Indogulf Cropsciences Signs MoA with ICAR-IARI for PM’s Fellowship
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Indogulf Cropsciences Limited has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) and the Confederation of Indian Industry for the Prime Minister’s Fellowship for Doctoral Research. The agreement, effective from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2029, involves supporting a full-time PhD scholar at ICAR-IARI. This initiative is part of a joint effort with the Anusandhan National Research Foundation to enhance industry-relevant research in Indian agriculture.
Indogulf Cropsciences Limited has executed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). This agreement pertains to the implementation of the “Prime Minister’s Fellowship for Doctoral Research,” a collaborative initiative with the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), formerly known as the Science & Engineering Research Board.
Under this agreement, Indogulf Cropsciences will provide support to a full-time PhD scholar at ICAR-IARI. The fellowship duration is set for a maximum of four years, commencing on January 1, 2026, and concluding on December 31, 2029. The fellowship is designed to promote high-quality, industry-relevant research and foster collaboration between academia and industry within the Indian agricultural sector.
The research focus will include developing scientific solutions to address food security challenges, particularly in the context of climate change. Areas of study will encompass abiotic stress tolerance of plants, phenomics, and genome editing. The collaboration aims to encourage young scholars to engage in research that contributes to sustainable agricultural practices.
ICAR-IARI is a premier agricultural research institution in India, known for its contributions to agricultural science and technology. The institute collaborates with various industry partners to advance research and innovation in agriculture.
Indogulf Cropsciences Limited, established in 1993, is a key player in the agri-inputs industry, focusing on the manufacture and distribution of crop protection products, plant nutrients, and biologicals. The company operates globally across more than 34 countries and is committed to innovation, quality, and sustainable agricultural practices. Indogulf maintains state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir.