Thrust Areas :

Although the state released paddy varieties cater to a significant areas in Eastern India, still a wide agro- ecological area is left behind where farmers need better varieties to suit their growing needs. Accordingly the company has initiated an extensive varietal development program for open pollinated paddy varieties. Program for new Hybrid rice varieties through development of both new CMS and Restorer lines which may be suitable in the light of consumer preference of this zone. The company also has a well equipped rice quality testing laboratory to ensure development of rice varieties in line with consumer preference of different area. Collection of both indigenous as well as high yielding rice cultivars as well as land races and varieties which are otherwise preferred by the consumers of this state for various reasons or has special characters. Development of latest technologies (including Tissue Culture & Aeroponics) for production of small sized disease free early generation potato seed tubers which is the key to large scale potato seed production. Varietal Improvement programme on various Pulses & Oilseeds for developing a alternate soil healthy crop for the farmers