The National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), New Delhi, showcased India’s agricultural research excellence at the 2026 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue, held in Des Moines, Iowa, USA, from October 20-22.
Seven Indian high school students participated in the World Food Prize Foundation’s Global Youth Institute, presenting research papers addressing global food-security challenges. Ameena Nazreen A S won a $500 Global Youth Institute Award, bringing recognition to India’s young scientific talent.
NAAS also displayed publications of the Academy and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), highlighting India’s agricultural research and scientific contributions.
A special roundtable on agricultural higher education discussed international partnerships, industry collaboration and preparing future professionals to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and food-security challenges.
NAAS President and ICAR Director General Dr M.L. Jat stressed shifting towards integrated agri-food systems and value chains. NAAS also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the US-based Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) to strengthen agricultural research cooperation, capacity development and international knowledge exchange.
