‘Hack the Fork’ brings together over 90 innovators from 10 states to develop AI-powered solutions for plant-based foods, fermentation, food safety and sustainable food production Key Highlights NIFTEM-K hosted India’s first AI × Food Tech Hackathon, titled ‘Hack the Fork’, on October 24–25, 2026. More than 85 teams
Government investment of ₹39,272 crore, 46,500 fisheries infrastructure facilities and support for 2,195 Fisheries Farmer Producer Organisations aim to strengthen processing, cold chains, market access and entrepreneurship Key Highlights Government investment of ₹39,272 crore committed to the fisheries sector through major schemes since 2015. Around 46,500 fisheries-related facilities
Nationwide initiative focuses on e-waste disposal, waste segregation, office-space improvement, digitisation and environmental sustainability across ICAR campuses Key Highlights: Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and ICAR are intensifying cleanliness and workplace improvement activities under Special Campaign 6.0. Focus on segregation of metal, plastic and general waste,
Six-day global agricultural research event scheduled for April 12–17, 2027, will bring together scientists, farmers, governments, startups and businesses to discuss food security, climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable food systems Key Highlights: New Delhi will host CGIAR Science and Partnership Week 2027 from April 12 to 17, 2027. More
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release the 24th PM-KISAN instalment on October 30 from Gujarat; Agriculture Infrastructure Fund projects and horticulture clusters expected to strengthen storage, food processing and high-value crop production Key Highlights: Over 9.34 crore farmers to receive more than ₹18,690 crore under the 24th
Nationwide campaign running from October 22 to November 30 brings agricultural experts directly to farmers, focusing on wheat and mustard cultivation, balanced fertiliser use, soil health and natural farming Key Highlights: Khet Bachao Abhiyan–Rabi 2026 is being conducted nationwide from October 22 to November 30, 2026. KVK Ujwa,
Khet Bachao Abhiyan 2026 focuses on soil health, balanced fertilisation, organic nutrient recycling and crop diversification to improve orchard productivity and farmers’ income Key Highlights: ICAR-MGIFRI organised a farmer awareness programme at Kothia Hariram village in East Champaran, Bihar, on October 27, 2026. 29 farmers and participants attended
Digital Agriculture Mission achieves its March 2027 target five months early; verified farmer identities to streamline access to agricultural schemes, bank credit, crop insurance and disaster relief Key Highlights: India achieves the target of 11 crore Farmer IDs by October 23, 2026, five months ahead of the