♦ The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) celebrates its foundation day on July 16 every year.

♦ ICAR is the apex national body for agricultural research and education under the Ministry of Agriculture.

♦ It was established on 16 July, 1929 as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.

♦ It was started in pursuance of the report of the Royal Commission on Agriculture.