CAZRI cultivates economic growth in Rajasthan’s arid landscape
The Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI) is implementing new agricultural technologies to boost farm incomes and resource conservation in Rajasthan. Their research focuses on climate-resilient crops, water harvesting, and sustainable livestock fodder to support rural economic growth.
Why it matters
These innovations are critical for sustaining livelihoods in arid regions facing climate change and desertification.
Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI) director Dr. Suresh Pal Singh Tanwar said that the institute’s research had contributed to expanding irrigated agriculture and strengthening allied sectors, improving the livelihoods of farming communities. He was interacting with a team of journalists from Andhra Pradesh who visited the institute, in Rajasthan, as part of a media tour.
The CAZRI, established in its present form in 1959, has helped farmers adapt agriculture and livestock rearing to the country’s harshest climatic conditions. The institute is now focusing on technologies that can improve farm incomes while conserving water and resources.
“CAZRI works on crop and grass seed production, nurseries, post-harvest technologies and sustainable farming systems. Its research has also covered roof-water harvesting, alternative fodder resources and agri-voltaic systems, aimed at enabling farmers to generate power while continuing agricultural activities,” Mr. Tanwar said.
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