India, May 17 -- Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday underscored the urgency of adopting science-based agricultural practices, citing the increasingly visible impact of climate change on farming across India and globally.

At a meeting convened to review the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) proposals of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Chouhan directed officials to fast-track the preparation of state-specific agricultural roadmaps aligned with the agro-climatic conditions of each State, in consultation with respective State Governments.

Officials informed the Minister that the exercise is already underway, with Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Assam and Rajasthan among the states that have formally ...