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C(b) DLA-1 ICAR (Main Centre) All India Coordinated Research Project on Dryland Agriculture Objectives To develop agro-ecological zones at macro level in dryland situations of the state. To conduct basic and applied research for improving the productivity of natural resources for various dryland situations. To develop techniques and systems for long term conservation and efficient utilization of dryland environmental resources. To understand crop growth and yield processes under moisture and nutrient stress situations. C(b) DLA-4 ICAR (ORP) All India Coordinated Research Project on Operational Research Project Objectives To transfer and test dryland technology through Operational Research Programs based on Watershed approach. To carry out economic evaluation of dryland technologies, study constraints and develop suitable resources base models for adoption. To study the impact of dryland development programs including watershed management on productivity and socio-economic welfare of the community. To coordinate various dryland and watershed research programs in the state and to have scientific linkages with the other research institutions and developmental departments. C(b) DLA-14 ICAR (NICRA) National Inovation on Climate Resilient Agriculture: Technology Demonstrations in a Participatory Demonstration and Action Research mode - Both On-station and On-farm Objectives Real time Contingency Plan implementation both on- station and on-farm in a Participatory mode Rainwater harvesting (in situ and ex situ) and efficient utilization in crop production Efficient Energy use and Management Alternate land use / farming systems for carbon sequestration and ecosystem services To evaluate the effect of saline water irrigation on the establishment and growth of some forest, fruit tree species and vegetable crops.