Objectives

To evolve high yielding short and medium duration quality rice varieties suited to irrigated condition, dry and semidry condition.

To identify resistant sources to biotic and abiotic stresses for drought, major pests and disease and to develop integrated management in rice.

To develop nutrient management strategies for rice cultivation

To produce quality seeds in TKM rice varieties released from this station based on the needs

To cater to the technological needs of extension functionaries and farming communities of Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram Districts.