The ICAR–Central Soil Salinity Research Institute (CSSRI), located in Karnal, Haryana, is a leading research institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, dedicated to addressing the challenges of soil salinity and poor-quality irrigation water across India’s diverse agro-ecological zones.

Mandate:

• Identify and map salinity-prone areas using GIS.
• Develop technologies for reclamation and sustainable use of salt-affected soils and saline water.
• Strengthen research capacity and coordinate national efforts on salinity management.