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Complete particulars of this Institute including its functions, duties, organisationsal structure etc. is given in Institute's website www.csgrc.res.in

RESEARCH SIDE:
Procedure followed in decision making process is as shown below.

RESEARCH SIDE:
Need based research projects in mulberry germplasm are initially formulated by respective scientists from different fields and placed for discussion in Research Council (RC). Once the Research Council approves such projects, it is forwarded to concerned referees in respective field for obtaining their views. The views/suggestions of the referees incorporated in the final proposal of research projects are then placed before the Research Advisory Committee(RAC) for discussion. Once the RAC approves the project it is forwarded to central office for financial approval and project coding for implementation.

ADMINISTRATIVE SIDE:
CSGRC has adopted/ followed the rules and manuals of Government of India i.e. FRSR, GFRs etc. as in Central Silk Board. Moreover, Central Silk Board has its own act called CSB Act, 1948 and CSB Rules, 1955. In addition to that, Labour norms, discharge of various functions, norms for employment are set by Central Silk Board. Repairs and maintenance of vehicles are made following the procedure laid down under G.F.R. Repair of buildings are entrusted to CPWD. Procurement, awards of contracts are lined up based on the provision of G.F.R. and also followed the guidelines of Central Silk Board as issued from time to time. Sanction of Study Leave is considered following CCS (Leave) Rules, 1965 and this is sanctioned by the Member Secretary, Central Silk Board, Bangalore depending upon its merit.

RESEARCH/ TECHNICAL SIDE:
1. The progress of research work/projects are recorded/documented and preserved. Besides, News letters and Annual reports of the institute are published and circulated for information and kept for record purpose.
2. Research findings are regularly published in scientific and technical journals by the scientists.
3. The recommendations/suggestions/guidance provided by RCC/RAC/RC are documented, circulated among scientists and other technical staff for compliance.
4. The Institute publishes hand books, manuals, handouts seminar proceedings and other technical documents for Seciculturists.

ADMINISTRATIVE SIDE:
1. This centre is financially non-delegated unit under Central Silk Board and working on Contingent amount on recoupment basis.
2. As far as Skilled Farm Workers(TS) are concerned the rules framed by Central Silk Board is followed.
3. Specific instructions / orders issued by Central Silk Board from time to time in the matters related to general administration, technical work, stores purchases and vigilance are followed.
4. Records pertaining to administration, assets are maintained by the administration Section and audited by Internal Audit and AG Audit.

1. Documents of regular correspondences, office notes, orders, memorandums, reports, vouchers, bills, vehicles, land, etc.
2. Registers like dead stock, assets, consumable, stationery, quotation, advance payment, bill, EMD/SD, accession, log books of vehicles and machines, attendance of all grades, service register of all staff and SFW(TS) etc.
3. Proceedings/ minutes of RC, RAC and other meetings. In addition to above, all CSGRC Publications.

AT INSTITUTE LEVEL:
The research monitoring is done by the RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RAC) & RESEARCH COUNCIL (RC) in this Institute and it is not open to public. However the minutes of these meetings are accessible to public. There are few other Committees which are mainly related with office administration.

RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RAC): To review the progress of on-going projects, new project under formulation etc. and to suggest guidelines in priority areas. The Committee has been constituted under the Chairmanship of an external expert. The Committee meets once in 6 months. The present Committee was constituted in 2023 for a period of 3 years.

a) COMPOSITION OF RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RAC)

b) OTHER COMMITTEES: The following committees constituted with in-house Chairperson & members mainly for smooth office administration.

COMPOSITION OF OFFICIAL LANGUAGE IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE (OLIC)

From October 2021, this centre is converted as financially non-delegated unit and working contingent amount on recoupment basis. All other budgets are allocated under the budget of Central Office, Central Silk Board

Dr. V.NISHITHA NAIK
Director

• This Centre is the custodian of mulberry and silkworm genetic resources and conducts collaborative work with other CSB research institutions and National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, ICAR, CDFD, DBT etc.

• The scientists of the Centre undertake survey for mulberry genetic resources in different geographical area of the country and so far collected 1315 mulberry varieties. They also participate in scientific conferences conducted in Universities/Colleges/Research Institutes. The training is also imparted to DOS officials / farmers organized by the Dept. of Sericulture, Govt. of Tamil Nadu.