International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) ( UPSC Prelims)

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International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics

Genesis: Founded as a non-profit research centre within the CGIAR consortium during the 1970s. CGIAR is a global research organization focused on achieving food security and promoting sustainable agriculture.
 Purpose: Enhance food security in semi-arid regions and provide support to smallholder farmers in drylands.
 Global Footprint: Operates in Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and other dryland regions worldwide.
 Achievements: Received the Africa Food Prize in 2021 and developed the world's first pigeon pea hybrid.
 Recent Initiative: ICRISAT, in partnership with the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), inaugurated the ICRISAT Centre of Excellence for South-South Cooperation.