One Scientist One Product Program

17.07.2024

One Scientist One Product Program

Why in the news?

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)  launched its ‘One Scientist-One Product’ programme recently to improve research in the field of agriculture and animal husbandry.

Key Points

• This initiative will coincide with the release of 323 varieties of 56 crops, including cereals, oilseeds, forage crops, and sugarcane, during an event in Delhi on the 96th foundation day of ICAR. Among these, 289 are climate-resilient and 27 are bio-fortified varieties.
• Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan  inaugurated the "One Scientist-One Product" program.

About One Scientist One Product Program:

• As per ICAR Director-General, each of ICAR's 5,521 scientists will be tasked with developing a product, technology, model, concept, or notable publication.
• Scientists will identify their project at the start of each year, with progress monitored quarterly at the institute level and biannually at the headquarters.
• This program will run for five years, with an initial focus on high-yielding oilseeds and pulses.

ICAR’s Aim to Develop High-yielding Seeds:

• ICAR aims to develop 100 new seed varieties and 100 farm technologies within 100 days as part of the Centre’s action plan, with plans to have PM Modi launch these programs by mid-September.
• In a recent update, ICAR noted that breeder seeds have helped cultivate about 16 million hectares (Mha) with biofortified crops like wheat, rice, pearl millet, lentil, and mustard in 2023-24.
• Since 2014-15, ICAR has released 2,593 high-yielding varieties, including 2,177 climate-resilient and 150 bio-fortified varieties.
• This effort has boosted production even during challenging years.

About Indian Council of Agricultural Research:

• It was established in 1929 as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
• It is an autonomous organization under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
• The Council is the apex body for coordinating, guiding and managing research and education in agriculture including horticulture, fisheries and animal sciences in the entire country.
• The ICAR has played a pioneering role in ushering in the Green Revolution and subsequent developments in agriculture in India through its research and technology development.

                                                               Source: The Hindu

Ques :- Consider the following statements with reference to the One Scientist One Product Program:

1.Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan  inaugurated the "One Scientist-One Product" program.

2.This program will run for seven years, with an initial focus on high-yielding oilseeds and pulses.

3.This initiative will coincide with the release of 323 varieties of 56 crops, including cereals, oilseeds, forage crops, and sugarcane, during an event in Delhi.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one

B.Only two

C.All three

D.None

Answer B