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Workshop on Towards Renewable energy based Technologies in Rice based farming In a bid to revolutionize rice farming practices and promote sustainability, a workshop on “Towards Renewable energy based technologies in rice based farming’’ was organized by ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack in collaboration with SELCO Foundation on 10 May 2024. The workshop aimed to […]

Auspicious Beginnings: ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack Marks Akshaya Tritiya with Sacred Rice Planting The auspicious agricultural festival of the region ‘Akshaya Tritiya’ which falls on Vaishakh Sukla Pakhya and marks the beginning of agricultural season was celebrated at ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack on 10 May 2024. Dr. A.K. Nayak, Director, ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack planted sacred rice seeds […]

Harmony in Agriculture: Exploring the Biodiversity of NRRI’s Farmland NRRI’s farmland represents a thriving ecosystem teeming with biodiversity and ecological vitality. Embracing a mosaic of rice paddies wetland systems, including irrigated rice-rice and aerobic rice, alongside non-rice cropping systems, natural ponds, and integrated farming practices, the landscape epitomizes the harmonious coexistence of agriculture and nature […]

NRRI’s Utility Center: Enhancing Community Welfare and Sustainability ICAR-NRRI have established a utility centre aiming welfare and convenience of its staff, students, and residents. Shops and open stalls developed to offer a variety of essential services and amenities, catering to the diverse needs of the community like grocery and stationery items, educational materials/ services, healthcare […]

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, […]