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रेशमकीट बीज प्रौद्योगिकी अनुसंधान संस्थान

Institute For Silkworm Seed Technology Research

National Silkworm Seed Organization

Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, Kodathi - 560 035

Ministry of Textiles
Swachh Bharat
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Right to Information (RTI)

Name and designation of the Public Information Officer +

Director

Dr. S. Manthira Moorthy

Powers and duties of CSB-ISTR officers/officials +

The powers and duties of CSB-ISTR officers and officials are as defined by Central Silk Board and as such there is no separate powers & duties for CSB-ISTR.

Procedure followed in channels of supervision and accountability +

The channel of supervision: Director → Scientist-D → Scientist-C.

Administrative side: Accounts / Audit

Annual Action Plan is prepared and forwarded to Central Silk Board, Bangalore through National Silkworm Seed Organization (NSSO), Bangalore for approval. This centre is a non-delegated unit and working under National Silkworm Seed Organization, Bangalore.

Administration

Files requiring sanction / approval of the Director are sent through Head of Institute. All financial proposals are forwarded to NSSO for approval / payment.

Store purchase procedure

Procedure for store purchase as mentioned in G.F.R. is being followed scrupulously and as per the guidelines issued by Central Silk Board and Central Vigilance Commission from time to time.

The Gazette of India — RTI Act 2005 +

PDF Document — The Gazette of India RTI Act 2005

INSTITUTE FOR SILKWORM SEED TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH

9.30 AM to 5.00 PM (Monday to Saturday)

2nd Saturday every month — Closed

Lunch Break: 1.00 PM to 1.30 PM

About

The Institute is functioning under National Silkworm Seed Organization, a unit of Central Silk Board, since 2006. The Central Silk Board in its 142nd Board Meeting held on 19th January 2025 has renamed

Silkworm Seed Technology Laboratory → Institute for Silkworm Seed Technology Research

This renaming was done to suit the mandate and activity of the institute, along with its national recognition and collaboration.

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