Institute for Indigenous Agricultural 

Systems and Knowledge (I-ASK)
 
 

I-ASK is  a non-profit research organization that promotes participatory scientific research, education and community outreach programs in agriculture and allied areas to achieve ecologically sustainable agriculture.

 

The efforts of I-ASK are currently focused in Karnataka state of India. The state is known for diverse agrarian systems in coastal, hilly and plain zones which includes central Western Ghats, one of the hotspots of biodiversity at the global level.

 

OUR VISION

 

To conduct pro-farmer, environment friendly, sustainable  agricultural research, policy, education and outreach activities so as to achieve real prosperity in economic, social and cultural spheres leading to integrated development

 
FOCAL AREAS
  • Documentation, Research and Dissemination of   Traditional Knowledge in Agriculture and allied areas. 
  • Permaculture and its applications 
  • Plant Genetic Resources and Biodiversity Conservation 
  • Computer and Web applications in Agriculture 
  • Socio- Economic and Policy Studies related to Farm, Farmer and Consumer Markets 
  • Studies on Ancient agriculture in Karnataka and India, and its Revitalization 
  • Traditional Cuisine and their Relevance 
  • Energy Use in Agriculture and Agricultural Machinery 
  • Soil and Water Conservation 
  • Education and Outreach Activities in the above mentioned areas. 
 
CONTACT:
 
Institute for Indigenous Agricultural
Systems and Knowledge (I-ASK),
09, 1st Cross, Chowdeshwari Layout,
Yamalur, Marathhalli PO
Bangalore – 560 037, INDIA 
Tel: +91 9449836883  
Email: iaskindia@gmail.com