Shivraj Chouhan launches two genome-edited rice varieties developed in India

New Delhi, May 04, 2025 (ANI): Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched two genome-edited rice varieties - DRR Rice 100 Kamla and Pusa DST Rice 1 developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). These varieties have the potential to bring about revolutionary changes in terms of higher production, climate adaptability, and water conservation. Highlighting benefits of two new genome-edited rice varieties, the Union Minister discussed six-point strategy to increase farmers' income.