ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute

As part of the 62nd Foundation Day celebrations of ICAR-CTCRI, the institute honored distinguished staff members, scientists, students, and progressive farmers for their outstanding contributions in various domains.

Staff Excellence Awards 2024

I. Best Young Employees Award

Administrative Category:

Shri Chandru C, UDC

Technical Category:

Dr. Prakash Krishnan B S, Technical Officer

SSS Category:

Shri Aswin Raj P

II. Best Employees Award

Administrative Category:

Shri Jayachandran N, UDC

Technical Category:

Shri L. Luke Armstrong, Senior Technical Assistant

Scientific and Academic Excellence Awards 2025

I. Best Research Paper Award for Scientist

Dr. Vijay Bahadur Singh Chauhan

II. Best Research Paper Award for Student

Dr. Swathi Sivan

III. Best Scientist for Resource Mobilization (Externally Aided Projects)

Dr. P.S. Sivakumar & Dr. M. Nedunchezhiyan

IV. Best Scientist for Technology Transfer

Dr. V.S. Santhosh Mithra

Farmer Recognition Awards – Certificate of Appreciation

Kerala:

Mr. Nandakumar E.R

Tamil Nadu:

Mr. J. Vinstan Churchil

West Bengal:

Dr. Amaresh Mahato

Congratulations to all the award winners!

Your dedication, innovation, and commitment continue to inspire excellence in tropical tuber crop research and development.