ICAR 97th Foundation Day: Key Announcements and Body Profile
Why in the news
ICAR celebrated 97 years in New Delhi on 16 July 2025, and the agriculture minister announced several farmer-centred steps.
About ICAR
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Set up | 16 July 1929, as Imperial Council of Agricultural Research |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Ministry | Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare |
| Under | Societies Registration Act, 1860; parent body DARE |
| President | Union Agriculture Minister (ex-officio) |
It is the apex body for agricultural research, education and extension, transferring technology through Krishi Vigyan Kendras.
Announcements
- Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan: biggest farmer-scientist dialogue platform; 500+ priorities.
- One Team, One Goal: demand-driven, location-specific field research.
- Natural farming with BPKP.
- Portable soil and fertiliser testing kits against adulteration.
- Toll-free helpline; 30,000+ unregulated bio-stimulants flagged.
- MoUs with industry must include pricing fairness clauses.
Exam angle
- ICAR founded 1929; parent body DARE.