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Gram (Chana)RabiOpen-pollinatedUpdated 15 August 2026

Vijay (desi)

A drought-tolerant desi bred for the rainfed tracts of Maharashtra, holding yield better than most under moisture stress. Not yet individually researched for a detail page.

SeasonRabi
Maturity period85–100 days
Expected yieldMedium–High
Suitable soilClay / black soil

Quick facts

Crop
Gram (Chana)
Type
Open-pollinated
Season
Rabi
Maturity period
85–100 days
Expected yield
Medium–High
Suitable soil
Clay / black soil
Release
Released 1994 · Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri, Maharashtra — for the Central Zone (MP, Maharashtra, Gujarat)

About this variety

Vijay, bred under the pedigree designation Phule G-81-1-1 by Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri, and released in 1994 for the Central Zone (Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat), is a desi chickpea prized for wilt resistance and tolerance to terminal moisture (drought) stress — traits suited to the rainfed tracts it was bred for.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeOpen-pollinated
    Maturity85–100 days
    Yield potentialMedium–High
    Disease resistanceWilt-tolerant
    SoilClay / black soil
    SeasonRabi

Yield & maturity

Maturity period

85–100 days

Expected yield

Medium–High

Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.

Pest & disease considerations

Major diseases

Advantages & considerations

Things to consider

  • Corrected 2026-08-15: states widened from Maharashtra-only to add Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, matching the sourced Central Zone recommendation — the MPKV Rahuri release attribution is solid.
  • Reviewed 2026-08-15: sourced maturity of 105–110 days runs notably longer than this record's existing 85–100 day duration field. This is a source-vs-record gap with no second corroborating source, so duration is deliberately left as-is rather than picking a number — flagged as a large, unreconciled gap for a human to check against local sowing conditions.
  • Sourced yield of 19–21 q/ha (roughly 1,900–2,100 kg/ha) is a reasonable middle figure that corroborates the existing 'Medium–High' yieldPotential rating without suggesting it should be raised.

Suitable regions

States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.

  • Maharashtra
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Gujarat

Frequently asked questions

Is "Vijay" the only name for this variety?

Its official pedigree designation is Phule G-81-1-1; "Vijay" is the release name given by MPKV, Rahuri.

When and where was Vijay released?

1994 में महात्मा फुले कृषि विद्यापीठ (MPKV), राहुरी द्वारा, मध्य क्षेत्र (मध्य प्रदेश, महाराष्ट्र, गुजरात) के लिए — released in 1994 by MPKV, Rahuri, for the Central Zone (MP, Maharashtra, Gujarat).

Is Vijay suited to rainfed or drought-prone plots?

Yes — it was bred for tolerance to terminal moisture stress alongside wilt resistance, a good fit for Maharashtra's rainfed tracts.

How long does Vijay take to mature?

The sourced official figure is 105–110 days. Note this record's existing duration field says 85–100 days — a flagged discrepancy; check which applies locally before planning around it.

Which states is Vijay officially recommended for?

The whole Central Zone — Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.