ICAR - Central Arid Zone Research Institute

Chief Vigilance Officer and Vigilance Officers

The probity and transparency is to be maintained by public servants at all times and is a prerequisite for effective good governance. Vigilance Officers function at ICAR Institutes as representative of Chief Vigilance Officer of ICAR. He/She maintains a close watch on the functioning and performance of the Institute at various levels. The Vigilance Office also plays an important role to guide or assist Head of the Institute in administrative, financial and vigilance matters for overall improvement of the Institute.

Main Functions of Vigilance Officers

• Vigilance Officers function at ICAR Institutes as representative of Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of ICAR. They furnish periodic reports on various issues related to the Institute having vigilance angle.
• Maintains a close watch on the functioning and performance of the Institute at various levels especially from vigilance point of view.
• Periodically review and modify the working procedures so as to minimize the scope of mal-practices and harassment to the public.
• Assist and guide Head of the Institute in all administrative, financial and vigilance matters for overall improvement of the organization.

Chief Vigilance Officer, Department of Agriculture Research & Education (DARE) & Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi

Name: Shri. Rajan Agrawal
Designation: Chief Vigilance Officer
Office address: Room No.102, First Floor, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi -110 001.
Telephone: 011-23382375, 011-23046528
Email: [email protected]


Vigilance Officer- ICAR- Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur

Name: Dr. Maharaj Singh
Designation: Vigilance Officer
Office address: Principal Scientist, Division of Integrated Farming System, ICAR-. Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur-342 003
Telephone: 0291-2788789
Email: [email protected]