ICRISAT, IFFCO and BBSSL to launch Beej Anusandhan Kendra in Gujarat

Sign tripartite agreement to establish Beej Anusandhan Kendra in Gujarat; ICRISAT prepares DPR as knowledge partner, aiming to promote seed innovation and sustainable agriculture through world-class R&D infrastructure

Sangareddy: The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), and Bhartiya Beej Sahkari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) formally entered into a tripartite service agreement on June 3 to establish the Beej Anusandhan Kendra (BAK) — a state-of-the-art research centre in Gujarat focused on seed innovation and sustainable agriculture.

Under the agreement, ICRISAT has been appointed as the knowledge partner, tasked with preparing the detailed project report (DPR) for the centre. The collaboration brings together ICRISAT’s global research expertise, IFFCO’s cooperative leadership, and BBSSL’s commitment to seed quality and sustainability, forming a robust platform for transformative agricultural advancement.

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The BAK, to be constructed by IFFCO and operated by BBSSL, aims to promote sustainable agricultural growth by integrating world-class seed research and development infrastructure. As knowledge partner, ICRISAT will define the scientific framework, key functions, and design specifications of the centre.

“The BAK represents a convergence of science, cooperation, and grassroots action. ICRISAT is committed to delivering a world-class blueprint that will enable this centre to become a hub for seed innovation and farmer empowerment,” said Dr Himanshu Pathak, Director General, ICRISAT.

Chairman of BBSSL and IFFCO Director (Marketing), Yogendra Kumar, Managing Director of BBSSL, Chetan Joshi, and other dignitaries were present.