Vice-President launches India's first non-GMO high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid in Andhra Pradesh
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched India's first non-GMO, high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed at Musunuru in Andhra Pradesh's Eluru district on 24 August 2026.
Summary
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched India's first non-GMO, high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed at Musunuru in Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh, on 24 August 2026. The Vice-President said India had for years depended on imported hybrid technology for high-quality popcorn maize, and the indigenous hybrid would reduce that dependence and save foreign exchange. He commended Gourmet Popcornica and its partner farmers for developing an Indian solution that can compete in global markets. Best-performing farmers from Andhra Pradesh and seven other states were felicitated at the event.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 24 Aug 2026, Musunuru, Eluru district, AP
- Launched by
- Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan
- Product
- First non-GMO, high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed
- Firm
- Gourmet Popcornica
- Significance
- Cuts dependence on imported hybrid technology
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In which state did the Vice-President launch India's first non-GMO, high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed on 24 August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Andhra Pradesh
The seed was launched at Musunuru in Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh.
Which company was commended by the Vice-President for developing India's first indigenous non-GMO popcorn maize hybrid?
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Correct answer: B — Gourmet Popcornica
The Vice-President commended Gourmet Popcornica and its farmers for developing the indigenous hybrid that reduces reliance on imported technology.