Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, (IGKV) was established on January 20, 1987 under the IGKV Adhiniyam (Act) 1987 of M.P. State and IGKV statues 1987. It is an autonomous, nonprofit, research and educational organization dedicated for the upliftment in farmer’s livelihood of Chhattisgarh. Education, Research and Extension are the major activities coordinated through agriculture, veterinary, dairy and agricultural engineering faculties and Directorate of Instruction, Research and Extension. Grant in aid is received from ICAR and State Government to meet out the mandates of the University. Beside this some international and other agencies also giving grants to fulfil various mandates need based objectives of the State agriculture and allied sectors.

Mandate of IGKV: Work for upliftment of socio-economic status of the farming community by:

• Undertaking basic, applied and adaptive research to evolve appropriate solutions and technologies
• Diversification of crops and farming systems
• Collaboration with the state, national and international research institutions
• Imparting knowledge and education to the people engaged in agriculture and its faculties allied fields
• Developing educational and research networks in agriculture and allied field for the state