Special Training for Scheduled Caste Unemployed Graduates on Establishing Agri-Based Industries
For unemployed graduate youth who aspire to become agricultural entrepreneurs, a two-day Entrepreneurial Development Programme is being organized by the ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, on June 30 and July 1. This training programme will provide detailed insights into establishing units for microbial biopesticides, biopolymer technology, oil processing, soil testing laboratories, and […]
Report on CIFE Participation in Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA)

ICAR-CIFE is a key participant of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA), which is a nationwide collaborative effort of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, GoI, to bridge the gap between farmers’ knowledge and modern agricultural practices. It aims to directly engage with approximately 1.5 crore […]
Cabinet approves seven major schemes for improving farmers’ lives and livelihoods with total outlay of Rs 13,966 Crore
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today approved seven schemes to improve farmers’ lives and increase their incomes at a total outlay of Rs 13,966 Crore. 1. Digital Agriculture Mission: based on the structure of Digital Public Infrastructure, Digital Agriculture Mission will use technology for improving farmers’ lives. The Mission has […]
ICAR-CMFRI Lakshadweep KVK selected as National Best for excellence in agriculture extension

Lakshadweep Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) of ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI has won the Best KVK-National Award by the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), New Delhi Dhanuka for excellence in agricultural extension. Among a range of works for the development of agriculture and allied sectors in the region, the KVK’s pioneering efforts that […]
Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan: DDG (Animal Science), ICAR interacts with farmers at ICAR-CMFRI

Dr Raghavendra Bhatta, Deputy Director General (Animal Science) of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) attended the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan campaign held at ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Kochi on 4th June 2025. During his address, he stated that the ongoing Lab to Land’ initiative under the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan would significantly […]