Dr. Abhijit Kar

Dr. Abhijit Kar is the Director of the ICAR-National Institute of Secondary Agriculture (NISA) in Ranchi, India. He assumed this position in November 2022 and is actively involved in the institute’s management, events, and scientific activities, such as those related to lac insect conservation and master trainers’ training programs.

• Extraction and micro-encapsulation of bio-active compounds
• Development of Functionalized Biodegradable and Edible Packaging materials
• Circular Agriculture through efficient and effective us of by-product/ co-product of primary agriculture
• Value chain management
• Sensors based quality management of food grains and horticultural produce.