Library

ICAR-NIAP has a specialized library collection of print and electronic databases like Statistical Abstracts, Economic Survey, Agricultural Census, Input Surveys, Livestock Census, NSSO surveys etc. The library facility of Institute is being developed as an efficient information service unit. At present, library houses a total of 6518 publications, 3227 reference books, 118 CD ROM's, 2295 database publications, 781 reports, 97 SAARC publications and other references materials. Library references are computerized using library software package with quick search facility. The library has subscription to 13 national journals, 16 international journals and online subscription to Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy Pvt. Ltd. (CMIE) database (Commodities and States of India), Economic and Political Weekly (EPW) archives and Economic and Political Weekly Research Foundation (India Times Series). It also has a depository of FAO, CGPRT, and CGIAR reports. Library has a separate section of Hindi books. NIAP researchers have access to many journals through CeRA (Consortium for e-Resources in Agriculture) website hosted by IARI. The library is playing active role in timely dissemination of scientific and technical information for research via Current Awareness Service and Newspaper Clipping Service.