ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR) is the Global Centre of Excellence on Millets, engaged in all facets of R&D in millets (a group of cereals)
माननीय केंद्रीय कृषि एवं किसान कल्याण मंत्री श्री शिवराज सिंह चौहान ने आज कृषि भवन, नई दिल्ली में वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों के साथ अल नीनो के संभावित प्रभावों एवं दक्षिण-पश्चिम मानसून की प्रगति की समीक्षा की तथा मानसून की स्थिति पर निरंतर निगरानी रखने, राज्यों के साथ बेहतर समन्वय स्थापित करने और किसी भी परिस्थिति में त्वरित एवं प्रभावी कार्रवाई सुनिश्चित करने के निर्देश दिए।
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₹4.28 lakh crore has been disbursed under PM-KISAN. Survey findings show that 92% of beneficiaries used the support for seeds, fertilisers and pesticides, while 85% reported higher agricultural income. #12YearsOfKisanSamriddhi
Shri. Gyanendra D. Tripathi, Additional Secretary (DARE) & Secretary (ICAR), visited ICAR – IIMR, Hyderabad on 24th May, 2026. Dr. C Tara Satyavathi, Director shown the progress of the GCOE on Millets (Shree Anna) building complex and also visited the Advanced Phenomics Facility.
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Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan ji, Hon’ble Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development visited the ICAR-IIMR, Hyderabad, GCOE on Millets (Shree Anna), on 21-05-2026 to review the institute’s initiatives in millet research and infrastructure expansion.
Dr. DK Yadava, DDG(CS), ICAR, Chief Guest of the inaugural session called for intensifying research on millets for enhanced productivity under changing climate and declining cultivable land. He stressed on seed multiplication of latest cultivars & reaching to farmers. @icarindia
The Combined Annual Group Meeting of AICRP on Pearl millet (61st), AICRP on Sorghum (56th) and Small millets (37th) is being organized at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad during 18-20 May, 2026 inaugurated. @icarindia
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Turning waste into wellness
ICAR’s cashew apple pomace cookies are fibre-rich, preservative-free & made without maida—boosting farmer income and sustainability.
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On 21 April 2025, Dr M. L. Jat took charge as Secretary (DARE) & DG, ICAR. One year of impactful leadership driving innovation, sustainability & farmer-centric growth. #ICAR#MLJat@ChouhanShivraj@PIB_India@AgriGoI
🌸 Smart vertical farming for Lilium boosts planting density 6×, saves up to 81% water, and enables extra income through shade-loving ornamentals. Cost-effective (B:C 2.18). Developed by #ICAR-IIHR.
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