Genomic selection was used to predict breeding values of chickpea lines based on genetic markers, allowing breeders to select lines before field testing. Different models were tested using data from 320 breeding lines and various traits. The study found that genomic selection can improve chickpea cultivars, with potential for faster and more precise breeding. A pilot experiment was conducted to deploy genomic information for crop improvement, focusing on selecting top lines from two breeding programs. The study showed that genotype-environment interactions influence trait predictions, leading to the selection of top 200 lines from each breeding program.