ONE SCIENTIST-ONE PRODUCT’ PROGRAMME (Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Sci and Tech)

Context: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is set to initiate its 'One Scientist-One Product' program aimed at enhancing agricultural and animal husbandry research.

‘One Scientist-One Product’ Programme

• About: ICAR has launched the "One Scientist One Product" initiative to enhance productivity among its scientists without redundant efforts.
• Target and Scope: The initiative targets all 5,521 scientists under ICAR to develop a product, technology, model, concept, or publication within a five-year timeframe.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Progress will be monitored quarterly at the institute level and biannually at the headquarters to ensure alignment with goals and efficient resource utilization.
• Long-term Strategy: Spanning five years, the initiative aims for sustained productivity growth and impactful outcomes across the institution.
• ICAR's Commitment: To developing 100 new seed varieties and 100 farm technologies within 100 days as part of a focused action plan.
• Variety Releases: Over the past decade, ICAR has released a total of 2,593 high-yielding varieties, focusing on climate resilience and biotic/abiotic stress resistance.
• Bio-fortified Crops: Among these, 150 varieties are bio-fortified, contributing to improved nutritional content and agricultural sustainability.