Published: 4 January 2026Economy
Agriculture Minister Releases 184 New Crop Varieties Developed by ICAR
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released 184 new varieties of 25 crops developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The new varieties include 60 rice varieties, 50 maize varieties, and 13 oilseed varieties, along with varieties for pulses, millets, and horticultural crops.
The new varieties have been developed for climate resilience, higher yield, disease resistance, and improved nutritional content. Several drought-tolerant rice and maize varieties are specifically suited for rainfed agriculture in states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra. ICAR has released over 6,500 crop varieties since its inception, playing a vital role in India's food security journey from the Green Revolution to the present.
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How many new crop varieties were released by the Agriculture Minister, developed by ICAR?
Explanation · Correct answer BUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released 184 new varieties of 25 crops developed by ICAR, including 60 rice varieties, 50 maize varieties, and 13 oilseed varieties.
Frequently asked questions
How many crop varieties did Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan release on January 4, 2026?
**Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan** released **184 newly developed crop varieties** across **25 crops** at the **ICAR Leadership Programme, NASC Complex, New Delhi** on **January 4, 2026**. Varieties include **60 paddy, 50 maize, 24 cotton, 13 oilseeds, 11 fodder, 6 pulses, and 6 sugarcane** varieties.
What is the world's first three-way pearl millet hybrid announced alongside the ICAR crop varieties?
**ICRISAT and ICAR** announced the **world's first three-way pearl millet hybrid**, developed specifically for **dryland conditions** prevalent in **Rajasthan and Gujarat**. This was announced alongside the release of **184 new crop varieties** by **Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan** on **January 4, 2026**.
Who developed the 184 new crop varieties released by Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan?
The **184 crop varieties** were developed by: **ICAR institutions (60 varieties), agricultural universities (62 varieties)**, and **private sector seed companies (62 varieties)**. All varieties are **climate-resilient, high-yielding, biofortified**, and resistant to **pests and diseases**.
Which drought-tolerant crops were included in ICAR's 184 new varieties for Rajasthan?
Among the **184 new crop varieties** released, several **drought-tolerant rice and maize varieties** are specifically suited for **rainfed agriculture in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra**. Additionally, **ICRISAT and ICAR** announced the **world's first three-way pearl millet hybrid** for **dryland conditions** in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
How many total crop varieties has ICAR released since its inception?
**ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)** has released over **6,500 crop varieties** since its inception, playing a vital role in India's food security from the **Green Revolution** to the present. Agriculture Minister **Shivraj Singh Chouhan** released **184 new varieties** on **January 4, 2026** at NASC Complex, New Delhi.
