Dr Sheeraz Bhat, ARS

@BasharatDar_R Wish u happy birthday sir. Allah bless!

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ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi organized a Training-cum-Awareness Workshop on “IPR in Agricultural Innovation and Their Management” on March 27, 2026, sponsored by the Council of Science and Technology, Uttar Pradesh. The programme aimed to enhance awareness and capacity building in agricultural IPR. Over 140 participants, including scientists, research scholars, students, and technical officers, attended the program. Dr. Pankaj Kaushal, Director & Chairman, emphasized the role of IPR in protecting innovations. The Guests, Dr. Ashwini Siwal and Dr. R. A. Sharma shared insights on patents, breeders’ and farmers’ rights, and innovation opportunities. @icarindia

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A group of 20 officials from Agriculture Department, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh visited ICAR-IGFRI: Centre for Indian Himalayan Grasslands, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh for a day training programme on Millets and Fodder Production. This training programme included thematic lectures on Fodder crops, Millets and Grassland Management, which was followed by a field visit at the Centre. @CIHG_IGFRI @icarindia

On the occasion of Foundation Day celebration of ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi, the regional centre - CIHG, Palampur organised Kisan Mela cum Technology Exhibition. The occasion was graced by Dr SK Yadav, Director CSIR-IHBT Palampur as the Chief Guest, Dr Sudesh Radotra ex OIC of the centre and Smt Reena Devi, Pradhan, Jogindernagar Mandi as Guests of Honour. Dr Rakesh Ahuja Asst. professor of Veterinary College Palampur delivered a talk on livestock management. A total of 45 scheduled caste farmers from Jogindernagr District Mandi attended the event, which were demonstrated with seeds of various fodder crops and drudgery reducing tools. The event was followed by a field visit for the farmers where farmers learnt practical aspects of fodder production and utilisation. @CIHG_IGFRI @icarindia

@8thpaycommision Is there any document reg CTG increase. I think it stays 80% only

Finally DA for central government employees reached 50%. so automatically some allowances also increased the below rates as per the 7th cpc recommendation #HRA #CEA #DA #7thcpc #allowance #centralgovernmentemployees

Dr. ML Jat, Hon'ble Secretary, DARE, Govt. of India & Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi; along with Hon'ble Deputy Director General (Crop Science)- Dr. DK Yadava, visited ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi to chair the launching ceremony of the 'Centre of Excellence for Research on Bioenergy Grasses', and to lay the foundation stone of the 'Advanced Plant Phenomics Facility' under the IGFRI-Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) collaborative project. At the outset, the Director, IGFRI, Dr Pankaj Kaushal welcomed the dignitaries and briefed about the institute's achievements highlighting forage varietal development, production techniques, grassland rejuvenation and different aspects of forage conservation, mechanisation and utilisation, and also informed the remarkable contribution of institute in form of bringing down the nation's green fodder deficit to 11%. Followed by this, Dr Shahid Ahmad, PI of the IGFRI-Reliance collaborative project, apprised the objectives and importance of the project and informed that the project would contribute by utilizing perennial grasses to revolutionise sustainable bioenergy production under challenging environments. The officials of RIL, Mr Manish Roorkiwal- Head, Energy Plantation and Mr Vamsi Jastri- Senior Vice-President, Energy Plantation, have also joined the dias and expressed the gratitude for joining hands with IGFRI and informed about the significance of the collaboration by advancing forage research and utilising grasses for bioenergy purposes. In continuation, DDG (CS), in his address, applauded the efforts of the institute in developing various fodder technologies which contributed immensely in the development of the country's livestock sector. Hon'ble DG, in his concluding remarks, appreciated the activities and achievements of the institute and commended the efforts of fulfilling the livelihood of millions of farmers. Along with this, he also emphasized the demand-driven, transdisciplinary and creative research efforts for furthering the prosperity of India and it's farming community. @ChouhanShivraj @icarindia @mygovindia @AgriGoI @RIL_Updates

@night_flarz Reservation system needs review in the Jammu and Kashmir urgently, else the general category will one day be the rarest among those employed/ professionals.

ICAR-IGFRI Centre for Indian Himalayan Grasslands Palampur participated in the three day Exhibition at Dharamshala 'Destination Himachal @ 2025: The Mega Exhibition on AATMA NIRBHAR BHARAT & Government Schemes and Achievements, ongoing during 2-4 July, 2025. Hon'ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla, Dr Rajeev Baradwaj, Hon'ble Member of Lok Sabha, Kangra along with other dignitaries visited exhibition stall of the centre and interacted with the team, led by Dr Sheeraz Saleem Bhat, regarding fodder crops and Grasslands. Besides, farmers, students and other stakeholders visited the stall and interacted on different aspects of Grasslands and Fodder Research. @icarindia @ChouhanShivraj @mygovindia @Dept_of_AHD @PIBAgriculture @AgriGoI

Dr. Avijit Ghosh, Scientist (Soil Science), IGFRI, Jhansi has been selected as Top Agri-Food Pioneer by the World Food Prize Foundation, Iowa, USA. He got this honour in acknowledgement of his work on soil functionality in degraded ecosystems which has provided the scientific foundation for an emerging soil carbon economy worth billions of dollars globally. Dr. Ghosh’s research goes beyond traditional soil fertility metrics to develop a comprehensive framework for assessing soil’s role in supporting ecosystem services. His team has successfully restored community pasturelands in Indian states, using native grasses and sustainable management systems. More significantly, his quantification of soil organic carbon dynamics and development of advanced measurement techniques using carbon isotope analysis have become essential tools for validating carbon credit programs worldwide. His innovations extend to practical applications: developing polymer-coated, controlled-release fertilizers for resource-poor environments, pioneering the use of waste mica as potassium fertilizer, and creating rice residue management techniques that reduce phosphorus fertilizer needs by 15%. His research has resulted in several novel microbes registered in the global NCBI database and over 70 international publications, earning him prestigious accolades including the Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers. IGFRI family congratulates him and wishing the best for his future endeavours. @icarindia @ChouhanShivraj @mygovindia @Dept_of_AHD @PIBAgriculture @AgriGoI

Air India flight AI171 crash incident: 1) The flight departed from Ahmedabad for London Gatwick at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. 2) Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals. 3) PM Modi spoke to HM Amit Shah and Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu. He has asked them to go to Ahmedabad and ensure all possible assistance. 4) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA), Ahmedabad, is currently not operational. All flight operations are temporarily suspended until further notice.

Today, our team interacted with farmers from three villages under #ViksitKrishiSankalpAbhiyan in Bhawarna Block #Palampur. Glad to see the understanding of natural farming. Meanwhile learnt different on-ground issues regarding farming systems & provided solutions! #ViksitKrishi

#IGFRI-IVRI #Palampur team is in action from yesterday in interacting with farmers, demonstrating new varieties, technologies, PoPs of crops, #Govt. Schemes, discussing innovations, besides other aspects & feedbacks, under #ViksitKrishiSankalpAbhiyan #ViksitKrishi #OneICAR

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Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Hon'ble DG, ICAR & Secretary DARE, New Delhi interacted with the scientists of IGFRI-RRS, Srinagar during his visit to ICAR-CITH, Srinagar. OIC of Research Station Dr. SS Bhat briefed about the different activities of the station in this interaction meeting. @IgfriS

@IcarIgfri @ITMUniversity Nice to see and it will be active MoU, as heads of both the institutions are great visionary leaders. (I have done my PG & PhD under the guidance of Dr NB Singh sir & presently at IGFRI)

An MoU has been signed between ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi and ITM University, Gwalior, M.P. on 19, Sep, 24. This will open the doors for joint collaboration in the area of research, education and training between the partner institutions. @ITMUniversity

ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi and SKUAST-K entered into an MoU to enhance research and development in grassland and fodder crops. The partnership will also facilitate the exchange of scientific knowledge and resources between the partner institutions.

Dr. Gyanendra P. Singh, a well-known wheat breeder and Director, ICAR-NBPGR @INbpgr, New Delhi visited ICAR-IGFRI, RRS, Srinagar, J&K. OIC, Dr SS Bhat along with other scientists interacted with him & explained activities & achievements of the station.