Established in 1993 by an Act of Parliament, the Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal stands as a premier residential institution under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Government of India.
- Jurisdiction: Covers seven North-Eastern Hill states: Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Nagaland, and Tripura.
- Network: Operates 13 constituent colleges and 6 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs).
- Focus: Tailored to the agro-climatic needs of the North-East, specializing in Agriculture, Veterinary Sciences, Fisheries, Forestry, and Food Technology.