The Agricultural Research sub-station, Tabiji, Ajmer was established in the year 1976 at Tabiji farm which is approx. 12 Km. away from district headquarter on Ajmer- Beawar road. It falls under “Agro-climatic zone III-A” (Semi And Eastern Plain zone) of Rajasthan. The center is engaged in need-based, production-oriented agricultural research both basic & applied for the semi-arid area. The ARSS is conducting testing & verification of different crop cultivars of Kharif & Rabi seasons under AICRP viz., arid legumes, pearl millet, wheat & Barley. The center is coordinating the breeder & TFL seed production program to cater the need for quality seed.

Unit head brief profile with picture.

Details of former Incharges

Identity of the unit
The Agricultural Research sub-station, Tabiji, Ajmer was established in the year 1976 at Tabiji farm which is approx. 12 Km. away from district headquarter on Ajmer- Beawar road. It falls under “Agro-climatic zone III-A” (Semi And Eastern Plain zone) of Rajasthan. The center is engaged in need-based, production-oriented agricultural research both basic & applied for the semi-arid area. The ARSS is volunteer center for conducting testing & verification of different crop cultivars of Kharif& Rabi seasons under AICRP viz., arid legumes, pearl millet, wheat & Barley. The center is coordinating the breeder & TFL seed production program to cater the need for quality seed and conducting need-oriented agricultural research.
Aims and objectives
Lead Function:  (a) Floriculture (Desi rose/Pushkarvelly)
                            (b)Conducting need-oriented agricultural research
                            (c)To coordinate the Breeder seed and TFL Seed Production program
Verification Function
Testing & verification of different crop cultivars of Kharif & Rabi seasons under the dry farming situation.
Research activities including testing and verification of irrigated Cotton, Wheat, Barley, Mustard, Chickpea & Vegetables.

Mandates

• To plan, coordinate and monitor need-based Agricultural Research.
• To develop appropriate production technology for the optional use of resources in a sustainable manner.
• To coordinate and monitor the breeder seed production program.
• To develop linkage with other organizations for crop-oriented research.
• To extend consultancy and expertise service.

Thrust-area:

To accomplish the mandate, ARSS Ajmer has identified major thrust areas as follows.

• To carry out basic and strategic need-based research on major crops, vegetables and desi rose.
• To identify suitable crop varieties, INM, and other crop management Practices for rain-fed & irrigated crops.
• Testing & verification of cultivars of major crops viz. arid legumes, pearl millet & chickpea in rain-fed & wheat & Barley in irrigated conditions.
•  Assessment & Development of specific technologies suitable for the zone.
• To coordinate (BS & TFL) seed Production program to cater the need.

Staff information 

 Projects – Completed & Significant output

Projects – On-going

This ARSS is working as a voluntary center for following AICRP’s

• All India coordinated Research improvement project on Wheat & Barley.
• All India coordinated Research improvement project on Pearl millet.
• All India coordinated Research improvement project on Arid legumes.

 Facilities or Infrastructure

• Total land area:                         18.50 ha
• Net cultivable:                           13.50 ha
• Other demo units:                   Vermicompost unit and small orchard 

Major Achievements