ICAR marks 97th Foundation Day; Chouhan confers National Agricultural Science Awards
On 16 July 2025 at the NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attended the 97th Foundation Day of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
Summary
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attended the 97th Foundation Day of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) at the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium, NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi on 16 July 2025. Chouhan conferred the National Agricultural Science Awards on scientists, inaugurated the 'Viksit Krishi Exhibition' and released 10 new publications. Chouhan said 500 research topics have emerged from the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, and urged focused research on pulses and oilseeds.
Key facts
- Date / venue
- 16 July 2025, NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi
- Occasion
- 97th Foundation Day of ICAR
- Awards
- National Agricultural Science Awards
- Released
- 10 new agricultural publications
- Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan
- 500 research topics emerged
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which foundation day of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) was celebrated on 16 July 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 97th
PIB (MoA&FW): Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan attended the 97th Foundation Day celebration of ICAR at NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi.