ICAR-National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology & Disease Informatics

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻 | 𝗗𝗿𝘆𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝟭𝟬–𝟭𝟮 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 | 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗵𝗶

Dr Himanshu Pathak
Director General, ICRISAT

A distinguished leader supporting the global dialogue on transforming dryland agriculture through innovation, resilience and South–South cooperation.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Bhagirath Choudhary Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India
ICRISAT

02/09/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻 | 𝗗𝗿𝘆𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝟭𝟬–𝟭𝟮 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 | 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗵𝗶

Dr M. L. Jat
Secretary, DARE & Director General, ICAR

A key leader advancing collaborative efforts for resilient, productive and sustainable dryland agriculture across the Global South.

ICRISAT Shivraj Singh Chouhan Bhagirath Choudhary Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India

01/09/2026

Research alone is not enough. We need research that addresses the right problems at the right time, with solutions reaching farmers swiftly. Farmers’ prosperity is the true measure of our success. A developed India is not possible without a developed agriculture sector.

— Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development
97th Annual General Meeting of ICAR | New Delhi

01/09/2026

From Learning to Doing: Experiential Learning in Agriculture!

What happens when students step beyond the classroom and into the real world of agriculture?

They learn by doing, build skills through experience, and prepare to become future agri-entrepreneurs.

ICAR’s Experiential Learning Programme (ELP), initiated in 2006–07, is a major component of Student READY (Rural Entrepreneurship Awareness Development Yojna).

Today, the programme spans 624 Experiential Learning Programmes across 73 Agricultural Universities—creating opportunities for students to gain practical exposure across diverse agricultural and allied disciplines.

The programme covers 10 major areas, including agriculture, biotechnology, community science, agricultural engineering, dairy technology, fisheries, food technology, forestry, horticulture and veterinary sciences.

From growing crops to handling produce, from technology to entrepreneurship—ELP turns knowledge into experience.

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01/09/2026

The 36th Annual Conference of Vice Chancellors of Agricultural Universities is set to spark meaningful conversations on student-centric education, faculty development and institutional excellence—while advancing research, innovation and quality for the future of agricultural education Shivraj Singh ChouhanBhagirath ChoudharyMinistry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of IndiaPress Information Bureau - PIB, Government of IndiaMyGovIndia

01/09/2026

At the 97th Annual General Meeting of ICAR in New Delhi, chaired by Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, State Agriculture Ministers from across India came together for a meaningful dialogue on strengthening agricultural research, boosting farmers’ incomes, advancing sustainable farming and taking Indian agriculture to global markets.

A strong Centre–State partnership for a more resilient, self-reliant and prosperous agricultural future.

01/09/2026

As part of the Government of India’s Tri-Colour Themed iGOT Courses launched through Karmayogi Bharat from 15–23 August 2026, ICAR is encouraging continuous learning and capacity building among its Karmayogis.

On 21 August 2026, Dr Yashpal Singh Malik, Deputy Director General (Ag. Education), ICAR, handed over the Symbolic Certificate of Successful Completion and Tri-Colour Certificate to Dr S. K. Sharma, MDO & Nodal Officer, iGOT, ICAR.

The initiative reinforces the values of Seva Bhav, Good Governance, Self-Reliance and Nation Building, inspiring ICAR employees to embrace continuous learning and contribute towards the vision of Viksit Bharat.


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