Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan (VPKAS) in Uttarakhand is an institute of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, engaged in hill agricultural research for North-Western Himalayan region of India. Find information about experimental farming, current projects, commercialized technology, etc. Users can also find list of improved varieties of crops like maize, rice, barley etc. released by the Institute. Information about enhancement of livelihood security through sustainable farming systems and related farm enterprises in North-West Himalaya is also available.