ICAR policy paper calls for shift from traditional staples to diverse, nutrient-rich crops by 2047

15-Apr-2025 - 0 Comments.

India must reorient its agricultural policies and practices by reallocating resources from traditional staples such as rice and wheat to more diverse and nutrient-rich crops to meet the food demands of a growing population and changing dietary patterns, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has recommended in a new policy paper.