Secretary (DARE) & DG, ICAR reviews ongoing research and development initiatives
In a significant step towards advancing Aatmanirbhar Bharat and the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is spearheading transformative research in conservation agriculture and climate-resilient wheat and barley systems to strengthen national food security, fuel self-reliance, climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods.
Dr. M. L. Jat, Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General, ICAR, today visited the ICAR–Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research (IIWBR) and ICAR–Central Soil Salinity Research Institute (CSSRI), Karnal, to review ongoing research and development initiatives. A media team from Delhi also accompanied the visit.
During the visit, Dr. Jat also reviewed the Indian Wheat Rust Research and Surveillance Programme, which plays a critical role in protecting wheat crops from stripe, leaf, and stem rust diseases through coordinated monitoring, rapid diagnostics, and timely advisories. (UPDATED ON 8TH APRIL 2026)
