The Indian subcontinent is one of the main producers of rice (Oryza sativa L.), the most significant staple food crop of southern Asia. Conventional transplanted rice production uses a lot of labor, energy, and irrigation water. Due to diversion of water towards industrial sector and shortage of irrigation water for the crops has compelled the farmers to adopt DSR, an alternative rice production method that is thought to be water-efficient and farmerfriendly. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate alternative, resource-conserving methods that can sustain rice production system.