NAARM must focus on developing leaders, says former D-G of ICAR
Former ICAR Director-General R.S. Paroda has urged the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM) to pivot toward developing future leaders in agricultural innovation. The academy is also expanding its focus on digital literacy, AI, and agribusiness incubation to support sustainable food systems.
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Modernizing agricultural education and leadership is critical for improving food security and fostering entrepreneurship in the rural economy.
Former ICAR Director-General R.S. Paroda has called for transforming the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM) into an institution focused on developing leaders in agricultural research and innovation.
Delivering the inaugural K.V. Raman Memorial Lecture at the 51st Foundation Day celebrations of ICAR-NAARM here on Tuesday, Mr. Paroda suggested establishing an ICAR Foresight Centre by leveraging existing resources.
He called for strengthening NAARM’s alumni network and expanding memoranda of understanding with academies and universities, including through South-South cooperation.
Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director-General, ICAR, Mangi Lal Jat said the Academy should focus on developing human capital with technical skills, digital literacy and managerial capabilities through strategic investments.
He also called for demand-driven training programmes and data-backed capacity building to support the transition towards value-driven and sustainable agri-food systems.
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