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 […]
ICRISAT organized a two-day training program themed “Soil Health Management: From Input Dealers to Climate-Smart Farm Advisors” for agri-input dealers from Telangana on 14–15 May 2026 at its Headquarters. The initiative was supported by the Telangana State Agro Industries Development Corporation Limited. The inaugural session was chaired by ICRISAT’s Director […]
ICRISAT, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttar Pradesh, and Banaras Hindu University, inaugurated a traditional rainwater harvesting structure locally known as “Haveli” at Village Belhara in Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, on 8 May 2026. The structure was inaugurated by Mr Vikesh Kumar, Deputy Director Agriculture, Mirzapur, […]
ICRISAT’s Soil Science, Dr Pushpajeet Lokpal Choudhari, participated in the “Strengthening Soil Health: Bharat Soil Health Policy Consultation Workshop” held at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (ICAR–CRIDA), Hyderabad. The workshop brought together experts, policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders to discuss key challenges, policy […]
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.
. In a major push for climate-resilient agriculture, ICRISAT, through the Odisha Agricultural Drought Mitigation Project (OADMP) in partnership with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment (DAFE), Government of Odisha, launched two complementary field initiatives in April 2026. First, a large-scale geo-referenced […]
Hosted by ICRISAT, a high-level Ethiopian delegation successfully concluded their 2-week exposure visit to the institute on 12 April 2026. The visit was supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Ethiopia Country Office and the Participatory Agricultural Climate Transformation (PACT) program of the Ministry of Agriculture, Ethiopia. The […]
ICRISAT hosted a team of scientists from CGIAR institutions who visited the Bundelkhand region in India from 1–2 April 2026. The visit aimed to explore collaboration opportunities under a new initiative planned across 25 villages in the Bamaur block of Jhansi district. The delegation comprised experts from the International Water […]
Uttar Pradesh Council of Agriculture Research, Government of Uttar Pradesh led consortia of various institutions organized 6th Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Science Congress (UPASC) – 2026 at ICAR-Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Lucknow, UP on 8th April 2026. Dr Himanshu Pathak, Director General, ICRISAT was special guest of the function. The […]
Dr Himanshu Pathak, Director General of ICRISAT, visited the Millet Primary Processing Centre at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Manpur, Gaya, accompanied by Dr Dinesh Chauhan, Head & CEO – Agribusiness Innovations and Nutrition platform of ICRISAT on 20 March 2026. The Centre, part of the Bihar Centre of Excellence in […]
On 13 March 2026, ICRISAT successfully concluded its 1st ISSCA–ITEC Training Program, “Regenerative Agriculture for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Intensification of the Drylands,” at its headquarters. The program was organized by the ICRISAT Centre of Excellence for South-South Cooperation in Agriculture (ISSCA) in collaboration with the Dryland Academy, under the […]
ICRISAT inaugurated its international training program, “Regenerative Agriculture for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Intensification of the Drylands,” on 3 March 2026. This landmark program is the first in a series of trainings organized by the ICRISAT Center of Excellence for South-South Cooperation in Agriculture (ISSCA), supported by the Dryland Academy, […]
On 21 February 2026, a Cross-Learning Workshop on the Odisha Livelihoods Mission–ICRISAT Project, titled ‘Sustainable Improvement of Rural Livelihoods through Science-led Interventions,’ was held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The workshop brought together government officials, scientists, farmers, and women Self-Help Group members, underscoring collaborative efforts to enhance rural livelihoods through innovative, science-based […]
On 25 February 2026, ICRISAT successfully concluded its 10-day International Training Program on Regenerative Agriculture for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development at its headquarters. Supported by the Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research (UPCAR), the program aimed to strengthen the knowledge, technical capacity, and field-level competencies of the state’s agricultural […]
ICRISAT participated in the AI4Agri Global Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture and Investor Summit 2026, held from 22–23 February 2026 in Mumbai. The ICRISAT delegation highlighted cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence-driven digital innovations and data-centric solutions aimed at strengthening smallholder farmers’ resilience and productivity across the Global South. Dr Himanshu Pathak, […]
On 17 February 2026, ICRISAT inaugurated the International Training Program on Regenerative Agriculture for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development at its headquarters, with support from the Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research (UPCAR). The two-week program brought together 19 participants from agricultural institutions, including Krishi Vigyan Kendras, fostering a vibrant […]
