India, June 8 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has launched a nationwide outreach initiative titled "Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA)", scheduled from 29th May to 12th June 2025, during the Pre-Kharif season. This flagship campaign aims to bridge the gap between agricultural research and grassroots practices by directly connecting scientific advancements with farmers, thereby contributing to the realisation of the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision.

Under ICAR's guidance, ICAR-ATARI, Zone X, Hyderabad, has been entrusted with coordinating the VKSA campaign in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry. The campaign is being implemented through the colle...