ICAR showcases CSR-ready technologies as industry leaders commit to supporting climate-smart agriculture, farmer livelihoods and agri-tech innovation Key Highlights ICAR and Agrinnovate India Limited (AgIn) organised the ICAR Technology Portfolio for CSR Conclave 2026 in New Delhi. Around 150 representatives from more than 75 industries participated in the
At ICAR's 98th Foundation Day, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan outlines roadmap for climate-smart farming, innovation and Viksit Bharat 2047 Key Highlights ICAR developed 386 improved crop varieties across 44 crops during the past year. 94% of the new varieties are climate-resilient, while 29 are biofortified. 43 improved crop
Brainstorming workshop in Jaipur focuses on integrating geospatial technologies into India's next-generation watershed management framework under WDC-PMKSY 3.0. Key Highlights National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) organised a high-level workshop on satellite and drone-based watershed planning in Jaipur. Workshop held under the World Bank-supported REWARD Programme. Experts discussed the use
Union Agriculture Minister announces 100 Climate Smart Villages, 43 new crop varieties, digital advisory platform and tougher action against fake seeds to accelerate India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. Key Highlights 43 new crop varieties, 17 agricultural technologies and 14 publications released by ICAR. Target to establish 100
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveils major roadmap for agriculture, rural infrastructure, housing, women SHGs and value-added farming during high-level review meeting in Kolkata. Key Highlights ₹82,000 crore worth of infrastructure projects to be accelerated across West Bengal. ₹12,064 crore earmarked for rural development and employment through
Union Agriculture Minister to hold high-level talks with West Bengal leadership, review flagship schemes and engage directly with jute farmers, scientists and women SHGs to strengthen rural livelihoods. Key Highlights Union Agriculture & Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan begins a two-day visit to West Bengal. High-level discussions
Latest Agriculture Ministry data shows paddy acreage expanding over normal levels, while delayed sowing impacts pulses, oilseeds, coarse cereals and cotton during the 2026 Kharif season. Key Highlights Total Kharif sowing reaches 632.69 lakh hectares as of July 10, 2026. Rice cultivation rises to 114.69 lakh hectares, exceeding
Union Agriculture Minister unveils a national roadmap linking tree plantation with family traditions, rural development, sustainable agriculture and Mission LiFE to build a Green India. Key Highlights Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches an expanded 'Vriksh Mitra Abhiyan' to transform environmental protection into a nationwide people's movement. Nearly