International Crops Research Institute For the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)

Bringing the economic and nutritional benefits of green pod chickpea for enhancing livelihood and resilience through cropping systems intensification in Pani Panchayats
Two chickpea lines selected such as ICCV 14106 and ICCV 14102, for Odisha climatic condition and can be a better option for rice fallow management with residual moisture. Focus on identification, release and demonstration of sustainable and climate resilient varieties of chickpea to adapt in local conditions.

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Gains from Collaboration With ICRISAT

750 Ha has been covered with green pod chickpea ensuring enhanced production and profitability.
1900 women farmers have been capacitated in chickpea cultivation and empowered towards chickpea value chains directly and also promoting livelihood opportunities and nutrition for women.
8000 kgs of breeder seed has been produced to strengthen green pod chickpea seed chain in the state.
Doubling the cropping intensity and farmers’ income through rice followed by green pod chickpea.