Central Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan inaugurated various new facilities at ICAR-IIAB in Ranchi via video conferencing.

On Thursday, October 8, 2026, a significant development was recorded in the agricultural sector when Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, joining from New Delhi via video conferencing, officially inaugurated various new facilities at the Institute of Agricultural and Biosciences (IIAB) of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The institution plays a leading role in the country's agricultural research and development, and the newly inaugurated facilities aim to provide farmers with the latest technological solutions.

In his address, Shri Chouhan highlighted the growing importance of agricultural research, stating that in today's changing climatic scenario, farmers need technology that not only boosts production but also maintains ecological balance. He described the investments made and the establishment of new institutions by ICAR-IIAB in Ranchi as a golden turning point for the nation's agricultural sector. The Minister commended the institute for not being limited to laboratories but actively working to deliver technology directly to farmers' fields.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by the institute's chief scientists and officials, who presented detailed information on the new facilities. These include advanced laboratories, a display of modern agricultural equipment, and digital agricultural management systems that will help provide farmers with precise information at the right time. Shri Chouhan specifically praised the hard work of young agricultural scientists, noting that their research and exploration are strengthening the country's food security.

The Union Minister further called upon local administration and agricultural departments to work together to ensure the effective utilization of these new facilities so that their benefits reach farmers directly. He advised farmers in Ranchi and surrounding areas to adopt these technologies, which would lead to an increase in their income and a reduction in farming costs.

Agricultural experts present at the occasion also shared their views. They explained that these new facilities at ICAR-IIAB have been developed specifically for rice, millet, and other local crops. The inauguration conducted via video conferencing demonstrated that digital technology has become a powerful medium in the execution of government events and agricultural policies.

At the end of the ceremony, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan extended his best wishes to all workers and scientists. He expressed hope that in the coming times, ICAR-IIAB will give birth to more model projects that will be inspirational for the entire country. This program signals a new height for the institute's key academic and research units in Ranchi, offering farmers in the region a new opportunity to connect with modern agricultural practices.