<h1>Government Launches Agricultural Research Institutes and Universities in India with Rs. 400 Crore Investment to Boost Agri-Tech.</h1> The government announced the establishment of two agricultural research institutes in Assam and Jharkhand with a budget of Rs. 100 crore for the current financial year, as part of efforts to enhance agricultural competitiveness and profitability. Additionally, an Agri-Tech Infrastructure Fund of Rs. 100 crore will be created. Plans also include the establishment of Agriculture Universities in Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan, and Horticulture Universities in Telangana and Haryana, with an initial allocation of Rs. 200 crore. These initiatives aim to boost investment in agro-technology and modernize agri-business infrastructure, reflecting the sector's significant contribution to the national GDP and livelihood.