Training on Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices Held at ICAR–CRRI to Strengthen Rice-Based Cropping Systems 
ICAR–Central Rice Research Institute (ICAR–CRRI), Cuttack, in collaboration with the Watershed Management Directorate, Dehradun, organized a four-day training programme on “Climate Smart Agricultural Practices for Enhancing Resilience and Profitability in Rice-Based Cropping System” from 18-21 November 2025. The programme was conducted under the aegis of the World Bank–funded Uttarakhand Climate Resilient Rainfed Farming Project (UCRRFP). The training was inaugurated by Dr. S.D. Mohapatra, Head, Crop Protection Division, ICAR–CRRI, Cuttack. In his inaugural address, Dr. Mohapatra highlighted the growing need for climate-smart approaches in rice ecosystems to maintain sustainable production while effectively addressing climate change–induced challenges.
Dr. Anjani Kumar, Programme Director, briefed the participants participants about the key objectives of the UCRRFP project and emphasized the importance of adopting climate-resilient agricultural technologies and practices.
The participants of the training include various stakeholders associated with the UCRRFP project and senior-level officials from the Government of Uttarakhand.
The training aimed at creating awareness about the vulnerabilities of rice-based cropping systems under changing climatic conditions and familiarizing participants with Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) approaches. The sessions also showcased innovative technologies and management practices designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from rice fields.
The valedictory session was chaired by Dr. G. A. K. Kumar, Director, ICAR–CRRI, and attended by the Heads of various Divisions. The Director emphasized the importance of developing watershed-based business plan involving Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).
Participants expressed their commitment to promoting climate-smart practices such as Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD), Direct Seeded Rice (DSR), and precision nutrient management in their respective regions. The programme served as a key step toward promoting climate-smart agriculture in Uttarakhand, strengthening farmer resilience, reducing the carbon footprint of rice cultivation, and supporting broader climate mitigation and adaptation efforts.
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