The Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA) aims to reduce poverty and improve livelihoods for rural households in South Asia by increasing annual income through cereal production technologies. CSISA plans to reach up to 7 million households over 10 years through establishing hubs to deliver improved seeds, cropping practices, and resource management. The initiative is led by IRRI, CIMMYT, and ILRI and focuses on rice, wheat, maize, and mixed crop-livestock systems. Baseline surveys are being conducted to understand gender roles, technology adoption, and project impact on incomes over time. Challenges include the need for more gender analysis and resources to effectively address gender issues.