AGRICULTURAL ROAD MAPS BASED ON AGRO-CLIMATIC CONDITIONS - 4th August 2026 - Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare - Gazette Notification PDF
Issued by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Summary of Agricultural Road Maps Based on Agro-Climatic Conditions
Overview The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, through the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), has initiated Agricultural Action Plans tailored to specific agro-climatic conditions. These roadmaps have been launched for the states and union territories of Assam, Goa, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The initiative involves comprehensive consultations with state governments and relevant stakeholders to ensure local needs and priorities are met.
Collaborative Framework The preparation of these roadmaps is a collaborative effort involving several key entities:
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and its specialized institutes.
- Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
- State Governments and State Agricultural Universities.
- Industry experts.
Strategic Focus and Planning The planning process is grounded in a broad policy framework that prioritizes:
- Agro-climatic Conditions: Tailoring strategies to local regions and natural resource endowments.
- Climate Resilience: Building agricultural systems capable of withstanding environmental changes.
- Technological Integration: Utilizing modern interventions to address farmers' needs.
- Resource Efficiency: Enhancing productivity and profitability while ensuring the efficient use of resources in agriculture and allied sectors.
Key Outcomes and Objectives The agricultural roadmaps serve as guiding principles for States and Union Territories when formulating annual action plans. The primary goals include:
- Enhancing farmers’ income and improving self-sufficiency in agricultural commodities.
- Generating rural employment opportunities.
- Ensuring sustainable growth within the agricultural sector.
- Ensuring technical validation and alignment with state-specific priorities.
Administrative Details
- Official Source: Information provided by Shri Ramnath Thakur, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
- Release Date: 04 AUG 2024 (as per PIB Delhi).
- Release ID: 2294463.
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