ICAR-Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Ranchi

𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 | 𝟭𝟴 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝟵𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗥 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆

A significant milestone in ICAR’s journey of advancing agricultural research, innovation and education for a resilient, sustainable and prosperous India.

The 97th AGM will bring together leadership and stakeholders to reflect on achievements, deliberate on priorities and shape the way forward for science-led agricultural transformation.

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

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗱. 𝗔 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁. 𝗔 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.

Parthenium is more than an invasive weed—it threatens human and animal health, biodiversity and agricultural productivity.

The ICAR–Directorate of W**d Research (ICAR-DWR), Jabalpur is at the forefront of efforts to manage and eradicate this menace through awareness, community participation and effective biological control technologies. From promoting safe management practices to disseminating biological control agents such as 𝘡𝘺𝘨𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘢 𝘣𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘢, ICAR-DWR is working towards reducing Parthenium infestation and protecting our agro-ecosystems.

During the 21st Parthenium Awareness Week | 16–22 August 2026, let’s turn awareness into action:

🌱 Prevent flowering and seed formation
🌱 Adopt effective and safe management practices
🌱 Support biological control measures
🌱 Participate in community-led eradication efforts

Join hands to eliminate Parthenium and safeguard health, environment & biodiversity.

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

While presenting the progress of ICAR during the 97th Annual General Meeting, Dr. M. L. Jat, Secretary, DARE & Director General, ICAR, highlighted how science, innovation and farmer-centric efforts are driving Indian agriculture towards greater productivity, climate resilience, sustainability and self-reliance.

Self-reliant agriculture is essential for a self-reliant and developed India.” 🇮🇳🌾

Addressing the 97th AGM of ICAR, Shri Bhagirath Choudhary, Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, highlighted India’s remarkable agricultural progress since 2014 and called for the next leap towards self-reliance in agriculture.

He stressed the need to strengthen pulses, oilseeds, seeds, livestock, processing and value addition, while promoting climate-resilient agriculture, soil health and stronger market linkages for farmers.

“When Indian agriculture becomes self-reliant, the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat will be truly realised.”

Addressing ICAR’s 97th Annual General Meeting, Union MoS for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Shri S. P. Singh Baghel highlighted growth in foodgrains, fruits & vegetables, milk, meat, eggs, fisheries and floriculture.

He credited science, innovation, farmers, scientists and Centre–State collaboration for this transformation, carrying forward the legacy of the Green, White and Blue Revolutions.

Despite challenges, Indian agriculture continues its march towards greater productivity, diversity and self-reliance.

विज्ञान से खेत तक, अनुसंधान से समृद्धि तक — यही है नई भारतीय कृषि। 🌱

राजस्थान पत्रिका में डॉ. एम. एल. जाट, महानिदेशक, भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान परिषद का प्रकाशित आलेख।

पढ़िए कैसे विज्ञान, अनुसंधान और नवाचार भारतीय कृषि को नई दिशा दे रहे हैं।

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

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.