Not AvailableIndia is the second largest producer of rice in the world and it is the most important staple food grain. All India
Coordinated Rice Improvement Project (AICRIP) was initiated with objective of conducting multi-location
trials to identify suitable genotypes of high yield potential along with appropriate crop management practices.
Since its inception AICRIP contributed significantly in meeting the growing demand both within and outside
India. Significant progress has been achieved through AICRIP in terms of varietal release thereby increasing
the crop productivity and also meeting the food and nutritional security. This paper makes a sincere effort in
bringing out the significant achievements/milestones achieved under the AICRIP program and also gives a few
directions for widening the areas under AICRIPNot Availabl