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Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

ICAR Technology Portfolio for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conclave 2026

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The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Agrinnovate India Limited organised the ‘ICAR Technology Portfolio for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conclave 2026’ at the NASC Complex, New Delhi. The event showcased CSR‑ready agricultural technologies across themes such as climate‑proofing, soil health, agriculture for health, agricultural skilling and women in agriculture. Around 150 representatives from 75 industries attended in‑person, 570 participants joined online and the YouTube webcast drew over 1,600 viewers. Prior to the conclave, four regional roadshows (Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata) engaged more than 500 stakeholders. Leading firms including AICL, SBI Foundation, UCO Bank, ICICI Foundation, Biovet, FICCI, INFAH, Venkateshwara Hatcheries, Pidilite and Yes Bank pledged CSR and R&D collaborations with ICAR and AgIn to scale agricultural innovations.

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