Dr. Mangi Lal Jat has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), bringing over 25 years of expertise in agronomy and sustainable agriculture to the role.

Key Points:

• Assumed charge on April 21, 2025, for a three-year term.
• Replaces Dr. Himanshu Pathak, who took voluntary retirement.
• Former roles include Deputy DG at ICRISAT and senior positions at CIMMYT, IRRI, and ICAR.
• Holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy from ICAR-IARI, specializing in soil moisture conservation.
• Renowned for work in climate-resilient farming, conservation agriculture, and food systems.
• Authored 350+ peer-reviewed papers; recipient of the Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award.
• Expected to lead ICAR in addressing climate change, soil health, and sustainable food security.