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Vision 2020: Transforming Indian Agriculture for a Developed Nation

In India, the future is undeniably rooted in agriculture. By 2020, the aspiration is to elevate India into a Developed Nation through agricultural growth. Agriculture is envisioned to transcend being a mere efficient and eco-friendly production system that meets the basic needs of the burgeoning population. It is expected to evolve into a potent instrument for comprehensive socio-economic transformation, enhancing the quality of life for every individual. This presents an exciting opportunity and a formidable responsibility. As demonstrated in the past, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) possesses the potential, capability, and determination to make Indian agriculture resilient and dynamic as we venture into the next century.

A vision, akin to a guiding North Star, aids in navigating routes successfully, even in adverse conditions. Therefore, in alignment with ICAR's dedication to propel Indian agriculture into the 21st century and make it both responsible and responsive to the nation's overarching needs, its Vision 2020 is articulated as follows:

Vision 2020 Statement: "To harness science to ensure comprehensive and sustained physical, economic, and ecological access to food and livelihood security for all Indians, through the generation, assessment, refinement, and adoption of appropriate technologies."

The objective of this vision is to instill a sense of purpose in our endeavors, a sense of urgency for action, and a shared framework that will guide our actions. It must naturally be complemented by strategic planning and programming efforts, which will ultimately address the question of how to implement this vision through concrete actions.

Vision 2020 Goals and Strategies