ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute

02/10/2026

Report on Swachh Bharat Diwas Celebration under Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026 at ICAR-CTCRI, Thiruvananthapuram – 2 October 2026

Swachh Bharat Diwas was celebrated on 2 October 2026, marking the culmination of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026. The programme commenced with floral tributes to the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, commemorating his birth anniversary. As part of the programme, fruit trees were planted at the cleaned Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs) to promote urban greenery under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative.

Safai Mitras who contributed to the successful conduct of various events organised throughout the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign were recognised and presented with prizes during earlier events. During today’s concluding programme, Safai Mitras, students, skilled farm staff, security personnel and volunteers were felicitated with gifts in recognition of their continued contribution and support towards the successful conduct of the campaign. Safai Mitras, security personnel, farm workers, temporary/project staff, students, research scholars, scientists and other staff members of ICAR-CTCRI actively participated in the programme. Their collective involvement reflected the campaign theme, “Swachhata Mein Sahbhag – Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat.”

Indian Council of Agricultural Research

02/10/2026

गांधी जयंती | 2 अक्टूबर

मिट्टी का मान, किसान का सम्मान—
यही ग्राम स्वराज की सच्ची पहचान।

गांधीजी के ग्राम स्वराज और स्वावलंबन के विचारों से प्रेरित, ICAR विज्ञान और नवाचार को खेतों तक पहुँचाकर सतत कृषि, सशक्त किसान और आत्मनिर्भर भारत की दिशा में प्रतिबद्ध है। icar.gov.in
महात्मा गांधी को सादर नमन।

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

02/10/2026

DARE/ICAR Initiates Special Campaign 6.0

Marking the commencement of Special Campaign 6.0 on 2 October 2026, officials of ICAR Headquarters actively participated in cleanliness drives at the National Agricultural Science Complex (NASC), Pusa, New Delhi.

The initiative reflects a collective commitment to cleaner workplaces, greater public participation and a culture of sustained cleanliness, reinforcing the spirit of Swachhata Hi Seva

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

02/10/2026

“जय जवान, जय किसान”—लाल बहादुर शास्त्री जी का यह अमर आह्वान आज भी राष्ट्र निर्माण में किसान और कृषि की महत्ता को रेखांकित करता है। उनकी जयंती पर शत्-शत् नमन।

कृषि विज्ञान, अनुसंधान और नवाचार के माध्यम से किसानों की समृद्धि और आत्मनिर्भर कृषि के संकल्प को निरंतर आगे बढ़ा रहा है

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

02/10/2026

01/10/2026

Swatchtaa hi Sewa Campaign 2026 activity organized on 01st Oct, 2026 by ICAR-CTCRI, Thiruvananthapuram

As part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026, a Shramdaan and cleanliness drive was organised today in the local corporation area near the International Guest House of ICAR-CTCRI, Thiruvananthapuram.
Smt. K. P. Sindhu, Ward Councillor, Alathara Ward, Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, participated in the Shramdaan and joined the cleaning and sanitation activities. Dr. G. Suja, Director (In-charge), ICAR-CTCRI, also participated in the initiative along with staff members and other participants

Indian Council of Agricultural Research

01/10/2026

Pusa Wheat 3471: Strengthening Wheat Production with Climate-Resilient Science
What if wheat could combine the proven performance of HD 3086 with improved genetic traits for changing climate conditions?
Developed by ICAR–Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi through Marker-Assisted Backcross Breeding (MABB), NICRA Pusa Wheat 3471 (HD 3471) is an improved version of HD 3086, recommended for timely-sown, irrigated conditions in the North Western Plains Zone (NWPZ).
With its focus on stable productivity and improved adaptability, Pusa Wheat 3471 represents how modern breeding can translate agricultural research into practical solutions for wheat growers.

01/10/2026