ICRISAT Employee Directory
Research ServicesTelangana, India1001-5000 Employees
ICRISAT, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, is a non-profit research organization focused on agricultural development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, it operates through regional hubs and country offices, conducting long-term, science-based research in collaboration with a broad network of partners to address poverty, hunger, and environmental degradation in dryland tropical regions. The institute targets farmers and allied stakeholders in 55 countries covering 6.5 million square kilometers, aiming to improve productivity, resilience, and sustainability in semi-arid farming systems. As part of the CGIAR Consortium, ICRISAT emphasizes partnerships and science-with-a-human-face approaches to empower the rural poor and support food security in challenging environments. A recent development involves strengthening research infrastructure and expanding collaborations, including engagements with universities and industry partners to accelerate climate-resilient crop breeding and other initiatives.