Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Odisha Releases 15 New Horticultural Crop Varieties
Odisha has announced 15 new types of plants, like fruits and vegetables.
These new plants come from different research places.
One of them, a rose apple, is being released for the first time in India!
Another is a special black turmeric with good properties.
The potato variety is known for its special taste.
This is great news for farmers and people who like to eat tasty food.
Odisha released 15 new horticultural crop varieties.
Varieties were recommended by the State Seed Sub-Committee.
Varieties developed by OUAT Kalinga, CTCRI, and CHES were included.
A rose apple variety is being released for the first time in India.
OUAT Kalinga black turmeric and Kalinga baby potato were among the releases.
- Who
- Odisha, various agricultural institutions
- What
- Released 15 new horticultural crop varieties
- When
- Released on Saturday
- Where
- Odisha
- Why
- To introduce new and improved crop options
- Event
- Release of new crop varieties
- Number of Varieties
- 15
- Location
- Odisha
- Chair of State Seed Sub-Committee
- Agriculture Secretary Arabinda Kumar Padhee
- Institution
- OUAT Kalinga, CTCRI, CHES
- First Time Release
- Rose apple