Archive · 26 Jun 2025
India to Establish Potato Research Center in Agra
The Indian government is opening a new research center in Agra, part of an international group that studies potatoes and sweet potatoes.
This center will help farmers grow more food and earn more money.
The government is investing money to improve food supplies and help farmers.
This center will help boost India's potato production, allowing for more exports and less reliance on imported seeds.
The Union Cabinet approved a regional wing of the International Potato Center (CIP) in Agra.
The CIP, headquartered in Peru, focuses on potatoes and sweet potatoes.
The CSARC aims to increase food security and farmer income.
India will contribute Rs 111.5 crore to the Rs 171 crore project.
The center will help boost domestic potato seed production and exports.
- Who
- The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- Approval to establish the International Potato Center’s (CIP) South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC).
- When
- June 25th
- Where
- Singna in Agra district, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To increase food security, farmer income, and job creation.
- Center Name
- CIP-South Asia Regional Center (CSARC)
- Location
- Agra, Uttar Pradesh
- Total Project Cost
- Rs 171 crore
- India's Contribution
- Rs 111.5 crore
- Objective
- Improve potato and sweet potato productivity, farmer income, and job creation
- Land Allocation
- 10 hectares
Sources
Cabinet approves regional centre of International Potato Centre in Agra
Cabinet clears Pune Metro extension, revised Jharia master plan
Cabinet approves establishment of International Potato Centre’s South Asia Regional Centre at Singna, Agra
Cabinet approves establishment of International Potato Centre in Agra
Cabinet approves South Asia Potato Centre in Agra to boost yield, jobs, nutrition
Centre approves potato research centre in Agra with Rs 111.5 cr assistance
Cabinet nod for world potato centre in Agra