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    Diamond Jubilee of ICAR-CTCRI @2023

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    One Earth. One Family. One Future

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    World's only one research institute doing research exclusively on tropical tuber crops

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    Development of strategies and products for managing pests and diseases affecting tropical tuber crops

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    Collection and conservation of germplasm and improvements of different tuber crops.

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    Developing new agro techniques for tropical tuber crops in different agro climatic regions

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    Value addition and post harvest processing of tropical tuber crops.

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    Transferring the technologies to the clienteles

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Swachhata Pakhwada 02-10-2023

Swachhata Pakhwada (Swachhtha Hi Seva) was organized from 15th September to 2nd October at ICAR- CTCRI. Swachhata Diwas was conducted on 1st and 2nd October, 2023. The programme concluded on Gandhi Jayanthi on 02-10-2023. After paying floral tributes to Mahatma, Director, ICAR-CTCRI, Dr. G. Byju addressed all staff of the institute and reiterated the need to conduct such programmes for a garbage-free, clean and healthy nation. Dr. Sujatha T.P (Chairperson, Swachh Bharat Committee) briefed on the Swachhata programmes/ activities conducted in the institute during the Swachhata pakhwada.

Swachhata Pakhwada 27-09-2023

As part of the Swachhata Packwada (Swachhtha Hi Seva) being organized from 15th September to 2nd October at ICAR- CTCRI, Swachhtha Pledge was taken by all officials in the institute in presence of Dr. Suja. G, Director- in-charge. On the occasion of World Tourism Day on 27thSeptember 2023, a cleaning campaign was organised at Veli Tourist Village, Thiruvananthapuram at 3 PM. A procession with placards displaying messages highlighting importance of Swachhata or cleanliness in public spaces was carried out by staff members from main entrance of the tourist village till cleaning sites, to create awareness on Swachhata among public. Non-biodegradable waste materials such as plastic covers, food packets and other degradable wastes strewn across the tourist spot, near food outlets and beach, were removed.

ICAR-CTCRI Anguished on the Demise of Dr. M. S. Swaminathan

We, the members of ICAR-CTCRI family, are deeply anguished and saddened about the passing away of Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Sir. He will ever be remembered for his contributions in the field of agriculture that guided the nation towards achieving food security. We remember with great respect and reverence the legendary agriculture scientist who was more decorated internationally in modern times than any other Indian. We convey our heartfelt condolences to his family members during this difficult time.

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CTCRI Vision 2050 provides an oppurtunity to evaluate the relevance of tropical tuber crops in food security by introspecting the accomplishment and visualizing the challenges this sector may face in future. It also critically examines possible scenario of operating environment.