Strategic Planning & Coordination: Formulates and implements national-level R&D programmes in Agricultural Engineering across mechanization, post-harvest, renewable energy, and bio-based innovations.
Knowledge Integration: Functions as a national hub for engineering-based solutions in agri-food systems, linking research, industry, and policy.
Technology Development & Validation: Designs, develops, and tests region-specific and crop-specific machinery, equipment, and processing technologies.
Data-Driven Policy Support: Conducts national surveys on post-harvest losses, mechanization levels, and storage norms for evidence-based policymaking.
Technology Commercialization & Entrepreneurship: Facilitates licensing of innovations to industries, start-ups, and business facilitation mechanisms.
Quality Testing & Certification: Operates accredited national testing facilities for agricultural machinery and food/fibre products.
Capacity Building & Outreach: Implements skill development and entrepreneurship programmes for farmers, youth, and start-ups.
Sustainability & Circular Bioeconomy Promotion: Promotes energy-efficient, low-carbon, and resource-optimized farming and processing systems.
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