Baseline: 38 varieties conserved in 2019 1 new variety released in 2019 (MAFF, 2020). Target: 200 varieties conservation and rejuvenation per year; At least 2 new crop varieties released per year. Promotion of environment and conservation of natural resources. 2,000,000. £3,000,000.00. More than 38 crop types/varieties are being conserved in CARDI’s gene-bank and on field for long term utilization. ; New crop varieties released to respond to climate change ; new crop varieties with high yielding and quality, resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses. Women have been actively involved in different phases of research and enhancing of agricultural productivity, improvement of quality and agriculture technology transfer.