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Agriculture
Vice President Radhakrishnan to Unveil India's First Non‑GMO Popcorn Maize Hybrid in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh
✍️ ANI News
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 04:36 AM
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The Vice President will inaugurate the country's inaugural non‑genetically modified popcorn maize hybrid seed at a ceremony in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh.
Vice President Radhakrishnan is set to launch a pioneering agricultural product – India's first non‑GMO popcorn maize hybrid seed – in a ceremony scheduled in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh. The seed, developed without genetic modification, aims to offer farmers a high‑yielding, disease‑resistant alternative for popcorn cultivation.
The launch underscores a growing emphasis on sustainable farming practices and the diversification of India's cereal crops. By introducing a non‑GMO hybrid, authorities hope to address consumer concerns over genetically engineered produce while boosting the profitability of small‑holder farmers.
Eluru, a city with a strong agricultural research presence, was chosen as the venue for the event, reflecting the region's role in seed development and testing. The unveiling is expected to attract attention from agronomists, seed companies, and farmer groups across the country.
The launch underscores a growing emphasis on sustainable farming practices and the diversification of India's cereal crops. By introducing a non‑GMO hybrid, authorities hope to address consumer concerns over genetically engineered produce while boosting the profitability of small‑holder farmers.
Eluru, a city with a strong agricultural research presence, was chosen as the venue for the event, reflecting the region's role in seed development and testing. The unveiling is expected to attract attention from agronomists, seed companies, and farmer groups across the country.