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Kisan Mela and Exhibition at Jhalda, Purulia Organized by ICAR-CRRI A Kisan Mela and Exhibition was organized on 23 June 2025 at Jhalda, Purulia, West Bengal by ICAR–Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI), Cuttack under the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP), in collaboration with PRADAN NGO. The event aimed to promote high-yielding and climate-resilient rice varieties among […]

Valedictory Programme of Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) on CRRI Bioinoculants The valedictory programme of the eight-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) on CRRI Bioinoculants was held on 23 June 2025 at ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack. The event was graced by Prof. H.B. Singh, Former Head, Dept. of Mycology & Plant Pathology, BHU, and Sri Jagat Singh, Director, Regional […]

Improving Soil Health and Productivity through Conservation Agriculture Practices A one-day training programme on “Improving Soil Health and Productivity through Conservation Agriculture Practices” was conducted on 23 June 2025 at Chanchapada village, Kishannagar block, Cuttack district. The event was organized by ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR-CRRI), Cuttack under the CRP on Conservation Agriculture (CA) funded […]

Seven Climate-Resilient Rice Varieties Released for Odisha’s Diverse Ecosystems In a significant step toward sustainable agriculture and enhanced farmer prosperity, the Odisha State Seed Sub-Committee approved seven high-yielding rice varieties developed by ICAR-CRRI for cultivation across diverse agro-ecological zones of Odisha. These include CR Dhan 215 (Indumati) with salinity and anaerobic germination tolerance for coastal […]

ICAR-CRRI Showcases Technologies at National Seminar on Digital Agriculture at OUAT ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack actively participated in the National Seminar on “Extension Education Strategies for Digital Agriculture: Experiences and Sustainable Pathways” held at OUAT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha from 20–22 June 2025. The institute showcased its latest technologies and innovations aimed at promoting digital and climate-resilient agricultural practices, […]

International Yoga Day-2025 ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack celebrated the 11th International Yoga Day (IYD) on 21 June 2025 with the aim of promoting yoga as a holistic way of life among its staff and students. The Yoga Sangam was chaired by Director, ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack Dr. G.A.K. Kumar and addressed by chief guest Mr. Anupam […]

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 […]