| Variety | VL Dhan 206 |
| Area of adaptation | Hills of Uttaranchal up to 1600 m amsl; for spring sown rainfed condition |
| Characters | Grain - Light yellow, medium awnless; Plant height - 100-105 cm; Maturity - 165-170 days; Others - (1) Tolerant to blast, (2) Tolerant to low moisture and low temperature stresses at vegetative stage |
| Yield | 15-20 q/ha |