AICRP’s 55th annual meeting to be held at Palampur agri varsity
The 55th annual group meeting of the All-India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Soybean, under the auspices of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), is set to take place at Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, from February 19-21. The event is being organised in collaboration with the ICAR-National Soybean Research Institute (NSRI), Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
This important gathering will bring together approximately 100 distinguished scientists and experts from across the country, representing various state agricultural universities, ICAR Institutes, progressive farmers, the private sector, and policymakers. The annual group meeting provides a unique platform for researchers to share and discuss the results of their ongoing research on soybean cultivation and technology development.
The key focus of this year’s meeting will be to review the current research programmes related to soybean and formulate strategies aimed at promoting soybean cultivation across India. Special attention will be given to the specific benefits for farmers in Himachal Pradesh, with an emphasis on developing technologies and commercial products that can enhance their livelihoods and agricultural practices. The event promises to be a significant step towards the advancement of soybean cultivation in India.
