National Academy of Agricultural Research Management

23/09/2026

Training Programme on Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Agriculture | ICAR–NAARM | November 11–20, 2026

ICAR–National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR–NAARM), Hyderabad is organizing a 10-day training programme on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in Agriculture from November 11–20, 2026.

The programme is designed to strengthen the practical understanding and application of AI, Machine Learning, data analytics and emerging digital technologies in agriculture. The training will cover areas including data handling and preprocessing, machine learning fundamentals, prediction, computer vision, remote sensing, robotics, NLP, hands-on sessions, R and Python.

The programme is intended for scientists, faculty, technical officers, project staff, students, researchers and professionals from agricultural universities, ICAR institutes, government and non-government organizations, industries and related sectors.

The programme will be conducted in in-person mode, with lectures, demonstrations and hands-on exercises to help participants develop practical skills for applying AI and ML to contemporary agricultural challenges.

Programme Directors:
Dr. A. Dhandapani, Head, ICM Division, ICAR–NAARM
Dr. B.S. Yashavanth, Scientist, ICAR–NAARM

Last date for nomination: October 30, 2026
Communication to selected candidates: November 02, 2026

For registration, eligibility, programme fee and other details, visit ICAR–NAARM and complete the nomination process through the Training Management Information System (TMIS).

National Academy of Agricultural Research Management
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India

23/09/2026

Training Programme on Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Agriculture

ICAR–National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR–NAARM), Hyderabad is organizing an in-person training programme on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in Agriculture from November 11–20, 2026.

The programme focuses on AI & ML applications in agriculture, data handling and pre-processing, machine learning and prediction, computer vision, remote sensing, robotics, NLP, R/R Studio and Python, with hands-on and “do-it-yourself” exercises.

Last date for nomination: October 30, 2026
Communication to selected candidates: November 02, 2026

The programme is open to scientists, faculty, technical officers, project staff, students, agricultural universities, KVKs, industries and government/non-government organisations. Programme fees vary by participant category, with no fee for permanent ICAR and KVK employees.

For registration and programme details, visit the ICAR–NAARM Training Management Information System (TMIS).

National Academy of Agricultural Research Management
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India
Indian Council of Agricultural Research

21/09/2026

🎓 NIRF Ranking for Academic Excellence
Are you involved in the NIRF Ranking process of your Agricultural University/Institution?
ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR-NAARM), Hyderabad, is offering a specialized training program to facilitate Agricultural Higher Education Institutions for enhanced NIRF ranking.
📅 26-28 November 2026
📍 ICAR-NAARM, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad
🎯 Programme Highlights
🔹 Clobal and National Ranking systems and their significance
🔹 NIRF overview, categories & parameters
🔹 Data collection and management
🔹 Strategic planning for enhanced ranking
🔹 Monitoring and evaluation against NIRF parameters
🔹 Case studies and hands-on exercises
👥 Who Can Participate?
Faculty, officers and functionaries involved in the NIRF ranking process from:
State Agricultural Universities | Deemed Universities | Central Agricultural Universities | Private Universities offering Agriculture & allied sciences
💰 Programme Fee
• ICAR Employees - No Fee
• Non-ICAR participants - ₹7,080/- including GST
Boarding & lodging charges are to be borne by the participants

🗓️ Last Date for Applications: 10 November 2026

⚠️Limited Seats!

Maximum two participants per institution. Selection will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
🔗 Registration: https://naarm.org.in/training/
📧 Training Unit: [email protected]
📞 040-24581310 / 040-24581319

Your institution's transformation starts here!

21/09/2026

Training Programme on NIRF Ranking for Academic Excellence | ICAR–NAARM

ICAR–National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR–NAARM), Hyderabad, is organising a 3-day Training Programme on “NIRF Ranking for Academic Excellence” from 26–28 November 2026.

The programme aims to strengthen understanding of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) and enable strategic planning for enhanced institutional rankings in Higher Educational Institutions.

Key areas covered:

• Ranking systems and their significance
• NIRF ranking framework, categories and parameters
• Data collection and management for NIRF
• Strategic planning to enhance NIRF ranking
• Monitoring and evaluation against NIRF parameters
• Case studies and hands-on exercises

Who can apply?

Faculty, officers and functionaries involved in the NIRF ranking process from State Agricultural Universities, Deemed Universities, Central Agricultural Universities and Private Universities offering Agriculture & allied sciences.

Programme Details

Dates: 26–28 November 2026
ICAR Employees: No Fee
Other eligible participants: ₹7,080/- including GST
Last date for applications/nominations: 10 November 2026
Nomination: Maximum two participants per institution; confirmation is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration: https://naarm.org.in/training/

Venue: ICAR–NAARM, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad – 500030, Telangana

For programme and registration-related queries, contact the ICAR–NAARM Training Unit at [email protected] or 040-24581310/319.

Programme Directors:
Dr K.N. Yamini, Principal Scientist, ESM Division — 040-24581323 / 9848348060
Dr Navneet Kumar, Principal Scientist, ESM Division — 040-24581527 / 7567440703

National Academy of Agricultural Research Management
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India

21/09/2026

Induction Programme for Directly Recruited Principal Scientists of ICAR

ICAR–National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR–NAARM), Hyderabad, is organising a 3-week Induction Programme for Directly Recruited Principal Scientists of ICAR from 16 November to 4 December 2026.

The programme is designed to strengthen leadership competencies and enhance capabilities in research project management, AI in agricultural research, technology and knowledge management, administration and finance, organisational behaviour, ICAR policies, communication, agripreneurship, and leadership and conflict resolution.

Programme Details:
Dates: 16 November – 4 December 2026
Duration: 3 Weeks
Venue: ICAR–NAARM, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad
Programme Fee: Nil
Nomination Deadline: 10 November 2026

Who should attend:
Directly recruited Principal Scientists of ICAR from SAUs, KVKs and other national research organisations.

Registration:
Visit www.naarm.org.in/training and register through the Training Management Information System (TMIS).

For programme-related queries, contact the Programme Directors:
Dr. B. Ganesh Kumar, Head, HRM Division
[email protected] | 040-24581334 / 9618339086

Dr. V. Ramasubramanian, Head, RSM Division
[email protected] | 040-24581351 / 9868310495

ICAR–NAARM | Knowledge for Resilient Agriculture



National Academy of Agricultural Research Management Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of IndiaIndian Council of Agricultural Research

20/09/2026

SANKALP 11.0 IN THE NEWS: 17,230 Registrations. 1,515 Institutions. 52 Finalists.

SANKALP 11.0, the 11th edition of the National Business and Entrepreneurship Fest organised at ICAR–National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR–NAARM), Hyderabad, brought together young talent from across India for two days of entrepreneurship, innovation, business challenges and experiential learning.

Held on 18–19 September 2026, SANKALP 11.0 recorded 17,230 registrations from 1,515 institutions across India, with 52 finalists advancing to the final rounds.

The national business fest provided students and aspiring entrepreneurs with opportunities to engage in business strategy, innovation, entrepreneurship, agribusiness, problem-solving, competitive pitching and expert interaction.

The event brought together participants, academic institutions, entrepreneurs, industry representatives and experts, creating opportunities for industry–academia interaction, entrepreneurial learning and exposure to the agricultural and allied-sector startup ecosystem.

SANKALP 11.0 also featured perspectives from the fisheries, aquaculture, agribusiness and corporate sectors, highlighting the role of innovation, entrepreneurship and experiential learning in developing capabilities for the evolving agricultural sector.

SANKALP 11.0 | In Numbers

17,230 — Registrations
1,515 — Participating institutions
52 — Finalists
10 — Business and creative challenges
2 — Days of entrepreneurial engagement

The extensive media coverage of SANKALP 11.0 reflects the reach of the national business fest and its focus on student entrepreneurship, agri-innovation and entrepreneurial development.

Through initiatives such as a-IDEA, ICAR–NAARM, the Academy continues to support innovation, incubation and entrepreneurship in the agricultural and allied sectors.

SANKALP 11.0 — Connect • Compete • Collaborate.

Indian Council of Agricultural Research
National Academy of Agricultural Research Management
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India
Naarm- Technology Business Incubator a-IDEA
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India
Department of Agricultural Research and Education , MoA& FW, GOI
Agrinnovate India Ltd.
Startup India
MediaCell MANAGE
National Fisheries Development Board - NFDB

20/09/2026

SANKALP 11.0 CONCLUDES: CONNECT • COMPETE • COLLABORATE

From 17,230 registrations to 52 finalists, SANKALP 11.0 brought together young minds from across India for two days of innovation, competition, mentoring, knowledge exchange and entrepreneurial learning at ICAR–NAARM, Hyderabad.

With participation representing 1,515 institutions across the country, the 11th edition of SANKALP – the National Business and Entrepreneurship Fest provided an experiential platform for students and aspiring entrepreneurs to explore ideas, test business concepts, receive expert feedback and develop entrepreneurial capabilities.

Over the two-day fest, participants engaged in:

• Innovation and ideation
• Business strategy and problem-solving
• Competitive pitching
• Mentoring and expert interaction
• Agribusiness and startup opportunities
• Entrepreneurial learning
• Industry–academia interaction

The concluding sessions highlighted the importance of experiential learning, entrepreneurship, innovation and human capital development in preparing young professionals for the evolving agricultural and allied-sector landscape.

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists of SANKALP 11.0!

The success of the fest was made possible through the collective efforts of the participants, mentors, jury members, experts, partners, faculty, students and organising team.

At ICAR–NAARM, the journey does not end when the competition concludes.

It begins when an idea leaves the stage and enters the real world.

Think. Innovate. Build. Transform.

SANKALP 11.0 — Connecting Young Minds to the Future of Agribusiness & Entrepreneurship.

Indian Council of Agricultural Research
National Academy of Agricultural Research Management
A-IDEA Naarm
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India
Department of Agricultural Research and Education , MoA& FW, GOI
Agrinnovate India Ltd.
Startup India
MediaCell MANAGE
National Fisheries Development Board - NFDB
Naas India

20/09/2026

SANKALP 11.0 | National Business & Entrepreneurship Fest at ICAR–NAARM, Hyderabad

17,230 registrations | 1,515 institutions | 52 finalists | 10 business challenges

The 11th edition of SANKALP – SANKALP 11.0, the national business and entrepreneurship fest organised by ICAR–National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR–NAARM), Hyderabad, was inaugurated on 18 September 2026.

Bringing together students and aspiring entrepreneurs from across India, SANKALP 11.0 provides a national platform for agricultural entrepreneurship, agribusiness, innovation, business management and leadership.

The two-day business fest features multiple business, management and creative challenges, giving young participants opportunities to apply their knowledge, develop entrepreneurial skills and engage with real-world business and innovation challenges.

The inaugural programme brought together experts and representatives from fisheries, aquaculture, agribusiness, industry and entrepreneurship, creating opportunities for participants to learn from professionals and explore emerging opportunities in the agricultural and allied sectors.

Through initiatives supporting innovation, entrepreneurship and agricultural management, ICAR–NAARM continues to facilitate connections between young innovators, mentors, industry and the wider agribusiness ecosystem.

SANKALP 11.0 — Connect • Compete • Collaborate.

Indian Council of Agricultural Research
National Academy of Agricultural Research Management
A-IDEA Naarm
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India
Department of Agricultural Research and Education , MoA& FW, GOI
Agrinnovate India Ltd.
Startup India
Invest India
MediaCell MANAGE
National Fisheries Development Board - NFDB

19/09/2026