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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, […]

Dhan Diwas and Foundation Day of National Rice Research Institute celebrated at CRURRS, Hazaribag “79th Foundation Day” of National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, Odisha cum “Dhan Diwas” was celebrated on 23 April 2024 at its regional station Central Rainfed Upland Rice Research (CRURRS) station, Hazaribagh. Students from Agriculture Faculty of AISECT University, Hazaribag along with […]

ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack celebrated 79th Foundation Day on April 23, 2024 The ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, (NRRI) Cuttack celebrated its 79th Foundation Day and Dhan Diwas on 23rd April, 2024. Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Hon’ble Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) & Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi graced the occasion […]

International Seed Expert Dr. Demiri visited to RRLRRS, Gerua International Seed Expert, Dr. Hiqmet Demiri had a meeting and discussions with the Scientist of RRLRRS, Gerua on 10th April, 2024 as a key stakeholder in the seed value chain in Assam. He also visited across experimental farm and observed the facilities available at this Research […]

Interaction meet with Biocontrol Entrepreneurs and Distribution of Equipments for Biocontrol Unit As part of ongoing programme an interaction meet with NRRI incubated Entrepreneurs on mass-production of Bio agents was organized on 1 April 2024 under the aegis of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) project “BioBank: Production and promotion of biocontrol agents and entrepreneurship development […]

Skill Development of Rural SC Beneficiaries on Repair & Maintaining of Farm Machinery, Irrigation and Process Equipment An eight days skill development training program from 16 to 23 March 2024 on Repair & Maintaining of Farm Machinery, Irrigation and Process Equipment was organized successfully at ICAR-National Rice Research Institute (ICAR-NRRI). Scheduled Caste beneficiaries from Jajpur […]

Dr. S. K. Chaudhari, Hon’ble Deputy Director General, (NRM) visited ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack Dr. S. K. Chaudhari, Hon’ble Deputy Director General, Natural Resources Management (NRM), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi visited ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack on 23rd March 2024. He visited the institute farm, research laboratories, bio-fertilizer production unit and interacted with the scientists, and […]

MoU was signed for Re-development and evaluation of soil revitalizer in rice An MoU was signed between ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack and Add-X Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 23 March 2024 in the presence of Dr. A.K. Nayak, Director, ICAR-NRRI, Prof. S.K. Nayak, VC, Ravenshaw University, officials from Add-X Biotech Pvt. Ltd to […]