Punjab Agricultural University becomes India’s sole agricultural institution in BRICS Network University

Source: Times of India | Original Published At: 2026-01-15 03:36:00 UTC

Key Points

• Formally included in BRICS Network University under Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security theme
• Selected as India's only agricultural university in the consortium alongside national institute IARI
• Will coordinate with BRICS partner universities on climate-resilient farming and resource conservation
• Aligned with India's upcoming 2026 BRICS Chairmanship and Department of Higher Education's collaboration directives
• Designated official contact point for academic coordination within the BRICS Sustainable Agriculture cluster