India to Host ICAR-CGIAR Science and Partnership Week 2027
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare · Agriculture · Posted 30 OCT 2026 2:29PM
What happened
New Delhi will host the ICAR-CGIAR Science and Partnership Week from April 12 to 17, 2027, bringing together over 5,000 global delegates to showcase India's agricultural transformation and foster international cooperation. The event builds upon over 50 years of collaboration between Indian agricultural institutions and CGIAR.
Why it matters for UPSC
This event highlights India's transition from a food-deficit nation to a major food producer, illustrating themes of international agricultural research partnerships, technology-driven agricultural transformation, and South-South cooperation relevant to the UPSC syllabus.
Key objectives
- New Delhi to host the ICAR-CGIAR Science and Partnership Week 2027 from April 12–17, expecting over 5,000 delegates.
- Promote South-South cooperation and share Indian agricultural innovations, such as climate-resilient agriculture, digital agriculture and AgriStack, millets, and natural farming with the Global South.
- Deliberate on agri-food value chain priorities including climate resilience, water management, soil health, public-private partnerships, startups, and youth/women participation.