The ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) is a public agricultural research university located in Karnal, Haryana, India. It functions as a constituent laboratory of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and serves as a principal national centre for dairy research, training and education in the country.
| Name | ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | NDRI |
| Type | Public agricultural research university; Deemed university |
| Parent organisation | Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) |
| Location | Karnal, Haryana, India |
| Deemed university status | 1989 |
| Focus area | Dairy research and education |
NDRI operates within the framework of ICAR, the apex body coordinating agricultural research and education in India under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare. As a constituent laboratory of ICAR, the institute carries out research, teaching and extension activities focused on the dairy sector.
The institute was granted the status of a Deemed university in 1989, enabling it to award its own degrees in dairying and related disciplines.
NDRI is recognised as a primary national institution dedicated to dairy science in India, contributing to research, human resource development and technology generation in the field. Its location in Karnal places it within one of India's important agricultural and dairying regions in the state of Haryana.