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Visit of DDG (Crop Science) to ICAR-CRRI-CRURRS, Hazaribag Dr. Devendra Kumar Yadava, Deputy Director General (Crop Science), ICAR, visited the Central Rainfed Upland Rice Research Station (CRURRS), Hazaribag on 21 June 2025. He reviewed ongoing work, visited labs, farm and residential quarters, and interacted with scientists and staff. Dr. Yadava expressed satisfaction with progress of […]

ICAR-CRRI Launches RKVY, Govt. of Odisha-Funded Project on Participating Climate Risk Management ICAR–CRRI, Cuttack organized a launching workshop of the project “Participatory Climate Risk Management Using Abiotic Stress Resilient Varieties and Quality Seed Interventions” (EAP-449) on 19 June 2025. The project is funded by RKVY, Govt. of Odisha. Dr. Sanghamitra Samantaray, Head, Crop Improvement Division, […]

Brainstorming Session on Developing Biofertilizer Model Village under Project Jaiva-Poshak ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack organized a brainstorming session on 18 June 2025 to finalize key indicators for establishing a Biofertilizer Model Village under the Jaiva-Poshak Project (EAP-416). The session was chaired by Dr. G.A.K. Kumar, Director, ICAR-CRRI, and led by Dr. Sudipta Paul. Dr. Upendra Kumar briefed […]

Capacity Building on Methanotroph-based GHG Mitigation in Rice Cultivation under DSR and Transplanted Conditions ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI), Cuttack, organized a two-day training programme on “Methanotrophs Application in Rice: A GHG Emission Mitigation Technology for DSR and Transplanting Conditions” from June 17–18, 2025. The programme was sponsored by IRRI-South Asia Regional Centre, Varanasi, and […]

Inauguration of Entrepreneurship Development Programme on CRRI Bioinoculants at ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack The “Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) on CRRI Bioinoculants” was inaugurated on 16th June 2025 at ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack, by Dr. G.A.K. Kumar, Director, CRRI. Highlighting the potential of the biofertilizer sector, Dr. Kumar stressed the importance of fostering entrepreneurship in this field. The week-long programme, […]

अखिल ओडिशा संयुक्त हिंदी कार्यशाला, नराकास कटक की पहल ओडिशा में राजभाषा हिंदी के क्षेत्र में एक नई पहल और समन्वित प्रयास का साक्षी बना “अखिल ओडिशा संयुक्त हिंदी कार्यशाला” का आयोजन जो 11 जून 2025 को भुवनेश्वर स्थित भौतिकी संस्थान के भव्य सभागार में सफलतापूर्वक संपन्न हुआ। इस ऐतिहासिक कार्यशाला का आयोजन नराकास, कटक […]

Empowering Farmers through IFS & CRRI Biofertilizer Model – Field Day & Training at Jagatsinghpur A Field Day cum training programme on “Integrated Farming Systems (IFS) & Adaptation of CRRI Biofertilizer Model” was conducted on 11 June 2025 at Mohammadabad village, Tirtol block, Jagatsinghpur district under the innovative project Jaivaposhak (ଜୈବ-ପୋଷକ), funded by DAFE, Govt. […]

CRRI Scientists Bag NAAS Fellow Award and Young Scientist Award Two scientists from ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI), Cuttack, have been recognized by the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), New Delhi, for their outstanding contributions to agricultural research. Dr. Krishnendu Chattopadhyay, Principal Scientist has been elected Fellow of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences […]

ICAR-CRRI Observes World Environment Day 2025 with Tree Plantation Drive On the occasion of World Environment Day 2025, which emphasized the theme of combating plastic pollution, ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack organized a tree plantation drive on 5th June 2025 to promote environmental sustainability and eco-friendly practices. Dr. M.J. Baig, former Director of ICAR-CRRI, graced the event as […]

Dr. G.A.K. Kumar Assumes the Charge of Director of ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack Dr. G.A.K. Kumar, Head of the Social Science Division, has assumed the charge of the Director of ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR-CRRI), Cuttack, from 1st June 2025. With a wealth of experience in agricultural research, extension, and social sciences, Dr. Kumar has a particular […]