Category: News

Pioneering Pest Management: NRRI’s Pheromone Production Unit to Revolutionize Crop Protection in Odisha A Pheromone Production Unit was developed through RKVY-Odisha funds, which is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and a dedicated focus on revolutionizing pest management strategies. Presently, the unit produces pheromones to monitor and manage various insect pests like rice yellow stem borer (Scripo […]

Chronicles of Rice: NRRI’s Photo Point Initiative The NRRI photo point developed to match with the modern desire for visual documentation and social sharing while also contributing to cultural preservation, and enhanced visitor experiences. This particular point will allow to engage with a broader audience and promote awareness about the importance of rice agriculture and […]

Inspiring Figures: Honouring Icons at NRRI The naming of five smart class-rooms classrooms developed at the National Rice Research Institute (NRRI) in honour of prominent personalities like Bharat Ratna Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, Shree Narayana Guru, Shrimati Savitribai Phule, Babu Jagjivan Ram, and Shri Ram Nath Kovind reflects a deep reverence for their contributions to society […]

Advancing Rice Innovation: Unveiling the M.S. Swaminathan Genome Editing Laboratory Laying foundation stone for Bharat Ratna Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Genome Editing laboratory marked a significant leap forward in the capabilities of the institute for large scale genome editing work, particularly in rice improvement. Genome editing, a cutting-edge technique, allows for precise targeting of specific genes […]

ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack organized a seminar focused on Intellectual Property Management On May 3, 2024, ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, organized a seminar on Intellectual Property Management. This significant event aimed to focus the crucial role of intellectual property rights within the agricultural sector. Dr. Nagesh Kumar Barik, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar, delivered a talk on […]

A webinar organized on “Benefits and scope of Biofertilizer technology for rice-based cropping system’’ A webinar on “Benefits and Scope of Biofertilizer Technology for Rice-based Cropping System” was organized under the project-Bio-पोषक (EAP-416) of Crop Production Division on 29 April 2024. This program was inaugurated by Dr. A.K. Nayak, Director, NRRI and Dr. Pratap Bhattacharyya, […]

Dhan Diwas and Foundation Day of National Rice Research Institute celebrated at CRURRS, Hazaribag “79th Foundation Day” of National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, Odisha cum “Dhan Diwas” was celebrated on 23 April 2024 at its regional station Central Rainfed Upland Rice Research (CRURRS) station, Hazaribagh. Students from Agriculture Faculty of AISECT University, Hazaribag along with […]

ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack celebrated 79th Foundation Day on April 23, 2024 The ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, (NRRI) Cuttack celebrated its 79th Foundation Day and Dhan Diwas on 23rd April, 2024. Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Hon’ble Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) & Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi graced the occasion […]

International Seed Expert Dr. Demiri visited to RRLRRS, Gerua International Seed Expert, Dr. Hiqmet Demiri had a meeting and discussions with the Scientist of RRLRRS, Gerua on 10th April, 2024 as a key stakeholder in the seed value chain in Assam. He also visited across experimental farm and observed the facilities available at this Research […]

Interaction meet with Biocontrol Entrepreneurs and Distribution of Equipments for Biocontrol Unit As part of ongoing programme an interaction meet with NRRI incubated Entrepreneurs on mass-production of Bio agents was organized on 1 April 2024 under the aegis of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) project “BioBank: Production and promotion of biocontrol agents and entrepreneurship development […]