About Venue

About Venue: IAS, BHU

The Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAS), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, is a premier institution with a rich legacy in agricultural education, research, and innovation. As the host of this national conference on millets, IAS-BHU brings together eminent scientists, researchers, and practitioners to deliberate on cutting-edge developments in millet breeding, processing, and value-chain enhancement. The institute has made remarkable contributions in developing high-yielding and climate-resilient millet varieties, strengthening their role in food and nutritional security. With its modern laboratories, experimental farms, and strong linkages with ICAR and international institutions, IAS-BHU provides the ideal platform for fostering dialogue, sharing innovations, and addressing emerging challenges in millet research and development. This conference reflects the institute’s commitment to positioning millets as “nutri-cereals of the future” by promoting sustainable cultivation, precision farming, and value-added technologies that benefit farmers and consumers alike. 

🚉✈️🛣️ How to Reach IAS, BHU (Varanasi)

The Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAS), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, is well connected by air, rail, and road, making it easily accessible from across India.

✈️ By Air

Varanasi is served by Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), Babatpur, located about 30 km from BHU campus. The airport has regular flights to major Indian cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru, as well as some international destinations. Taxis and app-based cabs are available from the airport to BHU.

🚉 By Train

Varanasi is a major railway hub with two important stations:

• Varanasi Junction (Varanasi Cantt – BSB) – about 10 km from BHU campus.
  
  

• Manduadih Railway Station (MUV) – about 8 km from BHU campus.
  
  

• Mughalsarai (Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Junction – DDU) – about 18 km from BHU campus, another major rail junction.
  
  

From these stations, auto-rickshaws, taxis, and app-based cab services provide convenient transport to the university.

🛣️ By Road

Varanasi is well connected by national highways to Lucknow, Patna, Kolkata, Prayagraj, and other major cities. Regular UPSRTC and private buses, along with taxis, operate to and from Varanasi. The BHU campus is located on the Varanasi–Mirzapur road (about 5 km from Lanka crossing).

Venue

Shatabdi Krishi Prekshagrih

Institute of Agricultural Sciences

Banaras Hindu University,

Varanasi, U.P., India

EMAIL ID:  iami2025bhu@gmail.com