The report summarises the results of the 1st year programme of the pilot project on SRI launched by NABARD during 2010 Kharif season in the state of Jharkhand in India. The project is targeted to cover 30000 farmers covering 7500 acres in 22 districts of the state of Jharkhand through 49 Project Implementing Agencies and 5 Resource Agencies, spread over 2 years. The results indicate substantial increase in paddy yield and consequent food security for the small land holders in Jharkhand coverin