Status: New
| Name & address of the Laboratory/Organization | ICAR - National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack | |
| Website address | https://icar-nrri.in | |
| Affiliated to which Department/Ministry | Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) | |
| CSR Registration Number | NA | |
| Registration under 12A | ||
| Registration under 80G | ||
| Name of the CSR Nodal | Dr. G.A.K. Kumar | |
| Contact information of CSR Nodal | +91-9437484576, gakkumar26@gmail.com | |
| Principal Investigator | Dr. S. K. Dash, skdash139@gmail.com | |
| Co- Principal Investigator (Co-PI) | Dr. Sudipta Paul, sudiptaiari@gmail.com | |
| Objective on the basis of need | 1. Large scale seed production of climate resilient varieties (CRV) w.r.t. drought, submergence and salinity by strengthening of seed units of FPOs in the vicinity of large industries. 2. Assessment and maintenance of genetic purity for the genes/QTLs or traits in laboratory and field for availability of pure seed 3. Popularization of CRV through large scale demonstration of CRV using minikilts near industry affected areas. |
| Executive summary of the proposed project (In 250 words) | A significant portion of rice farming (68%) relies on rainfed methods, making it susceptible to climaterelated challenges such as drought, flash floods, and coastal salinity. This results in frequent crop damage across 3.7 million hectares in Odisha. To address these issues, this project proposes the “Climate Resilient Rice Seed Hub (CRRiSH) for Small Growers in the vicinity of large industries: Transforming Climate Sufferers into Climate Warriors.” The project aims to prevent crop loss due to the vagaries of monsoon and enhance the production, quality, and distribution of climate-resilient rice varieties (CRV) in the state. It will strengthen seed units within Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and target specific ecological areas prone to climate challenges near major industries in Odisha. The focus is on providing high-quality CRV seeds and ensuring efficient seed production through capacity building and training, utilizing the NRRI’s 4S4R model. The primary beneficiaries will be small and marginal farmers in Odisha’s coastal and interior districts, particularly those facing climatic adversities such as drought, flash floods, and coastal salinity. Over 48 months, the project aims to increase the accessibility and adoption of CRV seeds, boost productivity, and improve farmer incomes while addressing losses associated with abiotic stresses, including natural disasters. Ultimately, the initiative will contribute to a more resilient agricultural ecosystem in the region, providing farmers in industryaffected areas with crop security and income stability. |
| Technology Readiness Level (If not a new project but an advancement of existing know how) | Good quality seed contributes significantly, about 15-20%, to yield enhancement. Among the various challenges faced by farmers in Odisha, one of the most pressing is the availability of quality seeds. Small and marginal farmers, especially those near large industries, are resource-poor and often unable to replace high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds, with the seed replacement rate standing at just 25.5%. In some cases, the small proportion of seeds saved from their own crops may not meet quality requirements for the next planting season. Moreover, these farmers are vulnerable to climate adversities such as drought, floods, and salinity stress and lack access to quality seeds of climate-resilient varieties. The National Rice Research Institute (NRRI) has developed numerous climate-resilient paddy varieties capable of withstanding flash floods, drought, and salinity stress, along with tolerance to biotic stresses. Notable varieties include Swarna Sub-1, CR Dhan 803, and CR Dhan 806 for submergence, which have been introgressed with the Sub-1 gene; Sahbhagidhan, CR Dhan 206, CR Dhan 807, and CR Dhan 108 for drought; and CR Dhan 412, CR Dhan 414, CR Dhan 402, CR Dhan 403, CR Dhan 405, and CR Dhan 406 for coastal salinity. Additionally, precision breeding has resulted in CR Dhan 801 (Swarna with Sub-1 gene for submergence tolerance and qDTY1.1, qDTY2.1, and qDTY3.1 for drought tolerance), CR Dhan 802 (Swarna with Sub-1 gene for submergence tolerance and qDTY2.1 and qDTY3.1 for drought tolerance), and CR Dhan 804 (IR64 with Sub-1 for submergence tolerance and qDTY2.2 for drought tolerance), which show promising tolerance to multiple stresses. Several of these varieties have been introgressed with specific genes to enhance their resilience, making them more effective in combating climate changerelated challenges. However, one of the biggest barriers to improving farmers' access to quality seeds is the lack of timely availability and distribution. Despite efforts by institutes working with Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in outreach programs, farmers still face challenges in accessing the right quantity of quality seeds, proper technical know-how, and market connections. A deeper understanding of rural economics and an assessment of client needs, combined with a smart product and production system, would significantly improve system efficiency. Strengthening the value chain and better connecting it across the ecosystem can provide incentives to all stakeholders, from farmers to market players. To step up the chain, the FPOs in these areas or nearby will be trained and supported by CRRI to acquire the requisite scientific knowledge of quality seed production of the aforementioned varieties. The FPOs will train a few lead farmers in the periphery of large industrial belts with the support of ICAR-CRRI to follow proper scientific management practices of crop production and will multiply quality TL seeds. The varieties intermittently require testing in the laboratories for the confirmation of resistance genes of interest, which will be done by CRRI, Cuttack. Similarly, the nucleus seed production will be done by ICAR-CRRI and provided to the FPOs for subsequent production of TL seeds each year. The seeds produced by the FPOs will be procured by ICAR-CRRI and distributed to farmers for large-scale demonstration of scientific management practices for ultimate popularization in the community, particularly in areas frequently affected by drought, flash floods, or salinity, especially near large industries. This will ultimately strengthen the farmers’ knowledge and help popularize climate-resilient varieties in the community, aiding small farmers adjacent to industries in saving crops from climate adversities. |
| Outomes or Deliverables | • The seed hub will provide a ready solution to ensure timely availability of the desired quantity of seed materials for the climate resilient varieties for the farmers suffering in the vicinity of large industries or mining. • Improvement of acreage of climate resilient varieties due to large scale demonstration of such varieties. • The climate smart varieties will be successfully grown in rainfed or stress environments suitably and will defend against the negative effects of climate change and could be an effective solution for the challenge of yield loss at the time of climate adversaries and other adversaries viz., depletion of ground water. • Due to large scale adoption of climate resilient varieties, the average productivity of the intervention blocks will improve. The income of the farmers will be improved in stress prone areas in the vicinity of large scale industrial belts and stabilize their income. |
| Project aligned with which most relevant UN SDGs | Goal 1 - No Poverty Goal 10 - Reduced Inequalities Goal 13 - Climate Action Goal 17 - Partnerships For The Goals |
| Duration (In years) | 4 Years |
| Expected Impact | • Maintenance breeding for quality seed production and the rapid assessment of genetic purity will ensure the timely availability of genetically pure, fresh seeds to farmers, while also enabling the marketing of high-quality seeds to other stakeholders. • The seed production units of the target FPOs and CRRI will be strengthened to enhance their capacity and efficiency. • One of the biggest challenges for farmer-centric, farmer-driven companies is ensuring access to the right quantity of quality seeds at the right time, securing necessary inputs, providing technical expertise, and improving connections with the market. Introduction of a smart product and production system, has the potential to significantly improve the efficiency of the entire system. It will ultimately improve the livelihood security. • Improving the connectivity of the value chain will create incentives for all members of the ecosystem, benefiting the entire supply chain. • By providing continuous guidance to farmers, based on the extension principles of "learning by doing" and "seeing is believing," we can help them develop expertise in producing quality seeds for climate-resilient varieties (CRS) as well as high-yielding varieties (HYVs), generating a steady revenue stream for businesses involved. This will ultimately improve the livelihood, reduce poverty and income stability.
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| Implementation model (self- implemented/ outsourced partnership) | The project will be implemented by the ICAR-CRRI, Cuttack in partnership with FPOs of the following area in the vicinity of industries 1. Anugul-2Nos 2. Dhenkanal-1No 3. Bhadrak-1No 4. Jajpur -1 No 5. Cuttack- 1No The project will be operated as discussed above in the heading” Technology Readiness Level (if not a new project but an advancement of existing knowhow”. About 48000 farmers will be benefitted during 4 year period. |
| Total Budget (Recurring +Non-Recurring Expenses) | Rs. 6.01Crore |