ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute

Punarjeevanam 2.0, a collaborative initiative of the ICAR–CTCRI and the Kerala State Kudumbashree Mission, was inaugurated at the state-level function held at Panniyamattom, Thodupuzha.

Shri Rarichan N., President, Idukki District Panchayat, formally inaugurated the programme.

Shri H. Dineshan IAS, Executive Director, Kerala State Kudumbashree Mission; Dr. Arunachalam, Director, KSCSTE–JNTBGRI; people’s representatives; officials and about 300 members participated in the event.

Dr. G. Byju, Director, ICAR–CTCRI, released the Punarjeevanam 2.0 logo and delivered the keynote address.

Dr. M.S. Sajeev, Dr. B.G. Sangeetha, and Dr. C. Pradeepika conducted technical sessions and coordinated the exhibition showcasing tuber crop–based livelihood opportunities.

An initiative under the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP), the project aims to strengthen the sweet potato value chain in Idukki district.