ICAR-National Rice Research Institute Strengthens Collaborative Efforts through 12 MoUs on ICAR’s 95th Foundation Day
In a significant development marking the 95th Foundation Day of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the ICAR-National Rice Research Institute (ICAR-NRRI) located in Cuttack, Odisha, has signed twelve Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading private organizations. The signing ceremony took place at the esteemed Bharat Ratna Dr. C. Subramanium Auditorium, NAAS Complex, New Delhi, and was attended by esteemed dignitaries, including Dr. TR Sharma, Deputy Director General (Crop Science), ICAR, New Delhi, Dr DK Yadav, ADG (Seeds) and crop science division Directors including Dr. AK Nayak, Director of ICAR-NRRI.
The MoUs pave the way for fruitful collaborations between ICAR-NRRI and a diverse range of organizations, namely M/s Daftari Agro Biotech Pvt Ltd. from Maharashtra, M/s Ecophytocare India from Karnataka, M/s Yaganti Agrotech from Hyderabad, M/s Ankur Seeds from Maharashtra, M/s Aatipual Mushrrom Pvt Ltd. from West Bengal, M/s Srija Agri Genetics from Telangana, and M/s Nirmal Seeds Pvt Ltd. from Maharashtra. These partnerships aim to leverage the expertise and resources of both sides, fostering the exchange of cutting-edge technologies and facilitating advancements in agricultural research and development.
Under these agreements, ICAR-NRRI will share its pioneering technologies in the areas of Doubled Haploid (DH) Protocol Technologies lines, Trichoderma-based formulations, high-yielding hybrids such as CR Dhan 702 & 703, protein-rich rice variety CR Dhan 310, climate-resilient varieties CR Dhan 801 & Luna Sampad, aerobic rice CR Dhan 210, and New Plant Type varieties CR Dhan 307 and 314. Additionally, the organization will also share its expertise in the cultivation of Phalguni, a promising DH variety.
Dr. AK Nayak, the Director of ICAR-NRRI, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaborations, emphasizing the potential of these partnerships to revolutionize agriculture and contribute to food security. He acknowledged the significance of knowledge exchange and collaborative efforts in overcoming the challenges faced by the agricultural sector.
Dr. TR Sharma, the Deputy Director General (Crop Science) of ICAR, applauded the initiative, highlighting the importance of public-private partnerships in driving innovation and ensuring sustainable agricultural practices. He stressed the need for such collaborative endeavors to enhance the efficiency and productivity of the farming community.
Dr. GAK Kumar, the Principal Investigator of the Intellectual Property and Technology Management Unit (ITMU) at ICAR-NRRI, was also present at the ceremony. His involvement underscores the institute’s commitment to intellectual property management and technology transfer to foster agricultural advancements.
The signing of these MoUs reflects ICAR-NRRI’s dedication to forging strategic alliances and promoting knowledge-sharing in the agricultural research landscape. These partnerships are expected to accelerate the adoption of advanced farming techniques, improve crop productivity, and contribute to the overall growth of the agricultural sector in India.
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