Second Green Revolution begins using genome-edited seeds: Chouhan

• Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces the development of two genome-edited rice varieties.

• Chouhan believes this technological advancement will lead to a second Green Revolution in India.

• The process involves developing breeder seeds and multiplying them to give certified seeds to farmers.

• Chouhan cites Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for farmers to adopt modern techniques to overcome agricultural challenges.

• The new varieties will save irrigation water and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lowering environmental pressure.

• ICAR Director-General M.L. Jat advocates for demand-driven research to meet farmers’ specific requirements.