Explanation:

With the realization of unique significance of tropical animal and poultry genetic resources and their potential utilization at global level, a need was felt for an organization which could undertake the responsibility of evaluating, certifying and conserving the rich and varied germplasm resources available in the country and whose genetic base is shrinking fast. Thus, the establishment of National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources/National Institute of Animal Genetics in 1984 was culmination of sustained efforts made by the leading geneticists in the country over the years.

The National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources and National Institute of Animal Genetics were merged in 1995 to function as a single unit in the form of National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources. 

The establishment of National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources/Institute of Animal Genetics was approved in principal during IV Five-Year-Plan.In this regard, effective follow-up steps were taken in this V and VI Five-Year-Plan. Finally, the Institute was set up on 21st September, 1984 at the campus at National Dairy Research Institute (Southern Regional Station), Bangalore.
The Institute was shifted to Karnal on 19th July, 1985 and temporarily located in the campus of National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal.