ICAR-CPRI's four potato varieties — Kufri Jyoti, Kufri Bahar, Kufri Pukhraj and Kufri Chipsona-1 — cover nearly 75% of India's potato cultivation area.
ICAR-CPRI Potato Varieties Cover Nearly 75% of India’s Potato Area
Four potato varieties developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Central Potato Research Institute (ICAR-CPRI) have made a significant contribution to India’s potato sector, together accounting for nearly 75% of the country’s potato cultivation area.
The varieties — Kufri Jyoti, Kufri Bahar, Kufri Pukhraj and Kufri Chipsona-1 — have been widely adopted for their agronomic performance, adaptability and suitability for different market segments. According to ICAR-CPRI, these varieties have also contributed substantially to the economic value generated by potato cultivation in India.
Four Varieties with Distinct Roles
Kufri Jyoti is widely adapted and has been preferred by farmers across several potato-growing regions. Kufri Bahar is recognized for its productivity, while Kufri Pukhraj is an early-maturing, high-yielding variety that has gained widespread adoption.
Kufri Chipsona-1 was developed with the processing industry in mind and has become an important variety for potato processing, particularly for products such as chips.
Contribution to India’s Potato Sector
The four varieties have supported improvements in potato productivity and helped strengthen the crop’s value chain, from farmers and seed producers to processors and consumers. ICAR-CPRI data indicates that its potato technologies, including these widely cultivated varieties, generated an estimated economic contribution of INR 54,636 crore (USD 5.66 billion) annually during the 2014–17 assessment period.
The continued cultivation of these varieties highlights the long-term impact of potato breeding and agricultural research in India, particularly in improving productivity, supporting farmer livelihoods and meeting the requirements of the food-processing sector.
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