International Rice Research Institute(IRRI)

A collaboration has been established with IRRI for the implementation of ClimatePRO, a programme for promoting diversification of rice-based systems as a way of enhancing climate and livelihoods resilience amongst the smallholder farmers in Ganjam, Mayurbhanj and Bolangir districts in Odisha. The pathway carved for the purpose include implementing sustainable intensification and improved climate resilience amongst incubated women FPC, training on rice seed production and processing, FPO management, Women Entrepreneurship Programme etc. IRRI is also evaluating the existing moisture/ temperature regime in tank command areas of MIPs to help farmers decide what crop and varieties to grow under rainfed conditions and with protective irrigation.
Two improved stress tolerant rice varieties have been released by National Rice Research Institute in association with IRRI. The varieties are CR dhan 211 and 212 for a better option for rice fallow management with residual moisture.