ICRISAT Celebrates its 54th Foundation Day with a Vision for Resilient and Prosperous Drylands

Hyderabad, India – 28 March 2024: The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) commemorated its 54th Foundation Day with a milestone event focused on strengthening partnerships, reaffirming its commitment to transforming dryland agriculture and ensuring food and nutrition security in arid regions worldwide. The event brought together esteemed dignitaries, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to celebrate five decades of scientific excellence and partnerships.

Foundation Day Address

In his Foundation Day Address, Dr Himanshu Pathak, Director General of ICRISAT, highlighted ICRISAT’s pioneering contributions over the past five decades and its roadmap ahead.

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