Himanshu Pathak Appointed Director-General Designate of International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT).

Appointment | Dated: 08 Nov 2024

The Governing Board of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), chaired by Professor Prabhu Pingali, has announced the appointment of Himanshu Pathak as the Director-General (DG) Designate. He will assume the role in 2025.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Dr. Stanford Blade is currently serving as the Director General - Interim of ICRISAT.
  • - The announcement was made during an all-staff event at ICRISAT headquarters in Hyderabad, Telangana.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Dr. Pathak is presently serving as the Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and DG of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
  • (ii) ICRISAT is celebrating its 52nd anniversary, underscoring its commitment to advancing agricultural innovations and maintaining its status as a global leader in dryland research.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who was appointed as the Director-General Designate of International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)?

Correct Answer: Himanshu Pathak

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