New Delhi, July 16 -- Union Minister of Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday directed the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and its affiliated institutes to develop at least 100 'Climate Smart Villages' ahead of the council's 100th Foundation Day, asserting that climate-friendly techniques will enable farmers to practice safe and profitable agriculture despite changing weather patterns.

Under the newly launched 'One Institute, One Grant Innovation' initiative, the Minister directed every ICAR institute to develop at least one transformative technology over the next two years that can deliver a national-level impact. This push aims to ensure that advancements, ranging from new crop varieties and vaccines to digital t...