Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering

Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering was established on Feb. 15, 1976 during the Fifth Five Year Plan to address research issues related to agricultural engineering. Initially, research and developed work related to farm machinery, post harvest technology and energy in agriculture, were taken up. Keeping with functional utility, the Divisions at the Institute were reorganized and two additional divisions namely Agro Industrial Extension and Instrumentation were created during VII plan. The Divisions were further reorganized and an additional division of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering was created.

To conduct research and development to facilitate agricultural mechanisation, conserve soil and water through land development and efficient irrigation and drainage equipment, post-harvest and value addition of agro waste produce and efficient utilization of renewable and non-renewable sources of energy in agriculture, information dissemination in technology transfer through training, demonstration and prototype production and supply.