ICAR Unveils 386 Climate-Resilient Crop Varieties

• Jul 16 , 2026

New Delhi, July 16,2026

India is strengthening its agricultural future by investing in research, innovation and climate-resilient farming. As agriculture faces the twin challenges of climate change and rising food demand, scientific advancements are becoming increasingly important in improving productivity, nutritional security and sustainable growth. Marking its 98th Foundation Day, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) highlighted a series of achievements that reflect its growing role in shaping the country's agricultural landscape.

Speaking at the celebrations in New Delhi, Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that ICAR developed 386 improved crop varieties across 44 crops over the past year, with 94 per cent being climate-resilient and 29 biofortified. He described ICAR as the “trailblazer of India’s agricultural transformation” and said the newly developed varieties are aimed at strengthening...