By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : March 02, 2026 8:40 am
A primary goal is empowering rural youth with drone technology skills for precision agriculture, including piloting and spraying training
Syngenta India has inaugurated Agriculture Technology Information and Farmers Resource Centre at ICAR-Central Soil Salinity Research Institute (CSSRI) in Karnal, Haryana, on March 1, 2026.
In collaboration with the Government of Haryana and CSSRI, this initiative launched a single-window platform providing authentic agricultural, modern, and scheme-related information. The center focuses on sustainable practices, including soil health, salinity mitigation, water efficiency, climate-smart agriculture, and digital, safe farming solutions.
A primary goal is empowering rural youth with drone technology skills for precision agriculture, including piloting and spraying training. By fostering entrepreneurship in agri-allied sectors, these initiatives aim to boost employability and curb rural-to-urban migration.
Building on the Memorandum of Understanding signed with CSSRI in October 2024, this Centre strengthens joint research, knowledge exchange, field demonstrations, and farmer capacity-building to promote sustainable crop productivity and resilience in saline and waterlogged areas.
The initiative aligns with Syngenta India's ongoing commitments, including soil health programs, water and residue management projects, farmer safety campaigns, and the flagship I RISE (Inculcating Rural India Skill Enhancement) programme, which has trained thousands of rural youth for employment or entrepreneurial ventures.