- Orissa has seen increases in rice productivity over time, from 520 kg/ha in 1950-51 to 1557 kg/ha in 2006-07, but still lags behind national averages. - The government of Orissa has implemented interventions like the National Food Security Mission, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, and the Agriculture Technology Management Agency to promote SRI and increase rice yields. - While SRI has increased yields, there are some limitations and issues that still need to be addressed, such as applicability in small land holdings or rainfed areas, availability of organic matter and appropriate equipment, and nutrient management practices.

1. Upscaling SRI in Orissa State Dr. Arabinda K. Padhee, IAS Director of Agriculture and Food Production, Orissa

2. . Productivity of Rice in Orissa & All India (in kg./ha) Year Total Cereals Rice All-India Orissa All-India Orissa 1950-51 522 668 520 1960-61 710 906 1013 986 1970-71 872 847 1123 917 1980-81 1023 865 1336 1026 1990-91 1380 992 1740 1198 2000-01 1626 884 1901 1041 2006-07 1707 1213 2084 1557 2007-08 1854 1344 2203 1712

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