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05/09/2026

05/09/2026

Happy Teachers Day

Every field is a classroom, and every generation has a teacher.

This Teachers’ Day, ICAR honours our mentors, scientists and farmers who share knowledge, inspire innovation and help agriculture flourish.

Happy Teachers’ Day!

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Bhagirath Choudhary Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India

04/09/2026

श्रीकृष्ण जन्माष्टमी की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ
जैसे श्रीकृष्ण ने धरती, गौवंश और प्रकृति के संरक्षण का संदेश दिया,
वैसे ही हम समृद्ध कृषि, स्वस्थ मृदा और सतत् खेती के संकल्प को आगे बढ़ाएँ।
प्रकृति का सम्मान • किसान का सशक्तिकरण • कृषि का सतत् विकास
Shivraj Singh Chouhan PMO India Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India

श्रीकृष्ण जन्माष्टमी की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ

जैसे श्रीकृष्ण ने धरती, गौवंश और प्रकृति के संरक्षण का संदेश दिया,
वैसे ही हम समृद्ध कृषि, स्वस्थ मृदा और सतत् खेती के संकल्प को आगे बढ़ाएँ।

प्रकृति का सम्मान • किसान का सशक्तिकरण • कृषि का सतत् विकास

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Bhagirath Choudhary Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India

03/09/2026

Patent : "A Method for prepartion of Amorphous Silica Gels for effective control of stored grain pests"

Indian Council of Agricultural Research MyGovIndia Shivraj Singh Chouhan Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India

03/09/2026

Landmark Breakthrough in Indigenous Pig Genomics
A major milestone in pig genomics and indigenous breed conservation has been achieved by ICAR–National Research Centre on Pig (ICAR-NRCP), Guwahati, with the generation of the first de novo chromosome-scale whole-genome sequence and functional annotation of India’s indigenous Doom pig.
Native to the Brahmaputra Valley, the Doom pig has long been reared under low-input, semi-scavenging systems and is recognized for its exceptional environmental hardiness and notable tolerance to devastating viral infections, particularly African swine fever.
The landmark genomic study achieved 48× genome coverage, a 2.524 Gb gap-free primary assembly and 99% biological completeness, while identifying 30,299 protein-coding genes.
This comprehensive genetic blueprint will provide a valuable foundation for understanding the Doom pig’s resilience and supporting indigenous biodiversity conservation, disease-resilient breeding, animal health and sustainable livestock development.
A significant step towards unlocking the genetic potential of India’s indigenous livestock resources through advanced genomics. Indian Council of Agricultural ResearchMyGovIndia Shivraj Singh Chouhan Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India

🐖 Landmark Breakthrough in Indigenous Pig Genomics

A major milestone in pig genomics and indigenous breed conservation has been achieved by ICAR–National Research Centre on Pig (ICAR-NRCP), Guwahati, with the generation of the first de novo chromosome-scale whole-genome sequence and functional annotation of India’s indigenous Doom pig.

Native to the Brahmaputra Valley, the Doom pig has long been reared under low-input, semi-scavenging systems and is recognized for its exceptional environmental hardiness and notable tolerance to devastating viral infections, particularly African swine fever.

The landmark genomic study achieved 48× genome coverage, a 2.524 Gb gap-free primary assembly and 99% biological completeness, while identifying 30,299 protein-coding genes.

This comprehensive genetic blueprint will provide a valuable foundation for understanding the Doom pig’s resilience and supporting indigenous biodiversity conservation, disease-resilient breeding, animal health and sustainable livestock development.

A significant step towards unlocking the genetic potential of India’s indigenous livestock resources through advanced genomics.
Shivraj Singh ChouhanBhagirath Choudhary Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of IndiaPress Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India

03/09/2026

ICAR–NAARM Marks 50 Years of Shaping Agricultural Leadership
September 1, 2026 | Hyderabad
Celebrating 50 years of excellence, ICAR–National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR–NAARM) marked its Golden Jubilee Year of Establishment with a renewed commitment to building future-ready agricultural professionals.
Presiding over the celebration, Dr. M. L. Jat, Secretary, DARE & DG, ICAR, urged ICAR–NAARM to champion the agri-food systems approach by bringing together research, education and extension. He called for stronger agricultural leadership and competency-based capacity building across sectors, highlighting their vital role in shaping the pathway towards Viksit Bharat 2047.
Padmabhusan Dr. R. S. Paroda, Former DG, ICAR, called for strengthening capacity in innovation systems, agricultural foresight, digital agriculture and innovation-led entrepreneurship.
Dr. Y. S. Malik, DDG (Education), lauded ICAR–NAARM’s multifaceted contributions and assured wholehearted support for its future endeavours, while Dr. R. M. Sundaram, Director, ICAR–NAARM, highlighted the Academy’s achievements, ongoing initiatives and future pathways
Indian Council of Agricultural Research MyGovIndia Shivraj Singh Chouhan Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India PMO India Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India

02/09/2026

More opportunities to store, process, and add value to farm produce.
With the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), farmers and agri-entrepreneurs can access financing to build the infrastructure that takes produce from harvest to greater value.
Building better infrastructure. Building a stronger agri-economy.

More opportunities to store, process, and add value to farm produce.

With the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), farmers and agri-entrepreneurs can access financing to build the infrastructure that takes produce from harvest to greater value.

Building better infrastructure. Building a stronger agri-economy.

02/09/2026

From Woman Farmer to Woman Entrepreneur
Smt. Ranju Prakash transformed her rooftop into a productive urban farm, growing vegetables in repurposed thermocol boxes and later turning the produce into value-added pickles.
ICAR–KVK Munger played a pivotal role through technical guidance on soil media, along with training, demonstrations and field visits focused on value addition, income and employment generation.
A farmer’s initiative, strengthened by KVK knowledge, becomes a pathway to entrepreneurship.
महिला किसान से महिला उद्यमी तक
श्रीमती रंजू प्रकाश ने अपनी छत को उत्पादक शहरी कृषि मॉडल में बदला। पुनः उपयोग किए गए थर्मोकोल बॉक्स में सब्जी उत्पादन से शुरुआत कर उन्होंने उपज से मूल्यवर्धित अचार बनाकर आय के नए अवसर सृजित किए।
ICAR–KVK मुंगेर ने निभाई महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका—मृदा माध्यम में तकनीकी मार्गदर्शन, प्रशिक्षण, प्रदर्शन एवं सफल उद्यमियों के क्षेत्र भ्रमण के माध्यम से मूल्य संवर्धन, आय और रोजगार सृजन को बढ़ावा दिया।
किसान की पहल + KVK का ज्ञान = उद्यमिता की नई राह।
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India PMO India Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India MyGovIndia

02/09/2026

Strengthening the Global Millet Research Ecosystem
Hyderabad | September 1, 2026
Millets and other ancient grains are gaining renewed global attention—and India is playing a leading role in shaping this movement.
Dr M. L. Jat, Secretary, DARE & Director General, ICAR and Chairman, MAHARISHI Steering Committee, visited ICAR–Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR), Hyderabad, to review the progress of MAHARISHI (Millets and Other Ancient Grains International Research Initiative) and participate in its 5th Steering Committee Meeting.
The meeting focused on strengthening international research partnerships, accelerating knowledge and technology exchange, and building coordinated efforts for the wider utilisation of millets and ancient grains. Preparations for MAGIC 2026 were also reviewed.
Dr. Jat emphasised the need to strengthen scientific collaboration, promote innovation and effectively utilise advanced research facilities to address emerging challenges and unlock new opportunities in the millet sector.
At the Advanced Phenomics Laboratory, he reviewed cutting-edge research infrastructure and interacted with scientists on the application of advanced phenotyping approaches for systematic evaluation and faster crop improvement. He also visited the newly established Centralized Millet Tissue Culture and Gene Editing Facility.
The visit reaffirmed ICAR–IIMR’s role as a hub for science, innovation and global collaboration in millet research, supporting India’s vision of taking millets from Shree Anna to a globally recognised crop for a healthier, resilient and sustainable future.

Indian Council of Agricultural Research MyGovIndia Shivraj Singh Chouhan Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India PMO India Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India

01/09/2026

Better Basmati. Better Yield. Better Income.
Meet Pusa Basmati 3136 (IET 31307) — a premium basmati rice variety developed by ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, for Delhi, Punjab and western Uttar Pradesh. With high yield potential and superior grain quality, it offers farmers a promising choice for profitable and sustainable basmati cultivation.
बेहतर बासमती। बेहतर उपज। बेहतर आमदनी।
पेश है पूसा बासमती 3136 (IET 31307) — भा.कृ.अनु.प.-भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान संस्थान, नई दिल्ली द्वारा विकसित प्रीमियम बासमती किस्म। दिल्ली, पंजाब और पश्चिमी उत्तर प्रदेश के लिए उपयुक्त यह किस्म अधिक उपज क्षमता और उत्कृष्ट दाना गुणवत्ता के साथ किसानों की बेहतर आय का नया अवसर प्रस्तुत करती है।
MyGovIndia Shivraj Singh Chouhan MyGovIndia Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India

Better Basmati. Better Yield. Better Income.

Meet Pusa Basmati 3136 (IET 31307) — a premium basmati rice variety developed by ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, for Delhi, Punjab and western Uttar Pradesh. With high yield potential and superior grain quality, it offers farmers a promising choice for profitable and sustainable basmati cultivation.

बेहतर बासमती। बेहतर उपज। बेहतर आमदनी।

पेश है पूसा बासमती 3136 (IET 31307) — भा.कृ.अनु.प.-भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान संस्थान, नई दिल्ली द्वारा विकसित प्रीमियम बासमती किस्म। दिल्ली, पंजाब और पश्चिमी उत्तर प्रदेश के लिए उपयुक्त यह किस्म अधिक उपज क्षमता और उत्कृष्ट दाना गुणवत्ता के साथ किसानों की बेहतर आय का नया अवसर प्रस्तुत करती है।

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Bhagirath Choudhary Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India