Introduction:

The Research For Agricultural Development Program (RADP) an umbrella research project of Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) was approved by the ECNEC on 7th March 2007 at total cost of Rs.2963 million (FEC Rs. 876 million). The project started from 3rd April 2007 with first release on 21st May 2007. It has completed 49 months by 30th June 2011.The project has been extended up to 30th june 2013.

Background:
The background for approving this project is the overwhelming evidence of very high rate of returns to investment in agricultural research and gross under investment in Pakistan as compared to other countries of the region. Therefore, government of Pakistan approved the RADP a program in support to achieve long term objectives of agriculture sector.

Program Profile:
Project Name: Executing Agency: Project Cost: Duration: Research for Agricultural Development Program Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) Rs. 2963.000 Million (LC: Rs. 2086.51 million) (FEC: Rs. 876.49 million) 60 months (5 years) (+24 months extended period) 7th March 2007 by ECNEC 3rd April, 2007

Approval Date: Start Date: Expected Completion June, 2013 (extension expected) Date: PARC and its research stations Location: Rs. 1202.6million (up to 30th June Releases: 2012) Rs. 997.054 million (up to 30th June Expenditure: 2012) Rs. 1965.946 million Throughforward:

Management Structure:
The management structure of the project authorizes the

Program Executive Committee (PEC) of the project to approve and fund research projects on priority basis. Mechanism for approvals and implementation of the project has been provided in the project. Programe Steering Committee(PSC) under Seceratary MINFA provides overall guidance and authorizes technical revision and reappropriation of funds within approved cost and scope.

Scope of Program:
1. Research Themes: 22, Research Activities in priority areas: 120 2. Upgradation of research facilities (Green house, Labs etc): 3. Scientific Equipment for Labs & Fields. 4. Human Resource Development 5. International / National Research Collaboration

Program Objectives:

Address the current and emerging needs of science based agricultural development to achieve food security on sustainable basis, poverty reduction, economic efficiency and export competitiveness as articulated in MTDF (2005-2010); Serve as a mechanism for timely response to emerging research issues and problems such as pest epidemics for crops and livestock, nutrient defficiency, climate change, etc; Maximize productivity per unit of land, water, animal, labor and capital; Move from research output to innovations in terms of products, technologies and services suitable for smallholders. Upgrade research equipment, laboratories, green houses