Borlaug Institute for South Asia
- Event: International conference commemorating the 50th anniversary of Dr Borlaug’s first visit to South Asia
- Mission: To catalyse an international scientific effort to improve food security in south Asia
- Funding goal: $86 Million. Over the next decades, food security and economic development in South Asia and India will be increasingly and drastically affected by climate change
- The average rural person in India spends 50% of their income on food. Maize, rice, and wheat prices are predicted to double in the next 20 years
The Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA) is a non-profit research institute dedicated to the improvement of food security and reduction of hunger in India. BISA is a collaborative effort between the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), The Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR), and the Government of India. The objective of BISA is to harness the latest technology in agriculture to improve farming productivity and sustainably meet the demands of the future. BISA is more than an institute. It is a commitment to the people of India, a dedication to the farmers of India, and a concerted effort to catalyze a second Green Revolution.
