The National Rice Research Institute was established in 1966 under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) at Bidhyadharpur, Cuttack, India. It was given an experimental farm land of 60 hectares.
History
Research The institute performs research in various disciplines of rice research, including: Biochemistry Blue green algae Entomology Food technology Glycemic Index Nematology Plant breeding and genetics Plant pathology and mycology Plant Physiology
Site
The site occupies approximately . Many of the scientists are housed on the campus, which includes a co-operative store, a co-operative dairy, and a CGHS dispensary. There is also a hostel and in-transit accommodation.
Organisation
The research institute is divided into various departments, each headed by a departmental head. After the implementation of the Gajendragadkar Commission report, working conditions (in terms of pay) have improved greatly for the research scientists.
Notable staff Ex-Directors Krishnaswami Ramiah – Founder director R. H. Richharia
References
External links Central Rice Research Institute