What is Arka Prasan and it belongs to which cultivar?

Arka Prasan

Arka Prasan is the cultivar of Ridge gourd. It is open pollinated variety developed by inbred selection from the segregating germplasm, IIHR-53.  Early variety (42-45 days for first picking), green, long, tender fruits, excellent cooking quality, nutritionally rich in antioxidant activity and minerals like phosphorus, Calcium and zinc. Yield is 26.0 t/ha in 120-135 days.