Amrit Summit 2026 at Amritapuri, jointly organized by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, and Kisan Samriddhi, showcased cutting-edge agricultural mechanization and emerging technologies.
A comprehensive “Seaweed Roadmap 2047” aimed at accelerating the development of India’s seaweed sector and strengthening the country’s blue economy was released by the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS).
On January 7, 2026, CISSA convened a meeting at the Hospitality Centre, Trivandrum Club, to deliberate on strategies for strengthening Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs). The session brought together experts, practitioners, and stakeholders to explore issues, challenges, and opportunities in making FPOs sustainable, market‑responsive, and impactful.
Indian Railways is preparing to allow global fast food giants like McDonald’s, KFC, and Pizza Hut to operate at more than 1,200 redeveloped stations across the country. While this is being promoted as modernization, Centre for Innovation in Science & Social Action (cissain) warns it is a dangerous and short sighted move—one that risks the health of millions, drains profits overseas, and sidelines India’s rich food heritage.
