India released nearly 3,000 climate-resilient crop varieties during 2014-25: Govt
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Summary
The release on the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture said, "Under the National Agricultural Research System led by ICAR, 2,996 Climate-resilient varieties of crops were released during 2014-2025”
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source BusinessLine - Economy
Published Monday, 11 May 2026
Affected Population ~150 million farming households, 42% of workforce
Key Numbers
Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)
MSP for 23 crops
PM-KISAN: Rs 6,000/year to 9 crore farmers
R&D spending: 0.7% of GDP
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right