ICRISAT is pleased to announce that Dr Kaushal K Garg, Principal Scientist – Natural Resource Management, has taken on the responsibility of Theme Leader, Regenerative Landscapes. In this role, Dr Garg will contribute to advancing ICRISAT’s work on regenerative landscapes, with a focus on integrated approaches to natural resource management, […]
ICRISAT and the Water and Land Resource Centre (WLRC), Ethiopia formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), on 28 August 2026 to strengthen collaboration on integrated landscape management, watershed restoration and data-driven decision support. ICRISAT Director General Dr Himanshu Pathak and WLRC Director General Dr Gete Zeleke Eshetu signed the MoU […]
ICRISAT convened a high-level technical session, ‘Water Beyond Infrastructure: Restoring Landscapes, Reviving Ecosystems and Rebuilding Lives,’ on 26 August 2026 at World Water Week in Stockholm. Aligned with the CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes (MFL) Science Program, the session brought together researchers, policymakers and development practitioners to explore approaches to water management […]
ICRISAT welcomed Mr Navneet Ravikar, Chairman & Managing Director, LeadsConnect Services Pvt Ltd, a part of the BL Agro Group, and his team to its headquarters on 12 August 2026 to explore opportunities to strengthen agricultural value chains and market linkages, initially focusing on Uttar Pradesh, with potential to expand […]
ICRISAT is actively contributing to global discussions on land restoration, drought resilience and sustainable food systems at the 17th session of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Conference of the Parties (COP17), being held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from 17–28 August 2026 under the theme ‘Restoring Land. Restoring Hope.’ […]
A high-level consultation on 5 August 2026 brought together senior leaders from ICRISAT, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) [IIT-BHU], and the Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Development (FAARD) at the ICRISAT campus in Hyderabad to advance a shared vision for climate-smart, technology-enabled agriculture in Uttar Pradesh, […]
Strengthening its long-standing partnership with the Odisha Livelihood Mission (OLM), ICRISAT welcomed Dr Monica Priyadarsini, State Mission Director-cum-CEO, Department of Mission Shakti, Government of Odisha, to its Hyderabad campus for a two-day visit on 3–4 August 2026. The visit reaffirmed the shared commitment of ICRISAT and OLM to advancing sustainable […]
ICRISAT congratulates Dr Ramesh Singh, Global Research Program Director – Resilient Farming Systems, on receiving the ‘Bundelkhand Ratna’ Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to rainwater harvesting, watershed management, sustainable agriculture, and rural development in the Bundelkhand region of India. The award was presented by the National Patrakar Association […]
On 9 July 2026, ICRISAT successfully concluded its 4-week Short Course on AI Tools for Agricultural Research & Program Management. The course brought together staff and students, equipping them with practical AI skills for research, scientific communication, and data analysis. The program provided hands-on training in AI-assisted literature review, scientific […]
ICRISAT hosted a one-day Capacity Building Program on Scale-Appropriate Mechanization for Sustainable Farming Systems at its headquarters on 7 July 2026. The program brought together 35 farmers from Karimnagar district, Telangana, to deepen their understanding of scale-appropriate mechanization and its role in building resilient and sustainable farming systems. Organized under […]
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 […]
A high-level delegation from the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) from New Delhi, visited the Tahrauli Landscape in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on 6 June 2026. They assessed the progress and impact of the ICRISAT-led watershed and livelihood initiatives. They were accompanied by Dr Ramesh Singh, Global Research Program Director – […]
ICRISAT, in collaboration with the Telangana State Agro Industries Development Corporation Limited, successfully concluded two batches of training programs for Agri-Input Dealers from Telangana on Soil Health Management. The programs were held on 4–5 June and 8–9 June 2026 at the ICRISAT headquarters. Aligned with the World Environment Day 2026 […]
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, in collaboration with the Telangana State Agro Industries Development Corporation Limited, successfully concluded a two-day training program for the fourth batch of agri-input dealers from Telangana at ICRISAT Headquarters on 1–2 June 2026. The program enhanced participants’ knowledge of soil health management, irrigation, aerobic composting, biochar production, drone-based fertilizer […]
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 […]
ICRISAT, in collaboration with the Telangana State Agro Industries Development Corporation Limited, successfully conducted a two-day training program for the third batch of agri-input dealers from Telangana at ICRISAT Headquarters on 25–26 May 2026. The training focused on soil health management, nutrient stewardship, safe agrochemical use, and science-based advisory services, […]
ICRISAT, in collaboration with the Telangana State Agro Industries Development Corporation Limited, successfully conducted the two-day training program for the second batch of agri-input dealers from Telangana at ICRISAT Headquarters on 21–22 May 2026. The training focused on soil health management, equipping dealers with knowledge and practical tools to promote […]
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 […]
