ICAR and ICRISAT Partnership for Dryland Agriculture
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हे का महत्त्वाचे आहे
The partnership underscores international and national collaboration in tackling climate change vulnerabilities, enhancing dryland agriculture, and ensuring nutritional security through climate-resilient crops like millets.
सारांश
The 50th anniversary of the partnership between ICAR and ICRISAT was celebrated at the Dryland Congress 2026, highlighting achievements in dryland farming, climate resilience, nutritional security, and technological innovations for semi-arid tropics.
मुख्य मुद्दे
- Marked 50 years of collaboration between the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT).
- Celebrated at the Dryland Congress 2026, focusing on dryland agriculture, climate resilience, and sustainable food security.
- Highlighted advancements in developing climate-resilient crop varieties (like millets and sorghum) and enhancing farmers' livelihoods in semi-arid regions.
महत्त्वाच्या संज्ञा
ICAR
The apex body in India for coordinating, guiding, and managing research and education in agriculture and allied sectors under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
UPSC context
UPSC Prelims/Mains (GS III): Crucial for questions on agricultural institutions, research bodies, and technology dissemination in India.
ICRISAT
A non-profit, non-political international organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on semi-arid tropics.
UPSC context
UPSC Prelims/Mains (GS III): Relevant for international agricultural research partnerships, dryland farming, and food security.
CGIAR
A global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
UPSC context
UPSC Prelims/Mains (GS III): Important for international agricultural organizations, global food security initiatives, and climate resilience.
पूर्वपरीक्षा सापळा
ICRISAT is a specialized agency under the direct administrative control of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
Aspirants often assume international research centers like ICRISAT are fully funded and administered directly by the UN or Government of India, missing its autonomous CGIAR status.
संबंधित स्थिर संकल्पना
What is the institutional status and mandate of ICRISAT within the global agricultural research architecture?
- Global Consortium: CGIAR Member: ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political international agricultural research-for-development organization, and a member of the CGIAR consortium.
- Headquarters & Hubs: Headquarters: Established in 1972, its headquarters is located in Patancheru, Hyderabad, India, with regional hubs in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Mandate Crops: Mandate Crops: Focuses on dryland crops including sorghum, pearl millet, finger millet, chickpea, pigeon pea, and groundnut.
आंतर-विषय नमुने
Dryland Agriculture + Food Security Schemes
ICRISAT's work on millets and sorghum directly feeds into India's push for Nutri-Cereals, UN International Year of Millets, and PDS diversification.
International Research Org + Global Climate Funds
ICRISAT is part of the CGIAR consortium, connecting Indian agricultural research to global climate adaptation funds and technology transfers.
ICRISAT/CGIAR and dryland crop breeding (millets/sorghum) frequently appear in matching or multi-statement prelims questions.
संबंधित PYQ · 2
संबंधित PYQ · 2
- 2021PrelimsGS1
In the context of India's preparation for Climate-Smart Agriculture, consider the following statements : 1. The 'Climate-Smart Village' approach in India is a part of a project led by the Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), an international research programme. 2. The project of CCAFS is carried out under Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) headquartered in France. 3. The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in India is one of the CGIAR's research centres. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 2024MainsGS3
Explain the role of millets for ensuring health and nutritional security in India.
