ICAR-National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms

ICAR-NBAIM is a constituent organization under the aegis of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The Bureau is among one of the premier organizations of agricultural and microbial biotechnology prioritizing its responsibilities in the area of collection, isolation, conservation, management and utilization of agriculturally important microorganisms (AIMs) in the country. The Bureau is engaged in multifarious activities in the area of microbial diversity, biological control, microbial genomics, preservation and maintenance of microbial cultures. The Bureau is also engaged in the supply of pure cultures to various research organizations and provides microbial identification services. Developing the technical and scientific skills among the researchers, scientists, students and industry people through education and training for microbial identification and characterization is among the prime aims of the Bureau.