CSIR-NIIST Develops Low-GI, Protein-Rich Designer Rice0

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• February 19, 2026

Key Update The CSIR–National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST) has developed a low-glycaemic index (GI), protein-rich designer rice aimed at improving public health and nutritional security. The institute will officially release the technology at the “CSIR-NIIST Tech Connect – From Lab to Market” event at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)