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In a groundbreaking development, India has introduced the world’s first genome-edited rice varieties — DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala) and Pusa DST Rice 1. These innovations promise to revolutionise rice cultivation by enhancing yields, conserving water, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Developed by scientists from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi and the Indian Rice Research Institute, Hyderabad, these varieties are considered climate-smart and climate resilient.

Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan officially launched these varieties on May 4, 2025, at the NASC Complex in New Delhi. Developed through genome editing, these rice strains are tailored to address the pressing........

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