New hope and direction in India’s agriculture sector is beginning. The country’s prestigious agronomist Dr. Mangi Lal Jat has been appointed as the Secretary of the Agriculture Research and Education Department (DAR) of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (Bhaktan) and Director General (DG). The appointment was made by the Union Cabinet (ACC) on 17 April 2025. Dr. Jat’s tenure will be three years, and with his skill, Indian agricultural research can get a new direction.
Dr. Jat’s experience and contribution
Dr. Jat has had great experience for over 25 years in the field of agriculture. Earlier, his main aim was to promote innovations in the International Crops Research Institute for the semi-sanctuary, climate-friendly agriculture and protected agriculture for the semi-Shushkal Topinar (ICRISAT) in Hyderabad.
The main contribution to the invention and research
Dr. Jat research is important in climate change and food safety fields. In the field of soil moisture conservation in rain -based millet crops, he specialized in a special professional. His research has proven to be helpful in adopting stable farming practices to small farmers in Asia and Africa, which has contributed significantly to the global food system atmospheric-friendly.
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Expect change in Indian agriculture
The appointment of Dr. Jat gives a new place to agricultural research, innovation and farmer -centric research under Bhakranap. They guide the duty to deal with major challenges such as climate change, soil erosion and changes in the food system. His approach is very important in terms of consistent development goals, accurate agriculture and nutrition security.
Honor at the national and international level
Dr. Jat has received several national and international awards for his cooperation. He was instrumental in major organizations such as the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Society of Principal Agriculture (ISPA). In addition, the Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award was received by the Bhaktiyanup for Indian Fluence in Indian Agricultural Research in Indian Agricultural Research.
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Forward
The appointment of Dr. Jat brings new energy in Indian agricultural research. They work on new strategies to improve climate change, soil cutting and food security areas. In Indian agriculture and his leadership, corrective changes are possible, which not only improves the situation of the farmers, but also strengthens the country’s agricultural system.
Dr. Jat’s appointment is a positive stage in the Indian agriculture sector. Under his leadership, India is expected to achieve new heights in the fields of agricultural research and innovation.
