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#WorldFoodSafetyDay Our two-week training program on Detection and Integrated Management of Aflatoxin Contamination in Crops for Safe Food and Fair Trade with support from ITEC and Randhir Jaiswal trained 34 participants from 16 countries on Aflatoxin Management. Ms Nina

#PressRelease Breakthrough at ICRISAT: World’s First Extreme Heat-Tolerant #Pigeonpea Developed via Speed Breeding #ICRISAT has developed ICPV 25444—the world’s first #pigeonpea variety capable of withstanding extreme summer temperatures of up to 45°C. Traditionally constrained

Today at #ICRISAT, we unveiled ICPV 25444—the world’s first extreme heat-tolerant #pigeonpea, bred to thrive in 45°C. A breakthrough for climate-resilient farming and pulse self-sufficiency. Grateful to the members of the local media who joined us to witness this milestone.

It was a sincere honor to serve as Chief Guest at the University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot’s convocation this week. Hearty congratulations to all👏

Envisioning Indian Agriculture in 2047 — a future anchored in innovation, sustainability, and resilience. Truly grateful to share perspectives and engage students and faculty at the University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, on shaping this shared journey.

Today in Bantanur, Bagalkot, farmers saw ICPV 25444 in action—ICRISAT’s extreme heat-tolerant, short-duration pigeonpea for 45°C summers. Grateful to Karnataka State Seed Corp, the Dept. of Agriculture & host farmer Hanamanth Mirji for advancing climate-smart solutions together.

A pleasure to welcome Dr Sobhana Pattanayak, former Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and former ICRISAT Board Member, to our headquarters in Patancheru yesterday. We had a warm exchange on advancing resilient agriculture, especially for smallholder farmers.

#CallForApplications Are you a student passionate about agri-food systems and ready to make a difference? ICRISAT invites applications from BSc, MSc, and PhD students in Plant Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or Social Sciences to join our ongoing research projects in dryland

Today marks the successful completion of the two-week international training program "Mastering Technology Transfer: A Global Pathway for Developing Countries", supported by the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation - ITEC and Randhir Jaiswal. Participants from 23 countries

On this World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought, we're proud to join forces with ICARDA and fellow CGIAR centers in driving solutions for dryland communities. Dr Himanshu Pathak, Director General, #ICRISAT, highlights the power of partnerships in advancing CGIAR’s Global

I had a productive exchange with Dr Narendra Kumar, DG of NIRDPR, and team ICRISAT today. We explored how research and innovation can support climate-resilient livelihoods through stronger institutional collaboration. #ruraldevelopment #drylandscience

Yesterday at ICRISAT HQ, I met with Parminder Virk, Head-Crop Development at HarvestPlus, and Ravinder Grover, COO-HarvestPlus Solutions. We exchanged ideas on accelerating the delivery of nutrient-rich crops through science, partnerships, and market-oriented approaches.

IFFCO Kalol held a meeting for the review of ongoing project of establishing a world-class Beej Anusandhan Kendra where DG #ICRISAT Dr. H. Pathak Dr Himanshu Pathak , ADG Dr. S. Agarwal @sanjayagrawal, BBSSL Chairman & Marketing Director, IFFCO, Dr. Yogendra Kumar Yogendra Kumar,

The ICRISAT team led by Director General Dr Himanshu Pathak (Dr Himanshu Pathak) and Assistant Director General, Dr Sanjay Agarwal, met with the IFFCO team at Kalol, Gujarat, to advance plans for establishing the Seed Research Centre (Beej Anusandhan Kendra) in the presence of

A refreshing start to the day with colleagues and friends at ICRISAT through the timeless practice of yoga. Marking #InternationalYogaDay, we reflect on yoga's ability to inspire harmony between mind, body, and the environment—something we can all carry into our daily lives.

Privileged to address the Kharif Research Council at Birsa Agricultural University. #Jharkhand holds great promise for agri growth. Unlocking it requires better planning, water management, smart tech & research on climate-resilient crops and seeds. Looking forward to supporting.

Truly an honor to return to my home state, West Bengal, and connect with the farming community in #Bankura district. I welcomed the opportunity to address the Krishi Mela and exhibition, where over 1,500 farmers gathered alongside ICAR institutes, KVKs, NGOs & officials.

#PressRelease Charting a Biodiversity-Positive Roadmap for India’s Agrifood Systems: Leading Institutions Convene at ICRISAT ICRIER, UNDP India, BIOFIN, and #ICRISAT lead expert round table discussions to define actionable steps for repurposing India’s agricultural programmes

In #WestBengal this week, I welcomed the invitation to address farmers in my home district of #Purulia. The Krishi Mela event featured over 1,000 farmers & stakeholders, including ICAR, KVKs, NGOs & officials and highlighted the need for science-led development and collaboration.

An honor to host Dr Bram Govaerts and the CIMMYT team at ICRISAT's headquarters yesterday. Together, we reaffirm our commitment to scientific collaboration that delivers real-world impact for farmers facing the climate crisis.