RC Bellary

Back Ground Infrastructure Research Training Research Farm Collaboration
Infrastructure
For conducting research, demonstration and training this Centre has good facilities of laboratories and an experimental research farm. It organizes regular training programmes and short courses as per specific demands of the States, NGOs and other Organizations from time to time. Over the last 50 years the Research Centre has built up excellent and modern facilities for conducting research, training and consultancy services in the field of soil and water conservation and watershed management.
Soil Laboratory
For the routine analysis of soil, water and plant samples the Centre has a laboratory equipped with several modern and scientific instruments. The equipments like Kjeltak nitrogen analyzer, Ion meter, Spectrophotometer, Flame meter, Leaf area meter, Autoclave, Incubator, Laminar airflow, Yoder type wet sieving apparatus, Neutron moisture probe, Atomic absorption spectrophotometer, etc. are available for supporting research and training in the area of soil and water conservation, land degradation and soil quality assessment. Soil and runoff samples from the field plots and watersheds are being analysed for estimation of soil and nutrient losses and other parameters.
Computer & Communication Cell
The Centre is equipped with 17 no. of desktop computers, one server and an workstation; all of which are connected by LAN and Internet for the purpose of research and data analysis. It is also equipped with Geographic Information System (Arc View 3.1 & Geomedia) and Global Positioning System (GPS). In addition, two laptop computers also exist to support demonstration and extension activities.
Library
The Centre has its own library to cater to the needs of Scientists, NGOs, Students, Government Departments and other professionals, engaged in soil and water conservation as well as watershed programme.
Cartography & Survey Laboratory
The Centre has full-fledged cartography cell with modern instruments to meet the requirements of the different research projects, consultancy services and training programmes.