International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
| Column | Details |
|---|---|
| Introduction | – Established: 1972. – Headquarters: Patancheru, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. – Mission: To combat hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and environmental degradation in semi-arid regions through agricultural research and development. – Operations: Active in 55 countries across Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. |
| Objectives | – Enhance Food Security: Develop resilient crop varieties and sustainable farming practices. – Reduce Poverty: Boost agricultural productivity and income for smallholder farmers. – Promote Sustainability: Implement environmentally friendly agricultural practices. – Address Climate Change: Create climate-resilient crops and systems to adapt to environmental challenges. |
| Members (Dec 2024) | – Global Presence: Works across Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. – Collaborators: Partners include national agricultural research systems, NGOs, and private sectors. – India: India hosts ICRISAT’s headquarters and plays a significant role in its research projects. |
| Reports/Indices | – Annual Reports: Highlights yearly achievements, research impacts, and financial performance. – Research Publications: Includes scientific papers and technical bulletins. – Impact Assessment Reports: Evaluates the outcomes of ICRISAT’s initiatives. |
| Instruments | – Strategic Plans: Define the long-term goals and objectives for research and development. – Partnership Agreements: Establish collaborations with global stakeholders. – Intellectual Property Policies: Govern the management of research outputs and innovations. |
| Structure | – Board of Trustees: Governs and provides strategic oversight. – Management Team: Oversees daily operations and strategy implementation. – Research Programs: Focuses on crop improvement, resilient farm and food systems, and enabling systems transformation. – Regional Offices: Supports research and partnerships across Asia and Africa. |
| Subsidiary Organs | – Genebank: Maintains germplasm collections of ICRISAT crops, housing over 129,000 samples from 144 countries. – Training Programs: Offers capacity-building initiatives for researchers, extension workers, and farmers. |
| Committees | – Scientific Advisory Committee: Guides research priorities and ensures scientific quality. – Audit Committee: Ensures financial transparency and accountability. – Nominations Committee: Oversees leadership selection processes for key positions. |
| Initiatives | – Smart Food Initiative: Promotes the consumption of millets and pulses for healthier and climate-resilient food systems. – Dryland Systems Program: Enhances the sustainability of dryland farming systems. – Village Dynamics Studies: Provides insights into rural household economies to inform policy. – Agri-Business Incubation Program: Supports entrepreneurs in developing agricultural innovations and enterprises. |
