Union Agriculture Minister Calls for Urgent Research on Arecanut Safety Amid Farmer Concerns.
New Delhi, August 26, 2025 — Union Agriculture Minister Shivaraj Singh Chouhan has directed the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) to expedite its study on the potential carcinogenic effects of arecanut, following global concerns raised by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The research team has been asked to submit its findings within a defined