ICAR- Indian Institute of Rice Research organises 58th Annual Rice Group Meeting

The 58th Annual Rice Group Meeting (ARGM) was held at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat from 4th -5th  May 2023.

The Chief Guest, Dr Tilak Raj Sharma , Deputy Director General (Crop Science) stressed the importance of  multi-disciplinary mode of research. He emphasised on the development of specialty rice including low/ultra-low glycemic index and high grain protein varieties. Dr. Sharma also said Varieties with multiple stress tolerance and high micronutrient levels need to be developed. He accentuated speed breeding and other genome technologies for development of NUE and WUE varieties. Mechanization techniques for transplanting, harvesting and value chain addition need to be developed, he added.

Dr RM Sundaram, Director, ICAR-IIRR presented the progress made by AICRIP on rice and research highlights of AICRIP and IIRR for 2022-23.

Dr Nayak, Director, ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack stressed upon the importance of DSR and carbon credit to the farmers.

Dr SK Chetia, Chief Scientist, ARRI, Titabar presented the 100 years’ glorious journey of Assam Rice Research Institute since its inception in 1923.

Dr SK Pradhan, ADG (FFC) stressed upon developing nutritionally-enriched varieties, development of low cost machines and value chain addition of rice products.

Dr SR Das, Honorary Professor, OUAT urged the breeders to develop varieties with submergence tolerance, tolerance to stagnant flooding and with anaerobic respiration especially for Eastern India.

Dr. BC Deke, Vice Chancellor, AAU, Jorhat emphasized the need to shift from ‘Green Revolution’ to ‘Green Commerce’. He also emphasized the development of new varieties accompanied by the development of a suitable package of practices. need to be developed.

Ten publications, two websites, and two mobile apps were released during this occasion.

Earlier, Dr A Bhattacharya, Director of Research (Agri), AAU, Jorhat delivered the welcome address.

Dr MS Prasad, Convener, 58th ARGM, AAU, Jorhat proposed the vote of thanks

About 400 delegates from India and other countries actively participated in the program.

(Source: Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad)

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