This document outlines a partnership between Odisha and ICRISAT to improve food security and incomes for smallholder farmers in rainfed areas of Odisha. The program aims to introduce improved pigeonpea varieties, build farmer capacity, and link farmers to seed production, processing and markets. Over 3 years, the program reached over 25,000 farmers across 5 districts, established seed villages, introduced higher-yielding varieties, and helped farmers earn over 400% returns through increased yields and access to markets.