| Nature of the cultivar | Variety |
| Pedigree | JSI-42 x JSI-7 |
| Method of breeding/selection | Selection |
| Method of propagation | Self-pollination |
| Year of release | 1997 |
| Developed by | AICRP (Safflower) centre, Indore Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior |
| Released at Central or State level | State |
| Notified vide S.O. No. & date | 425(E), 8/6/1999 |
| Recommended region/area | Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh |
| Special attributes | Non-spiny, moderately resistant to rust, powdery mildew, wilt and aphid |
| Potential yield (kg/ha) | 1400-1500 (Irrigated) |
| Seed Oil Content(%) | 31 |
| Days to maturity | 140-145 |
| Days to 50% flowering | 98 |