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61st Annual
Rice Group Meeting

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17 - 20 April 2026

Event Dates

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ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute

Cuttack, Odisha, India

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Focusing on the
Future of Global Rice Research

The 61st Annual Rice Group Meeting (ARGM) will be conducted at ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack during 17 - 20 April 2026. You are kindly requested to attend the meeting and provide your valuable inputs for reviewing and strengthening the rice research programme.

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This flagship event serves as the primary nexus for agricultural scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders to shape the trajectory of rice cultivation and food security.

Virtual Presentations of AICRPR Centers

Online sessions scheduled ahead of the main ARGM meeting

9th & 10th
April, 2026
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Agenda

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17th April

Friday

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    Discipline-wise Parallel Group Meetings

    Focused parallel sessions for each discipline to review progress and discuss priorities.

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    Technical Programme Discussions

    Programme discussions centered on research planning and coordination across disciplines.

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    ARRW & SARR General Body Meeting

    General body meeting for the associated rice research workers and scientific bodies.

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18th April

Saturday

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    Inaugural Session

    Secretary, DARE & DG, ICAR leads the formal inaugural session.

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    ICAR-IRRI Collaboration Session

    Special collaboration session highlighting joint priorities and institutional partnerships.

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    Varietal Identification Committee (VIC)

    VIC proceedings for varietal review and identification discussions.

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    Cultural Programme

    Evening cultural programme as part of the conference schedule.

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19th April

Sunday

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    Discipline-wise Review of Research Results

    Review sessions covering results and progress across the research disciplines.

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    Technical Programme Finalization

    Concluding discussions to finalize the technical programme recommendations.

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20th April

Monday

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    Plenary Session: Final Recommendations

    Plenary session to present and consolidate the final recommendations of the meeting.

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    Felicitation to Superannuating Scientists of AICRPR

    Recognition and felicitation for superannuating scientists of AICRPR.

Secure Your Place

Deadline

2nd April, 2026

Gov / Public Inst.

Rs. 12,000

Private Industry

Rs. 20,000

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Please complete the form and payment by the deadline to confirm participation.

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Account Name

Association of Rice Research Workers

Account Number

40058354535

IFSC Code

SBIN0002094

Branch

SBI, Naya Bazar, Cuttack

UPI ID

secretaryarrw@sbi

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Support Desk

For Transport and Accommodation

Email: travelandaccommodation2026@gmail.com

Conference Email: argmcrri61@gmail.com

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Leadership

Organizing Chairpersons

Dr. R M Sundaram

ICAR-IIRR

Dr. GAK Kumar

ICAR-CRRI

Assistance

Conveners

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Conveners

Dr. MK Kar | 9430802075

Dr. MS Prasad | 9849291553

Dr. MBB Prasad Babu | 9666852265

Dr. SV Sai Prasad | 9425957920

Dr. S Gopala Krishnan | 9873545505

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Co-conveners

Dr. A Poonam | 7008031722

Dr. K Chatopadhyay | 7008961843

Dr. SK Dash | 9043048910

Dr. RP Sah | 7978788594

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ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack

Naya Bazar, Cuttack, Odisha 753006

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