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Transfer of Technology
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From the Director’s DeskImportance of efficient and effective collaboration in plant protection research
Information on crop loss is critical for strategic agricultural research and development efforts on food security and risk management. However, research data on crop loss is often very localized or collected sporadically, making it difficult to make inferences about losses over larger areas or time scales. On the other hand, standardized national and state level data collections can sometimes be difficult to access.
There is valuable and applicable information out there, but it is fragmented and incomplete, and getting access to what is there can be, well, complicated.
Without access to consistent and timely information on the causes and magnitudes of crop losses, it is hard to quantify the risks associated with shifts in crop health in response to global changes or identify potential gains that could be achieved through improved or more efficient crop health management.
While some protocols are available to measure crop damages in the field, they are often not applicable in practice and not relatable to the amount of production lost. Private sector companies working on crop protection technologies are believed to have a wealth of data, but they are not well shared with the research community due to challenges such as proprietary information, and privacy concerns etc.
How can we prepare for all these challenges? The answer is in a powerful “Networking” or collaboration. We need collaboration primarily at three levels, namely, (i) crop health ground facilities for generating systematic data on pests, (ii) proper surveillance of the agro ecosystems, and (iii) a virtual national collaboration for the flow of research capacity and farmer outreach. We have several public institutions to look after plant protection in the country
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starting from DPPQ&S, and DAC&FW at the Centre, Agriculture Departments in the States, crop/horticulture based institutes of ICAR, their AICRPs, KVKs and the agricultural universities. We do also have a strong back up of our private pesticide, seed and fertilizer sectors. All we need to do is to reorient the system towards logical collaboration at national and international level.
ICAR-NCIPM has already made a beginning in this direction. In collaboration with ATARIs of all zones. NCIPM has trained personnel of 476 KVKs (out of 694
KVKs; 69%) since Sep 2013 on IPM in major crops with emphasis on mass production and use of bio-pesticides. Active collaboration is going on with crop/horticulture based ICAR institutes, SAUs, other research agencies like DBT, ISRO, State government, KVKs, Private industries (for contract and consultancy services), etc.
It is high time that stakeholders device ways and means to join hands with NCIPM and planners support this national cause of collaboration in plant protection research.
Important Events
DG-ICAR laid the Foundation Stone of ICAR- National Research Centre for Integrated Pest Management
Dr. T. Mohapatra, Secretary, DARE & Director General, ICAR laid the foundation stone of Administrative-cum-Laboratory Block of ICAR- National Research Centre for Integrated Pest Management (NCIPM) at Rajpur Khurd, Mehrauli, New Delhi on February 19. In his inaugural address, Dr. Mohapatra highlighted the role of NCIPM in extending IPM across the country as the centre has been serving as a platform to validate and refine IPM practices for major crops for last 30 years. He further stressed that the Centre should envisage larger role in
ICAR-NRCPB, Dr. T. P. Trivedi, Former PD, ICAR-DKMA and Dr. P. Kumar, Emeritus Scientist and Former Director, ICAR-IIMR, Dr. D. B. Ahuja, Former Director (Acting), ICAR-NCIPM and other Directors of ICAR Institutes also graced the occasion. Farmers from several states were also present.
During the function DG-ICAR and other delegates visited the Technology Exhibition Stall and discussed the proven IPM technologies on rice, oil seeds, pulses and vegetable crops, production of bio-agents and IPM gadgets with concerned scientists.
Inspection of the Official Language of the Centre by the Second Sub-committee of the Parliamentary Official Language Committee
The official inspection of the Official Language was done on June 26 by the second sub-committee of the Parliamentary Official Language Committee.
During the observation, all the members of Committee commended the ongoing research in the institution and the work related to the official language.
making IPM more effective in the country through higher-level integration of multi-disciplinary technologies by means of improved research, education and training for an enhanced crop and ecological health and sustainable agriculture growth.
The major glimpses of the occasion included release of the Institute publications and distribution of awards to progressive farmers under various IPM programmes.
Dr. A.K. Singh, DDG, Crop Sciences, Dr. B.L. Jalali, Former Director, ICAR-NCIPM; Dr. P.K. Chakrabarty, ADG, Plant Protection and Bio Safety, Dr. R. K. Jain, Director Research, ICAR-IARI, Dr. N.K. Singh, Director,
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Ongoing projects
Validation and Promotion of IPM in rice based cropping system
Under the rice-wheat cropping system NCIPM rice team visited wheat crop at Tigri village (Haridwar, Uttarakhand), where the IPM trial on validation of IPM in basmati rice was conducted during kharif 2017, and observed insect pests and diseases in wheat crop and also collected soil samples at monthly interval to analyze the population of microbial and pathogens in rice-wheat cropping system. HD 3086 was the most prominent wheat variety adopted by farmers followed by HD 2967 and PBW 725. In the wheat crop no serious infestation of insect pests or diseases was recorded. For coming kharif season, farmers have sown Sesbania and moong in May as green manure. Sesbania crop at the age of 45-50 days was incorporated in the soil. To grow healthy rice nursery seeds were treated with carbendazim+ mancozeb and sowing was completed by first week of June. A total of 30 litres of liquid formulation of Pseudomonas fluorescens, prepared at NCIPM microbial laboratory, was distributed among farmers for seedling root dipping @5 ml/litre of water for 30-45 minutes before transplanting. Paddy transplanting at Tigri was done during June 20-30, 2018.
IPM programme to be implemented by NCIPM during kharif 2018. Farmers were informed about the need and procedure for treating seedlings with P. fluorescens to contain bakanae and other soil borne diseases. A total of 75 litres of liquid P. fluorescens formulation, prepared at NCIPM Microbial Laboratory, was distributed among IPM farmers.
Development, validation and promotion of cotton IPM in cotton based cropping system with major emphasis on whitefly in kinnow growing region.
Under IPM validation at village level in cotton, NCIPM team visited Nihalkhera (Fazilka, Punjab) on March 13 and organised a meeting with IPM farmers. During the meeting farmers informed about the aphid infestation in wheat crop and expressed their desire to spray insecticides for aphid control. Scientist of NCIPM, after visiting their wheat crop fields, advised farmers for avoiding application of any insecticides, as the of natural enemies mainly syrphid fly, coccinelid beetles and chrysopids were present in large numbers and aphid population was also not severe to cause economic damage. Thereafter on May 1 NCIPM team visited Nihalkhera and arranged meeting with farmers. Dr. Jagdish Arora, Co PI in the project and District Extension Specialist (Plant Pathology) at PAU Regional Research Station, Abohar also participated in the meeting. Meeting was attended by 15 farmers from Nihalkhera. Farmers were apprised about the IPM strategy to be adopted in Bt cotton in selected area. District Extension Specialist (Plant Pathology) highlighted the Bt hybrids recommended by PAU based on multi-location tastings. About 50 hybrids were recommended for Punjab and seeds for all the hybrids were available in the market. Farmers were advised to grow different hybrids and not to remain restricted to one hybrid only. Since the
Farmers’ Field Schools (FFS) were organized at Tigri village at monthly interval to apprise the farmers about IPM in wheat and rice. Farmers from Tigri and adjoining villages (Laksar, Bukkan Pur and Hirankheri) participated in FFS and discussed the pest problems.
For horizontal spread of IPM in basmati rice in Gautam Budh Nagar district (UP) meetings were organized in May and June at Bambawad. Farmers from Bambawad, Hassanpur, Akilpur, Kudikhera, Mahavad and Dujana villages participated in the meeting. Farmers were apprised about the success of IPM in Basmati rice. Many farmers showed their interest for participation in
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water has been released in canal by State Department in second week of May, therefore, the farmers were advised to complete cotton sowing by May 15 (PAU and CICR recommendation). During Kharif 2018, IPM activity in cotton has been extended to 60 ha with participation of 11 farmers. In most of the IPM fields Bt cotton sowing was completed by May 15. Among different Bt hybrids, RCH 773 and RCH 776 remained the major hybrids in IPM contributing about 90 % of the area.
IPM in CucumberNCIPM vegetable team organized FFS on ̀ Integrated
Pest Management in Cucumber’ at the adopted IPM village, Samora in Karnal District (Haryana) on February 23 to bring awareness among the cucumber growers about the demerits of the injudicious use of hazardous chemicals and advantages of adoption of IPM. The Fields School was attended by more than 50 farmers from Samora, Kheri Man Singh and other neighbouring villages, pesticide dealers and officials from Krishi Dhan Vegetable Seeds Pvt. Ltd. Vegetable team leader, Dr. H.R. Sardana, briefed the participants about the IPM technology which proved to be a huge success during last two years and resulted in the substantial increase in yields. He emphasized that larger and more tangible impact of IPM is visible only when more and more area was brought under IPM. Therefore, during 2018-19 validation of IPM would be undertaken at village level covering more than 50 acres. Other team members from NCIPM, Dr. M.N. Bhatt and Manoj Choudhary also addressed the farmers and educated them about the diagnosis of diseases and their management in cucumber with the minimum use of chemical pesticides. A packet of Trichoderma of about 500 g was distributed to each farmer for seed treatment. The focal point was the raising of healthy crop and need based application of safer pesticides. A progressive farmer, Mr. Sultan Singh narrated the success of IPM in his cucumber fields and showed his interest for adoption
of organic farming on trial basis. A demonstration on seed treatment with Trichoderma spp. was given to cucumber growers in situ.
Promotion of IPM Modules under Vegetable Production System in Tribal Areas of Rajasthan (Tribal Sub Plan)
Under Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) FFSs were organized in collaboration KVK, Navgaon (Alwar) for vegetable growing farmers at Kanor village (Alwar). The farmers were apprised about IPM tactics especially preparation of raised nursery beds, low height poly tunnels and soil solarization for 4-6 weeks with 25-50 micron polythene to protect brinjal and tomato nursery from root knot nematodes and soil borne diseases. Farmers were trained to enrich FYM with Trichoderma spp. Fungicides along with bio-pesticides (Azadirachtin and Trichoderma spp.) and brinjal seeds were distributed among farmers on February 22. Farmers could grow healthy nursery now by using the raised bed nursery with low height poly tunnels. Yield of tomato and brinjal was significantly increased by adoption of NCIPM technology but due to non availability of market in nearby area the farmers
could not get the benefit of higher yield. By introduction of broccoli (Green Magic Hybrid) the farmers could earn Rs. 2 lakh/ ha.
IPM under Protected Cultivation NCIPM team visited two poly houses at Jamalpur
Kalan (Haridwar, Uttarakhand). Tomato crop in one poly-house was at maturity stage but due to non availability of labour and low rate in the market the crop could not be harvested. Due to heavy rain and thunderstorm in May both the poly houses were damaged. As the process of repairing of the poly houses was in progress, therefore, the farmers were advised to arrange the seed of bell pepper (Indra, Swarana or Natasha-Syngenta) so that the nursery can be sown and transplanted soon after repairing of poly houses.
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On-farm research and implementation of IPM technology for increasing productivity in mustard based cropping system
Field experiments in IPM mustard were conducted in completely randomized block design with recommended variety i.e. RH 30 of mustard in 5x5 m plots using recommended package of practices at Regional Research Station, Bawal for the management two major pests of mustard i.e. painted bug and Sclerotinia rot. The first experiment included three treatments to manage painted bug. Out of three treatments, minimum plant mortality (2.8%) due to painted bug and maximum seed yield (25.9 q/ha) was found in seed treatment with imidacloprid 70WS @ 7 ml / l of water.
In second experiment for the management of Sclerotinia rot of mustard, out of three treatments, soil application @ 2.5 kg / ha + seed treatment with T. asperellum viride (NCIPM strain) @ 10 g / kg seed followed by foliar spray of freshly prepared aqueous garlic bulb extract @ 2% at 60 days after sowing was found significantly superior in reducing important diseases of Indian mustard
weeds, nematodes, mites and rodents] for need based management actions to be disseminated for adoption by farmers to reduce qualitative and quantitative crop losses. ICAR-NCIPM sustains IPM philosophy with ICAR crop-based institutes, State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) and Central Integrated Pest Management Centers of all States of India through provision of technical back up using ICT under (http://www.ncipm.org.in). Success of ICAR-NCIPM has been in large scale area wide implementation of IPM across Maharashtra through crop pest surveillance and advisory project (CROPSAP) across rice, soybean cotton pigeonpea and chickpea and horticulture pest surveillance and advisory project (HortSAP) for banana, mango, pomegranate, Nagpur mandarin, sweet orange and sapota. Online pest monitoring and advisory services (OPMAS) for cotton implemented in 16 locations involving SAUs, ICAR and Krishi Vigyan Kendras across ten States and accelerated pulse production amongst five pulses (pigeonpea, chickpea, lentil, mung and urd bean) in five States through electronic pest alert system are notable. All programs included digital assimilation of pest data and delivery of pest management advisories to farmers as short message service (SMS) with impacts of increased socio economic benefits and absence of episodes of pest outbreaks. Rice e-pest surveillance (Tripura) (http://www.ncipm.org.in/Tripura) is a component of IPM under implementation in North East India. Beneficiaries have been a few million farmers of different States and crops across programs. An average yield increase of 580, 287,151 and 297 kg/ha in respect of cotton, soybean, pigeonpea and chickpea with CROPSAP over non project farmers and an estimated 69.1% of the pest management advisories sent as SMS were adopted by farmers. ICT based real time data base development on pests and weather through electronic networking (http:// www.ncipm.org.in/nicra/) of 24 identified locations from 11 agro climatic zones from 12 States for crops of rice, pigeonpea, groundnut and tomato have led to development of location specific pest forecasting models (Pestpredict) for major pests and select locations as a component of IPM under National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA). Web and mobile applications of pest forecasts are accessible through http://www.ncipm.org.in/nicra2015/Softwaretools.aspx and https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=ICAR-NCIPM,+New+Delhi. Web and mobile based insecticide and fungicide calculators are value added tools of ICT Provides information on chemical and biological insecticides and fungicides together numbering 145,123,83, 70,51,50, 45,40,34,32,31,
Success of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) towards implementation of IPM
Integrated pest management (IPM) is holistic and knowledge intensive requiring timely processing of temporal and spatial scenario on pests [insects, diseases,
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28,28,20, 15 and 14 recommended (with ‘label claims’) for use in respect of sixteen crops viz, rice, cotton, chillies, tomato, brinjal, okra, groundnut, cabbage, wheat, pigeonpea, potato, soybean, chickpea, cauliflower, mustard and sugarcane. IFCs assist in proper selection of bio as well as chemical insecticides and fungicides with their recommended dosages avoiding spurious use of pesticides. IFCs also include precautionary notes relating to selection of insecticides, spray volumes for use in relation to crop age and growth and mentions waiting period before harvest. Mobile Apps are an open source and standalone off-line applications of size 1.93MB and support all android smartphones/tablets that can be installed from the links of http://www.ncipm.org.in/nicra2015/Softwaretools.aspx, http://www.ncipm.org.in/cropsapifc and http://www.ncipm.org.in/technologies.html or through download of .apk files or through scan of their QR codes. IFCs are farmer and field centric, location neutral and highly useful for promotion of scientific crop protection with environmental safety. e-pest surveillance, Pestpredict and IFCs are aimed for use by stakeholders viz., researchers, extension functionaries, pesticide dealers and farmers to facilitate informed and accurate decision making on use of pesticides against target crops and pests.
Consultancy Project: Large scale implementation of IPM module developed by ICAR-NCIPM for basmati rice cultivation in farmers’ participatory mode-Tilda Hain India Pvt. Ltd.
Tilda Hain India Pvt Ltd. organized Kisan Mela on February 26 to felicitate IPM farmers and NCIPM team. Dr. A.K. Singh, DDG (CS), ICAR was the Chief Guest and Dr. P.K. Chakrabarty, ADG (Plant Protection and Bio Safety), was special invitee in the function. Dr. A.K. Singh in his speech appreciated the joint effort of Tilda Hain India Pvt Ltd and NCIPM for implementing IPM in basmati rice in more than15000 acres in Haryana.
Under the public–private partnership MoU has been signed between ICAR-NCIPM and Tilda Hain India Pvt Ltd. on May 17 for providing consultancy on large scale implementation of IPM in basmati rice in north during kharif 2018 and 2019 in farmers’ participatory mode. The project is aiming to implement IPM in 25,000 acre in major basmati growing districts of Haryana and parts of Punjab with participation of farmers registered with Tilda Hain India Pvt. Ltd. Under the consultancy project ICAR-NCIPM will provide technical guidance on pest monitoring and large scale implementation of IPM in basmati rice. Pest monitoring will be based on e-pest surveillance which comprises collection of pest data from farmers’ fields located in remote villages through internet, compilation and display of information at project website.
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New Initiatives
Cotton IPM validation at Jalna, MaharashtraScientists of cotton team visited four villages,
Wakhari, Kadegaon, Punegaon and Pokalwadgaon ofJalna district (Maharashtra) and interacted with farmers and collected baseline information to plan a IPM strategy for Bt cotton in that area with major emphasis on pink bollworm. In all the villages, more than 70% area is under Bt cotton cultivation and due to the attack of pink bollworm (PBW) during 2017-18, severe yield decline (60-65 %) was recorded with 1.5-2, 5-6 and 7-8 q/acre in rainfed, surface irrigated and drip irrigation conditions, respectively. Due to the severe attack of PBW, the area under cotton is expected to reduce by 35 % during this year. Most of the farmers in the village apply insecticides based up on the advice of pesticides dealers except a few farmers of the village, who remain in regular touch of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jalna, use pesticides as per scientific recommendations. Usually 5-15 sprays (average 7-8) of pesticides in a cotton crop season are carried out by the farmers. After visiting the village and analyzing the pest situation, a meeting was organized with KVK officials. In the meeting it was felt that there is an urgent need to conduct IPM trial in a block of 60 acres. During the meeting
IPM strategy to be adopted was finalized.
AICRP-Biological Control
Population dynamics of whitefly, Bemisia tabaci and its natural enemies in cotton:
A trial in farmers’ field in North Zone’ has been initiated under AICRP biological control in Punjab (Fazilka, Muktsar), Haryana (Sirsa) and Rajasthan (Sriganganagar and Hanumangarh). Observation recorded on whitefly population in 15-30 day old cotton crop in June indicated its presence in traces. Among natural enemies, spiders and Chrysopid eggs were also recorded in traces only.
Survey in cotton
Survey was conducted in March (Off season for cotton) at Nihalkhera and adjoining villages to score the population of whitefly on alternate hosts. Cotton whitefly was found in traces on vegetable crops such as chilli, brinjal, cabbage and cucurbits grown by farmers, and weeds (Echyranthus aspera, Parthenium, Canabis sativa) on road side.
Field survey was conducted in cotton crop during June 6-7 in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan to assess the population of whitefly and other pests in cotton. The cotton crop was about 15-30 days old in most of the fields and among different hybrids RCH 773 and RCH 776 occupied about 80 % of the area. Whitefly adult population was recorded in traces in most of the cotton field. Whitefly nymph population ranged from 5-8 /leaf on lower 2-3 leaves on 30-35 days old crop whereas 10-15 days old crop remained free from infestation of whitefly and other pests. In Sadulsahar, most of the farmers have sown cucurbitaceous crop (Round gourd-tinda and long gourd,
kakdi) as intercrop, which has not been recommended by state department yet the farmer grow them for getting additional income of Rs 40, 000/acre.
White silvery patches (typical symptoms of thrips) were observed on one month old crop on lower 4-6 leaves in most of the fields. Among natural enemies, spiders and Chrysoperla eggs were found in cotton fields.
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Transfer of IPM technologies
Regional Agriculture Fair (RAF)ICAR-NCIPM participated in the Regional Agriculture
Fair (RAF) organized by AU, Jodhpur in collaboration with Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Deptt. of Agriculture, Coop & Farmers Welfare, GOI during Jan. 28-31 at AU, Jodhpur. ICAR-NCIPM displayed the charts to show the proven and promising IPM technologies to farmers in basmati rice, mustard, pulses and horticultural crops and IPM Gadgets in NCIPM stall for visitors. Extension literature was distributed among researchers, students and farmers.
Krishi Unnati Mela 2018ICAR-NCIPM participated in National Agriculture Fair
“Krishi Unnati Mela 2018” organized by IARI during March 16-18 at IARI Mela Ground, New Delhi. The function was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on March 17. Important IPM technologies developed by the NCIPM were displayed in the fair for farmers, researchers and students.
Display of IPM technologies at the centreIPM technologies were displayed to farmers,
extension workers and students during their visit to the Centre. Under the IPM project in mustard a group of 100 farmers at KVK Navgaon, Alwar (Sri Karan Narendra Agricultural University, Jobner, Rajasthan) were trained on Jan. 23 for soil application and seed treatment with Trichoderma for the management of major pests of mustard. Farmers were informed about severity of insect pests and diseases and IPM in mustard. Training was also imparted for management of white rust (Albugo candida) as the pest has been recorded in certain pockets of Zone III b (Bharatpur zone of Rajasthan). Queries raised by farmers related to broomrape (Orobanche aegyptica)
weed and its management were properly addressed.
Participation in Kisan Kalyan Karyashala: Different NCIPM teams participated in Kisan Kalyan
Karyashala organized under Gram Swaraj Abhiyan by State Agriculture Department on May 2 in different block offices. In the workshops (each workshop attended by more than 400 farmers) farmers were apprised about the IPM in different crops and their impact on farming community.
Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav Programme Under Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav (MGMG) programme,
ICAR-NCIPM scientists created awareness among farmers about the IPM and Good Agricultural Practices by organizing Farmer Field Schools. IPM technologies developed by NCIPM were demonstrated on farmers’ fields in adopted villages. Besides extension of IPM farmers were also apprised about need and methods of field sanitation, water harvesting, conservation of natural enemies and safe use of pesticides. The literature on IPM in basmati rice, pulses, oilseeds and vegetable crops were also distributed among farmers. Pest management information among the farmers were delivered through SMSs. Strong linkages were established with KVKs, State Agricultural Department and social institutions viz. schools and Gram Panchayats for implementation of MGMG programme
Soil Health Day was also organized by various teams. Farmers were informed about importance of soil health for proper application of fertilizer and micro nutrients. Soil testing for farmers was facilitated with support of local extension agencies in MGMG adopted villages.
DD-Kisan talkDr. M.S. Yadav, delivered talk on Insects and
Diseases Management in winter crops / vegetables on January 10 which was broadcasted on January 26 from 10:00-11:00PM
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Awards and Recognition
Consolation Prize for the works done in the field of Official Language by Town Official Language Implementation Committee (TOLIC)
Dr. H. R. Sardana, Director (Acting) NCIPM and Chairman of Official Language Implementation Committee received consolation prize in the category of small institutions by Town Official Language Implementation Committee (North Delhi) for the excellent performance in the Official Language in the half yearly meeting held
on June 22 at the NASC Complex in the presence of Dr. A. K. Srivastava, Chairman, Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board and Narakas (North Delhi) and Shri Pramod Kumar Sharma, Deputy Director, Department of Official Language, Home Ministry.
Dr. M.S.Yadav, Principal Scientist, Plant Pathology, ICAR-NCIPM, New Delhi received Award of Fellow, Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi in 70th Annual Meeting, Indian Phytopathological Society (Feb.15-17) held at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam, India
Patents Awarded y Light trap for managing insects has been granted
to ICAR-NCIPM by the Patent office, Govt. of India Feb 28.
y A bio-pesticide formulation for controlling insect pests and fungal pathogens and the process for preparation thereof has been granted to ICAR-NCIPM by the Patent office, Govt. of India on February 2.
y A trademark has also been awarded to NCIPM on April 7.
Meeting
Institute Research Committee (IRC) MeeitngIRC meeting was held
on May 28-30 under the chairmanship of Dr. H.R. Sardana, Director (Acting), ICAR-NCIPM to discuss: i) Progress of work done during 2017-18, ii) Technical programme for 2018-19, iii) Funds requirements for collaborators iv) Recommendations of the RAC meeting v) Annual Report 2017-18 and vi) ATR on last year IRC recommendations. The Chairman summed up the meeting with remarks that the scientists should strive for revenue generation of 30% of that budget and in 2018-19 Budget estimate there has been increased allocation of funds in BE so that SFC will be revised accordingly.
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Dr. D.B. Ahuja, Director (Acting) and Principal Scientist, superannuated on February 28.
Dr. O.P. Sharma, Director (Acting) and Principal Scientist, superannuated on April 30.
Transfer and Superannuation
Miscellaneous activities
Official Language Activities:The following workshops were conducted in
full compliance of the second sub-committee of the Parliamentary Official Language Committee and the rules of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research in quarterly:
Date Subject of Workshop
Instructor
27.3.2018 Official Language Policy Rules & Implementation
Sh. Keshav Dev, Deputy Director (Official Language),IARI, Pusa, New Delhi
30.06.2018 G. F. R. 17 and PFMS
Sh. Randhir Singh, Assistant Finance and Account Officer
International Day of Yoga ICAR-NCIPM celebrated International Yoga Divas on
June 21. Dr. H.S. Singh delivered a lecture on importance of yoga in our daily life. All the scientific, technical and administrative staff actively participated in the programme.
Sh. M.R. Sharma, AAO superannuated on June 30.
Dr. Mohammad Idris, Principal Scientist, (Entomology) joined NCIPM on June 25 on transfer from ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna.
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