Agri research needs big boost, has to be more focused, say experts

Studies show that agri research has the highest RoI among farm-linked activities. Will ICAR get more funds in the Budget?

A few weeks back, agricultural scientist R S Paroda made an impassioned plea before a top official of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to increase the research budget for farming and allied activities in the country to meet the numerous challenges facing the sector. Paroda, founding chairman of the Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences, said the budget for the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) should be raised to facilitate more focus on research and cutting-edge technologies.

 

ICAR is an autonomous body responsible for coordinating, guiding, and managing research and education in agriculture. The largest network of agricultural research