ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR) is the Global Centre of Excellence on Millets, engaged in all facets of R&D in millets (a group of cereals)
Shri. Gyanendra D. Tripathi, Additional Secretary (DARE) & Secretary (ICAR), visited ICAR – IIMR, Hyderabad on 24th May, 2026. Dr. C Tara Satyavathi, Director shown the progress of the GCOE on Millets (Shree Anna) building complex and also visited the Advanced Phenomics Facility.
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan ji, Hon’ble Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development visited the ICAR-IIMR, Hyderabad, GCOE on Millets (Shree Anna), on 21-05-2026 to review the institute’s initiatives in millet research and infrastructure expansion.
Dr. DK Yadava, DDG(CS), ICAR, Chief Guest of the inaugural session called for intensifying research on millets for enhanced productivity under changing climate and declining cultivable land. He stressed on seed multiplication of latest cultivars & reaching to farmers. @icarindia
The Combined Annual Group Meeting of AICRP on Pearl millet (61st), AICRP on Sorghum (56th) and Small millets (37th) is being organized at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad during 18-20 May, 2026 inaugurated. @icarindia
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ICAR’s cashew apple pomace cookies are fibre-rich, preservative-free & made without maida—boosting farmer income and sustainability.
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On 21 April 2025, Dr M. L. Jat took charge as Secretary (DARE) & DG, ICAR. One year of impactful leadership driving innovation, sustainability & farmer-centric growth. #ICAR#MLJat@ChouhanShivraj@PIB_India@AgriGoI
🌸 Smart vertical farming for Lilium boosts planting density 6×, saves up to 81% water, and enables extra income through shade-loving ornamentals. Cost-effective (B:C 2.18). Developed by #ICAR-IIHR.
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Major advancement in #millets genomics emerged from @icarindia.
Global Centre of Excellence on Millets, ICAR–Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR) Hyderabad contributed this breakthrough with multi-institutional collaboration
Nature Communications, https://t.co/Aq59c4cYCA
Dedicated to the nation by the Honourable Prime Minister, the Global Centre of Excellence on Millets (Shree Anna) under ICAR is rapidly emerging as a world-class hub for advanced millet science.