Regional Agriculture Fair (RAF)
The University will be hosting the Regional Agriculture Fair (RAF) for the East Region of the country during 22-24 Feb, 2026 on the theme “Viksit Krishi- Unnat Bharat”. Technology stalls and farmers from Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and other states will participate. This RAF will showcase & sensitise farmers about “Viksit Krishi”-advancement of new […]
ICAR-CTCRI Organises International Tuber Crops Symposium
The ICAR–Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI) is organising the 20th Symposium of the International Society for Tropical Root Crops (ISTRC) in collaboration with the Indian Society for Root Crops (ISRC). The event, titled “International Symposium on Tropical Root & Tuber Crops for Nutrition, Agrifood Systems, Resilience, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (ISTRTC 4 NARES)”, marks the 20th […]
Training Programme For The Nagaland Civil Servants As Part of The Prestigious Bharat Darshan Programme.
We were delighted to host 15 Civil Servants (on Probationary Training) from the Nagaland Civil Service as part of the prestigious Bharat Darshan Programme. Organized by IMG, Thiruvananthapuram, the visit provided the officers with an enriching exposure to ICAR-CTCRI’s cutting-edge Research & Development in tropical tuber crops.It was a proud moment to showcase our innovations, […]
INTERNATIONAL POTATO CENTER (CIP) COUNTRY MANAGER VISITS CTCRI
INTERNATIONAL POTATO CENTER (CIP) COUNTRY MANAGER VISITS CTCRI Dr. Neeraj Sharma, Country Manager, International Potato Center (CIP), visited ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI), Thiruvananthapuram. During the visit, the Director and scientists working on sweet potato had detailed discussions and interactions with Dr. Sharma. The deliberations focused on strengthening the sweet potato value chain and […]
SATELLITE INCUBATION CENTRE – CTCRI’S NEW INNOVATION SPREADING WINGS
SATELLITE INCUBATION CENTRE – CTCRI’S NEW INNOVATION SPREADING WINGS Director inaugurated the fourth Satellite Incubation Centre (SIC) of CTCRI’s ABI at the Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), Pattambi, Palakkad. The programme was presided over by Dr. Binoo P. Bonny, Director of Extension, KAU. Dr. A.V. Santhoshkumar, Professor, College of Forestry, KAU; […]
Training Programme On “Improved Production and Value Addition Technologies In Tropical Tuber Crops”
ICAR-CTCRI organized a training programme on “Improved Production and Value Addition Technologies in Tropical Tuber Crops” on September 15, 2025, at Wokha District, Nagaland, in collaboration with the District Administration, Wokha (Govt. of Nagaland), ICAR-KVK Wokha, NSRLM Wokha, and Mission Shakti-DIIEW-BBBP, Wokha, Nagaland. This training was inaugurated by Shri. Vineet Kumar, IAS, Collector, Wokha District, […]
CTCRI SIGNS THREE MoUs FOR TECHNOLOGY LICENSING AND COMMERCIALISATION
ICAR-CTCRI signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) today to accelerate technology licensing and commercialisation. M/s Semilon Technologies, Thiruvananthapuram, entered into an MoU for Contract Manufacturing of e-Crop, CTCRI’s smart farming IoT device designed to support precision and climate-smart agriculture. Two more MoUs were signed for technology transfer of innovative tuber crop–based food products. […]
PUNARJEEVANAM 2.0: JOINT INITIATIVE OF CTCRI AND KUDUMBASHREE INAUGURATED
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 […]
Training Programme On Improved Technologies of Tuber Crops For Enhancing Farm Income Under The Tribal Sub Plan (TSP)
The ICAR–Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI), Thiruvananthapuram, organized a training programme on Improved Technologies of Tuber Crops for Enhancing Farm Income under the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) on 24 September 2025 at Kappala, Gudalur, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. The programme was conducted in collaboration with the Horticultural Research Station (HRS), Ooty, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), and the Department […]
DIRECTOR’S REVIEW AND MONITORING VISIT TO DrBSKKV, DAPOLI, MAHARASHTRA
The Director, along with Dr. M. Nedunchezhiyan, conducted a monitoring and review visit of the AICRP on Tuber Crops research programmes at the Central Experimental Station, Wakavali, Maharashtra. The team visited ongoing field experiments, interacted with tuber crop farmers in Dapoli, and visited farmers’ fields in Guhagar. They also participated in a farmers’ training programme […]
Live Webcast of PM’s Address & Scientist–Farmer Interface At ICAR-CTCRI
Live Webcast of the address on the ‘Launching of PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses’ by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India & Stakeholders Interface on Improved Technologies of Tropical Tuber Crops on 11 October 2025 The ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CTCRI), Thiruvananthapuram, organized a Live Web Telecast of the […]
ICAR-NAARM Organizes Skill development training on Nutritional Security at KVK Virudhunagar, TN
ICAR-NAARM organized 5 days Skill Development Training Programme on Nutritional Security for SC farmers sustainable Income under the SCSP, in collaboration with the KVK Virudhunagar from 04–08th August, 2025. The main aim of the programme is to improve food consumption behaviour and enhance nutritional security among economically weaker sections of society. The programme has helped […]
