{
    "title": "ICRISAT Celebrates its Foundation Day, Marking 55 Years of Science-Driven Impact",
    "modified_at": "2026-04-09 06:09:42",
    "published_at": "2026-04-09 06:28:00",
    "url": "https://pressroom.icrisat.org/icrisat-celebrates-its-foundation-day-marking-55-years-of-science-driven-impact",
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    "culture": "en",
    "language": "EN",
    "subtitle": "ICRISAT headquarters in India and its regional offices across Africa came together to celebrate the Institute\u2019s 55th Foundation Day, reflecting on its journey and future direction. The celebrations featured leadership messages and an address by Chief Guest Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, outlining a path toward an impact-driven future. ",
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    "body": "<p>With its mission to end poverty, hunger, and environmental degradation in the dryland tropics, ICRISAT marked 55 years of science-driven impact across Asia and Africa at its headquarters in Patancheru on 27 March 2026. With colleagues from Africa joining virtually, the event brought together distinguished dignitaries, scientists, partners, and staff to reflect on its legacy and reaffirm its commitment to advancing climate-resilient, farmer-centered solutions.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/0bc0cd05-8f51-4ba8-b4bb-f645d8eee9ac/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                                    srcset=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/0bc0cd05-8f51-4ba8-b4bb-f645d8eee9ac/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/ 1x, https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/0bc0cd05-8f51-4ba8-b4bb-f645d8eee9ac/-/resize/2400x/-/format/auto/ 2x\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"[L-R] Dr Stanford Blade, Deputy Director General - Research and Innovation, ICRISAT; Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India; Dr Himanshu Pathak, Director General, ICRISAT and Mr Sanjay Agarwal, Assistant Director General, ICRISAT. \"\n                id=\"image-0bc0cd05-8f51-4ba8-b4bb-f645d8eee9ac\"\n                data-id=\"0bc0cd05-8f51-4ba8-b4bb-f645d8eee9ac\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/0bc0cd05-8f51-4ba8-b4bb-f645d8eee9ac/-/inline/no/ICP_2820.jpg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/0bc0cd05-8f51-4ba8-b4bb-f645d8eee9ac/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"[L-R] Dr Stanford Blade, Deputy Director General - Research and Innovation, ICRISAT; Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India; Dr Himanshu Pathak, Director General, ICRISAT and Mr Sanjay Agarwal, Assistant Director General, ICRISAT. \"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\">[L-R] Dr Stanford Blade, Deputy Director General - Research and Innovation, ICRISAT; Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India; Dr Himanshu Pathak, Director General, ICRISAT and Mr Sanjay Agarwal, Assistant Director General, ICRISAT. </figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p>Dr Himanshu Pathak, Director General of ICRISAT, underscored the Institute&rsquo;s impact and called for renewed focus on science-led innovation.</p><blockquote><strong>&ldquo;Over 55 years, ICRISAT has built a strong foundation in dryland science. The priority now is to scale innovations that deliver resilience and sustainability across the Global South. Through our research efforts, public&ndash;private partnerships, and platforms such as </strong><a href=\"https://issca.icrisat.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ISSCA</strong></a><strong> and initiatives like </strong><a href=\"https://pressroom.icrisat.org/icrisat-launches-catalyst-to-accelerate-agricultural-innovation-through-corporate-partnerships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CATALYST</strong></a><strong>, we are well positioned to achieve this,&rdquo; said Dr Pathak.</strong></blockquote><p>The event was chaired by Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, who emphasized the importance of collaboration between national governments, National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS), and organizations such as ICRISAT and CGIAR to advance science and technology.</p><p>Highlighting government-led initiatives that connect technological innovations to the last mile, including programs such as the Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG), Prof. Sood underscored the importance of linking science with grassroots needs and lauded ICRISAT&rsquo;s role in bridging global research with national priorities.</p><blockquote><strong>&ldquo;ICRISAT uniquely bridges research and delivery, ensuring innovations reach farmers and strengthen resilience on the ground. With this strength and its legacy of impact, ICRISAT can advance India&rsquo;s priority of achieving greater self-reliance in food systems,&rdquo; said Prof. Sood.</strong></blockquote><div\n    id='gallery-073e8f61-4002-4e46-80ce-a18afb21a957'\n    class='release-content-gallery release-content-gallery--layout-contained'\n    data-component='chromatic-gallery,image-zoom-popup'\n    data-chromatic-gallery-padding='S'\n    data-chromatic-gallery-thumbnail-size='S'\n    data-chromatic-gallery-captions='data:application/json,true'\n    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href=\"https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-95-4068-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Soil Carbon Fractionation</a>, advancing scientific understanding of soil health and sustainable agriculture, published by Springer</span></li><li><span>Announcement of the winner of the Global ISSCA logo design competition</span></li><li><span>Unveiling of the top ICRISAT-bred varieties of 2025 </span></li></ol><div\n    id='gallery-4ad453e3-4684-40fc-b648-f829a84ddaf9'\n    class='release-content-gallery release-content-gallery--layout-contained'\n    data-component='chromatic-gallery,image-zoom-popup'\n    data-chromatic-gallery-padding='S'\n    data-chromatic-gallery-thumbnail-size='S'\n    data-chromatic-gallery-captions='data:application/json,true'\n    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been a trusted partner in strengthening resilient agrifood systems across Africa. Its commitment to science, innovation, and partnerships continues to deliver impact for smallholder farmers and communities,&rdquo; said Dr Ruhweza.</strong></blockquote><p>Prof. Cathy Reade, Chair of the ICRISAT Governing Board, emphasized the importance of strong governance and strategic leadership.</p><blockquote><strong> &ldquo;ICRISAT&rsquo;s enduring strength lies in its clarity of purpose and its ability to deliver impact through science and partnerships. 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