The School of Life Sciences, Mysuru (SLSM), along with the Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics at JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with Sahaja Samrudha, Bangalore (https://www.sahajasamrudha.org/). This agreement aims to establish a collaborative partnership between SLSM, JSS AHER, Mysore and Sahaja Samrudha, Bangalore, focusing on the assessment and characterization of indigenous local rice varieties. Key attendees at the signing ceremony included Dr. Vishal Kumar Gupta, Dean of Academics; Dr. Raveesha KA, Dean, School of Life Sciences, Mysuru; Mr. Krishnaprasad G, Director of Sahaja Samrudha, Bangalore; and Dr. Mohan TC, Dr. Charukesi R, Dr. Kiran Kumar MN, and Dr. Shweatha H, Assistant Professors.