| Variety | VL Dhan 221 |
| Area of adaptation | Hills of Uttaranchal and Himachal Pradesh up to 1250 m amsl; for June-sown rainfed condition |
| Characters | Grain - Light yellow, medium, awnless; Plant height - 90-95 cm; Maturity - 110-115 days; Others - Resistant to leaf and neck blasts |
| Yield | 20-25 q/ha |