Directorate of Mushroom Research-Solan

31/10/2026

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 | 𝟑𝟏 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫

One Nation. One Spirit. One India.

On the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, let us reaffirm our commitment to unity, integrity and collective progress. Inspired by his vision, let us strengthen the bonds that unite us and work together towards a stronger, prosperous and inclusive India. Shivraj Singh Chouhan Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India

30/10/2026

𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗥 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵, 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 & 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Ms. Ismahane Elouafi, Executive Managing Director, CGIAR System Organization, delivered the keynote address at the session on “Agri-Tech, Food Systems and Nutrition” at ESTIC 2026, emphasising the need to transform food systems through science-led innovation, sustainable resource management and stronger global research partnerships.

She highlighted that agricultural progress must go beyond food production to ensure better nutrition, sustainable farmers’ livelihoods and environmental protection. Her message underscored the importance of integrating agricultural innovation with nutrition security, climate resilience and sustainability to build healthier, more resilient and sustainable food systems.

“The next agricultural transformation cannot be defined by what we produce alone. It must be defined by how well we nourish people, sustain livelihoods, and protect our planet.”

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30/10/2026

सतर्कता जागरुकता सप्ताह 30.10.2026
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India
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Central Vigilance Commission

30/10/2026

30/10/2026

𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲!

Putting prosperity directly into farmers’ hands!

Today, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will release the 24th instalment of PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi from Banaskantha, Gujarat, benefiting over 9.34 crore farmers with a direct transfer of more than ₹18,690 crore into their bank accounts.

A continued commitment to supporting farmers and strengthening Indian agriculture.

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!

PMO India Shivraj Singh Chouhan Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi

30/10/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴!

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has mapped potential domains for Natural Farming across India, identifying 8 million hectares under high-potential areas and 29 million hectares under medium-potential areas. Together, these account for nearly 25% of the country's net cultivated area, highlighting significant opportunities to expand sustainable farming practices.

Advancing Natural Farming for resource conservation, agro-biodiversity and sustainable agricultural livelihoods.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India

29/10/2026

Dr. M. L. Jat, Secretary (DARE) & Director General (ICAR), delivered the opening remarks at the ICAR–MDI Gurugram lecture on “Administrative Reform for Effective and Accountable Governance,” featuring Shri V. Srinivas, Chief Secretary, Government of Rajasthan, as the speaker.

Congratulating Shri Srinivas on becoming the first Indian to assume the presidency of IIAS, Dr. Jat described the achievement as a moment of pride and acknowledged his significant contributions to administrative reforms.

Highlighting ICAR’s collaboration with Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurugram, Dr. Jat emphasised the importance of strengthening administrative and governance capacities to advance scientific excellence. He noted that the lecture marked the first programme under this partnership, setting a high benchmark for future capacity-building initiatives.

Dr. Jat underscored that administrative reforms extend beyond changes in rules and procedures, requiring institutional transformation, human capital development, and an agile, digitally enabled and accountable administrative system.

29/10/2026

प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी 30 अक्टूबर 2026 को बनासकांठा, गुजरात से PM-KISAN की 24वीं किस्त जारी करेंगे। इसके तहत 9.34 करोड़ से अधिक किसानों को ₹18,690 करोड़ से अधिक की राशि हस्तांतरित की जाएगी।

किसान कल्याण, देश की समृद्धि!

#किसानसम्माननिधि

29/10/2026

𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗥 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗫𝗜: 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶-𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵, 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 & 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The sesion will highlight pioneering research, innovative technologies and scientific contributions towards sustainable agriculture, resilient food systems and improved nutritional security during Technical Session XI on “Agri-Tech, Food Systems & Nutrition” at ESTIC 2026 on 29 October 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

The session will feature Dr Ismahane Elouafi, Executive Managing Director, CGIAR, as the Keynote Speaker, with Dr. Mangi Lal Jat, Secretary (DARE) & Director General (ICAR), as the Session Chair. The session will underscore the role of agricultural science, technological innovation and research-led solutions in transforming Indian agriculture and advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India