ICAR marks 98th Foundation Day; 386 improved crop varieties developed in the past year
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) celebrated its 98th Foundation Day on 16 July 2026, with Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan saying ICAR developed 386 improved varieties across 44 crops in the past year.
Summary
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) celebrated its 98th Foundation Day in New Delhi on 16 July 2026, with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan as chief guest. ICAR Foundation Day is observed every year on 16 July to mark the Council's establishment in 1928. Chouhan said ICAR developed 386 improved varieties across 44 crops over the past year, of which 94% are climate-resilient and 29 are biofortified.
Key facts
- Date
- 16 July 2026
- Occasion
- ICAR's 98th Foundation Day
- ICAR established
- 1928
- Chief guest
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan
- New varieties (past year)
- 386 across 44 crops
- Climate-resilient
- 94%
- Biofortified
- 29 varieties
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How many improved crop varieties did ICAR develop over the past year, as stated on its 98th Foundation Day (16 July 2026)?
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Correct answer: A — 386
ICAR developed 386 improved varieties across 44 crops over the past year.
ICAR Foundation Day, observed on 16 July, marks the Council's establishment in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 1928
ICAR Foundation Day commemorates the establishment of the Council in 1928.
Consider the following statements about the varieties ICAR developed over the past year: 1. The varieties cover 44 crops. 2. 94% of the varieties are climate-resilient. 3. 29 of the varieties are biofortified. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three statements are correct: 386 varieties across 44 crops, 94% climate-resilient and 29 biofortified.