Designing climate resilient plant types for better quality, adaptability and productivity in pulses
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The institute’s own mega research programme, together with the externally funded projects it runs for national councils, science agencies, state councils and mission programmes.
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Institute mega projects
35
Externally funded projects
22
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₹36.9 cr
Committed across 33 budgeted projects
Institute funded
Institute Mega Projects
The nine programmes that frame the institute’s own research, from germplasm and genomics through production, protection and post-harvest engineering to extension and data science.
Genetic and genomic resources management and utilization in pulses
Genomic innovations, functional characterization and precision editing for enhancing pulse productivity
Innovative strategies for climate-resilient and resource-efficient technologies for sustainable pulses production
Advanced engineering interventions for mechanized pulse production and post-harvest management
Diagnostics, phenotyping, forecasting and management for major pests and diseases in pulses
Physiological and molecular characterization of suitable plant types and microbes for improving agronomic traits, nutritional quality and symbiotic efficiency
Development of farmer-centric extension models for supporting value chains; economic analysis and impact assessment
Development of digital database and data analytical procedures for pulses
Externally funded
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| S.No. | Project | Funding agency | Budget | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enhancing climate resilience and ensuring food security with genome editing tools Flagship | ICAR-IARI | 1100 lakhs | 2026–2031 |
| 2 |
National Mission on High Yielding Seeds (NMHYS)
Flagship
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ICAR-IARI | 779.64 lakhs | 2026–2031 |
| 3 | Molecular breeding for improvement of tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses, yield and quality traits in crops: chickpea Flagship | ICAR-IARI | 110 lakhs | 2026–2031 |
| 4 |
CRP-Agrobiodiversity
Flagship
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ICAR-NBPGR | 75.00 lakhs | 2026–2031 |
| 5 | Incentivizing Research in Agriculture — molecular approaches for mapping of novel gene(s)/QTL(s) for resistance or tolerance to salinity stress in chickpea Flagship | ICAR-NRRI | 75 lakhs | 2026–2031 |
| 6 | Network Project on Agricultural Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Flagship | ICAR-IASRI | 50 lakhs | 2026–2031 |
| 7 | Impact of natural farming on soil health, nutrient cycling and sustainability of pulses-based cropping systems in the Indo-Gangetic Plain region Flagship | ICAR — National Mission on Natural Farming | 18.00 lakhs | 2026–2028 |
| 8 | Artificial intelligence enabled biotic and abiotic stress detection and advisory mobile application for crops Flagship | ICAR-IASRI | 18.86 lakhs | 2024–2027 |
| 9 |
Institute Technology Management Unit
Flagship
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ICAR (NAIF) | 50 + 50 lakhs | 2026–2031 |
| 10 | Refining QTL intervals and investigating the molecular mechanisms conferring resistance to fusarium wilt and sterility mosaic disease in pigeonpea Flagship | ICAR (CCF) | 43.58 lakhs | 2026–2028 |
| 11 | Quantification and valuation of ecosystem services for legume-based cropping systems in India Flagship | ICAR-NIAP | 11.5 lakhs | 2026–27 |
| 12 | Exploring and utilizing microbial communities from moth bean and cluster bean to improve stress resilience in pulses in arid regions Flagship | ICAR-NBAIM | 12 lakhs | 2024–2027 |
| 13 | Creation of seed hubs for increasing indigenous production of pulses in India Flagship | ICAR & DAC (NFSM) | — | — |
| 14 | Enhancing breeder seed production for increasing indigenous production of pulses in India Flagship | ICAR & DAC (NFSM) | — | — |
| 15 | Elucidating the functional role of PORR domain containing gene involved in NAD gene splicing to A4-CMS in pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) Competitive grant | ANRF | 49.13 lakhs | 2026–2029 |
| 16 | Carbon footprint and microbiome community structure in diversified cropping systems under conservation and conventional agriculture Competitive grant | DST-SERB | 35.44 lakhs | 2023–2026 |
| 17 | Genome-wide identification and functional characterization of the effector genes of Phytophthora drechsleri Tucker f. sp. cajani causing phytophthora blight in pigeonpea Competitive grant | DST-SERB | 38.56 lakhs | 2024–2027 |
| 18 | Developing microbial consortia for epigenetic modulation in chickpea and tomato inducing transgenerational tolerance against fusarium wilt and salinity stress Competitive grant | DBT | 25.89 lakhs | 2026–2028 |
| 19 | Chickpea Mission Programme of Characterization of Genetic Resource — characterization of chickpea germplasm resource to accelerate genomic-assisted crop improvement Competitive grant | DBT | 28.99 lakhs | 2020–2027 |
| 20 | Supply chain of pulses in major pulse producing states of India with focus on eastern states Competitive grant | DoCA | 219.31 lakhs | 2025–2026 |
| 21 | Study on determining storage losses in pulses stored in warehouses and recommending norms for loss or gain during long-term storage Competitive grant | DoCA | 74.61 lakhs | 2023–2027 |
| 22 | Production and popularization of low-cost Trichoderma-based formulation (DALHANDERMA) technology for mitigating losses due to soilborne and root diseases in pulse crops in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh Competitive grant | PM-RKVY | 239.0 lakhs | 2025–2028 |
| 23 | Genetic incorporation of dry root rot resistance in chickpea through induced mutation Competitive grant | BRNS | 25.48 lakhs | 2025–2028 |
| 24 | Identification of chickpea genotypes with enhanced phosphorus acquisition efficiency, with characterization of floral abscission in long duration pigeonpea Competitive grant | UPCAR | 29.29 lakhs | 2026–2029 |
| 25 | Conservation agriculture-led management of drought and heat stress of pulse-based cropping systems in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh through a participatory approach Competitive grant | UPCAR | 22.55 lakhs | 2024–2027 |
| 26 | Developing advanced predictive model(s) of pulse crop yields for future climate scenarios in Uttar Pradesh with a decision support framework Competitive grant | UPCAR | 24.552 lakhs | 2026–2027 |
| 27 | Development of diverse cropping and agroforestry-based systems for management of soil health and its impact on carbon sequestration Competitive grant | UPCAR | 32.80 lakhs | 2026–2029 |
| 28 | Development and validation of plant protection technologies for major biotic stress management under pulses-based natural farming systems Competitive grant | UPCAR | 30.43 lakhs | 2026–2029 |
| 29 | Intervention of improved agricultural technologies for transforming agriculture and enhancing farmers’ income in Uttar Pradesh Competitive grant | UPCAR | 159.60 lakhs | 2025–2028 |
| 30 | Developing advanced predictive model(s) of pulse crop yields for future climate scenarios along with the pulse value chain through FPOs Competitive grant | UPCAR | 35.38 lakhs | 2026–2029 |
| 31 | Enhancing lentil productivity with osmolyte and bio-regulator induced tolerance to terminal deficit water and high temperature conditions Competitive grant | UPCST | 15.36 lakhs | 2024–2027 |
| 32 | AICRP on Seed (Crops) Mega | ICAR-NISST | 8.50 lakhs | 2006–2031 |
| 33 | AINP on Biotech Crops Mega | ICAR | 45.0 lakhs | 2026–2031 |
| 34 |
Implementation of PPV legislation through DUS testing under the ICAR and SAU system
Mega
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PPV & FRA | 26.80 + 40.20 + 45 lakhs | 2023–2031 |
| 35 | Diversity and biocontrol potential of natural enemies in the pulse crop ecosystem: the development of an entomophagy park WISE–SCOPE fellowship | Department of Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi | 39.83 lakhs | 2025–2028 |
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Budgets are as sanctioned, in lakh rupees. The two NFSM seed programmes are ongoing schemes for which the source list carries no budget or period.