To ensure food safety and security by conducting comprehensive research on pesticide residues in food commodities, soil, and water.

Core Objectives

Monitoring and Risk Assessment:

Systematic monitoring of pesticide residues in food commodities, soil, and water to assess potential health risks and establish Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) in collaboration with regulatory agencies.

Method Development and Validation:

Development and validation of sensitive and reliable analytical methodologies for the detection and quantification of pesticide residues.

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Promotion:

Advocacy and implementation of GAP to minimize pesticide usage and consequently reduce residue levels in agricultural produce.

Capacity Building:

Enhancement of human resource capacity through training programs and workshops on pesticide residue analysis, risk assessment, and management.

Knowledge Dissemination and Policy Support:

Effective communication of research findings to stakeholders and provision of scientific evidence for the formulation of sound pesticide-related policies

Key Accomplishement

• State-of-the-art Laboratory acquiped with advanced sophesticated instruments
• ISO/IEC 17025:2017 & NABL-accredited Pesticide Residues Laboratory since year 2012
• More 100 Peer-reviewed Research Publications
• More than 350 sponsored research and Good Agricultural Practices project completed
• More than 150 Research / AGRESCO Recommendations for the Scientific & Farmer's Community