First Indian‑made non‑GMO popcorn maize hybrid seed launched.
Hybrid seed expands greatly when popped, offering better yield.
Project involves thousands of farmers and aims to create income opportunities.
Supports national goals of agricultural self‑reliance and export potential.
Shows collaboration between scientists, entrepreneurs, and farmers.
The seed was developed locally to reduce reliance on imported hybrid technology and to conserve foreign exchange.
More than 17,500 farmers from eight states, covering around 40,000 acres, will cultivate the new seed under the Gourmet Popcornica initiative.
The government highlighted this effort as part of broader farmer‑support schemes aimed at increasing self‑reliance in agriculture.
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