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MoU Signed for Commercialization of NRRI Decomposer Technology M/s Prakrutik Krishi Vikash Udyog Pvt. Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ICAR–Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR-CRRI), Cuttack on 18 March 2026 for the commercialization of the “Tech NRRI Decomposer.” The technology is a microbial formulation developed by ICAR-CRRI for rapid decomposition of agricultural […]

ICAR-CRRI Hosts 38th Institute Management Committee Meeting The ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute (CRRI) convened its 38th Institute Management Committee (IMC) meeting on March 16, 2026. Chaired by Dr. G.A.K. Kumar, Director of ICAR-CRRI, the hybrid session brought together experts and stakeholders to finalize a roadmap centered on high-tech research, infrastructure modernization, and expanded staff welfare. […]

Farmers’ Workshop on Technology Adoption in Rice-Based Production Systems A Farmers’ Workshop on Technology Adoption in Rice-Based Production Systems was successfully organized on 13 March 2026 at Kusunpur, Kendrapara, Odisha under the NASF-funded Project (EAP-435) titled “Developing Simulation Model of Technology Diffusion (TechSIM), Adoption & Impact for Forecasting Using Techno-Socio-Psycho-Economic-Ecological Factors.” Seventy farmers from four […]

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi 2026 telecast at ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack The release of 22nd installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India was telecasted on 13 March 2026 at ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack. Dr. G. A. K. Kumar, Director of ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute, along with heads of various departments, participated […]

Leading the Change: ICAR-CRRI Celebrates International Women’s Day 2026 International Women’s Day was celebrated at ICAR – Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack on 8 March 2026 under the chairmanship of Dr. G. A. K. Kumar, Director, ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack. The occasion was graced by Dr. Mayabini Jena, Former Head, Crop Protection Division and Emeritus Scientist, ICAR-CRRI, […]

Capacity Building Programme on Operation, Repair and Maintenance of Farm Machinery A training programme on “Operation, Repair and Maintenance of Thresher, Small Rice Mill and Pulveriser” under the project “Enhancing Farm Profitability through Improved Mechanical Interventions and Creating Local Repair, Maintenance and Overhauling Centres (RMOs) in Selected Districts of Odisha (EAP-451)” was inaugurated at ICAR-Central […]

District-Level Kisan Mela-cum-Horticultural Exhibition at KVK, Koderma Promotes Sustainable and Commercial Farming ICAR-CRRI-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Koderma, in collaboration with the State Department of Agriculture, Jharkhand and the Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Koderma, organized a District-Level Kisan Mela-cum-Horticultural Exhibition at KVK, Koderma, on 26 February 2026. Shri Rituraj, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Koderma, graced the occasion […]

RTIIS–2026 Strengthens Research–Industry Synergy in Rice Sector The ICAR–Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, in collaboration with the Association of Rice Research Workers, Cuttack, successfully organized the National RiceTech Industry Innovation Summit (RTIIS–2026) at its campus, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the synergy between rice research and industry. The theme of this programme was “Transforming […]

Capacity Building on Integrated Pest, Disease, and Nematode Management in Direct-Seeded Rice Ecosystems of Odisha A five-day training programme on “Integrated Management Strategies for Diseases, Insect Pests, and Nematodes in Direct-Seeded Rice Ecosystems of Odisha” was organized under EAP-459, sponsored by the Government of Odisha under “Innovative projects Scheme”, at the ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute […]

Strengthening Research–Government Collaboration for Sustainable Rice Development in Odisha On 19 February 2026, Shri Shubham Saxena, IAS, Director of Agriculture and Food Production, Government of Odisha, paid an official visit to ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack to strengthen convergence and collaboration in knowledge-intensive programmes with the State Government. The meeting was held in the gracious […]