New Delhi, May 5 -- :Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday announced the development of two genome-edited rice varieties in India, thus becoming the first country in the world to achieve this feat. This marks a new beginning in the field of scientific research and innovation.

The development of these new crops will not only enhance production but will also yield positive results in environmental terms. It will save irrigation water and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, thereby lowering environmental pressure. Addressing the gathering at an event here, Chouhan said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, "India's vision for a developed nation is being realised, and farmers are moving towards prosper...