Pragati is the variety of brinjal developed crossing between

Pragati is the variety of brinjal developed crossing between Vaishali and Manjari Gota released in 1988. It is an improved version of Vaishali.
Plant type is semi-erect and bushy, fruit colour is purple and shape oval.
Plants are hardy and resistant to lodging. Duration is 180 - 190 days and the average yield is 350 quintals per hectare.