The IIRR mainly coordinates multi-location testing at a national level to identify appropriate varietal and management technologies for all the rice ecosystems.
It also initiates and coordinates research networks relating to problems of national and regional importance.
[2] Continuous linkages and partnerships are being developed with national, international and private organizations for collaborative research programme.
[4][5][6] The IIRR, formerly All India Coordinated Rice Improvement Project, was established by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in 1965 with its national headquarters at Hyderabad to organize and coordinate multi-location testing of genetic lines and technologies for crop production and protection generated across the country.
[7] In 2015, IIRR celebrated its 50th year of useful existence for its significant contribution in overall rice production front which has ensured food security for the country.