched for public use on the occasion of 46th Foundation Day by Dr PL Gautam, on 1 August 2022.)


The Plant Quarantine Information System was launched for public use on the occasion of 46th Foundation Day by Dr PL Gautam, on 1 August 2022.

National Genomic Resource Repository (2022) (The application National Genomic Resource Repository was launched for public use on the occasion of 46th Foundation Day by Dr PL Gautam, on 1 August 2022.)


The National Genomic Resource Repository was launched for public use on the occasion of 46th Foundation Day by Dr PL Gautam, on 1 August 2022.

Launch of PGR Map (2021) (The application PGR Map was launched for public use on the occasion for Genbank Inaugurated by Hon'ble Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar on 16 August 2021.)


The application PGR Map was launched for public use on the occasion for Genbank Inaugurated by Hon'ble Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar on 16 August 2021.

Launch of PGR Clim (2021) (The application PGR Clim was launched for public use on the occasion of 45th Foundation Day by Prof. Paul Gepts, University of California, Davis on 2 August 2021)


The application PGR Clim was launched for public use on the occasion of 45th Foundation Day of NBPGR by Prof. Paul Gepts, University of California, Davis on 2 August 2021.

Launch of Genebank to Genbank (2020) (The application Genebank to Genbank was launched for public use on the occasion of 44th Foundation Day of NBPGR by DDG (Crop science) on 3 August 2020)


The application Genebank to Genbank was launched for public use on the occasion of 44th Foundation Day of NBPGR by DDG (Crop science) on 3 August 2020.

Launch of E-Herbarium Portal (2019)

(The E-Herbarium Portal was launched by Dr Ramesh Sonti, Director, NIPGR and Dr Partha Sarathi Roy, Senior Advisor, RS & GIS Research Programme, ICRISAT on 01-08-2019)

E-Herbarium Portal was released for public access by the Dr Ramesh Sonti, Director, NIPGR and Dr Partha Sarathi Roy, Senior Advisor, RS & GIS Research Programme, ICRISAT during the 43rd Foundation Day of ICAR- NBPGR on Aug 1, 2019.

Launch of Cryo Dashboard (2018)

(The Cryo Dashboard was launched by Dr. R.S. Paroda, Former DG on 01-08-2018)

Cryobanking started at NBPGR in 1987. Currently NBPGR cryobank is the 3rd largest in the world with more than 13,000 samples. In order to make status and details of cryobank, an online application Cryobase was developed replete with infographics and structured back-end for up-to-date management. The application also hosts protocols developed and published as peer reviewed papers.

Launch of Germplasm Registration Information System (2017)

(The Germplasm Registration Information System was launched by DG, ICAR on 02-08-2017.)

A mechanism for “Registration of Plant Germplasm” was instituted in 1996 by ICAR to serve as a recognized tool for registration of PGRFA at national level. This would also provide facilitated access to the developed or identified potentially valuable germplasm for utilization in crop improvement programs. Since the institution of this mechanism, a total of 1,313 germplasm belonging to 209 crop species have been registered.

Why GRIS: The Germplasm Registration Information System has been developed to make the entire process of germplasm registration—submission of application, evaluation by experts and decision by Plant Germplasm Registration Committee—a web-based system. The system is expected to provide genebank managers, breeders and plant researchers with a hands-on tool for management of germplasm registration process, and to policy makers with a reliable source of information. With the advent of this system, it is expected that the entire process of germplasm registration is made simple and fast, facilitating transparency and expeditious decision making. GRIS also has advantages like real-time tracking of application, speedy disposal, searchability and retrieval of old records.

How to use GRIS: Log on to www.nbpgr.ernet.in/registration to register yourself. Fill the application online and attach documentary evidence. Upload your application and track its progress using your personal dashboard. Obtain registration certificate online too! The review process is also online making the whole cycle of application-to-registration quick.

Launch of PGR Portal (2012)

(The Portal was launched on 6th December 2012 by honorable Director General, ICAR and Secretary, DARE Dr. S Ayyappan at a gathering of PCs and PDs of AICRPs at NBPGR. The occasion was graced by senior ICAR officials including Prof. SK Datta, DDG(CS); Dr. KML Pathak, DDG(AS); Dr. MM Pandey, DDG(Engg. and NRM); Dr. KD Kokate, DDG(Ext.); and Dr. N Krishna Kumar, DDG(Hort.))

NBPGR has developed a web-based portal of international standards to facilitate access to information on PGR conserved at National Genebank. PGR Portal has been developed by Agriculture Knowledge Management Unit of NBPGR. The contents of the Portal are a result of cumulative efforts, over the years, of NBPGR scientists and technical personnel.

The Portal was launched on 6th December 2012 by honorable Director General, ICAR and Secretary, DARE Dr. S Ayyappan at a gathering of PCs and PDs of AICRPs at NBPGR. The occasion was graced by senior ICAR officials including Prof. SK Datta, DDG(CS); Dr. KML Pathak, DDG(AS); Dr. MM Pandey, DDG(Engg. and NRM); Dr. KD Kokate, DDG(Ext.); and Dr. N Krishna Kumar, DDG(Hort.).

Germplasm Supply Management System (2024)

(The application Germplasm Supply Management System was launched for public use on the occasion of Foundation Day by Dr Sanjay Kumar, Chairman, Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board and Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary (DARE) and Director General (ICAR), on 1 August 2024.)

IC Allotment Information System (2023)

(The application IC Allotment Information System was launched for public use on the occasion of Foundation Day by Dr Mangala Rai, Former Secretary(DARE) and DirectorGeneral (ICAR) and Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary (DARE) and Director General (ICAR), on 1 August 2023.)

Plant Quarantine Information System (2022)

(The application Plant Quarantine Information System was launched for public use on the occasion of 46th Foundation Day by Dr PL Gautam, on 1 August 2022.)

National Genomic Resource Repository (2022)

(The application National Genomic Resource Repository was launched for public use on the occasion of 46th Foundation Day by Dr PL Gautam, on 1 August 2022.)

Launch of PGR Map (2021)

(The application PGR Map was launched for public use on the occasion for Genbank Inaugurated by Hon'ble Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar on 16 August 2021.)

Launch of PGR Clim (2021)

(The application PGR Clim was launched for public use on the occasion of 45th Foundation Day by Prof. Paul Gepts, University of California, Davis on 2 August 2021)

Launch of Genebank to Genbank (2020)