Context: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) will launch its “one scientist, one product” programme to improve research in the field of agriculture and animal husbandry.
About One Scientist and One Product
- Under this initiative, all 5,521 scientists within the institution (ICAR) are given a target to come up with a product, technology, model, concept, or a good publication.
- The program aims to drive maximum productivity without duplicating efforts.
- Scientists identify their products, and the ICAR monitors progress at the institute and headquarters levels.
- The scheme operates over five years, focusing on seed hubs for high-yielding oilseeds and pulses varieties.
- The council will formally announce the release of 323 varieties of 56 crops, including cereals, oilseeds, forage crops, and sugar cane.
- These crops include 289 climate-resilient varieties and 27 bio-fortified varieties.
- Additionally, the ICAR is working to develop 100 new seed varieties and 100 farm technologies in 100 days as part of the Centre’s 100-day action plan.