August 24, 2026 2:51 PM
V-P Radhakrishnan launches India’s first non-GMO high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed in Andhra Pradesh
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday launched India’s first non-GMO, high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed at Musunuru in Andhra Pradesh’s Eluru district, describing the indigenous hybrid as a significant step towards strengthening self-reliance in agriculture. The Vice-President said the development demonstrated how technology, innovation and indigenous seed development could help transform Indian agriculture and reduce dependence on imported hybrid technologies. Addressing the...