Green Foundation’s High-Yielding Rice Varieties – Manipur

1. Organization Involved:

Developed by the Green Foundation, based in Kwakeithel Thiyam Leikai, Imphal

2. Key Development:

Released five new rice varieties aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture

Varieties are high-yielding, multiple disease-resistant, and climate-resilient

3. Names of the Varieties:

Named after Meitei gods and goddesses:

Numit Phou

Ningthou Phou

Imoinu Phou

Panthoibi Phou

Laisana Phou

4. Objectives and Benefits:

Enhance productivity of rice cultivation in Manipur

Reduce input costs for farmers

Improve resilience to climate change and diseases

Contribute to food security and farmer welfare