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The second story of ICRISAT’s World Environment Day social media campaign, showcasing science-led solutions, highlighted an innovative waste-to-wealth initiative under the Odisha Livelihoods Mission. Under this initiative, rural women are transforming invasive water hyacinth into nutrient-rich compost. Supported by AI-powered technologies, including drones, satellite imagery, and digital tools, the initiative […]

Commemorating World Environment Day on 5 June 2026, ICRISAT launched a social media campaign showcasing how science-led innovations are strengthening both livelihoods and ecosystems. The first story highlighted gravity-based irrigation in forest-connected landscapes, supported by hydrological monitoring and responsible water use practices, alongside watershed interventions in drought-prone Bundelkhand that are […]

On 3 June 2026, the ICRISAT Center of Excellence for South-South Cooperation in Agriculture (ISSCA) celebrated its first anniversary through a global virtual event themed “Transforming Agriculture Together: Learnings from the Global South.” The event brought together policymakers, scientists, development partners, and practitioners to reflect on a year of advancing […]

ICRISAT has appointed Dr Ramesh Singh as the Global Research Program Director – Resilient Farming Systems (RFS), strengthening its efforts to advance resilient and sustainable farming systems. Dr Ramesh Singh is a distinguished scientist and research leader with more than 27 years of experience in agricultural research for development. Trained […]

As part of the Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM), ICRISAT celebrated World Honeybee Day on 20 May 2026 at the Dhauli Shanti Stupa in Bhubaneswar to promote awareness of bee conservation. The program witnessed enthusiastic participation from 25 OLM beneficiaries along with over 25 additional beekeepers who came together to recognize […]

ICRISAT co-organized the National Workshop on “AI for Agriculture: Data-Driven Digital Innovations for Transforming Agrifood Systems” at Lam, Guntur, in collaboration with Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) through the CGIAR Digital Transformation Accelerator (DTA). The workshop was held under the leadership of Dr P V Satyanarayana, Vice-Chancellor, ANGRAU, […]

ICRISAT welcomed a high-level delegation from the Sun Pharma Foundation for strategic discussions aimed at exploring opportunities for collaboration in areas of shared interest, including regenerative landscapes, sustainability, health and nutrition initiatives. The delegation was represented by Mr Mitesh Pandya, Global Head – Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Mr […]

A delegation from the Deendayal Research Institute (DRI), Chitrakoot, visited ICRISAT HQ on 14 May 2026 to explore collaborative opportunities in agricultural research, innovation, and sustainable rural development. The delegation was led by Shri Abhay Mahajan, Secretary, DRI, and included Shri Amitabh Vashistha, General Manager, DRI, and Shri Gopala Krishnam […]

Global collaboration took center stage as a delegation form RADDIS (Resilient, Adaptive, and Development-driven Integrated Solutions) discussed joint projects with ETH Zurich, a biochar initiative with Avans University, and a regenerative cotton initiative spanning Bangladesh and Turkey, while touring SAT Venture to witness ICRISAT’s watershed programs, digital agriculture solutions, and […]

Once regarded as one of India’s most drought-prone regions, Bundelkhand is now emerging as a model for watershed transformation through ICRISAT’s interventions. Groundwater levels have risen by 4–6 meters, and cultivated land has expanded more than twentyfold, drawing growing national and global interest for replication. To aid replication, it is […]

National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) leadership and Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development – Project Management Unit (REWARD PMU) experts explore ICRISAT’s Genebank and research labs.