🌱 ICAR–IARI Industry Meet 2026

Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), popularly known as the “Seat of the Green Revolution”, is India’s premier institute for agricultural research, education, extension, and innovation. Established under ICAR, IARI has played a transformative role in ensuring food security, nutritional security, and sustainable agricultural development in the country.

IARI conducts cutting-edge research across crop improvement, horticulture, seed science, plant protection, food processing, natural resource management, and basic sciences. With a strong focus on translational research, the institute continuously generates market-ready technologies, climate-resilient varieties, and value-added solutions for farmers and agribusinesses.

🚀 Future Prospects of IARI–Industry Collaboration

  • Commercialization of high-yielding, biofortified & climate-resilient crop varieties
  • Public–Private Partnerships (PPP) for agri-innovation and technology scaling
  • Enhanced CSR funding support for research, infrastructure & skill development
  • Stronger startup incubation and agri-entrepreneurship ecosystem
  • Improved employability through internships, placements & industry exposure
  • Contribution to sustainable agriculture, food processing & value chains

📅 Date: 30 January 2026

⏰ Time: 09:00 AM – 5:30 PM

📍 Venue: Dr BP Pal Auditorium, ICAR–IARI, New Delhi

🏛️ Organised By

ICAR – Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi – 110012

👥 Convenors

  • Dr Gopala Krishnan S – School Coordinator (Crop Improvement) & Head, Genetics
  • Dr Renu Pandey – School Coordinator (Basic Sciences) & Head, Plant Physiology
  • Dr Markandey Singh – School Coordinator (Horticultural Science) & Head, Floriculture & Landscaping

👥 Co-Convenors

  • Dr Gyan Prakash Mishra – Head, Seed Science & Technology
  • Dr OP Awasthi – Head, Fruits & Horticultural Technology
  • Dr Dinesh Kumar – Head, Food Science & Post-Harvest Technology
  • Dr KK Gangopadhyay – Head (Acting), Vegetable Science
  • Dr Suresh Kumar – Head (Acting), Biochemistry

🧑‍💼 Organising Secretaries

  • Dr Vignesh Muthusamy – Senior Scientist (Genetics)
  • Dr Veda Krishnan – Senior Scientist (Biochemistry)
  • Dr Akriti Sharma – Senior Scientist & Incharge, ZTM & BPD Unit