India, June 23 -- Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan recently reviewed the ongoing research and innovations at the ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (ICAR-CIAE), Bhopal. Addressing scientists, students, and staff, the Minister lauded the institute's significant contributions to agricultural development and stressed the urgent need to accelerate the creation and dissemination of farmer-friendly technologies, especially for small and marginal farmers.

During his visit, Shri Chouhan assessed the institute's recent progress and emphasized the importance of tailoring agricultural mechanization strategies to the specific needs of various regions through the All India Coordinated Research Projects (AICRPs) network. He urge...