Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV), Raipur was established in 1987.

Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, situated in the capital of Chhattisgarh, Raipur, is only agricultural university in state with responsibility of agricultural Education, Research and Extension of technologies. It has a prestigious and long history of services to the tribal farming community of this region. The major objectives of the university are; making provision for the education in agriculture and other allied sciences, carrying out research in agriculture and other allied sciences, undertaking field extension programs and improving the level of living of rural people. The jurisdiction of IGKV is entire state which has three distinct agro-climatic zones and has diverse conditions. The Bastar zone is among one of the eight biodiversity hot spots in country. The university is recognized as one of the most important biodiversity repository in the world, particularly for rice and lathyrus. The teaching is imparted in agriculture and agricultural engineering faculties through its 33 constituent and 15 affiliated colleges. There are nine research stations carrying out research in different areas, and 27 Krishi Vigyan Kendras involved in dissemination of technologies to the farming community of state

VISION

Sustainable integrated development of agriculture for rural livelihood enhancement, generation of economic growth and opportunities in state of Chhattisgarh.

MISSION

Improving the competitiveness of agriculture sector, by building capacity, enhancing productivity and profitability, maintaining sustainability of production and consumption systems through efficient use of natural resources and energy, and catalyzing innovation across the agriculture in order to ensure food and nutritional security, and inclusive growth.