IIHR's Arka Rakshak and Arka Abedh hybrid tomatoes, with a three-week shelf life, could stabilize prices at Rs 80/kg despite heavy rainfall disruptions. Developed in 2012, Arka Rakshak and Arka Abedh serve distant markets. Cultivated in 7,000 hectares and licensed to 11 companies, these hybrids address supply chain issues, per ICAR Director General Pathak on Technology Day.
