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 […]
“Dairy Vigyan Kendra Organized One-Day Training Programme”
Dairy Vigyan Kendra, Vejalpur, SMC College of Dairy Science, Kamdhenu University,Anand, organized one-day off-campus training programme on “Scientific Dairy Farming” on 4,June, 2025, at Sadavada and Raninal villages of Kadana taluka in Mahisagar district. The programme saw enthusiastic participation from 74 dairy farmers in Sadavada and 54 in Raninal.The training commenced with the ceremonial lighting […]
PAU LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO END PLASTIC POLLUTION, RELEASES SPECIAL WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY EDITION OF ‘KHETI SANDESH’
To mark the occasion of World Environment Day 2025, the worthy Vice Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Dr. Satbir Singh Gosal, released a special 405th edition of Kheti Sandesh, the university’s digital weekly newspaper that reaches over 10.66 lakh farmers across Punjab and beyond. This commemorative edition focused on the 2025 theme: “Ending Plastic Pollution.” […]
PAU INKS PACT WITH RAJASTHAN-BASED COMPANY FOR COMMERCIALIZATION OF MAIZE HYBRID PMH 17
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with IFSA Seeds Pvt. Ltd., Sriganganagar, Rajasthan, for the commercialization of its high-performing maize hybrid PMH 17. Dr Ajmer Singh Dhatt, Director of Research, PAU; and Mr R S Pandey, CEO of IFSA Seeds Pvt. Ltd, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. Dr […]
State level technical meeting 2025-26 on vegetable crops was organized on the 31/05/2025 at MVRS, AAU, Anand
A State-Level Technical Meeting on Vegetable Research was convened on 31st May 2025 at the Main Vegetable Research Station, Anand Agricultural University, Anand. The inaugural session was conducted at the Vice Chancellor’s Conference Hall, University Bhavan, AAU, Anand. Shri K. J. Vekariya, Agriculture Officer, MVRS, formally welcomed all committee members and invited Dr. R. R. […]
IVRI Celebrates World Environment Day 2025 with Green Actions and Awareness
ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, celebrated “World Environment Day 2025” with a series of eco-conscious activities promoting sustainable living. A significant highlight was a large-scale plantation drive conducted by IVRI scientists in collaboration with more than 2000 farmers across 27 villages of Rampur, Bareilly and Budaun districts under Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan. In another […]
