High Yielding Wheat Varieties for India: Rabi 2025
03 October 2025, New Delhi: The Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, has released a list of high yielding and climate-resilient wheat varieties for the upcoming Rabi 2025 season.
These new varieties are bred to withstand rising challenges of climate change, including temperature fluctuations, drought, and heat stress. Some carry additional traits such as higher protein content, zinc enrichment, resistance to wheat blast, suitability for durum products, and improved chapati and bread quality.
List of Climate-Resilient Wheat Varieties (Rabi 2025):
| Variety | Zone / Production Condition | Potential Yield (Q/ha) | Avg. Yield (Q/ha) | Special Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JKW 261 | NWPZ-LS-IR | 66.6 | 51.7 | Drought & heat tolerant |
| DBW 296 | NWPZ-TS-RI | 83.3 | 56.1 | Climate resilient, multiple products |
| DBW 327 | NWPZ-IR-ES-HF | 87.7 | 79.4 | Heat & drought tolerant |
| DBW 332 | NWPZ-IR-ES-HF | 83.0 | 78.3 | High protein (12.2%) |
| HUW 838 | NWPZ-TS, RI | 77.7 | 51.3 | Resistant to wheat blast |
| HI 1636 | CZ-TS, IR | 78.8 | 56.6 | Zinc enriched (44.4 ppm) |
| GW 513 | CZ-TS, IR | 77.4 | 58.5 | Chapati score (8.36) |
| MP(JW)1358 | CZ-TS, RI | 43.6 | 30.9 | Heat & drought tolerant |
| HI 8823 (d) | PZ-TS, RI | 65.6 | 38.5 | Suitable for durum products |
| DBW 222(AE) | NEPZ-TS-IR | 62.0 | 48.9 | Chapati (7.5) & bread (8.24) quality |
| DBW 187(AE) | CZ-IR-ES-HF | 75.4 | 60.3 | Suitable for NW/NE & CZ |
According to the department, these wheat varieties are expected to strengthen India’s food security in the face of changing climatic conditions. By improving resilience and boosting yield potential, they are likely to support both farmers and consumers in the coming years.
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