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Promotion of Indigenous Aromatic and Non-Aromatic Paddy with Export Potential/ Local Market

The “Promotion of Indigenous Aromatic and Non-Aromatic Paddy with Export Potential/ Local Market” scheme is an initiative of Directorate of Agriculture and Food Production, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Govt. of Odisha under the scheme “Crop Diversification Programme”.

Kanak Bioscience and Research Pvt. Ltd. is the State Level Support Agency (SLSA), dedicated to reviving and promoting the cultivation of Odisha’s indigenous paddy varieties. Rooted in the principles of sustainability, climate resilience, and organic farming, the project seeks to bring back the forgotten legacy of indigenous rice that once flourished across the region.

Through this initiative, we aims to conserve biodiversity, restore soil health, and empower farming communities with practices that are not only environmentally friendly but also economically rewarding.

This project places special emphasis on both aromatic and non-aromatic indigenous rice varieties that have unique cultural, nutritional, and market value—locally and globally.

The main objectives of this program is to integrate scientific methods with age-old wisdom, the project ensures high-quality organic production while minimizing ecological footprints. Certified organic cultivation, capacity-building training, market linkage facilitation, and support for export potential form the backbone of this initiative.

Scope & Mission

Currently operational in 13 districts across Odisha, the project covers an area of 1,24,500 Acres of cultivated land, directly impacting the lives and livelihoods of over 63,000 farmers, many of whom belong to tribal and marginal communities. The mission of this project is to cover 1,50,000 Acres of cultivated land for Cultivation of Indigenous Aromatic & Non-Aromatic Paddy Varieties with NPOP Third-Party Organic Certification with support of Eco-Friendly Farming Practices and Capacity-building and training programs along with Value Addition & Market Integration benefiting 100000+ tribal farmers in Odisha.