National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) in Karnal has been ranked first among 72 agricultural universities of India, including state agricultural universities, four deemed universities of ICAR and central universities with agriculture faculty, by the Education Division of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi. The award was declared by the ICAR.

Director, NDRI, Dr Manmohan Singh Chauhan said it was a great moment of pride for the institute. He congratulated the staff members for their efforts in achieving this landmark.

Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, was ranked third ‘Best State Agricultural University’ amongst 64 state and three central agricultural universities of the country. However, the university has been ranked overall sixth.