Institutional leader at one of the world’s most important dryland crop research centers.

Millet Relevance: As ICRISAT Director General from March 2025, he leads a global institution central to millet, sorghum, pigeonpea and dryland food-system research.

Key Contributions

1. Previously served as Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Secretary of DARE, Government of India.
2. His scientific background in soil science and agricultural systems supports climate-resilient crop and soil-health priorities.
3. ICRISAT’s mandate places millets within wider dryland, nutrition, resilience and farmer-livelihood research.
4. His leadership strengthens India’s connection to international agricultural research for Asia and Africa.

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