ICAR-ATARI Ludhiana Inks Partnership with Grow Indigo to Advance Carbon Farming

25 November 2025, New Delhi

ICAR–Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Ludhiana, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Grow Indigo at the Division of Agricultural Extension, ICAR Headquarters, New Delhi today.

The MoU was formally signed between Dr. Parvender Sheoran, Director, ICAR–ATARI Ludhiana, and Mr. Umang Agrawal, Chief Operating Officer, Grow Indigo, in the august presence of Dr. Rajbir Singh, Deputy Director General (Agricultural Extension), ICAR; Dr. R.R. Burman and Dr. R.K. Singh, Assistant Director Generals (AE), ICAR; Dr. Anjani Kumar, Director, ICAR-ATARI Patna; and Principal Scientists of the Division of Agricultural Extension.

This landmark collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of regenerative and climate-smart agricultural practices that contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving soil health, and enhancing farmer livelihoods through carbon credit generation. The partnership emphasizes field demonstrations, capacity-building, and strengthening extension services across Punjab and potentially other northern states.

Speaking on the occasion, it was highlighted that the programme is completely voluntary and free for farmers, ensuring that no financial burden is placed on them as they transition toward sustainable farming systems. The initiative is also expected to contribute to India’s broader goals of agricultural sustainability and climate resilience.

(Source: ICAR–Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Ludhiana)