Reducing Groundwater Stress through Water-Efficient Crop Innovation

Recently, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Food Processing presented its report on “Research for Developing Water Efficient Variety of Seeds to Save Ground Water” in the Parliament.

  • The report reviewed ongoing initiatives aimed at developing water-efficient crop varieties and improving groundwater sustainability.

Major Observations

Strengthening Research and Development

  • The Committee observed that development of water efficient seed varieties is essential to maintain sustainability of crop production and achieve food security.
  • It noted that the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) is working on 85 field crops under the Crop Science for Food and Nutritional Security ....
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