Why in News?
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has constituted a high-level Special Task Force (STF) to tackle emerging global challenges and ensure national food security.
What will the Task Force focus on?
- Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav (MGMG) campaign will be intensified, prioritizing outreach in 100 aspirational districts.
- A dedicated campaign for balanced use of bio-inputs and fertilizers, with district-wise assessment for crops like wheat and rice.
- Millet-growing regions will be mapped to optimize land use, and eco-fisheries will be promoted in low-productivity rice areas.
- Adoption of Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) and strengthening of AICRP on Meteorology for real-time advisories.
- Nodal Officers in each Subject Matter Division will coordinate, with weekly monitoring.
Exam Connect
ICAR → Established 1929, under Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav → Village adoption scheme by ICAR