Fund for Innovation in Agriculture (i4Ag)

African American girl scientists learning and writing science and doing analysis for germs and bacteria with microscope in the laboratory. Science and education, researcher and discovery concept OBJECTIVES Employment opportunities and income are being created as...

Protection and management of Aquatic Biodiversity in the North Eastern Region of India

OBJECTIVES State and local stakeholders are implementing their improved knowledge and management capacities for the conservation and sustainable, climate-friendly management of aquatic ecosystems in four states of the North Eastern region - Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya and Nagaland. DESCRIPTION North Eastern Region of India is home to two of the thirty-four biodiversity hotspots...

Support of Agroecological transformation processes in India

OBJECTIVE Agroecological transformation processes in Indiaā€™s agricultural and food systems are being promoted and improved countrywide. DESCRIPTION Agriculture and food systems are central to Indiaā€™s economy, providing livelihoods for more than 50 per cent of the population. The Green Revolution is transforming the country from a food-scarce to a food-secure nation. However,...

Sustainability and Value Added in Agricultural Supply Chains

Two cotton farmers using the AI-based Pest Management App based by Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence. Copyright: Ā© Welspun Foundation For Health And Knowledge. Project farmer Mr. Bhanudas Sarjerao Moharle from Ajgaon village in Wardha district...

Sustainable Management of Forest Ecosystem Services

SITUATION One of India's most important ecoregions are the forest ecosystems of the Western Himalayas. They act as life support systems for millions of people residing in the uplands and lowlands of the Indo-Gangetic plains. They provide various ecosystem services that enhance the supply of water that flows into streams...