ICAR chief flags ‘low’ budget for agri R&D in ministers’ presence

Shivraj Chouhan said spending on research and development is one of the priorities of Modi government.

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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan (File Photo)

Highlighting “low” government funding for research and development in farm sector, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) Secretary and Director General of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Dr Himanshu Pathak said Tuesday the annual budgetary allocation of DARE and ICAR is just 0.2% of the Union Budget, which is low as compared to developed countries.

Addressing an event to mark the ICAR’s 96th Foundation Day, Pathak said: “Everything needs budget. I want to express my thanks to Government of India that our budget has been increased by 20-25% in last two years. But still, it is low… ICAR’s budget is just 0.2% of the country’s budget, while in the developed countries it is up to 0.7-0.8% or up to 1%.”

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When Pathak made these remarks, Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Agriculture), Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying), Bhagirath Choudhary and Ram Nath Thakur (both MoS, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare), George Kurian and Prof S P Singh Baghel (MoS, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying) were present on the dais.

Chouhan said spending on research and development is one of the priorities of Modi government. He said there was a need to create model farms for small-holding farmers.

Harikishan Sharma

Harikishan Sharma, Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express' National Bureau, specializes in reporting on governance, policy, and data. He covers the Prime Minister’s Office and pivotal central ministries, such as the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Cooperation, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Rural Development, and Ministry of Jal Shakti. His work primarily revolves around reporting and policy analysis. In addition to this, he authors a weekly column titled "STATE-ISTICALLY SPEAKING," which is prominently featured on The Indian Express website. In this column, he immerses readers in narratives deeply rooted in socio-economic, political, and electoral data, providing insightful perspectives on these critical aspects of governance and society. ... Read More

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