Nepal Agricultural Research Council Act, 2048 (1992).

This Act provides for the establishment of the Nepal Agricultural Research Council to raise awareness and seek solutions of agriculture related environmental issues for ensuring a safe and sustainable agricultural development.
The Act defines the Council’s internal organization and its functions, powers and duties which include: to conduct high level research work on various fields of agriculture required in line with the national agricultural policies; prioritize studies and researches to be conducted; provide research and consultancy services to its clients; coordinate, monitor and evaluate the agriculture research activities in Nepal; and document research activities.