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Govt ensures 100% tur procurement at MSP across states
29-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a significant move toward achieving self-sufficiency in pulse production, the Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to procure 100% of Tur (Arhar) production at Minimum Support Price (MSP) during the 2024–25 procurement year.
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ICRISAT inks partnership with ICAR for Water Management
25-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.
The ICAR-ICRISAT collaborative work plan (2019-2023) includes three research projects. Major focus of one of these projects is the genetic improvement of grain legumes (Gram, Arhar and Groundnut) and dryland cereals (Jowar, Bajra and Ragi) for enhancing their productivity potential, adaptation and quality traits.
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ICAR develops new variety of pulses
31-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed new variety of pulses, PUSA Arhar-16, which matures in 120 days, rather than 170 days, as taken by traditional varieties
