An MoU has been signed to set forth the framework for collaboration between the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU) and the PRICE to enhance applied research shaping agricultural stakeholders into self-sustaining mode through cutting edge integrated research and outreach to meet the agricultural needs of the country with special reference to Bihar and to act as a link between the university scientists and rural community as well as allied industries.

The RPCAU, a Central Autonomous Body under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India has been engaged in augmenting professional competency for pursuing excellence in agriculture and allied education, research, and entrepreneurship with ethical values to meet the Regional, National and Global needs and offering specialized services to the farmers for decent livelihood.

PRICE and RPCAU agree to collaborate on research papers, technical notes, and other relevant publications with the goal of better understanding rural India. Both institutions will share knowledge and expertise to improve their respective research methods and will assist each other in enhancing the quality of their analyses.

Purpose and Scope: The purpose of this MoU is to establish a cooperative working relationship between the RPCAU and the PRICE to: (i) Facilitate data exchange for research purposes; (ii) Collaborate on research projects, publications, and methodological improvements; (iii) Establish an invitation program to enhance collaboration through short visiting stays for researchers.

Institutional Members/ Collaborators:

Dr P.S. Pandey

Vice-Chancellor, RPCAU, Samastipur, Bihar.

Dr Rajesh Shukla

Managing Director and CEO, PRICE.