Central Soil and Water Conservation Research and Training Institute, Research Centre Agra.

 The soil conservation Research Demonstration and Training Centre, Agra, though established in 1955 as a sub-center, became an independent center in 1957.

Objective :

• Appraisal of ravines problem and conservation of land and water resources under different land uses along with the Yamuna river system.
• Evaluation of hydrological behavior and management of watersheds for reducing sediment discharge, improving water regime and productivity
• Evaluation and identification of suitable plant materials for different land use in ravine land according to land capability.
• Development of suitable technology for increasing production from ravine lands.
• Monitoring changes in the environment as affected by land uses and management practices.
• Development of techniques for stabilization of ravine lands.
• Development of techniques for (a) rainfed farming and (b) efficient water management in ravine lands.
• Demonstration of the soil and water conservation practices for improving production on farmer's land.