An MoU signing ceremony for stakeholder collaboration was held on 18th March 2026 at the Golden Jubilee Hall of ICAR–Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (ICAR–CTCRI), Sreekariyam.
ICAR–CTCRI signed Memoranda of Understanding with Government College, Kariavattom and Swadeshi Science Movement Kerala to promote collaboration in research, technology development, training and capacity building. The collaboration with Government College, Kariavattom focuses on biotechnology research, student training and joint academic programmes, while the partnership with Swadeshi Science Movement Kerala aims at providing technical support for Agro-based Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs in Kerala. Dr. G. Byju, Director, ICAR–CTCRI, presided over the function. Scientists, officials and representatives from partner institutions attended the programme.
