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ICRISAT celebrates India's 76th Independence Day

ICRISAT celebrates India's 76th Independence Day

The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) celebrated India's 76th Independence Day at its headquarters in Hyderabad.

Patriotic fervor engulfed the campus as Dr Arvind Kumar, Deputy Director General - Research (DDG-R) hoisted the flag. The celebrations began with a parade by the security staff of ICRISAT.

Dr Jacqueline Hughes, Director General, ICRISAT, assists in preparing the flag for hoisting.
Dr Jacqueline Hughes, Director General, ICRISAT, assists in preparing the flag for hoisting.

In her address, Dr Jacqueline Hughes, Director General, ICRISAT, lauded India for its diversity and drive.

“ICRISAT congratulates India on its 75th Anniversary of Independence. The dynamism of the nation, its people, and its leaders will continue to define India as a global leader and a force for positive transformation across the world. As ICRISAT celebrates its 50th anniversary ours is a shared success,” said Dr Hughes.

Seconding Dr Hughes, Dr Arvind Kumar said -

“In the recent past, India has proven its potential and ICRISAT has made a strong contribution to its growth. We should continue our contributions.”

The celebrations concluded with the distribution of sweets.

Banner image: Campus residents and their families join the Independence Day celebrations.

 

 

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About The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics

The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is a pioneering, international non-profit scientific research for development organization, specializing in improving dryland farming and agri-food systems.  The Institute was established as an international organization in 1972, by a Memorandum of Agreement between the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research and the Government of India.  ICRISAT works with global partners to develop innovative science-backed solutions to overcoming hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and environmental degradation on behalf of the 2.1 billion people who reside in the drylands of Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and beyond. 

Our offices:

Asia: India (Headquarters - Hyderabad)

East and Southern Africa:  Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe

West and Central Africa: Mali, Niger, Nigeria

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The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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