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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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VARIETIES DEVELOPED
TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY
ABOUT OUR CROPS
TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPED
Training conducted for technical staff of ICAR-CTCRI at IMG

A training was organised for the technical staff of ICAR-CTCRI from 16 to 18 October at IMG, Thiruvananthapuram. Two days training was at IMG and one day training was at ICAR-CTCRI. Dr. G.Byju, Director, ICAR CTCRI was the chief guest of the inaugural programme. The training course included topics namely team work, stress management, Interpersonal communication, personal excellence, and emotional intelligence. The training comprised both theory classes and practical exercises. Each individual staff was assigned to prepare an action plan based on the training they received. Shri.K. Jayakumar, Director, IMG also had an interaction with the trainees. The valedictory programme was organised at ICAR-CTCRI on 18.10.2023. Dr. G.Byju, Director, ICAR-CTCRI presided over the function. Faculty from IMG also participated. Course feed back session was organised and the trainees gave feedback about the training. Certificates were distributed to the participants. The training was coordinated by Dr. Sheela Immanuel, Nodal Officer, HRD and Dr. P. Prakash, Co Nodal Officer, HRD.

Awareness- cum- Training programme on PPVFR Act, 2001

Awareness cum Training programme on Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001 was organized by the ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram at ICAR-KVK Namakkal, Tamil Nadu on 26 October 2023 for the benefit of farmers, students and other stakeholders. The programme was sponsored by PPVFR Authority, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi. Dr. P. Murugesan, Principal Scientist and Organizing Secretary, ICAR-CTCRI introduced the programme and welcomed the gathering. The programme was presided over by Dr. G. Byju, Director, ICAR-CTCRI, Thiruvananthapuram who delivered presidential address. He emphasized the importance of climate resilient varieties of tuber crops and significant achievements of varietal improvement programmes at CTCRI for addressing the food and nutritional security in the country.

Brainstorming Meeting on Chinese Potato Cultivation

ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CTCRI) organized a one-day brainstorming meeting today focusing on the cultivation of Chinese potatoes. The event, which took place at the institute premises, saw active participation from over 100 stakeholders hailing from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. The focus was on empowering stakeholders by addressing the challenges faced and strategizing for a sustainable future in Chinese potato cultivation.

PUBLICATIONS

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.