Technology

Rameshwar Lalji is a Khejri expert in Rajasthan and has been researching Khejri for a long time. In every part of Rajasthan, there are different varieties of Khejri available. During his search, he found a variety of Khejri which is naturally thornless. He has grafted that variety with a commonly used Khejri variety and created two new thornless varieties, named Thar Harit and Dhoro ki Tarkari.

Societal Impact

This can be easily planted in rows. It is easy to pluck without farmers’ hands getting wounded because it has no thorns. It also provides for good fodder for the animals. Farmers who have grown this variety have benefitted a lot. These varieties are of less height and therefore also easier to harvest and give better yields.

Current Status

This thornless Khejri variety is grown in and around the Bikaner district in Rajasthan. It is also being sent to other states such as Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.