11th Maize Summit

Current Context: On July 7, 2025, at FICCI Federation House, New Delhi, the 11th India Maize Summit was jointly organized by FICCI and ICAR–Indian Institute of Maize Research (IIMR).

• Chaired by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the summit focused on accelerating India’s maize potential for food security, farmer income, and biofuel advancement.

Overview:

• Theme: Productivity, Innovation & Commercial Use (especially ethanol)
• Target: Double maize output from current 42.3 million tonnes to 86 million tonnes by 2047
• Emphasis on non-GM high-yield varieties, better starch content, and sustainable cultivation
• Aim to make maize central to India’s ethanol blending goals, food processing, and biodegradable products.

Question:

Q.1 What was the theme of the 11th India Maize Summit 2025?
a) Productivity, Innovation & Commercial Use
b) Sustainable Agriculture for New India
c) Empowering Farmers Through Innovation
d) Maize for Ethanol and Food Security

Answer: a) The official theme was “Productivity, Innovation & Commercial Use”, with special emphasis on ethanol production.