ICAR Outlines Viksit Krishi Vision for 2047

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) marked its 98th Foundation Day in New Delhi on 16 July 2026 with the release of a roadmap for Viksit Krishi and Samruddh Kisan under the broader framework of Viksit Bharat 2047. The roadmap sets targets for climate-resilient agriculture, technology adoption, and wider farmer outreach by 2047.

ICAR and Agricultural Research in India

ICAR is the apex national organisation for agricultural research and education in India. It functions under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, and coordinates research across crop science, animal science, fisheries, and natural resource management.

Major Targets in the 2047 Roadmap

The roadmap includes the development of 100 Climate Smart Villages, extension of ICAR technologies to 100 million farmers, and the launch of the One Institute-One Grand Innovation initiative. ICAR also plans an Open Digital Knowledge Platform, stronger action against counterfeit seeds and pesticides, and internal resource generation of ₹10,000 crore by 2029 through technology commercialisation.

Technology, Innovation, and Farmer Outreach

ICAR announced 43 new crop varieties, 17 technologies and products, and 14 publications during the 16 July 2026 event. The releases covered high-yielding crops, disease-resistant varieties, nutrient-rich crops, livestock vaccines, fisheries vaccines, and digital agricultural solutions. The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan concluded around 20 August 2025 and organised more than 60,000 programmes across India. The campaign directly interacted with more than 1.35 crore farmers and aligned with the Viksit Bharat @2047 framework.

Important Facts for Exams

• ICAR was established in 1929 and is one of the oldest agricultural research bodies in Asia.
• Climate-smart agriculture includes practices that improve productivity, adaptation, and mitigation in farming systems.
• Precision agriculture uses tools such as sensors, drones, and data analytics for field-level farm management.
• Robotics and artificial intelligence are increasingly used in farm mechanisation, crop monitoring, and advisory systems.

Digital Agriculture and Knowledge Systems

The Open Digital Knowledge Platform is intended to expand access to agricultural research, advisories, and innovations. The Blue Print for Viksit Krishi by 2047, published on 30 September 2025, refers to mechanisation, precision agriculture, robotics, and artificial intelligence in agriculture.