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Activities of National Organisation

Activities of National Research Organisations

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) Institutes

1. Indian Institute of Toxicology Research

CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (formerly, Industrial Toxicology Research Centre), Lucknow, a constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, was established in 1965. This multidisciplinary research institute with the motto Safety to Environment and Health and Service to Industry addresses problems critical to human health and environment. CSIR-IITR has GLP Compliance Certification from NGCMA, Government of India, issued with respect to toxicity & mutagenicity studies and NABL accredited facilities for biological and chemical testing.

Mission
IITR, a leader in toxicology research, endeavours to mitigate problems of human health and environment. The institute aims to accomplish its goals through the following objectives:

Safety evaluation of chemicals used in industry, agriculture and everyday life.
Mode of action of toxic chemicals/pollutants.
Remedial/preventive measures to safeguard health and environment from pollutants.
Occupational health hazards due to exposure in chemicals industries, mines, agricultural fields and environment.
Simple/rapid diagnostic tests for disorders caused by industrial and environmental chemicals
Collect, store and disseminate information on toxic chemicals.
Human resource development for dealing with industrial and environmental problems.
Provide a platform to public and entrepreneurs to address queries and concerns regarding safety/toxicity of chemicals, additives and products.

Research area
To consolidate the research and development activities of the institute and to focus on niche areas, Research Council has approved the following five groups:

More: http://www.iitrindia.org

2. National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur

The National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur was established in 1958 as Central Public Health Engineering Research Institute (CPHERI), when environmental concerns were limited to human health with a focus on water supply/sewage disposal/ communicable diseases and to some extent on industrial pollution and occupational diseases. The chemical and biological solutions to address these problems were simple, though challenging. However, slowly world wide public awareness on the contamination of environment on regional to global scale started getting attention in 1970’s. Shrimati Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India, rechristened the Institute as National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) in the year 1974.
National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur is devoted to research and innovations in environmental science and engineering besides solving a range of problems posed by industry, government and public. It is a constituent of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi and has a nation-wide presence with its five zonal laboratories at Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai.

Mandate
• To conduct research and developmental studies in environmental science and engineering
• To render assistance to the industries of the region, local bodies, etc. in solving the problems of environmental pollution by S&T intervention
• To interact and collaborate with academic and research institutions on environmental science and engineering for mutual benefit
• To participate in CSIR thrust area and mission projects
Thus, the Institute is dedicated to the service of mankind by providing innovative and effective S&T solutions to environmental and natural resource problems by conducting effective R&D programmes in environmental science and engineering essentially comprising:
• Characterization of environmental quality in terms of physical, chemical and biological parameters
• Technologies for prevention and control of air pollution, wastewater and solid waste in terms of their reduction, reuse, recycle, and finally safe disposal
• Innovative approaches to optimal utilization and conservation of environmental resources

R&D Thrust Areas
– Environmental Monitoring
– Environmental Modelling
– Environmental Biotechnology & Genomics
– Environmental System Design and Optimisation
– Environmental Impact & Risk Assessment
– Environmental Policy
More: http://www.neeri.res.in/

3. Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT) Bhubaneswar, Odisha

The Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology-IMMT, (formerly Regional Research Laboratory, Bhubaneswar) was setup as a premier establishment of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi in 1964 in the State of Odisha, in eastern India. The laboratory specializes in providing R&D support for process and product development with special emphasis on conservation and sustainable utilization of natural resources. Over the years, IMMT has developed S&T capabilities in a wide range of areas from mineralogy to materials engineering. The laboratory has expertise in conducting technology oriented programmes in mining and mineral/bio-mineral processing, metal extraction and materials characterization, process engineering, industrial waste management, pollution monitoring and control, marine and forest products development, utilization of medicinal and aromatic plants and appropriate technologies for societal development.
Research
Advanced Materials Technology
http://www.immt.res.in/amt.aspx?id=7
Central Characterization Cell
http://www.immt.res.in/CentralCharacterization.aspx?id=9
Colloids & Material Chemistry
http://www.immt.res.in/cmc.aspx?id=10

4. Institute of Microbial Technology

Established in 1984, the Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH) is one among the chain of 37 national laboratories, 6 units and 39 outreach centres of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research. Set-up to be a fore-runner in the niche domain of microbial biotechnology, the Institute in its initial years functioned from a start-up laboratory that provided a truly world-class R&D ambience in an area of over 10,000 sq. ft. to its researchers.

Mandate of IMTECH

To provide integrated research, development and design base for microbial technology.
To undertake basic and applied research and development programmes in established and newly emerging areas of relevant biotechnology including genetic engineering.
To optimise the existing microbial processes currently available and in use in the country.
To develop and maintain gene pool resources and genetic stocks of microbial cultures and other cell lines. This could also serve as a reference centre to assist other centers.
To establish facilities for biochemical engineering, instrumentation development including microprocessor systems, a computer centre and development of mathematical models for process parameters.
To establish facilities for design of process equipment and bioreactors.
To impart training in microbiology, microbial technology and biochemical engineering.
To conduct training and refresher courses for research workers and technologists.
To establish documentation and information retrieval and dissemination facilities and a data bank to meet the needs of the Institute.
To establish and maintain effective linkages with industry and educational institutions.
To develop capabilities for producing design and engineering packages for industrial plants.

Research Areas
Exploration of Microbial Biodiversity
Protein Science and Engineering
Genetics and Molecular Biology
Cell Biology and Immunology
Biochemical Engineering: Fermentation based Process Development
Bioinformatics
Biosensors and Nanotechnology
Bio-Organic Chemistry
More: http://www.imtech.res.in/

5.Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB), Mall Road, Near Jubilee Hall, Delhi

Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology (IGIB) was established in 1977 as the Center for Biochemical Technology (CBT). The Functional Genomics Unit was established in 1998 with the focus shifting from chemical to genomics research. The institute was rechristened "Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology" in 2002 and encompassed Computational and Bioinformatics approaches in making a deliberate shift towards Integrative Biological Research. It is a premier Institute of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), engaged in research of national importance in the areas of genomics, molecular medicine, bioinformatics, proteomics and environmental biotechnology.

Research area

Genomics and Molecular Medicine
Respiratory Disease Biology
Genome Informatics and Structural Biology
Energy and Environmental Biotechnology
Chemical & Systems Biology
Ayurgenomics

Source: http://www.igib.res.in/

6. Centre for cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad

The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology or CCMB is an Indian Biotechnology research established in 1977 of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research located in Hyderabad, India. The objectives of the Centre are to conduct high quality basic research and training in frontier areas of modern biology, and promote centralized national facilities for new and modern techniques in the inter-disciplinary areas of biology.

Objectives

To conduct research in frontier and multi-disciplinary areas of modern biology and to seek potential applications of this work.
To train people in the advanced areas of biology to serve the needs of development in these areas, with special provision for short-term training of staff from other institutions in techniques for which adequate facilities may not exist elsewhere.
To provide centralized facilities in the country for new and modern techniques in the inter-disciplinary areas of biology, and to ensure that these facilities are so organized, maintained and administered that they can be put to maximal use by research workers from other laboratories and institutions in the country.

Research area

Biomedicine and Biotechnology
Genetics & Evolution, Genomics
Cell Biology & Development
Molecular Biology and Structural Biology
Biochemistry & Biophysics
Infectious Diseases
Computational Biology & Bioinformatics

More: http://www.ccmb.res.in/

7. National Institute of Oceanography, Goa

CSIR-NIO was established on 1 January 1966 following the International Indian Ocean Expedition (IIOE) in the 1960s. The institute has since grown into a multi-disciplinary oceanographic research institute of international repute. The principal focus of research has been on observing and understanding special oceanographic characteristics of the Indian Ocean. Its headquarters at Dona Paula, Goa, and regional centres at Kochi, Mumbai and Visakhapatnam, is one of the 37 constituent laboratories of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi.
Research area
The major research areas include the four traditional branches of oceanography - biological, chemical, geological/geophysical, and physical – as well as ocean engineering, marine instrumentation and marine archaeology.
In addition to basic research, the institute also carries out applied research sponsored by the industry. These studies include oceanographic data collection, environmental impact assessment, and modelling to predict environmental impact.
More: http://www.nio.org/

8. National chemical laboratory (NCL)

National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune, established in 1950, is a constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). CSIR-NCL is a science and knowledge based research, development and consulting organization. It is internationally known for its excellence in scientific research in chemistry and chemical engineering as well as for its outstanding track record of industrial research involving partnerships with industry from concept to commercialization.

Mission:

To carry out R&D in chemical and related sciences with a view to eventually deliver a product, process, intellectual property, tacit knowledge or service that can create wealth and provide other benefits to NCL's stakeholders.
To build and maintain a balance portfolio of scientific activities as well as R&D programs to enable NCL to fulfill the demands of its stakeholders, present and future.
To create and sustain specialized Knowledge Competencies and Resource Centers within NCL which can provide support to all stakeholders of NCL.
To contribute to the creation of high quality Ph.D. students with competencies in the area of chemical, material, biological and engineering sciences.
Analytical Chemistry & Materials Characterization

Research themes

Chemical Engineering
Industrial catalysis and catalytic processes
Industrial catalysis research at NCL is aimed at the development of innovative catalysts consisting ...
Mathematical & Computational Modelling
Bio-chemical and biological sciences
Energy & Environmental Engineering
Material Science and Engineering
Organic Synthesis and Technology

More:http://www.ncl-india.org/

9.Central Drug Research Institute Lucknow

Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), a premier drug research institute of India was inaugurated on 17th Feb 1951 by the then Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru with a vision to strengthen and advance the field of drug research and development in the country. The Institute has made significant accomplishments in the pursuit of its mission to New Drugs & Technologies for affordable healthcare for all, generation of knowledge base and nurturing future leaders for healthcare sector. Unique achievements of the Institute includes discovery and development of 12 new drugs, of which, Arteether (Brand Name: E-mal), BESEB (Brand Name: Memory Sure), Centchroman (Brand Name: Saheli) are currently in market; transferred more than 130 indigenous technologies to the pharmaceutical companies, a significant contribution in the metamorphosis of the Indian Pharma Industry.

Research Activities
The Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) was established under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, an autonomous registered Society of the Government of India, as a centre of excellence dedicated to drug research.
More: http://www.cdriindia.org/home.asp

10. Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI)

Central Leather Research Institute, was founded on 24 April, 1948. CLRI made an initiative with foresight to link technology system with both academy and industry. State-of-art facilities in CLRI support, innovation in leather processing, creative designing of leather products viz. leather garment, leather goods, footwear and development of novel environmental technologies for leather sector.

Mandate

To seek excellence in research in Frontier areas
To serve the national apex body in leather
To Participate in HRD through direct role in education and training in leather related areas
To assess and forecast technology needs
To serve as a reliable consultant to leather sector
To develop technologies and deliver to the industry through effective extension network
To serve as a dependable source of technologies and
To provide a technology supermarket for users

More: http://www.clri.org/

11. Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI)

Central Food Technological Research Institute(CFTRI), Mysore (A constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific and Industrial research, New Delhi) came into existence during 1950 with the great vision of its founders, and a network of inspiring as well as dedicated scientists who had a fascination to pursue in-depth research and development in the areas of food science and technology.

MISSION

Generate and apply knowledge of food science and food technology for optimal conservation and utilisation of the nation's food resources
Integrate scientific and technological knowledge into conventional and traditional systems and practices, and local and regional realities
Add value and utility to agro-resources through R&D and contribute to sustained development, food security and food safety
Aid and promote the development of food industry through inter-disciplinary, innovative and state-of-the-art solutions
Set national standards for food quality, and spread food quality consciousness all around
Sustain leadership in long-term strategic research and technology development
Integrate the food supply chain from the cultivator to the consumer so that cultivators get optimal returns from processing, and consumers get the food that they want, when they want, where they want, in whatever form they want and at affordable cost
Build and bolster bonds with nodal agencies from the global to the grassroots level, particularly in the area of multi-level human resources development
Develop new knowledge continuously, to address contemporary challenges and answer future emergencies

More: http://www.cftri.com/

12. Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow

Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, popularly known as CIMAP, is a frontier plant research laboratory of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Established originally as Central Indian Medicinal Plants Organisation (CIMPO) in 1959, CIMAP is steering multidisciplinary high quality research in biological and chemical sciences and extending technologies and services to the farmers and entrepreneurs of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) with its research headquarter at Lucknow.

Research area
Agronomy
Soil Science
Biotechnology
Plant Biotechnology
Molecular Bioprospection
Chemical science
Analytical Chemistry
Medicinal Chemistry
Process Chemistry & Technology
Crop protection
Microbial Technology & Nematology
Plant Pathology
Genetics and plant breeding
Genetic Resource Management
Plant Breeding
Plant biology
Botany & Pharmacognosy
Molecular & Structural Biology
More: http://www.cimap.res.in/english/index.php

13. Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, Dhanbad

The newly formed national laboratory, the Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CIMFR) Dhanbad, is a constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) was aimed to provide R&D inputs for the entire coal-energy chain from mining to Consumption through integration of the Core Competencies of the two (CFRI & CMRI) premier Coal institution of the country. The newly formed entity CIMFR Dhanbad, a constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) would be the premier organization of the country providing basic research, R & D back up, advisory services and help in technology up-gradation & adaptation to coal and mineral based industries to reach the targeted production with high standards of safety, economy and cleaner environment. As such CIMFR, Dhanbad would have to have its own vision for discharging its national role effectively to help coal, mineral and other associated industries to get their vision translated into reality.

Mission

To plan, perform and deliver reliable, high quality and internationally competitive research and development on coal and minerals for utilization in mining, energy and allied industries in India and beyond.
To help the mining industry in general and coal industry in particular with needed knowhow and R&D services covering the entire chain from "Mine to Market".
To accord high priority to clean coal initiatives with focus on resource conservation, coal quality up-gradation and coal processing technology packages for power, steel, chemical feedstock and liquid fuels.
To generate and help generate high performance human resource (Scientists, Engineers, Technicians) needed in the country.
To offer high quality science and technology advice to government at the centre and in the states to facilitate management of technological changes in the areas of mining and fuels.
To take at least 25 international patents every five years beginning with XIth Five Year Plan.

More: http://www.cmriindia.nic.in/

14. Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar

With a coastline of about 3,500 miles, inland sources in Rajasthan and Little Rann of Kutch, and the rock salt mines in Mandi, India have possibilities of attaining a high position in salt production among the salt producing countries of the world. As is known, apart from being an indispensable item of food, salt is an important raw material for the manufacture of several heavy chemicals e.g. soda ash, caustic soda and chlorine. Besides, salt is used in food processing industries, such as fish curing, meat packing, dairy products and fruit and vegetable canning.

Mission
The mission of the Institute and its people is to work in partnership with visionary sponsors and collaborators to generate the knowledge and innovations required for efficient utilization of our coastal wasteland, sea water, marine algae, solar power and silicates. The Institute will also harness its capabilities in biosciences, chemical transformation, process engineering, environmental monitoring, separation science and analysis to address focused needs of industries and organizations in the region and beyond.

Current research and development

Salt and Marine Chemicals

The activities are centred around the improvement in quality and yield of salt recovered from marine, sub-soil and inland brines and development of processes for the recovery of valuable marine chemicals like potash and magnesium chemicals by the down stream processing of bittern.

Inorganic Materials and Catalysis

Was introduced in 1982 with an endeavor of potentially using coordination metal complexes as homogeneous catalysts for environmentally and industrially important reactions utilizing gaseous molecules such as O2, N2 and CO. During 1982 to 1991, It has contributed significant research output on the synthesis of metal complexes for reactions such as oxidation, epoxidation, hydroformylation at molecular level.

Electro Membrane Processes

Development of Domestic ED unit.
Development of electro - deionization system
Designing and development of Nano composite membranes
Heterogeneous–homogeneous composite bipolar membrane
Electrochemical/chemical value addition processes

Marine Biotechnology and Ecology

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Natural Product Chemistry
Seaweed Biology and Cultivation
Marine Environment.

Reverse Osmosis Engineering
Wasteland Research
Analytical Sciences
Current Research Areas and Interests

Molecular sensors for selective recognition of cations/anions
Recognition of analytes and neutral molecules in physiological condition
Supramolecular metal complexes to study photo-induced energy/electron transfer processes
Nanocrystalline dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC)
Smart Materials
Green Chemistry
Recovery of precious metal ions from natural sources
Crystal engineering
Computational Study

More: http://www.csmcri.org/index.php

15. Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur

Govt. of Himachal Pradesh took up initiative in early seventies to set up a CSIR lab to make prudential use of the natural resources of the region. After several levels of discussions a formal request was made by then Chief Minister of HP to Vice President, CSIR in 1982 for initiating the matter, and giving final shape to the proposal. The dream of HP government finally came true in 1983 when the foundation stone of this National lab was laid as CSIR Complex Palampur by Prof. Nurul Hasan, former Vice President of CSIR, with then Chief Minister of HP chairing the function.

Research area
IHBT is constantly striving to generate new knowledge to fulfill its mission of sustainablemanagement of Bioresources in the himalayan region by adoptinga multidisciplinary approach in R & D activities. The Institute has five Divisions engaged in research of high scientific impact.

More: http://www.ihbt.res.in/

16. Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata

The Institute was established in 1935 as the first non official centre in to carry out basic biomedical research and was taken over by CSIR in 1956. CSIR-IICB today, by its mandate , is engaged in research on diseases of national importance and certain biological problems of global interest. Indian Institute of Chemical Biology is poised to make an impact in understanding the chemistry of life , finally removing the veil of mystery around the life.The spin-offs are bound to have a major impact on the health scenario of the nation. Today , by its mandate CSIR-IICB is engaged in research on diseases and certain biological problems of global interest.

Research & Development

Cancer Biology & Inflammatory Disorder
Cell Biology & Physiology
Organic & Medicinal Chemistry
Infectious Diseases and Immunology
Molecular Genetics
Structural Biology & Bioinformatics

More: http://www.iicb.res.in/

17. National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow

The CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) - is amongst one of the constituent research institutes of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi. Originally set up as the National Botanic Gardens (NBG) by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh (U.P.), it was taken over by the CSIR in 1953. Though, initially engaged in research in the classical botanical disciplines, the NBG went on laying an increasing emphasis,
Mandate
Performing basic and applied researches on various aspects of plant science including conservation, systematic documentation, prospection and genetic improvement with particular emphasis on under exploited, non-traditional and wild plant genetic resources of the country for the sustainable development and human welfare.
More: http://www.nbri.res.in/index.php

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

1. ICAR, New Delhi

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. Formerly known as Imperial Council of Agricultural Research, it was established on 16 July 1929 as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 in pursuance of the report of the Royal Commission on Agriculture. The ICAR has its headquarters at New Delhi.
The Council is the apex body for co-ordinating, guiding and managing research and education in agriculture including horticulture, fisheries and animal sciences in the entire country. With 100 ICAR institutes and 71 agricultural universities spread across the country this is one of the largest national agricultural systems in the world.
The ICAR has played a pioneering role in ushering Green Revolution and subsequent developments in agriculture in India through its research and technology development that has enabled the country to increase the production of food grains by 5 times, horticultural crops by 9.5 times, fish by 12.5 times , milk 7.8 times and eggs 39 times since 1951 to 2014, thus making a visible impact on the national food and nutritional security. It has played a major role in promoting excellence in higher education in agriculture. It is engaged in cutting edge areas of science and technology development and its scientists are internationally acknowledged in their fields.
More: http://www.icar.org.in/

2. National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR), Karnal

Established on 21st September, 1984 at Bangalore in the form of twin institutes namely National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources and National Institute of Animal Genetics and then shifted to Karnal in 1985, the two institutes were merged to function as a single entity in the form of National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) in 1995. This premier institute is dedicated to work with its mandate of identification, evaluation, characterization, conservation and utilization of livestock and poultry genetic resources of the country.

Mandate

Identification, Evaluation, Characterization, Conservation and Utilization of Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resources.

Objectives

To conduct systematic surveys to characterise, evaluate and catalogue farm livestock and poultry genetic resources and to establish their National Data Base.
To design methodologies for ex situ conservation and in situ management and optimal utilization of farm animal genetic resources.
To undertake studies on genetic characterisation using modern biological techniques such as molecular cytogenetics, Immunology, DNA Fingerprinting, RFLP analysis etc.
To conduct training programmes as related to evaluation, characterisation and utilisation of animal genetic resources.

Research Achievements

Technologies/Methodologies Developed
Characterization of AnGR
Characterization Major Genes
Functional Genomics
Conservation of AnGR
More: http://www.nbagr.res.in/

3.National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR), Lucknow

The National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) was established in December 1983 at Allahabad under the aegis of Indian Council of Agricultural Research to undertake research related to the conservation of fish germplasm resources of the country. The Bureau’s permanent infrastructure was developed at Canal Ring Road, Telibagh, Lucknow, U.P in 1999. The Institute's vision is assessment and conservation of fish genetic resources for intellectual property protection, sustainable utilization and posterity.

Mandate:

Collection, classification and cataloguing of fish genetic resources of the country..
Maintenance and preservation of fish genetic material for conservation of endangered fish species.
Evaluation and valuation of indigenous and exotic fish species.

Achievements

Developed database on fish diversity of India containing information about 2953 finfish species.
Developed database on Freshwater Fishes of Northeast and Western Ghats, and fish diversity checklists for eight states and three ecosystems (Western Ghats, Gulf of Mannar and Vembanad Lake).
Developed four online databases- Fish Barcode Information System, Fish Karyome, Fish and Shellfish Microsatellite Database, and Fish Mitogenome Resource.
Extensively explored different rivers basins and two important hotspots viz. Western Ghats and Northeastern States for documentation of fish diversity.
Discovered forty three new fish species during explorations of ecologically diverse habitats in India during last 10 years, in collaboration with other partner organizations.
Developed genomic resources including expressed sequence tags and gene associated markers in Indian catfish, Clarias magur and Tenualosa ilisha.
Phylogenetic relationships of fishes belonging to important groups and genera studied through molecular markers.
Initiation of whole genome sequencing of two commercially important fish species, Labeo rohita and Clarias magur in collaborative mode.
Molecular markers for 35 finfish species identified. Genomic libraries for 6 fish species constructed for microsatellite identification.
Produced quality seed of DMCs for supply to state fisheries department and farmers of Uttar Pradesh and adjacent areas.
Population genetic structure of 26 finfish and shellfish species studied across the native distribution range in Indian waters which would help in management strategies, stock-specific conservation and river ranching programmes.
Complete mitochondrial DNA sequenced in eight fish species.
Species-specific DNA profiles of 11 Harmful Algal Blooms species (8 Dinoflagellates and 3 cyanobacteria) from Indian seas developed for their accurate and timely identification..
DNA Barcoding of over 600 Indian marine and freshwaterfinfish and shellfish species completed.
Species-specific molecular signatures of commercially important finfish and shellfish species generated to resolve taxonomic ambiguity and for accurate documentation of species diversity
Captive breeding protocols developed for 15 ornamental fishes in collaboration with other partner organizations including College of Fisheries, Panangad. Also developed breeding protocols for six endangered fish species for conservation and sustainable utilization.
Three legal disputes resolved based on the DNA barcoding, viz., forensic identification of pomphret (Pampus chinensis), endangered and wildlife protected whale shark (Rhyncodon typus) and sea cow (Dugong dugong).
Developed sperm cryopreservation protocols for 30 fish species, which can provide support to captive breeding technology in the propagation assisted rehabilitation of the target species in its natural habitat.
Ranching of endangered yellow catfish, Horabagrus brachysoma and Malabar labeo, Labeo dussumieri in Vembanad Lake and adjacent rivers in collaboration with RARS, Kumarakom, Kerala resulted in increased landings.
Developed in vivo and in vitro assay system for evaluation and assessment of genotoxicity of aquatic pollutants in fishes.
Fluorescence in situ hybridization technique utilized for assessment of genetic diversity in 20 fish species.
Completed cytogenetic profiling of 70 endangered and endemic freshwater fish species.
Assessment of impacts of exotic fish species viz. Oreochromis niloticus, Clarias gariepinus, Pangasianodon sutchi and Piaractus brachypomus on indigenous fish biodiversity carried out.
Developed pluripotent embryonic stem cell lines derived from Indian catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis and Labeo rohita embryos.
Developed rapid DNA based diagnostic assays utilizing PCR for Gyrodactylus salaris, G. elegans, Dactylogyrus intermedius, Myxobolus cerebralis and M. clarii.
Promoted a new concept of 'State Fish', which led to declaration of 14 fish species as State Fish by 17 States.
Coordinating the implementation of DAHDF and NFDB supported National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases in the country, carried out in 14 selected states of aquaculture importance, with involvement of 22 partner organizations.
Developed diagnostic capability for OIE-listed pathogens of finfishes as well as shellfishes.
Developed monoclonal antibodies against serum immunoglobulins of Channa striatus, Clarias magur and Catla catla, which have application in sero-surveillance and evaluating efficacy of vaccines.
Developed cell lines from 16 commercially important food and ornamental fish species, which will have application in disease diagnosis. Also developed macrophage cell lines from catla and rohu which can be used as in vitro models for evaluation of immunomodulators.
Developed cell lines from 16 commercially important food and ornamental fish species, which will have application in disease diagnosis. Also developed macrophage cell lines from catla and rohu which can be used as in vitro models for evaluation of immunomodulators.
Established National Repository of Fish Cell Lines possessing 50 fish cell lines with financial support of Government of India.
Contributed to the preparation of several policy documents for conservation and sustainable utilization of fish genetic resources, in collaboration with other institutes/agencies, viz., Guidelines for Germplasm Exchange; National Strategic Plan on Aquatic Exotics and Quarantine; National Exotics and Quarantine Guidelines; Guidelines for Green Certification for Freshwater Ornamental Fishes and Model guidelines for Fish and Shellfish Seed Certification in India.

More: http://www.nbfgr.res.in/

4. National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms, Uttar Pradesh

National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms (NBAIM) was established through a funded project sponsored by the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture (Government of India) in the IX Plan in 2001 under the auspices of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Initially, the bureau started functioning at Old NBPGR Building, New Delhi and then shifted to Kusmaur, Mau Nath Bhanjan, Uttar Pradesh on 1st June, 2004.The basic goal of the Bureau is to promote and coordinate systematic and scientific research in the area of agriculturally important microorganisms (AIMs) in order to improve the agricultural productivity. The Bureau houses National Agriculturally Important Microbial Culture Collection (NAIMCC) with more than 5000 microbial accessions isolated from different parts of the country. The vision of the Bureau is based on using its resources and experiences as a Microbial Resource Center to become the pioneer in the management of standard microbial reference materials, intellectual property resources and translational research as applied to the development, standardization and certification of biomaterial.

Objectives

Exploration and Collection of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms (AIMs)
Identification, characterization and documentation of AIMs
Conservation, maintenance and utilization of AIMs
Surveillance of indigenous/exotic AIMs
Microbial diversity and systematics
Human resource development

More: http://nbaim.org.in/

5. National Centre for Integrated Pest Management (NCIPM)

National Centre for Integrated Pest Management (NCIPM) of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), India was established in February, 1988 to cater to the plant protection needs of different agro-ecological zones of the country. In spite of a large expert workforce across different plant protection disciplines, there are still epidemics of pests on different crops in the recent past with the chronic pest problems assuming serious proportions. The Centre has a strong institutional network in place to take on the challenges of plant protection in the country in a harmonized manner.

Research achievements

Validated IPM technologies
Cotton
Rice
Pulses
Oilseeds
Vegetables
Forewarning systems & Distribution maps
Databases and Softwares
Mass production of bioagents

More: www.ncipm.org.in/

6. National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnology (NRCPB)

The National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnology (NRCPB), established in 1985 by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), is a premier institute engaged in research of national importance in the field of plant and agricultural biotechnology. Since its inception, NRCPB has progressed significantly focussing the efforts on major thrust areas such as genetic engineering for biotic resistance, exploitation of heterosis for enhancement of crop productivity, molecular breeding to unlock the genetic potential from diverse germplasm and integrate in cultivated crop varieties, various crop and microbe genome sequencing projects to the latest OMICS high throughput techniques which provide accessibility to engineer at several levels from genome to metabolome. The Centre kept pace with newer technologies through acquisition of technical skills and equipping with infrastructure to transform as state-of-the-art research centre.

Mandate

To undertake Plant molecular biology research for understanding molecular mechanisms underlying basic biological processes.
To devise tools and techniques of biotechnology for crop improvement.
To apply the knowledge of genomics for advancing agricultural production.
To serve as a national lead centre for plant molecular biology and biotechnology research and to create trained manpower in the area of plant biotechnology.

Achievements
Patents

Patent applications filed :-
The following applications were filed for patent rights by NRCPB.
A novel nematode-induced gall specific promoter from Arabidopsis thaliana (2586/DEL/2011) by Jain P. K, Kakrana Atul, Kumar Anil, Sirohi Anil and Srinivasan Ramamurthy
A novel root-specific and nematode-responsive promoter from Arabidopsis thaliana (2569/DEL/2011) by Jain P. K, Kakrana Atul, Kumar Anil, Sirohi Anil and Srinivasan Ramamurthy
A strategy for genetic engineering of male sterility and transgene containment in plants (41/DEL/2012) by Bhat Shripad Ramachandra, Srinivasan Ramamurthy and Kumar Pankaj
Promoters from Gossypium hirusutum for the over expression of foreign genes in cotton boll tissue (3079/DEL/2012) by Kumar Polumetla Ananda, Reddy Siva Vanga, Leelavathi Sadhu
Magnaporthe oryzae polynucleotide associated with rice blast resistance and uses thereof (398/DEL/2013) by Ray Soham, Sharma Tilak Raj
Complete patent application for invention titled “Rice polynucleotide associated with blast resistance and uses thereof” was filed on 4th February 2010 (no. 241/DEL/2010) by Dr. Tilak Raj Sharma and Dr. Alok Das.
Complete patent application for invention titled “Novel trichome specific promoter” was filed on 30th October 2009 (no. 2251/DEL/2009) by Dr. Srinivasan Ramamurthy, Vajinder kumar, Dhiraj Ramesh Thakre, Pradeep kumar jain and Sripad Ramchandra Bhat.
Complete patent application for invention titled “A process for developing the insect resistant dicot plant by homologous recombination mediated gene targeting” was filed on 2nd December 2009 (no. 2733/DEL/2008) by Dr. Polumetla Ananda Kumar, Monika Dalal, Deepty Shrivastava and Vikrant Nain.

Patent obtained :-
India Patent office granted a patent for the invention titled “Synthetic gene encoding a chiremeric δ-endotoxin of Bacillus thurigiensis”. (Patent No. :237912)
India Patent office granted a patent for the invention titled "Synthetic gene encoding a cry1Fa1 S-endotoxin of Bacillus thuringiensis". (Patent No.:242768)
More:http://www.nrcpb.org/

7. Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR)

The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Kozhikode (Calicut) a constituent body of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is a major Institute devoted to research on spices. In 1976, it started as a Regional Station of the Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod engaged in research on spices.
A National Research Centre for Spices was established in 1986 with its headquarters at Kozhikode, Kerala by merging the erstwhile Regional Station of CPCRI at Kozhikode and Cardamom Research Centre at Appangala, Karnataka. Realising the importance of Spices Research in India this Research Centre was upgraded to Indian Institute of Spices Research on 1st July, 1995.

Mandate
To extend services and technologies to conserve genetic resources of spices as well as soil, water and air of spices agro ecosystems.
To develop high yielding and high quality spice varieties and sustainable production and protection systems using traditional and non-traditional techniques and novel biotechnological approaches.
To develop post harvest technologies of spices with emphasis on product development and product diversification for domestic and export purposes.
To act as a centre for training in research methodology and technology upgradation of spices and to coordinate national research projects.
To monitor the adoption of new and existing technologies to make sure that research is targeted to the needs of the farming community.

Research
The Institute provides research facilities related to spice crops, both Institute funded and externally funded. The objectives of the research programs span over:
Collection, conservation, evaluation and cataloging of germplasm.
Development of varieties of high yield, quality and resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses through conventional and biotechnological approaches.
Standardizing propagation methods to ensure large scale production and distribution of high yielding genotypes
Development of agrotechniques for increasing production and productivity.
Integrated pest and disease management.
Post harvest technology
Socio-economic aspects of cultivation, marketing and information dissemination in spices.
Investigation on nutraceuticals and pharmacokinetics aspects of spices.
More: http://www.spices.res.in/

8. Central Institute for Cotton Research
Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR) institute established (in 1976) by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research to promote long term research efforts in cotton production and provide support and conduct applied research on cotton with the active involvement of State Universities.

Mandate

To conduct basic and strategic research on cotton to improve yield, fiber quality and by products
To create new genetic variability for location specific adoption in cotton-based cropping systems
To Collect, conserve, evaluate and cataloguing of Cotton germplasm
Development of appropriate farming/cropping system for different cotton growing zones and their effective soil fertility management
Development of effective and efficient disease and pest management strategies
To coordinate network research with state agencies
To assist in transfer of modern cotton production technology to various user agencies
To extend consultancy and links with international agencies to accomplish the above mandate

Research activity
Crop Improvement

Participating of CICR in the Cotton Genome Sequencing
Big Boll Cotton Culture Developed
Fruiting behaviour in Egyptian Cotton Gossypium barbadense L.
Implementation of PPV & FR Act, 2001 : Our preparedness
Detopping with defoliation treatment : maximizes seed yield in cotton
Extension of shelf life of cotton ( Gossypium hirsutum ) seeds through polymer coating

Crop Production

High density cotton planting for improving rainfed cotton productivity in vidarbha
Contingency plan for the management of drought situation
Cotton based multi tier intercropping system
Integrated Nutrient Management with In-situ green manure in Cotton
Post Harvest assessment on Soil Fertility - a key to BMPs
Sustainability of cotton in problematic soils
Nutrietnt Potential of Organic Sources for Soil Fertility Management in Organic Cotton Production
Polyethylene mulching for cotton based cropping system
Micro Irrigation for cotton cultivation

Crop Protection

Development of a Trichoderma formulation for management of root diseases in cotton
Identification of sclerotium delphinii causing seed rot and seedling rot in cotton
Insecticidal toxin secreted by bacterial symbionts of native Entomopathogenic Nematodes.
Mirid Bug, Creontiodes biseratense (Distant) damage on Cotton in Coimbatore
Isolation of Pink Pigmented Facultative Methylotrophs (PPFM) from cotton phyllosphere
Mite Pests of Cotton
Role of forewarning insect pests in IPM
Cotton pests, predators and parasitoids : Descriptions and seasonal dynamics
Bio control basd Cotton IPM
List of Insect and Mite Pests of Cotton in India
Pest Control in Organic Cotton
Biology of the mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis on cotton in the laboratory
Laboratory evaluation of insecticides and biopesticides against Phenococcus solenopsis and Paracoccus marginatus infesting cotton

Social Science

Cotton Production in India - Current Scenario
Chronology of Bt Cotton in India
Contract Farming venture of Cotton in Tamil Nadu
Socio Economic Analysis of Organic Cotton
Problems and Prospects of Cultivation of Bt Hybrids in North Indian Cotton Zone

Post Harvest Technology

Quantitative and Qualitative Requirements of Cotton for Industry
Extraction, Profiling and Use of Cotton-Seed Oil
Pulp, Paper and Corrugated Boxes from Cotton Stalks
Boll Rind Hardness Tester
Absorbent Cotton from Non-Spinnable Fibres by Eco-Friendly Means
Blended Textiles for Niche Market From Natural Fibres
Edible Oyster Mushrooms on Cotton Plant Stalks
Production of Biogas from Willow Dust
Production of Compost from Ginnery Waste

More: http://www.cicr.org.in/

9. Central Sheep & Wool Research Institute

The Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute is a premier Institute of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) engaged in research and extension activities on sheep and rabbits. It was established in 1962 at Malpura in Rajasthan. The institute engaged in research, training and extension activities on sheep and rabbits.

Mandate
Basic and applied research on sheep and rabbit production, health, utilization, training and transfer of technologies to the beneficiaries.
Research and achievements

Supply of superior germplasm to the sheep breeders which has improved the body weight of progeny by 5.95% to 14.92% at different growth stages and greasy fleece yield has increased by 14.92%.
Production of extra lambs through application of advanced reproduction technologies like synchronization of estrus, artificial insemination and treatment of anoestrus animals in the farmers' flock has increased the income of the sheep breeders.
A total of 859 field demonstrations were conducted on farmers' fields for Horti-pasture, silvi-pasture and agro-forestry systems in order to ensure round the year fodder availability.
Importance of nutritional supplementation of weaner lambs for higher meat production was demonstrated, where average body weight of supplemented lambs was 10.40 Kilograms higher than non supplemented at finishing age. Nutritional supplementation at critical physiological stages has been demonstrated where, the lambing rate in flushed ewes were higher by 10% as compare to non flushed ewes and the average milk yield was 116-340 grams higher in supplemented ewes than non supplemented ewes.
Mortality rate has been reduced from 20% to 5% in the flocks of sheep breeders in the Institute adopted villages through Institute recommended health care practices.
Training of local artisans for manufacture of handmade namda (felt) from indigenous wool and handloom carpet was undertaken. Consultancy on felt, woolen textiles and shawl making was given to industry. Wool and nylon blended carpet as developed.
Superior germplasm of broiler rabbits were provided to the farmers from different part of the country and 78 farmers from different states were technically supported for establishment of new units.
A total of 25 Exhibitions were stalled for demonstration of Institute technologies in different organizations, 115 Exposure visits for farmers, 27 field days, 178 press notes,3 sheep melas and 15 Television programmes were organized during the period. Linkages with State and Central Government Organizations, farmer groups and NGOs etc. were established. Technical literatures in the form of Prasar Patra, Leaflets, Pamphlets, technical bulletins, posters, documentary videos on institute technologies were developed and radio talks and TV interviews were given.

More: http://www.cswri.res.in/

10. National Agricultural Bioinformatics Grid, NABG

National Agricultural Bioinformatics Grid (NABG) is a National initiative taken by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to strengthen bioinformatics research and development programs in NARS system. The field of bioinformatics focuses on developing and applying computationally intensive techniques (e.g., pattern recognition, data mining, machine learning algorithms, and visualization) which gives the opportunity to quickly and efficiently study heap of genomic information, chemical structure and other biological data. Bioinformatics has already started showing its profound impact on agricultural research and development. NABG will help Indian scientists to solve the problems of uncovering wealth of biological information truly uncovered within the biological system in various subject domains including microbial research.

Objectives

Development of agricultural bioinformatics grid for the country.
Creation of local databases and Bioinformatics Data Warehouse (BinDW) for genomic resources across species.
Human resource development in agricultural bioinformatics.
Create and promote inter-disciplinary research groups with focus on agricultural bioinformatics.

Major Activities of Lead Centre

Designing and standardization of database structure and schema for collection and retrieval.
Providing technical support for designing and development of data bases at domains and associated institutions in their respective area.
Providing technical support for the analysis and mapping of genomic data at domains and associated institutions.
Establishment of bioinformatics data warehouse (BinDW) and web based information system on biological resources in agriculture.
Setting up of National Agricultural Bioinformatics Grid and biological data repository.
Provide linkages with national and international organizations to facilitate collaborative research.
Training for up-gradation of teaching and research skills in the field of agricultural bioinformatics.

Major Activities of Domain Centres

Design and development of data bases of respective domain.
Collection, compilation , annotation and storage of genomic data from various sources in the respective domains.
Storage, maintenance, verification and quality assurance of genomic information collected from all sources of the domain.
Identification of issues on bioinformatics and related fields in the domain.
Provide support to the associated institutions for conducting research and experiments in the domain.
Provide linkages with national and international organizations to facilitate collaborative research in domain.
Establish linkages with main centre and domain nodes.
Capacity building for conducting research in their respective domain.

More: http://nabg.iasri.res.in/index.html

11. Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar
Established in 1889, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) is one of the premier research institutions dedicated to livestock research and development of the region. The institute with faculty strength of more than 275 has a major mandate of research, teaching, consultancy and technology transfer activities. The institute with its long scientific heritage has always enjoyed a certain prestige, a tradition all of its own. The institute imparts quality post-graduate education to students not only from various parts of the country, but also from overseas. Today, the institute with its deemed to be university status contributes immensely to human resource development in the discipline of veterinary sciences with skills and knowledge necessary for the challenges of the new millennium.

Mandate

To conduct research, provide postgraduate education and transfer of the technology in all areas of animal sciences with emphasis on animal health and production.
To act as national referral centre for veterinary type cultures, disease diagnosis, biologicals, immunodiagnostics, etc.

Research activities
A. Self-reliance in cutting-edge and frontier technologies in research and human resource development.
B. Development of quick and precise methodologies including kits for diagnosis of diseases/ conditions, package of practices for optimum animal health.
C. Surveillance, creation of data bank and forecasting system of animal diseases.
D. Improvement of immunoprophylactics, use of biotechnological tools in evolving vaccines for important diseases of livestock and poultry.
E. Pet animal health and disease management.
F. Disaster management for livestock through multidisciplinary approach.
G. Genetic studies on disease resistance in domestic species of livestock.
H. Monitoring and surveillance of drugs, pesticides, mycotoxins and microbial residues in livestock and livestock products.
I. Pharmacological evaluation of herbs/plant products and promotion of ethno-veterinary medicine.
J. Harnessing techniques for in vitro fertilization, cloning of embryos and research on transgenic animals and stem cells.
K. Development of economic diets and nutrition for health and wellbeing of farm animals and pets.
L. Processing and preservation of meat and development of value-added meat products.
M. Farming systems based research and extension activities for livestock-buffalo, cattle, goat, sheep and pigs.
N. Evaluation, refinement and transfer of technologies.
O. Livestock economics, creation of databases for livestock and related statistics, impact analysis and market intelligence.
More: http://ivri.nic.in/

12. National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal

The National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal was originally started as Imperial Institute of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in 1923 at Bangalore. It was expanded and renamed as Imperial Dairy Institute in 1936 and was known as National Dairy Research Institute after independence in 1947. Subsequently, in 1955, NDRI headquarters was shifted to Karnal. Dairy Research institution has developed considerable expertise over the last five decades in different areas of Dairy Production, Processing, Management and Human Resource Development. Information generated at the Institute and the services offered have contributed to the growth of Dairy Industry as a whole and well-being of millions of milk producers and consumers of milk and milk products.

Research Activity

Two strains of cattle, namely Karan Swiss and Karan Fries developed by crossbreeding, followed by selection.
Cytogenetic profiles of various breeds of cattle, buffaloes and goats elucidated .
Development of Hansa test for detection of adulteration of cow milk with buffalo milk.
Development of 'Degcure' for curing Degnala disease.
Urea-molasses block lick development for use as a good source of nitrogen and minerals to cattle during scarcity period.
Protocol for induction of lactation in indigenous cows and buffaloes development.
Procedures development and standardized for estrus synchronization and super ovulation different hormone combinations in cattle and buffaloes.
Ten calves produced from a single donor cow in one year's time through ETT.
Protocol for embryo transfer technology standardized for cattle and buffalo
The world first in vitro fertilized buffalo calf born at NDRI. Since then more buffalo calves using this technology have been produced.
Protocols for transferring IVF goat embryos to synchronized recipient goats using laparoscopy standardized resulting in the birth of first in vitro fertilized goat kid in the country at NDRI.
A large animal treadmill for cattle and buffaloes fabricated for experimentation on work capacity to determine draught animal power in bullocks. This treadmill is the only one of its kind in India and South East Asia.
Highly sensitive antiserum against progesterone has been development.
Development/standardization of processes and techniques for the manufacture of concentrated milk product such as sweetened condensed and evaporated milks from buffalo milk.
Development of powdered products such as milk powder, Rasogolla powder, gulabjamun mix powder and low-lactose milk
Development of processes for manufacturing of low fat, sugar free desserts & Rasogulla using artificial sweeteners and bulking agents.
Development of different varieties of beverages including sports drinks using whey.
Simple, accurate and rapid methods for estimation of major and minor constituents, heat stability tests and detection of adulterants etc., for milk and milk products such as "synthetic milk" adulteration in milk Development of a process for production of low cholesterol ghee.
Innovations in lactometer design and a for estimation of SNF in milk to suit Indian conditions.
Test kit for detection of various adulterants in milk.
PCR test kit development for detection of food borne pathogens in milk and milk products.
Development of continuous ghee, and channa making machines. Cream separator attachment for domestic mixies and food processors.
Development of process for conversion of ghee into recombined Butter (Butter G).
Development of a composite management index for bovines as a determinant in enhancing milk production.
Development of a test for measurement of adoption behavior of dairy farmers, training effectiveness index and skill competence scale.

More: http://www.ndri.res.in/

18. Indian Institute of Plantation Management (Bangalore)

Indian Institute of Plantation Management, (IIPM) Bangalore was prepared. Realizing the potentialities and needs of modernization of the plantation sector through management education and training, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India constituted a core group in 1990 to set up a strategic institution of management education in the plantation sector. The Institute is today a centre of excellence which acts as a think tank and an intellectual resource base for the plantation and associated agri-business sector. It is an exclusive sectoral school of management based on a new model of intensive institute-industry interaction. Institute has a strong research focus on policy, managerial and operational issues. Institute has been undertaking research projects in frontier areas of concern at the industry, national and global levels, sponsored by corporate organizations, national and international bodies.

Research activities

Global Competitiveness of the Plantation Industry
Productivity & Quality
Market Structure, Market Intelligence and Market Information
Brand Building and New Product Innovation
E-Commerce, National Commodity Information Grid
Improving Competitiveness of Micro Enterprises
Sustainable Plantation Management
Estate Performance Agreement Systems
Commodity Futures
Extension Management and Grassroots Institution building
Agri-business Development
Social Development Contribution of Indian Plantation Industry
HRD and Work Culture Development
Social Concerns of Plantation Industry: Absenteeism, Alcoholism, etc.
Knowledge Management in Plantation Industry
Risk Management
Cost Competitiveness

More: http://www.iipmb.edu.in/

19. National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnology (NRCPB), Indian

The National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnology (NRCPB) was established in 1985 with a vision to impart the biotechnology advantage to the much-needed thrust to Indian Agriculture. The Centre had adopted relatively softer option of tissue culture based research in its infancy in view of the build-uptime required for a strong self-sustaining infrastructure.
Today almost a decade later, it stands poised to deliver impact-making results of research being pursued in upfront areas of plant biotechnology. Utilization of existing genetic variability by developing molecular aided selection, exploitation of heterosis, generation of new variability by tissue culture route, management of biotic and abiotic stresses, quality improvement by genetic engineering and biological nitrogen fixation are some of the salient research objectives being actively pursued at the Centre.
In order to develop strong inter-and intra-institutional linkages for promoting and strengthening plant biotechnology research in the ICAR system, the Centre has been identified as the lead centre. The NRCPB has acquired in the past an excellent infrastructure in terms of equipment and other physical facilities and has in place well trained human resource which is going to be further enriched.

Mandate

To undertake Plant molecular biology research for understanding molecular mechanisms underlying basic biological processes.
To devise tools and techniques of biotechnology for crop improvement.
To apply the knowledge of genomics for advancing agricultural production.
To serve as a national lead centre for plant molecular biology and biotechnology research and to create trained manpower in the area of plant biotechnology.

Achievements

Regeneration protocols: Chickpea, pigeonpea, rice
Transformation protocols: Brinjal, tomato, potato, rice, cabbage, pigeonpea
Marker added selection and DNA fingerprinting protocols
Chloroplast transformation protocol in brinjal
Several genes of agronomic value cloned, sequenced and registered in Genebank
Transgenic Event 142 (Bt brinjal)
Somaclonal variant of mustard - Pusa Jai Kisan (Commercial) -1994
Mustard hybrids - (NCR Sankar Sarson-2008-DRMR, Bharatpur)
New CMS and FR systems developed for production of hybrids
Blight resistant Pusa Basmati 1 (Collaboration - Div. Genetics, IARI/AICRP)
India Patent office granted a patent for the invention titled “Synthetic gene encoding a chiremeric δ-endotoxin of Bacillus thurigiensis”. (Patent No. :237912)
India Patent office granted a patent for the invention titled "Synthetic gene encoding a cry1Fa1 S-endotoxin of Bacillus thuringiensis". (Patent No.:242768)

More: http://www.nrcpb.org/

20. Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Ranchi
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the apex body for agricultural research in the country took the initiative to set up Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology (IIAB). This institute, slated to be a demand university interfacing plant, animal, fish and microbial biotechnology under a single umbrella. The IIAB will lay emphasis on the emerging areas of Genomics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Breeding, Molecular Diagnostics, Genetic Engineering and Nano-biotechnology for providing quality higher education.

Mandate
Serve as national of excellence in Agricultural Biotechnology for undertaking cutting edge research, post graduate, doctoral and post doctoral education and capacity building
Create platform for interaction and networking of national and international institutions for the application of Biotechnology in agriculture and provide appropriate support for policy framework.
Forge partnerships with different stakeholders for the development and delivery of products and processes of Agricultural Biotechnology.
Entrepreneurial and other relevant areas for furthering the application of agricultural biotechnology.
More : http://ilri.ernet.in/~iiab

21. Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru
The Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) is an autonomous organization under the ICAR, was established on 5 September 1967 at New Delhi. Later, the base of IIHR was moved to Hessaraghatta located 25 km away from Bangalore in Karnataka, on 1 February 1968, by merging the institute with National Horatorium of Govt. of Karnataka. The institute is spread over a land area of 263 hectares. The institute has its headquarters in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India and is a subsidiary of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, under the Ministry of Agriculture, India

Mandate
1. To undertake basic and applied research for developing strategies to enhance productivity and utilization of tropical and sub-tropical horticulture crops viz., fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, medicinal and aromatic plants and mushrooms.
2. To serve as a repository of scientific information relevant to horticulture.
3. To act as a centre for training for up gradation of scientific manpower in modern technologies for horticulture production and
4. To collaborate with national and international agencies in achieving the above objectives
More: http://www.iihr.ernet.in/

22. Indian Institute of Pulses Research (IIPR), Kanpur
Indian Institute of Pulses Research (IIPR) is a government institute in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1983 by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to carry out basic strategic and applied research on major pulse crops. It is situated on Grand Trunk Road and is about twelve kilometer from Kanpur Central Railway Station towards New Delhi. The overall climate varies from semi-arid to sub-humid and mean annual rainfall ranges from 800 to 1000mm. The Institute is involved in generation of basic information, development of high yielding varieties and appropriate production and protection technologies, production of breeder seeds, demonstration and transfer of technologies, and strategic coordination of pulses research through wide network of testing centres across the country.

Mandate
•           To act as national centre for basic and applied research on pulse crops
•           To monitor, guide and coordinate research on pulses in the country
•           To impart training to scientists and extension workers engaged in pulses research and development
•           To foster national and international collaborations for exchange of views and material
•           To disseminate information on latest pulses production technology
•           To serve as an information bank on different aspects of pulses for strategic planning
•           To extend consultancy services and expertise

Research
The Institute develops appropriate production and protection technologies, production and supply of breeder seeds of improved varieties, demonstration and transfer of technologies and strategic coordination of pulse research through wide network of testing centers across the country
More: http://www.iipr.res.in/

23. Central plantation crops research institute kasaragod kerala
The Coconut Research Station at Kasaragod in Kerala was initially established in 1916 by the then Government of Madras and subsequently it was taken over by the Indian Central Coconut Committee in 1948. Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) was established in 1970 as one of the agricultural research institutes in the National Agricultural Research System (NARS) under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

Mandate
The Institute had the mandate to undertake research on coconut, arecanut, cocoa, cashew, oil palm and spices at the time of establishment. The research on cashew, oil palm and spices were later delinked from CPCRI to form separate institutes. The present mandate of the institute is to conduct research on coconut, arecanut and cocoa.

Research achievement
Crop Improvement
Crop Production
Crop Protection
Plant Physiology Biochemistry and PHT
Social Science
More : http://www.cpcri.gov.in/#

24. National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (NBAIR)
National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (NBAIR), formerly National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects (NBAII) is located in Bangalore, Hebbal in the same premises at which The Commonwealth Institute of Biological Control (CIBC), Indian Station was established in 1957. The advent of CIBC marked the beginning of organized and systematic biological control research in India.

Mandate
To act as a nodal agency for collection, characterization, documentation, conservation, exchange and utilization of agriculturally important insect resources (including mites, spiders and related arthropods) for sustainable agriculture.

Achievements
Classical Biological Control of the PAPAYA mealybug
Biological control of the Sugarcane wooly aphid
More : http://www.nbair.res.in/

25. Central Agroforestry Research Institute
The National Research Centre for Agroforestry (NRCAF), as unit of ICAR was established in 1988. The Centre is located at Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh, about 10 Kms from Jhansi Railway Station and is popularly known as "KRISHIVANIKI". The centre is in process of developing phase and modernizing its infrastructure. Its magnificent office building and residential quarters are situated opposite to Pahuj Dam, Gwalior Road, Jhansi. Now it is renamed as Central Agroforestry Research Institute (CAFRI).

Mandate
To under take basic and applied research for developing and delivering technologies based on sustainable agroforestry prctices on farms, marginal and wastelands for different agroclimatic zones in INDIA.
To co-ordinate network research with the SAUs/ ICAR Institutes/ other related research institutes for identifying technologies which can be transferred from one region to another.
To provide training in (a) research methodologies and (b) use and application of technologies developed at various levels.
To develop technological packages of diffrent agroforestry practices for various agroclimatological zones for transfer to farm field and wastelands.
To act as repository of information on the subject.
To collaborate with relevent national and international agencies for achieving the mandate.
To provide consultancy.

Research Achievements
Agrisilviculture

Hardwickia binata based agrisilviculture system developed and standardized for rainfed as well as irrigation conditions.
In Dalbergia sissoo based agrisilvicultural system under irrigated condition, blackgram and mustard yield was significantly better under deep ploughing as compared to normal ploughing.
At the age of five year, tree accumulated 34.50 t carbon/ha under naturally grown condition, 30.41 and 23.60 t carbon/ha under 50 and 70% canopy pruning in above and below ground biomass. N accumulation under 50%, 70% and naturally grown trees was 290, 222 and 325 kg/ha.
Three species of Glomus, two species of Acaulospora, three species of Gigospora and two species of Scutellospora were frequently recorded in rhizospheres of aonla, ber, chironji and laoda. Inter-cropping increased VAM activities in agroforestry systems in comparison to pure tree plantation.
Eucalyptus tereticornis based Agrisilculture, block plantation and boundary plantation showed significantly better above and below ground biomass in agrisilviculture than block plantation. Tree geometry had significant influence on growth and yield of intercrop wheat.

Agrihorticulture

Aonla (Emblica ofiicinalis) based agroforestry technology standardised for the development of degraded lands of Bundelkhand region. Aonla varieties Kanchan and NA-7 have been identified highly renumerative as they have potential to yield 120 kg fruit /tree at the age of 10 years.
In-situ moisture conservation technique (stone mulching, deep basin, deep tillage+deep basin) significantly increased collar diameter of aonla plants and fruit yield. In 10th year of experimentation fruit yield ranged between 20.80 to 23.37 kg/plant under different conservation treatment against control (16.9 kg/tree).
Vegetative propogation technique of aonla through softwood cleft grafting on 5-6 months old seedling raised in polybags showed high establishment of plant on field transplant.
Bench grafting in aonla and ber, patch budding in bael and lasora and veneer grafting in chironji have been found highly successful.
In hortipasture studies, 12 fruit tree species were evaluated under natural pasture. Aonla, Mulberry, Lasora, Imli, Bael and Ber were found quite adaptive and feasible on the basis of survival, growth and yield.

Silvipasture

Biomass production from degraded lands could be enhanced to 8-10 t/ha/year from 2-3 t/ha/year by introduction of leguminious trees, shrubs and herbs in natural rangelands.
Average daily gain in body weight of lambs and kids was higher (33 & 40%, respectively) under silvipasture system developed for semi-arid regions as compared to natural pasture during total grazing period of 478 days.
Evaluation of grazing on improved silvipasture system revealed that 5 goats and 5 sheeps /ha can be reared throughout the year. In addition, kids and lambs can be retained upto 6 months with satisfactory growth. The practice is economically viable.

Tree Improvement & Silvipasture

Techniques for asexual propogation of high priority agroforestry species such as Anogeissus pendula, Hardwickia binata, Madhuca latifolia, Tectona grandis, Albezia procera, Bambusa spp., Morus species, Azardirachta indica, Albezia amara, Dalbergia sissoo and Mela dubia have been standardized.
Successful air layering in Hardwickia binata was achieved with 1000 ppm IBA + 500 ppm Kinetin + 50 ppm vitamin B complex resulting in 55% rooting during May. There was 100% survival in pots.
Anogeissus pendula was successfully regenerated through air layering with the treatment of 800 ppm IBA
Success achieved in propogation of Madhuca latifolia through air layering and stem cutting in the month of July and plants raised were successfully transferred to the field.
In Neem provenance trial, provenances of Dabra, Damoh, Shivpuri and Bhopal maintained their superiority over Jhansi since the establishment of trial (1994). progenies PT-6, PT-7, PT-15, PT-27 and PT-13 were performing well when compared to check i.e. Jhansi.
Out of 30 plus tree progeniesl of Dalbergia sissoo, progenies PT-2 and PT-6 proved thier superiority over check both in cultivated and degraded lands for growth and strightness.
160 accessions of Jatropha and twenty seven sccessions of Karanj have been collected from different states of the Country and being evaluated for growth, seed yields and oil content at the Centre as well as farmers' field.

Social Sciences, Watershed & HRD

Studies on agri-horticultural system at farmers field with three fruit tree species namely Zizyphus mauritiana, Citrus aurantifolia and Psidium guajava at 6x6 m showed that yield of wheat was maximum in association with acid lime (2.2 t/ha) followed by Z. mauritiana (1.8 t/ha) and P. guajava (1.7 t/ha). The yield of groundnut was maximum in association with acid lime (0.4 t/ha) followed by Z. mauritiana and P. guajava. Fruit yield was maximum in Z. mauritiana (27.7 t/ha) followed by P. guajava and C. aurnatifolia.
Dynamic database on agroforestry/ forestry in India has been developed and named as "agroforestryBASE". agroforestryBASE is an independent module and the components include database management at the backend and application program at the front end.
In Research Projects Database, 199 agroforestry reasearch project covering 11 institutes and 25 agricultural universities have been entered. The database on MPTS (Multipurpose Tree Species) includes detailed information on 12 most important MPTS being utilised in agroforestry.
Field survey in Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh indicated that area under aonla plantation increased with a linear trend and the production almost doubled in about a decade. The compund growth rate in the district was 4.02 percent with that of its production was 5.2 percent. The infrastructure for aonla industry in Pratapgarh district is encouraging with about 56 nursaries and 24 aonla processing units.
A watershed management programme has been initiated in Garh Kundar-Dawar, Dist. Tikamgarh (M.P.) on 850 ha area to demonstrate agroforestry technologies in participatory mode. Eight check dams were constructed to develop water resources. Marginal bunding of agricultural land (40 ha), gabion structures in 1st order stream (150 nos) were employed to check erosion. Agrihorticulture land use in 1.9 ha area on 5 farmers' field and live fencing on 1.7 ha are on 3 farmers' fiel were developed.
The Centre regularly organises Farmers' Day, Kisan Ghoshties to acquaint the farmers training with the current achievements on agroforestry.

More: http://www.nrcaf.res.in/

26. National Centre for Integrated Pest Management (NCIPM)
National Centre for Integrated Pest Management (NCIPM) of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), India was established in February, 1988 to cater to the plant protection needs of different agro-ecological zones of the country. In spite of a large expert workforce across different plant protection disciplines, there are still epidemics of pests on different crops in the recent past with the chronic pest problems assuming serious proportions. The Centre has a strong institutional network in place to take on the challenges of plant protection in the country in a harmonized manner.

Research Achievements

Validated IPM technologies
Cotton
Rice
Pulses
Oilseeds
Vegetables
Forewarning systems & Distribution maps
Databases and Softwares
Mass production of bioagents

More: http://www.ncipm.org.in/

27. National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources
The establishment of the Bureau coincided with the advent of the Green Revolution and was in response to the realization of perceived effects of the Green Revolution on agrobiodiversity. Further, it was in accordance with the international developments in the form of establishment of the International Board for Plant Genetic Resources (IBPGR), Rome, in 1974 (now renamed as International Plant Genetic Resources Institute). The NBPGR played a pivotal role in the improvement of various crop plants and diversification and development of agriculture in India through germplasm introduction from various institutes/organizations located in foreign countries and germplasm collection from within the country and abroad and conservation thereof.

Mandate
The Division of Germplasm Conservation is entrusted with the responsibility of conservation of Plant Genetic Resources for the posterity and sustainable use.

Achievements
Germplasm augmentation

The National Genebank conserves germplasm as per the genebank standards as base collections at –18oC. The crop-wise details of the various accessions conserved in National Genebank are listed below. The current germplasm holdings in the National Genebank in the form of orthodox seed is 3,96,189 representing 1,584 species. In addition, a total of 28,735 exotic accessions of different crop groups, namely, cereals (15,018), grain legumes (1662), oilseeds (1329), vegetables (7982), fibers & forages (961), medicinal & aromatic (38), spices (894) and millets (19)have been kept as voucher specimen in the medium-term storage module.

Registration of unique germplasm
Promising germplasm material with novel, unique, distinct with academic, scientific or applied value are being registered to facilitate flow of germplasm among the scientists working in the crop improvement programmes. A total of 1,049 unique accessions covering 183 species have been registered till date.

Restoration of germplasm from ICRISAT/IRRI and its conservation at NBPGR
Under a collaborative research project on restoration of germplasm of International Crop Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) mandate crops to NBPGR, a total of 2,980 accessions of different crops were received, out of which 424 accessions were found to be duplicates. The number of accessions restored till date is 56,223 with only 1,217 yet to be restored, the list of which has been compiled and sent to ICRISAT for necessary action. In addition, 11,718 accessions of rice were also restored from IRRI.

Monitoring, distribution and physical verification
Till date, more than 50,000 germplasm accessions conserved in the long-term storage module for 10 years or more have been monitored for seed viability, seed quantity and seed health to identify accessions that may require regeneration as per the genebank standards. In addition, more than 1,50,000 germplasm accessions of different crops have been supplied to various NARS partners for seed regeneration/ multiplication/ research/ evaluation.
Physical verification was performed by the Division of Germplasm Conservation during the 2009-2011, in order to verify the physical status, identifying the duplicates, updating the passport and other related information in database to enable it to link with the web-enabled central database of NBPGR.

National Permafrost Repository
An MoA has been signed between ICAR and Defence Research and Development Organization for the development of low-energy based conservation of plant genetic resources as safety duplicates in the National Permafrost Repository (NPR) at Chang-la, Leh-Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir. NBPGR has initiated studies during 2011 in collaboration with DRDO on 19 crops and 23 varieties to study the suitability of perma frost facility on conservation of germplasm.
More: http://www.nbpgr.ernet.in/

28. National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (NBAIR),
National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (NBAIR), formerly National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects (NBAII) is located in Bangalore, Hebbal in the same premises at which The Commonwealth Institute of Biological Control (CIBC), Indian Station was established in 1957. The advent of CIBC marked the beginning of organized and systematic biological control research in India.

Mandata
To act as a nodal agency for collection, characterization, documentation, conservation, exchange and utilization of agriculturally important insect resources(including mites, spiders and related arthropods) for sustainable agriculture.

Achievements
Classical Biological Control of the PAPAYA mealybug
Biological control of the Sugarcane wooly aphid
More: http://www.nbair.res.in/

29. National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources
Established on 21st September, 1984 at Bangalore in the form of twin institutes namely National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources and National Institute of Animal Genetics and then shifted to Karnal in 1985, the two institutes were merged to function as a single entity in the form of National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) in 1995. This premier institute is dedicated to work with its mandate of identification, evaluation, characterization, conservation and utilization of livestock and poultry genetic resources of the country.

Mandate
Identification, Evaluation, Characterization, Conservation and Utilization of Livestock and Poultry Genetic Resources.

Objectives

To conduct systematic surveys to characterise, evaluate and catalogue farm livestock and poultry genetic resources and to establish their National Data Base.
To design methodologies for ex situ conservation and in situ management and optimal utilization of farm animal genetic resources.
To undertake studies on genetic characterisation using modern biological techniques such as molecular cytogenetics, Immunology, DNA Fingerprinting, RFLP analysis etc.
To conduct training programmes as related to evaluation, characterisation and utilisation of animal genetic resources.

Achievements
Technologies/Methodologies Developed
Characterization of AnGR
Characterization Major Genes

Cattle:
Buffalo:
Sheep:
Goat:

Functional Genomics
Conservation of AnGR

Ex-situ Conservation
In-situ Conservation

More: http://www.nbagr.res.in/nbagr.html

Department of Biotechnology (DBT)

1. National Agri - Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI)

National Agri - Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) is an autonomous institute of the Department of biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, located in the Knowledge City at Mohali, Punjab. The institute aims at catalysing the transformation of agri - food sector in India.

Mission:

To transform agri-food sector into globally rewarding and sustainable biotechnology-based enterprise through innovative solutions in primary and secondary agriculture including high-end food processing.
To develop synergy among knowledge providers and investors in agri-food sector to carry innovations to marketplace.

Research activities

Agri-Biotechnology
i) Comparative genomics for gene discovery and function
ii) Molecular breeding
iii) Genetic resource prospecting
iv) Value added designer crops
v) Transgenic crops
vi) Association genetics
vii) Phenomics
vii) Metabolomics
viiii) Bioinformatics

Food Science & Technology
i) Food processing & technology
ii) Bioprocess engineering & energy optimisation
iii) Post harvest food stability
iv) Biochemistry & metabolic profiling
v) Flavours & dyes
vi) Food safety

Nutrition Science & Technology
i) Novel foods
ii) Nutrition for wellness
iii) Nutraceuticals
iv) Nutrigenomics and nutritional biology
v) Foods and nutrients for public health including biofortification,biosynthesis and molecular breeding
vi) Public health nutrition technologies
vii) Bioactives of nutritional value from plants & microbes

More: http://www.nabi.res.in/

2. National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB)
The National Institute of Animal Biotechnology is an Indian (NIAB) autonomous research establishment in 2010 under the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology (India). NIAB is located with in the campus of University of Hyderabad, the Highest Ranked University in the country, in about 100 acres of land. NIAB is aimed to harness novel and emerging biotechnologies and take up research in the cutting edge areas for improving animal health and productivity. The Institute's focus of research will be on Animal Genetics and Genomics, Transgenic Technology, Reproductive Biotechnology, Infectious Diseases, Bioinformatics and Nutrition Enrichment. The institute aims at translational research leading to the development of novel vaccines, diagnostics and improved therapeutic molecules for farm animals. The Institute plans to promote bio entrepreneurship by providing support environment for commercial tenants involved in the development of farm animal based products.

Mission: Development of sustainable and globally competitive livestock industry through innovative technology.
Research Areas

Inflammation Biology
Animal Genetics and Genomics
Infectious Disease

Bacterial Disease
Viral Disease
Protozoan Disease

Reproductive Biotechnology
Genetic Engineering
Bioinformatics

More :http://www.niab.org.in/Default.aspx

3.National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)

The National Institute of Plant Genome Research (formerly known as National Centre for Plant Genome Research) is an autonomous institution aided by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. The Institute's establishment coincides with the 50th anniversary of India's independence as well as birth anniversary of Prof. (Dr.) J. C. Bose. The formal announcement was made on November 30th 1997. This Institute has already placed India among the major contributors to plant genomics.
The Institute started to function in the year 1998 with the mandate to undertake, promote and co-ordinate research, train workers and to serve as information resource in identified aspects of plant genomics to build a frontline institution. NIPGR is poised to contribute towards frontier areas of Plant Biology such as, Computational Biology, Genome Analysis and Molecular Mapping, Molecular Mechanism of Abiotic Stress Responses, Nutritional Genomics, Plant Development and Architecture, Plant Immunity, Molecular Breeding, Transgenics for crop improvement and other emerging areas based on plant genomics.

Objectives

To undertake, aid, promote, guide and coordinate research of high caliber in basic and applied plant molecular biology;
To provide and promote effective linkages on a continuing basis between various scientific and research agencies / laboratories and other organizations working in the country on plant genes, development and related areas;
To utilize molecular biology approaches along with tissue culture and genetic engineering technology to identify important genes and manipulate these for generating transgenic plants with improved agronomic characters and pathogen / stress resistance;
To take up any fundamental work related to gene-regulation and mapping that would aid in achieving above mandate;
Development of molecular markers for monitoring important traits;
Production and testing of transgenic plants;
Identification of genes that are vital for the survival of the pathogens so that those could be targeted for pathogen combating;
To impart advance training at different levels in the field of plant genetic engineering and genome analysis; and
To undertake collaborative programmes with International Institutes those are engaged in plant genome research and develop close linkages.

More : http://www.nipgr.res.in/home/home.php

4. Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, CDFD, Hyderabad

The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) is an Indian Biotechnology research center, located in Hyderabad, India, operated by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Mandate
The Hyderabad based Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) has a mandate to translate the fruits of modern biology to benefit society and, this is clearly visible.
The major service components of CDFD involve DNA fingerprinting, diagnostics, genome analysis and bioinformatics.

Basic research in overlapping frontier areas of modern biology, especially in the post genomic scenario, is an integral component of this institute.

Research activity

In the diagnostics area, CDFD has increased the range of services provided, encompassing cytogenetic, biochemical and molecular diagnosis.
The diagnostics laboratory at CDFD runs a new-born screening programme with a mission to prevent the development of genetic disabilities through early intervention and treatment.
Given the burden of infectious diseases, in our country, CDFD is now moving into diagnosis and identification of microbial pathogens, particularly focussing on, to begin with, tuberculosis.
Complete sequence of the human genome and information from other sources, such as expression data from microarrays, have produced enormous information base for researchers. The marriage between biology and computer science known as bioinformatics is an attempt to make sense of this colossal amount of data and extract the useful information out of it.
CDFD has been designated as the Indian node for the European Molecular Biology Network and is the only node, other than one in China, outside Europe.
It has got an unusually large number of software and databases for genome analysis with browsable databases at its website.
Analysis of the data contained in DSMP will enable the investigator to arrive at an educated guess about the likely structure and therefore function of his protein.
CDFD is making major effort to bring about synthesis of IT with Biotechnology by initiating new programs in bioinformatics.
CDFD is also planning to initiate a national effort for generating SNP (Single Nucleotide Polymorphism) maps with specific reference to diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis and those caused by non-infectious agents.
Several new activities in frontier areas of modern biology such as bacterial genetics, molecular pathogenesis, cancer biology and metastasis, computational biology, structural and functional genomics, immunology, gene expression and cell death, host-parasite interactions, cellular signaling, etc. have been initiated.
Human resource development and training is another component which CDFD has been undertaking.
To develop IT based manpower, CDFD has also introduced a bioinformatics-internship program for the graduates to learn bio-computing and provide knowledge based software tools in modern biology.

More: http://www.cdfd.org.in

5. Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Imphal, Manipur

The Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development although registered in April, 2001, under the Manipur Societies Registration Act, 1989, the regular activity of the Institute could be started only with the appointment of its first Director on 18th January, 2003 to achieve the following mission, goal and objectives.

Mission

Bioresources development and their sustainable use through biotechnological interventions for the socio-economic growth of the region.

Objective

To set up the state of art biotechnology research facilities at Imphal which is at the centre of the Indo-Burmese Biodiversity Hotspot for sustainable development of bioresources using -tools of modern biology.
To study and document the unique biodiversity of bio-geographic junction of the Indian and oriental landmasses.
To develop biotechnological interventions for sustainable development and utilization of bioresources
To undertake capacity building (human resource development) in bioresouces conservation and management.
To generate technological packages for employments generation and economic progress of the region.
To collaborate with other institutions/- organizations/- universities nationally and internationally in furthering research pursuits in bioresources.

More: http://ibsd.gov.in/

6. Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology

The Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) is a growing phenomenon. Located in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, RGCB began in 1990 amongst humble surroundings as a small charitable society called the Centre for Development of Education, Science and Technology (C-DEST). In 1991, recognizing its potential, the C-DEST was made a “Grant-in-Aid” institute of the Government of Kerala and renamed as Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Development of Education, Science and Technology (RGC-DEST), becoming the first institute in the country to be named after Sri Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minster of India. In quick time, the institute attained national and international recognition with leading discoveries and findings in medical and plant biotechnology. The institute also received honors for being among the top PhD schools in biotechnology. In 2007 the Union Cabinet of the Government of India took the landmark decision to make RGCB a national research centre.

Vision

The Themes are a more general description of the areas within the field of disease biology that RGCB recognizes as important domains for targeted efforts involved in the institute’s mandate, mission and vision. These Themes will allow the development of Strategic Goals, which are the specific target areas identified as priorities by RGCB. As implementation of the Strategic Plan goes forward, these Goals will be the actual areas of focus, activities, and resources. Some of these priority Strategic Goals will represent current strengths of RGCB while for others, the Institute will identify new directions for the field that will answer novel questions and require state of the art capabilities.

More: http://rgcb.res.in/

7. Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB)

Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) is an academic institution established by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India with regional and global partnerships synergizing with the programmes of UNESCO as a Category II Centre. The primary focus of RCB is to provide world class education, training and conduct innovative research at the interface of multiple disciplines to create high quality human resource in disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of biotechnology in a globally competitive research milieu.
Research Areas
The Centre will carry out and promote multi-disciplinary innovative research in biotech sciences. Contemporary research at the interface of disciplines with integration of science, engineering and medicine and emphasis on the relevance to the regional societies is being undertaken. Broad range of areas synergizing with biotech science will be pursued:
Biomedical Science
Bioengineering & Devices
Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences
Climate science, agriculture and environment
Biotechnology Regulatory Affairs, IPR and Policy
More: http://www.rcb.res.in/index.php
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Department of Science and Technology (DST)

1. Agakar Research Institute, Department of Microbiology, Pune.

Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) is an autonomous, grant-in-aid research institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Goverment of India. It was established in 1946 by the Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science. Agharkar Research Institute (MACS) was the first to start microbiology subject in Pune in 1946. It was the vision of Late Professor N.V. Joshi, retired Professor of industrial chemistry to initiate work in soil and industrial microbiology, biochemistry and biogas production. The Department of Microbiology, University of Pune was established in 1977.It is now widely recognised as centre of excellence in Microbiology both at teaching and research. The department maintains its mission as 1) To advance the cause of higher education 2) To create a centre of academic excellence in the field of education and research in Microbiology 3) To provide a sound academic background for an overall development of personality for a successful career in Microbiology 4) To provide an environment which fosters continuous improvement and innovation in the subject 5) To inculcate in students the right skills oriented towards self development 6) To inculcate in students the need for the value of dignity of labour and the attitude and proper community orientation and civic responsibilities in their outlook. 7) To develop an orientation towards the National and Global needs as responsible citizen.
Research activity
The Department is actively involved in research in the following thrust areas of Microbiology in tune with national funding agencies.
Microbial Biochemistry and nanotechnology
Molecular Biology
Environmental Biotechnology
More: http://www.unipune.ac.in/dept/science/microbiology/microbio_webfiles/profile.htm

2. Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI)
Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) is a multidisciplinary team of experts conducting research on tropical forests and forestry. This Institute has contributed significantly to research in tropical forestry and biodiversity conservation over the past three decades of its existence. Founded in 1975, Institute is envisioned as a Centre of Excellence in Tropical Forestry to provide scientific support for decision making on matters related to forestry, with particular emphasis on conservation, sustainable utilization and scientific management of natural resources. KFRI became a part of the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) along with five other R&D Centres of the State, when the KSCSTE was constituted in 2002.

Research activities

Developed and standardised vegetative and micropropagation techniques for superior selections in teak, eucalypts, bamboo and various medicinal plants. KFRI was the first to standardise a methodology for clonal propagation of teak.
Developed Biological control mechanism for controlling Teak Defoliator using HpNPV and mass production of the virus
DNA mapping and genetic improvement of teak and developing clonal technology for production of improved planting stock of teak
Productivity improvement of Eucalypt plantations through clonal technology, disease resistant provenances and sylvicultural practices.
Standardised fertiliser dosages for teak and eucalypt plantations and assessment and augmentation of micronutrient deficiencies
Preservative/curing treatments for rubber wood bamboos and canes for improved quality value addition and durability
Root-trainer technology, compost media and micro and macro propagation techniques for bamboos, canes, selected medicinal plants and forest trees
Developed plantation technology for more than 15 indigenous tree species, bamboos and rattans

More : http://www.kfri.res.in/default.asp

3. Bose Institute

Bose Institute is a research institute in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Plant biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Animal physiology, Immunotechnology, Bioinformatics and Environmental science. The institute was established in 1917 by Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose, who was the founder of modern scientific research in India. Bose Institute pioneered the concept of inter-disciplinary research in India in synch with global trends. Its alumni have achieved renown in India and the world.

Major Research Areas
Astrophysics & Cosmology
Astrophysics around black holes, Cosmology, Observational Astrophysics

Chemical, Biological & Macro-Molecular Sciences
Study of complex molecular and hybrid systems (including biomolecules) using Experiments and Simulations, ultrasensitive & ultrafast spectoscopy techniques.

Condensed Matter Physics and Material Sciences
Experimental, theoretical and computational studies on Physics of materials, from nano dimension to bulk, Nanolithography and devices

Theoretical Sciences
Gravity, Quantum Field Theory, Lattice Gauge Theory, Granular Physics, Cognitive Science, Mathematical Physics, Statistical Physics, Nonlinear Physics, Quantum Optics and Quantum Information.
More:http://newweb.bose.res.in/

4. Institute Of Advanced Study in Science and Technology

Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) is a premier scientific research organization in the north-east region, conceived and nurtured by the Assam Science Society in its initial years and was inaugurated by Nobel Laureate Dorothy C. Hodgkin on 3rd November 1979. Subsequently, it was supported by the state govt. as its only autonomous R&D institute till March 2009. The institute was taken over in March, 2009 by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt of India as one of its autonomous R&D institute.

Research Theme
The Institute is engaged in multi disciplinary research activities, both in fundamental and applied, across frontier areas of science and technology such as Plasma physics, Polymer Sciences, Biochemistry, Drug design & development, Nano-science, Medicinal plants, Seri biotechnology, Microbial biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Microbial Fuel Cell etc.
More: http://iasst.gov.in/

EIACP Centre on Environmental Biotechnology

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