ICAR-DRMR signs MoU with Star Agriseeds Private Limited, Sri-Ganganagar, Rajasthan

The ICAR-Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research, Bharatpur, Rajasthan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the M/s Star Agriseeds Private Limited, Sri-Ganganagar, Rajasthan for the non-exclusive Licensing of the Rapeseed-Mustard Hybrid “NRCHB506” today.

Dr. P.K. Rai, Director, ICAR-DRMR, Bharatpur and Shri Saurabh Pandey, Representative, M/s Star Agriseeds Private Limited signed the MoU on the behalf of their respective organizations.

In his address, Dr. Rai stressed that the commercialization of the high yielding new varieties shall help to bring more areas under the improved varieties for enhancing the production and productivity of oilseeds, especially, the Rapeseed-Mustard in the country. Dr. Rai outlined the development of the Ready-to-License other high yielding varieties by the Directorate. He also stated about the registration of some traits-specific germplasm which can also be shared through the MoU.

The senior officials of both the organizations were present during the occasion.

(Source: ICAR-Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research, Bharatpur, Rajasthan)