ICAR Developed 386 Improved Varieties Across 44 Crops
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) celebrated its 98th Foundation Day in New Delhi today, reaffirming its commitment to advancing science-led, climate-resilient and farmer-centric agricultural development for realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Celebrated annually on 16th July, ICAR Foundation Day commemorates the establishment of the Council in 1928. Over the past 98 years, ICAR has played a pivotal role in strengthening India’s agricultural research, education and extension systems, driving technological innovations, enhancing productivity, improving farmers’ livelihoods and ensuring national food and nutritional security.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj; Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj; Bhagirath Choudhary, Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare; and Ram Nath Thakur, Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, attended the event as Guests of Honour. K.V. Raju, Member, NITI Aayog, and Naresh Pal Gangwar, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, were also present.
Presenting ICAR’s annual achievements under the theme “Reflecting on 365 Days, Reimagining Agriculture for Viksit Bharat 2047,” Dr M. L. Jat, Secretary, DARE & Director General, ICAR, highlighted the Council’s major accomplishments during 2025-26 and outlined its roadmap for advancing agricultural research, innovation, education and extension.
Earlier, the programme commenced with the welcome address by Gyanendra D. Tripathi, Additional Secretary, DARE & Secretary, ICAR.(UPDATED ON 16TH JULY 2026)
