#News #MediaStory #BiodiversityDay Feature Story A Delicate Balance: Insect Pests, Pollinators and Food Production In the delicate interplay between agricultural expansion and ecological sustainability, #insects occupy a dual role—both as essential allies and as threats.

This #BiodiversityDay, Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Director General of ICRISAT, emphasizes that sustainable development and the preservation of nature must go hand in hand.

🎉 Happy #BiodiversityDay! Today, we celebrate the power of agrobiodiversity to transform food systems, support livelihoods, and sustain our planet. Join CGIAR in championing biodiversity for people and the planet. More: on.cgiar.org/44LFZWa #OneCGIAR UN Biodiversity

This #BiodiversityDay, join #ICRISAT as we share four unique video stories that showcase how our headquarters in Telangana has evolved into a thriving #biodiversity hotspot — filled with lessons, learnings, and celebrations. This video 1 takes you to the bird mounts at the

This #BiodiversityDay, we’re highlighting the vital role of botanical gardens! 🌱 More than just peaceful green spaces, they help safeguard crop diversity for the future. Learn how Bonn Botanic Gardens support local biodiversity: buff.ly/Nj8iYsR

🌍ICRISAT’s Germplasm Health Unit helps safeguard global food security. It enables the safe exchange of over 1.36 million seed samples to support resilient, disease-free crop development in the face of #climatechange. More: on.cgiar.org/4dryohC

Video 2 in our #BiodiversityDay series at ICRISAT showcases the delicate balance we strive for—safeguarding our research fields while coexisting with the vibrant birdlife that inhabits our landscape. Take a closer look at the bird deterrent methods we use to protect our crops.

What makes ICRISAT a thriving biodiversity hotspot and a paradise for birds? Why is it a favorite destination for bird photographers? Discover the answers in Video 4 of our #BiodiversityDay feature, as we take you through the vibrant flora and fauna that make the ICRISAT campus

Attended the 3rd IAC held in Kunming, China. It was an enriching & valuable learning experience, insightful discussions on global agrobiodiversity efforts. Also, I had the opportunity to explore Kunming City, making the visit both professionally rewarding & culturally memorable

The Bihar Centre of Excellence in Millet Value Addition Project by ICRISAT and @BiharGov is driving the #MilletRevolution in Bihar! Over 150 farmers at Mayapur and 250+ in Manpur joined hands-on training sessions on millet farming, post-harvest practices & nutrition, led by

#PressRelease ICRISAT-Bred Chakti Millet: A Climate-Smart Solution Boosting Food and Nutrition Security in #Niger The ICRISAT-Bred Chakti, a #PearlMillet variety developed in collaboration with the Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique , is proving to be a game-changer. This early-maturing,

Today, we launched the two-week training program "Mastering Technology Transfer: A Global Pathway for Developing Countries", supported by the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) and Randhir Jaiswal. Welcoming around 50 participants from 23 countries, the program

DAKSHIN signed an MoU with ICRISAT to identify solutions and share knowledge to address agricultural challenges. The partnership aims to promote sustainable innovations across the Global South. RIS Sachin Chaturvedi Dr Himanshu Pathak Gulshan Sachdeva #DAKSHINinAction

The agreement was signed in the presence of Dr. Himanshu Pathak, DG, ICRISAT; Shri Sanjay Agrawal, IAS (Retd.), ADG, ICRISAT; Shri Yogendra Kumar, Chairman, BBSSL and Director-Marketing, IFFCO; and Shri Chetan Joshi, Managing Director, BBSSL. #BBSSL #IFFCO #ISRISAT #SEEDRESEARCH

Field Immersion - Day 1 of the ITEC Training Program on Technology Transfer! As part of our ongoing ITEC international training program, 50 participants from 23 countries had an enriching Day 1 field visit at ICRISAT. #Technology Transfer

త్యాగానికి ప్రతీక అయిన బక్రీద్‌ పర్వదినాన్ని ప్రతి ఒక్కరు ప్రశాంత వాతావరణంలో నిర్వహించుకోవాలి. శాంతి, సహనం, ప్రేమకు గుర్తుగా చేసుకునే ఈ పండుగను స్పూర్తిగా తీసుకొని తోటివారితో మంచిగా మెలుగుదాం. #telanganapolice #Bakrid2025

Greetings on Eid-al-adha ! #SalarJungMueum #EidAlAdha2025

Today at #ICRISAT, we unveiled ICPV 25444—the world’s first extreme heat-tolerant #pigeonpea, bred to thrive in 45°C. A breakthrough for climate-resilient farming and pulse self-sufficiency. Grateful to the members of the local media who joined us to witness this milestone.

#CallForApplications Are you a student passionate about agri-food systems and ready to make a difference? ICRISAT invites applications from BSc, MSc, and PhD students in Plant Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or Social Sciences to join our ongoing research projects in dryland

Today marks the successful completion of the two-week international training program "Mastering Technology Transfer: A Global Pathway for Developing Countries", supported by the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation - ITEC and Randhir Jaiswal. Participants from 23 countries