24 April 2026, Mumbai
Dr S.N. Jha, Deputy Director General (Agril. Engg.) ICAR visited ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai today to review the performance of the institute. A Scientists’ Interaction meeting was also organised to assess the performance of the scientist.
Dr Jha emphasized on consistent & dedicated work by the Scientist to achieve their targets and improve the overall performance of the institute. He reiterated that the scientist should focus on unearthing innovative ideas and work for the betterment of the society.
Dr S.K. Shukla, Director, ICAR-CIRCOT elucidated on the achievements made by the institute and also acknowledged the transformation that happened in the institute with the cooperation and support of the Council.
On the Occasion three products viz., Cotton-Hemp blended shirt developed in collaboration with ICAR- National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering and Technology, Kolkata under CRP on Natural Fibres, Crease & Wrinkle free shirt and CIRCOT Extra-Long Staple Calibration Cotton were released at the hands of Dr Jha.
A MoU for commercialization of the technology was signed by ICAR–CIRCOT with M/s Pro-Ortho Perfect India Pvt. Ltd., for transfer of the technology ‘Conductive yarn and conductive paste for heat-generating smart textiles’ in the presence of DDG.
Later, Dr Jha, was felicitated by the institute, Indian Society for Cotton Improvement, Indian Fibre Society and Mumbai Chapter of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers.
(Source: ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai)
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