Biotech-Krishi Innovation Science Application Network (Biotech-KISAN)” will be implemented in Coastal saline agro-climatic zones of India (Sundarban of South 24 Pgs and North 24Pgs District of West Bengal) in phased manner with the objective:

• Linking available science and technology to the farm by first understanding the problem of the local farmer and provide solutions to those problems.
• The working together, in close conjunction, of scientists and farmers is the only way to improve the working conditions of small and marginal farmers.
• This programme aims to work with small and marginal farmers especially the woman farmer for better agriculture productivity through scientific intervention and evolving best farming practices in the Indian context.