Modi Govt to Unveil 184 New Crop Varieties for Farmers' Prosperity

• Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to dedicate 184 new crop varieties on Jan 4, 2026, in New Delhi.
• Developed by ICAR scientists, these varieties aim to boost farmers' income and productivity.
• The 184 varieties include 122 cereals (60 rice, 50 maize), 6 pulses, 13 oilseeds, 11 fodder, 6 sugarcane, 24 cotton (22 Bt), 1 jute, and 1 tobacco.
• Designed to be disease-resistant, climate-resilient, and resource-efficient, addressing climate change challenges.
• The initiative seeks to strengthen agriculture, ensure food security, and provide higher income at lower costs.

Why It Matters: New resilient crop varieties will enhance farmer income, productivity, and food security.