Indian Society of Plant Genetic Resources

Calling all researchers in Plant Genetic Resources from Peninsular India! We are delighted to announce that NSPPI 2026 will be hosted at ICAR–Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru, on 17-19 September 2026. Stay tuned for more details on registration and abstract!

Conferred D.Sc. (Honoris Causa) at the 22nd Annual Convocation of the ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal (20 March, 2026) @icarindia @AgriGoI

Hon’ble President of India calls for greater role for women in framing agri-food sector policies @icarindia @agrigoi

Ahead of #GCWAS2026, a curtain raiser–cum–press conference was addressed by the Chief Patrons of the conference in New Delhi today, highlighting the vision, significance, and key objectives of the global event scheduled for 12–14 March 2026.@ChouhanShivraj

12 March | #GCWAS2026 Technical Session II: Driving Progress, Attaining New Heights— Global women leaders share inspiring journeys & leadership lessons shaping the future of agri-food systems. #YearOfTheWomanFarmer @CGIAR @ICARDA @ICRISAT @CIFOR_ICRAF @RenuSwarup @doctorsoumya

#YearOfTheWomanFarmer #GiveToGain | #IWD2026 #GCWAS2026 @ChouhanShivraj @AgriGoI @MinistryWCD @doctorsoumya @FAO @UN @CGIAR @CIMMYT @ICARDA @CIFOR @ICRISAT @CIFOR_ICRAF @RenuSwarup @irri @mssrf

13 March | #GCWAS2026 Technical Session V: Building Women Leadership in the Agri-Food Sector - Global women leaders share inspiring journeys & leadership lessons shaping the future of agri-food systems.#YearOfTheWomanFarmer @ICRISAT @MinistryWCD @CGIAR @CIMMYT @ICARDA @CIFOR

13 March | #GCWAS2026 Technical Session VI: Empowering Women through Economic Inclusion - Global women leaders share inspiring journeys & leadership lessons shaping the future of agri-food systems.#YearOfTheWomanFarmer @ICRISAT @MinistryWCD @CGIAR @CIMMYT @ICARDA @CIFOR @irri

13 March | #GCWAS2026 Technical Session VII: Gender Dynamics in Policy and Market Access - Global women leaders share inspiring journeys & leadership lessons shaping the future of agri-food systems.#YearOfTheWomanFarmer @ICRISAT @MinistryWCD @CGIAR @CIMMYT @ICARDA @CIFOR @irri

13 March | #GCWAS2026 Evening Lecture - Global women leaders share inspiring journeys & leadership lessons shaping the future of agri-food systems.#YearOfTheWomanFarmer @ICRISAT @MinistryWCD @CGIAR @CIMMYT @ICARDA @CIFOR @irri @ChouhanShivraj @AgriGoI @FAO

Warm greetings 💐

The Annual GBM of #ISPGR was held at the NASC,New Delhi. Dr R. S. Paroda, President, called upon all stakeholders to actively contribute towards the conservation and effective utilization of PGR. The meeting witnessed meaningful deliberations on strengthening PGR initiatives.

Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Chairman, ASRB, delivered the 4th Dr. D. S. Athwal Memorial Lecture at the ISPGR Award Function held at NAAS, New Delhi, on 19 December 2025

Many congratulations to Dr. Kuldeep Singh @ICRISAT on being honored with the prestigious H. B. Singh Award during #ISPGR Award function 2025. Wishing him continued success and many more achievements ahead. 🌟

Many Congratulations to all awardees

What makes CRISPR the ‘scissors’ of modern agriculture?  @icarindia @AgriGoI thehindubusinessline.com/multimedia/aud…

🌾✨ *Bhartiya Krishi Gaurav Award bestowed on Padma Bhushan Dr Raj Paroda by MPUAT, Rajasthan*!✨🌾 @icarindia @AgriGoI facebook.com/share/p/1Zbtff…

ISPGR extends heartfelt greetings to Padma Bhushan Dr. R. S. Paroda, a visionary leader and the architect of modern Indian agricultural institutions, on his birthday. His pioneering contributions have left an indelible mark on Indian agriculture, making this day memorable

🌿 ISPGR, in collaboration with @BiovIntCIAT_eng, @mssrf, and #TAAS, organized a Panel Discussion during the III #IAC in Kunming. Dr. R.S. Paroda, President, ISPGR, delivered welcome address & emphasized the critical role of community engagement in agrobiodiversity conservation.

‘To tackle food, nutrition & environmental challenges, we must address climate change, green grey areas & adopt regenerative agriculture’: Dr RS Paroda, Chairman, TAAS and President, ISPGR at the NAAS-TAAS Felicitation Ceremony on 25 April, 2025.