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Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition

Author: Aishwarya Gawali

Researchers and female farmers sit on a green tarp during a focus group discussion.

Key Takeaways from a Workshop on Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Chhattisgarh

As climate change advances, India’s rice-and-wheat-heavy agricultural sector is at risk of weakened production because of temperature changes and more frequent extreme weather events, like droughts. In an effort to make Indian agriculture more climate-resilient, the Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture…
Crops growing on a small piece of land with a scarecrow. In the background, a woman stands beneath solar panels.

Diversifying Farming in Chhattisgarh: What We Know About Agriculture in the State

Rice is a cornerstone of Indian diets, where policies linked to the Green Revolution have helped it and wheat achieve dominance in cropping systems. But methane emissions from rice cultivation play a significant role in exacerbating climate change, and it…
Andaleeb Rahman speaking at a podium during a book launch event

Key Takeaways from TCI’s Expert Workshop on India’s Social Safety Nets

As India continues to grow and transform, the effectiveness of its social safety nets will be of the utmost importance for helping those left behind and addressing the country’s chronically high rates of poverty and malnutrition. The Tata-Cornell Institute’s (TCI)…