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Quality Evaluation and Improvement Division
Introduction:
Quality Evaluation and Improvement (QEI) Division is engaged in research on fibre extraction, evaluation, quality assurance and grading. Up gradation of quality, evaluation of physiochemical properties of jute and allied fibres are the major contributions of this division including extraction of useful chemicals from agricultural by-products of fibre crops.
Divisional Mandate:
- Conducting basic and strategic research for improvement of natural fibres through advanced techniques of fibre extraction, quality evaluation and development of instruments for quality assessment.
- Extraction, identification, characterization and application of bio-molecules from natural fibres and fibre-yielding plants.
Laborotary Facilities:
- Conducting basic and strategic research for improvement of natural fibres through advanced techniques of fibre extraction, quality evaluation and development of instruments for quality assessment.
- Extraction, identification, characterization and application of bio-molecules from natural fibres and fibre-yielding plants.
Divisional Achievements:
- Best quality jute fibre of North 24 Parganas district was found to be associated with availability of higher quantity of specific macro and micro-nutrients.
- Iron content influenced the heaviness/bulk density of the fibre.
- Available potassium showed positive correlation with the fibre strength.
- Fibre quality varied from TDN3+35% to TDN1+10% in North 24 Parganas, TDN4+30% to TDN2 in Nadia, TDN3+26% to TDN1 in Murshidabad, and TDN3+60% to TDN2 in Jalpaiguri district.
- Significant reduction in jute area has been observed in the Murshidabad district using Sentinel satellite data in the year 2019.
Research Accomplishment:
a. Ongoing Institute Projects
- Upgradation of automatic jute grading system (PI: Dr. Nagesh Kumar T/Co-PI: Dr. B. Saha and Dr. P. Srivastava)
- Inventory of natural fibre resources and spatial variability of fibre quality of jute, mesta, ramie, sisal, and flax (PI: Dr. Biplab Saha/ Co-PIs: Dr. Nilimesh Mridha and Mr. Sujai Das).
- Development and Refinement of Retting Technologies for Sustenance of Farmers’ Income (PI: Dr. Deb Prasad Ray/Co-PIs: Avijit Das, Manjunatha BS, Biplab Saha, and Deepak Nayak (CISH -Maldah))
- Exploring microbial production of bacterial cellulosic fibres and its applications (PI: Dr. Atul Singha/Co-PIs: Dr. Avijit Das, Dr. Santanu Basak)
b. Ongoing External Funded Projects
- Quality control of natural fibres under all India network project on jute and allied fibres (PI: Dr. Avijit Das/ Co-PI: Dr. Nagesh Kumar T)
- Development of a minimal water retting technology of jute (PI: Dr. Avijit Das/Co-PIs: Dr. Atul Singha, Dr. Deb Prasad Ray, Dr. Prateek Srivastav (NINFET), and Dr. Bijan Majumder (CC-PI: CRIJAF).
- Upscaling of an eco-friendly microbial extraction method of keratin from waste wool and its different technical applications (PI: Dr. Avijit Das/ Co-PIs: Dr. Manjunatha BS, Dr. DP Ray, Dr. RK Ghosh, KK Samanta, Dr. L. Ammayappan, and Dr. DB Shakyawar)
- Natural fibre waste to planting growth media: development, characterization and evaluation in soilless crop production system (PI: Dr. Nilimesh Mridha/Co-PIs: DB Shakyawar, Avijit Das, Atul Singha, and Manik Bhowmick)
c. Completed Projects (Both)
- Development of technology for extraction and characterization of nano-cellulose from jute caddis/jute stick (PI: Dr. Deb Prasad Ray/Co-PI: Dr. R. K. Ghosh)
- Development Of Digital Hairiness Meter For Jute Yarn (PI: Dr. Gautam Roy/Co-PIs: Dr. SC Saha and Dr. Gautam Bose)
- Handy Jute Fibre Bundle Strength Tester For Farmers (PI: Dr. SC Saha /Co-PI: Gautam Ray and Shri Amitava Sarkar)
- Development Of Accelerated Retting Technology For Jute And Mesta Plant (PI: Dr. Deb Prasad Ray/Co-PI: Dr. SC Saha and Dr. RK Ghosh)
- Jute mapping and estimation of fibre quality (PI: Dr. Biplab Saha/Co-PI: Shri Sujai Das and Dr. Koushik Manna)
- Prospects of bacteria from termite for utilization in retting of jute (PI: Dr. Manjunatha BS/Co-PI: Dr. Avijit Das)
Research Publications:
a. Ongoing Institute Projects
- Upgradation of automatic jute grading system (PI: Dr. Nagesh Kumar T/Co-PI: Dr. B. Saha and Dr. P. Srivastava)
- Inventory of natural fibre resources and spatial variability of fibre quality of jute, mesta, ramie, sisal and flax (PI: Dr. Biplab Saha/ Co-PIs: Dr.Nilimesh Mridha and Mr. Sujai Das).
- Development and Refinement of Retting Technologies for Sustenance of Famers’ Income (PI: Dr. Deb Prasad Ray/Co-PIs: Avijit Das, Manjunatha BS, Biplab Saha and Deepak Nayak (CISH-Maldah))
- Exploring microbial production of bacterial cellulosic fibres and its applications (PI: Dr. Atul Singha/Co-PIs: Dr. Avijit Das, Dr. Santanu Basak)
b. Ongoing External Funded Projects
- Quality control of natural fibres under all India network project on jute and allied fibres (PI: Dr. Avijit Das/ Co-PI: Dr. Nagesh Kumar T)
- Development of a minimal water retting technology of jute (PI: Dr. Avijit Das/Co-PIs: Dr. Atul Singha, Dr. Deb Prasad Ray, Dr. Prateek Srivastav (NINFET) and Dr. Bijan Majumder (CC-PI: CRIJAF).
- Upscaling of an eco-friendly microbial extraction method of keratin from waste wool and its different technical applications (PI: Dr. Avijit Das/ Co-PIs: Dr. Manjunatha BS, Dr. DP Ray, Dr. RK Ghosh, KK Samanta, Dr. L. Ammayappan and Dr. DB Shakyawar)
- Natural fibre waste to planting growth media: development, characterization and evaluation in soilless crop production system (PI: Dr. Nilimesh Mridha/Co-PIs: DB Shakyawar, Avijit Das, Atul Singha and Manik Bhowmick)
c. Completed Projects (Both)
- Development of technology for extraction and characterization of nano-cellulose from jute caddis/jute stick (PI: Dr. Deb Prasad Ray/Co-PI: Dr. R. K. Ghosh)
- Development Of Digital Hairiness Meter For Jute Yarn (PI: Dr. Gautam Roy/Co-PIs: Dr. SC Saha and Dr. Gautam Bose)
- Handy Jute Fibre Bundle Strength Tester For Farmers (PI: Dr. SC Saha /Co-PI: Gautam Ray and Shri Amitava Sarkar)
- Development Of Accelerated Retting Technology For Jute And Mesta Plant (PI: Dr. Deb Prasad Ray/Co-PI: Dr. SC Saha and Dr. RK Ghosh)
- Jute mapping and estimation of fibre quality (PI: Dr. Biplab Saha/Co-PI: Shri Sujai Das and Dr. Koushik Manna)
- Prospects of bacteria from termite for utilization in retting of jute (PI: Dr. Manjunatha BS/Co-PI: Dr. Avijit Das)
Introduction
Quality Evaluation and Improvement (QEI) Division is engaged in research on fibre extraction, evaluation, quality assurance and grading. Upgradation of quality, evaluation of physiochemical properties of jute and allied fibres are the major contributions of this division including extraction of useful chemicals from agricultural by-products of fibre crops.
Divisional Mandate
- Conducting basic and strategic research for improvement of natural fibres through advanced techniques of fibre extraction, quality evaluation and development of instruments for quality assessment.
- Extraction, identification, characterization and application of bio-molecules from natural fibres and fibre-yielding plants.
Laboratory and Facilities
Quality Evaluation and Improvement Division has four well-equipped laboratories. Research is carried out in the area of fibre extraction and processing, development of grading instruments, fibre quality assessment and bi-product utilization and bio-processing. Some facilities at these labs are: Well-equipped unique fibre quality testing laboratory having analogue and digital instruments for testing fibre quality parameters. Chemical Laboratory with Hi-tech equipment for chemical analysis of fibre and natural resources (HPLC, FTIR, AAS, GC, UV-Spectrophotometer, Nitrogen Auto-analyzer, Flame Photometer, Portable profile moisture meter, Mobile mapper, etc., Jute leaf drier & mixer). Production unit of retting accelerator powder for advanced jute retting technology. Well-equipped microbiology laboratory (Gel Electrophoresis, Gel Documentation, Fermenter, High resolution Microscope, refrigerated centrifuge and Thermocycler/PCR) for identification, screening, characterization, production, and storing of microbial cultures to develop environment-friendly jute retting technology.
Divisional Achievements
- Best quality jute fibre of North 24 Parganas district was found to be associated with availability of higher quantity of specific macro and micro-nutrients.
- Iron content influenced the heaviness/bulk density of the fibre.
- Available potassium showed positive correlation with the fibre strength.
- Fibre quality varied from TDN3+35% to TDN1+10% in North 24 Parganas, TDN4+30% to TDN2 in Nadia, TDN3+26% to TDN1 in Murshidabad and TDN3+60% to TDN2 in Jalpaiguri district.
- Significant reduction in jute area has been observed in the Murshidabad district using Sentinel satellite data in the year 2019.
Research Accomplishment (Last 5 years)
Ongoing Institute Projects
- Upgradation of automatic jute grading system (PI: Dr. Nagesh Kumar T/Co-PI: Dr. B. Saha and Dr. P. Srivastava)
- Inventory of natural fibre resources and spatial variability of fibre quality of jute, mesta, ramie, sisal and flax (PI: Dr. Biplab Saha/ Co-PIs: Dr. Nilimesh Mridha and Mr. Sujai Das).
- Development and Refinement of Retting Technologies for Sustenance of Farmers’ Income (PI: Dr. Deb Prasad Ray/Co-PIs: Avijit Das, Manjunatha BS, Biplab Saha and Deepak Nayak (CISH-Maldah))
- Exploring microbial production of bacterial cellulosic fibres and its applications (PI: Dr. Atul Singha/Co-PIs: Dr. Avijit Das, Dr. Santanu Basak)
Ongoing External Funded Projects
- Quality control of natural fibres under all India network project on jute and allied fibres (PI: Dr. Avijit Das/ Co-PI: Dr. Nagesh Kumar T)
- Development of a minimal water retting technology of jute (PI: Dr. Avijit Das/Co-PIs: Dr. Atul Singha, Dr. Deb Prasad Ray, Dr. Prateek Srivastav (NINFET) and Dr. Bijan Majumder (CC-PI: CRIJAF).
- Upscaling of an eco-friendly microbial extraction method of keratin from waste wool and its different technical applications (PI: Dr. Avijit Das/ Co-PIs: Dr. Manjunatha BS, Dr. DP Ray, Dr. RK Ghosh, KK Samanta, Dr. L. Ammayappan and Dr. DB Shakyawar)
- Natural fibre waste to planting growth media: development, characterization and evaluation in soilless crop production system (PI: Dr. Nilimesh Mridha/Co-PIs: DB Shakyawar, Avijit Das, Atul Singha and Manik Bhowmick)
Completed Projects (Both)
- Development of technology for extraction and characterization of nano-cellulose from jute caddis/jute stick (PI: Dr. Deb Prasad Ray/Co-PI: Dr. R. K. Ghosh)
- Development Of Digital Hairiness Meter For Jute Yarn (PI: Dr. Gautam Roy/Co-PIs: Dr. SC Saha and Dr. Gautam Bose)
- Handy Jute Fibre Bundle Strength Tester For Farmers (PI: Dr. SC Saha /Co-PI: Gautam Ray and Shri Amitava Sarkar)
- Development Of Accelerated Retting Technology For Jute And Mesta Plant (PI: Dr. Deb Prasad Ray/Co-PI: Dr. SC Saha and Dr. RK Ghosh)
- Jute mapping and estimation of fibre quality (PI: Dr. Biplab Saha/Co-PI: Shri Sujai Das and Dr. Koushik Manna)
- Prospects of bacteria from termite for utilization in retting of jute (PI: Dr. Manjunatha BS/Co-PI: Dr. Avijit Das)
Research Publications (Last 5 years)
- Saha,B., Nageshkumar, T, Saha, S. C., Roy, G., Sarkar, A., Sardar, G., and Mandal, J., 2022, Development and Evaluation of Handy Jute Fibre Bundle Strength Tester, Journal of scientific and industrial research, 81(02): 113-117
- Manna, K., Saha,B. and Kundu, M.,(2022) Study of Non-woven Jute Agrotextile Mulches on Soil Water, Temperature and Nutrient Status in root zone in Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L.) Cultivation, International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management, 13(4):348-356. https://doi.org/10.23910/1.2022.2380
- Ray DP, Ghosh RK, Saha B, Sarkar A, Singha A, Mridha N, Das I, Sardar G, Mondal J, Manjunatha BS, Shakyawar DB (2022) Accelerated retting technology for the extraction of golden fibre from the Indian Tossa jute (Corchorus sp.), Journal of Cleaner Production, Volume 380, 135063. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.135063
- Mridha, N., Saha,B., Bera, T., Sarkar, S., and Manna, K. (2023). Near real-time mapping of jute (Corchorus sp.) area using multi-temporal Sentinel-1 intensity data over the central part of West Bengal, India. Journal of Spatial Science, DOI: 10.1080/14498596.2023.2211951
- Nageshkumar T., Srivastava, P., Saha, B., Sengupta, S., Shakyawar, D.B., Sardar, G., Mondal, J. (2023) Defects identification in raw jute fibre using convolutional neural network models, The Journal of the Textile Institute. DOI:10.1080/00405000.2023.2199489
- Mridha, N., Ray, DP., Saha, Biplab., Rakesh Kumar Ghosh, Avijit Das, Manik Bhowmick and D B Shakyawar (2022). Natural fibre based non-woven agro-textile mulch: A boon for natural farming. Indian Farming 72 (12): 15-18
- Manjunatha, B. S., Ghosh, R. K., Mridha, N., Singha, A., Das, A., Ammayappan, L., Ray, D. P., Das, A., Saha B. and Shakyawar D. B. (2021). A Review on Microbial Mediated Retting of Jute Plant. Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, Vol. 7, No. 2, January 2021. p-49-54.
- Ghosh, R. K., Ray, D. P., Chakraborty, S., Saha, B., Manna, K., Tewari, A., & Sarkar, S. (2020). Cadmium removal from aqueous medium by jute stick activated carbon using response surface methodology: factor optimisation, equilibrium, and regeneration. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 1–18. DOI:10.1080/03067319.2019.1700964
- Manna, K., Kundu, M.C., Saha, B. & Ghosh G.K. 2018. Effect of nonwoven jute agrotextile mulch on soil health and productivity of broccoli (Brassica oleracea L.) in lateritic soil. Environment Monitoring and Assessment, 190(2):1-10
- Saha, B., Manna, K., Saha, S.C. and Sarkar, S. (2018). Application of geo-informatics for soil-nutrient and jute fibre quality mapping in Barasat-II block of West Bengal. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci 7(12): 2854-2866.
- Saha, B., Santra, P., Dey, P. and Singh, G. (2018). Spatial variability of soil physic-chemical properties under silvicultural system in alkali soil. Journal of Agricultural Physics, 17(1):45-57.
- Islam A., Sikka A. K., Saha B. and Singh Anamika. (2012). Streamflow Response to Climate Change in the Brahmani River Basin, India. Water Resources Management, 26 (6): 1409-1424
- Islam A., Sikka, A. K., Saha B. and Anamika (2009). Modeling Sensitivity of Streamflow to Climate Change in the Brahmani River Basin. Journal of Agricultural Engineering, ISAE, 46(4): 49-53
- Saha, B., Sikka, A.K. and Samra, J.S. (2006). Conservation practices for sustainable production from rainfed areas of Punjab Shiwaliks. International Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Vol.24 (3-4): 611-621
- Saha, B., Samra, J.S., Singh, Kehar and Juneja, M.L. (1999). Physicochemical properties of soil under different land use systems. J. Indian Soc. Soil Sci. 47(1):133-140
- Saha, B., Santra, P., Dey, P. and Singh, G. (2018). Spatial variability of soil physic-chemical properties under silvicultural system in alkali soil. Journal of Agricultural Physics, 17(1):45-57.
- Islam A., Sikka A. K., Saha B. and Singh Anamika. (2012). Streamflow Response to Climate Change in the Brahmani River Basin, India. Water Resources Management, 26 (6): 1409-1424
- Islam A., Sikka, A. K., Saha B. and Anamika (2009). Modeling Sensitivity of Streamflow to Climate Change in the Brahmani River Basin. Journal of Agricultural Engineering, ISAE, 46(4): 49-53
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Head of Division -
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Area of work :
Quality improvement of jute and allied fibres -
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Name :
Dr. Atul Singha -
Discipline :
Agricultural Microbiology -
Designation :
Senior Scientist -
Date of join in ICAR :
2008-01-07 -
Contact :
033 2421 2115/16, Extn. 293 -
E-Mail :
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Area of work :
Microbial ratting and extraction of fibre of jute and allied fibres.
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Dr. Nilimesh Mridha -
Discipline :
Agricultural Physics -
Designation :
Senior Scientist -
Date of join in ICAR :
2013-01-01 -
Contact :
033 2421 2115/16 extn. 298 -
E-Mail :
nilimesh[dot]mridha[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Remote Sensing, GIS, Geoinformatics, Soil Physics, Biophysics.
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Farm Machinery and Power -
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2020-01-07 -
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033 2421 2115/16, Extn. 312 -
E-Mail :
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Design, development and evaluation of implements/ machineries suitable for production of fibre crops, fibre extraction machineries, biomass conversion process and fibre waste utilization technologies, instrumentation based machineries -
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Mechanical Processing Division
Introduction:
Mechanical Processing (MP) division carries out basic and applied research on mechanical processing, quality control and product development from long vegetable fibres and their blends. Improvement of process, productivity & product quality; processing; quality assessment on geo-textile, agro-textile, apparel, packaging, automotive and industrial textiles are the main areas of research of this division.
Divisional Mandate:
- Basic and applied research on yarn and fabric preparation, quality control, and product development from natural fibres.
- Design and development of specialty products for technical textiles, e.g., apparel, furnishing, packaging, geotextile, agro-textile, automobile, etc.
- Conducting refresher courses on natural fibre textiles and its evaluation.
Laborotary Facilities:
- Spinning Pilot Plant
- Nonwoven Pilot Plant
- Fibre Yarn and Fabric Testing Laboratory
- Geotextile Testing Laboratory
The Laboratory
- Pilot plant- Spinning and Weaving Non-woven laboratory
- Geotextile laboratory Yarn and fabric quality testing laboratory
Divisional Achievements:
- Divisional Achievements
- Indian flax fibre variety Tiara (JRC-2) for technical textiles industrial trial with wet spinning system done.
Diversified uses of chemically modified ramie
High value apparel/home textiles by jute, ramie and protein fibres blending for development of warm garments and in the application of fashion garments. Further wolllenized jute yarn was bleached and dyed with suitable dyes to develop winter garments (muffler, jacket, cap, etc.).
Light weight woven carry bag: Jute-based light weight carry bag has been developed from all jute as well as jute-cotton union fabric.
Jute nonwoven fabrics for carry bags: Bio-degradable light weigh jute-based carry bag was developed from jute fibre nonwoven both with thermal bonding and adhesive bonding method.
Laminated needle punched nonwoven for impermeable light weight packaging with increased tenacity, total energy, bending modulus, seam strength, tear strength, water absorbency, but reduces thermal insulation and makes air & water permeability to zero.
Application of jute based agro textile as mulching material
Jute based window blind and moulded products with better fire retardation property
Suitable synthetic resin coating has been used in jute based woven textiles with add on around 5-7% found suitable for window blind material. The developed coated material under heat and pressure can be moulded in specified shapes as per the mould and the shape retention is also found satisfactory. The developed material was compared with commercial polyester coated material and found better as far as fire retardation is concerned.
Carpet underlay from sunhemp fibre with better resiliency, better thermal insulation, low abrasion loss than sunhemp-jute fabric.
Indian flax nonwoven for technical application for thermal insulation material, especially for blanket application.
Digital drape meter to measure the drape coefficient of textile fabric without human intervention.
Development of computerised measuring wicking tester for textiles has been developed
Research Accomplishment:
Research Accomplishment
Ongoing Institute Projects
- BPU/MP/2023-03: Potential of Natural Fibre Crop-Based Wastes for Biofuels Production.
- POQA/MP/2023-02: Development of Natural Fibre Based Biodegradable Coated Material for Low-Cost Carry Bag and Other Diversified Products. Pl.: Er. Sekhar Das Co-Pls: Dr. S. Basak and Er. H. Baite.
- PDQA/QEl/2021-04: Inventory of Natural Fibre Resources and Spatial Variability of Fibre Quality of Jute, Mesta, Flax, Sisal and Ramie. Pl: Dr. B. Saha, Co-Pls: Sh. S. Das, Dr. N. Mridha & Er. Sekhar Das (wef 01.04.2023).
- CBED/TOT/2023-04: Design & development of different bag, file, folder and fashion garment from jute-based fabric & their market feasibility. Pl: Er. H. Baite co-Pl's.: Dr. S. B. Roy; Dr. A.N. Roy (up to 31.03.2024) Dr. L.K. Nayak (wef 07.04.2024], and Er. S. Das.
Ongoing External Funded Projects
Development of bio-degradable packaging boxes from jute stick & jute pulp for Agri-horticultural produce Furation (March 29-2022) till March 28, 2024, sponsored by NJB Budget: 18 L.
- PDQA/MP/DOCA/2023-11: Study on Determining Storage Losses of Pulses Stored in Warehouses and to Recommend Norms for Loss/Gain during Long Term Storage, sponsored by Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), MOCAF&PD, GoI (till 31-12-2026).
Completed Projects (Both)
Research Publications:
Research Publications
- Murmu, S. B., Mishra, H. N., 2016. Measurement and modeling the effect of temperature, relative humidity and storage duration on the transpiration rate of three banana cultivars. Scientia Horticulture, 209, 124-131.
- Murmu, S. B., Mishra, H. N., 2017. Engineering evaluation of thickness and type of packaging materials based on the modified atmosphere packaging requirements of guava (Cv. Baruipur). LWT-Food Science and Technology, 78, 273-280.
- Murmu, S.B. and Mishra, H.N., 2017. Optimization of the arabic gum based edible coating formulations with sodium caseinate and tulsi extract for guava. LWT-Food Science and Technology, 80, 271-279.
- Murmu, S.B. and Mishra, H.N., 2017. The effect of edible coating based on Arabic gum, sodium caseinate and essential oil of cinnamon and lemon grass on guava. Food Chemistry. 245, 820-828.
- Murmu, S.B. and Mishra, H.N., 2018. Selection of the best active modified atmosphere packaging with ethylene and moisture scavengers to maintain quality of guava during low-temperature storage. Food chemistry, 253, 55-62.
- Murmu, S.B., 2022. Alternatives derived from renewable natural fibre to replace conventional polyurethane rigid foam insulation. Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 8, p.100513.
- Murmu, S.B., Debnath, S. and Bhutia, C.N., 2023. Evaluation of the German Angora Rabbit Fiber Produced in the Northeast Region of India. Journal of Natural Fibers, 20(2), p.2210323.
- Murmu, S.B. and Mishra, H.N., 2018. Post-harvest shelf-life of banana and guava: Mechanisms of common degradation problems and emerging counteracting strategies. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 49, pp.20-30.
- Das, S., Chaudhuri, A., & Singha, A. K. (2021). Characterization of lignocellulosic fibres extracted from agricultural biomass: arecanut leaf sheath. The Journal of The Textile Institute, 112(8), 1224-1231.
- Das, S., Chaudhuri, A., & Singha, A. K. (2022). Fabrication, microstructural and mechanical properties of arecanut leaf sheath fibre reinforced polyester resin composites. The Journal of The Textile Institute, 113(9), 1942-1949.
- Das, S., Singha, A. K., Chaudhuri, A., & Ganguly, P. K. (2019). Lengthwise jute fibre properties variation and its effect on jute–polyester composite. The journal of the Textile Institute, 110(12), 1695-1702.
- Jagadale Manisha., Gangil, S., and Jadhav, M. (2023). Enhancing fuel characteristics of jute sticks (Corchorus Sp.) using fixed bed torrefaction process. Renewable Energy, 215, 118992 (Naas rating:14.8)
- Jagadale, Manisha, Sandip Gangil, Mahesh Jadhav, V. K. Bhargav, Prateek Shrivastava, T. Nageshkumar, and Niranjan Kumar. "Valorization of Jute sticks (Corchorus olitorius) by torrefaction process: optimization and characterization of torrefied biomass as upgraded fuel." Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (2023): 1-15. (NAAS RATING: 10.05)
- Jagadale, Manisha, K. N. Agrawal, C. R. Mehta, R. R. Potdar, Manoj Kumar, and Mahesh Jadhav. "A data-driven approach to predict anthropometric dimensions of Central Indian women workers via principal component and factorial analysis." CURRENT SCIENCE 124, no. 2 (2023): 215-225. (NAAS RATING: 7.12)
- Jagadale, Manisha, K. N. Agrawal, C. R. Mehta, R. R. Potdar, and Nandni Thakur. "Estimation and Validation of Body Segment Parameters Using 3D Geometric Model of Human Body for Female Workers of Central India." Agricultural Research 11, no. 4 (2022): 768-780. (NAAS RATING: 7.4)
- Manisha Jagadale, Mahesh Jadhav, Nandni Thakur and Shailendra Gadge (2018) Effect of different shade net structures on reference crop Evapotranspiration. International journal of Pure and Applied Bioscience, 6(3):681-687.
- Misra, S., Pandey, P., & Mishra, H. N. (2021). Novel approaches for co-encapsulation of probiotic bacteria with bioactive compounds, their health benefits and functional food product development: A review. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 109, 340-351.
- Misra, S., Pandey, P., Dalbhagat, C. G., & Mishra, H. N. (2022). Emerging technologies and coating materials for improved probiotication in food products: A review. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 15(5), 998-1039.
- Misra, S., Rayaguru, K., Dash, S. K., Mohanty, S., & Panigrahi, C. (2022). Efficacy of microwave irradiation in enhancing the shelf life of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.). Journal of Stored Products Research, 97, 101957.
- Misra, S., Pandey, P., Panigrahi, C., & Mishra, H. N. (2023). Evaluation of potentiality of erythritol on improving the physicochemical, functional, and pasting properties, along with the storability of multigrain flour using chemometric approach. Journal of Stored Products Research, 101, 102088.
- Misra, S., Pandey, P., Panigrahi, C., & Mishra, H. N. (2023). A comparative approach on the spray and freeze drying of probiotic and Gamma-aminobutyric acid as a single entity: Characterization and evaluation of stability in simulated gastrointestinal conditions. Food Chemistry Advances, 3, 100385.
- Misra, S., Mandliya, S., Pandey, P., Panigrahi, C., Dalbhagat, C. G., & Mishra, H. N. (2024). Effect of spray-and freeze-dried microcapsules containing probiotics and γ-Aminobutyric acid on nutritional, physicochemical, textural, pasting, rheological, and microstructural characteristics of composite dough. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 17(2), 464-478.
- Misra, S., Pandey, P., & Mishra, H. N. (2023). Probiotication in multigrain dough and biscuits with the incorporation of erythritol: Evaluation of techno-functional properties using chemometric approach. Food Science and Technology International, 10820132231188631.
- Misra, S., & Kumar, S. (2020). Ohmic Heating as an Alternative to Conventional Heating for Shelf-Life Enhancement of Fruit Juices. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci, 9(3), 01-07.
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Name :
Dr. Sanjay Debnath -
Discipline :
Textile Manufacture -
Designation :
Head of Division -
Date of join in ICAR :
1970-01-01 -
Contact :
+91-33-2421 2115/16; extn. 292 -
E-Mail :
Sanjay[dot]debnath[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Nonwoven, geotextile, agro-textile & technical textiles, Design & development of instrument and machine.
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Name :
Dr. Manik Bhowmick -
Discipline :
Textile Manufacture -
Designation :
Senior Scientist -
Date of join in ICAR :
2024-01-01 -
Contact :
033 2421 2115/16, Extn. 281 -
E-Mail :
manik[dot]bhowmick[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Non-woven, geo-textile, Spinning, weaving, yarn structure, composite, technical textile & agro-textile.
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Name :
Er. Sekhar Das -
Discipline :
Textile Manufacture -
Designation :
Scientist -
Date of join in ICAR :
2011-01-15 -
Contact :
033 2421 2115/16, Extn. 212 -
E-Mail :
sekhar[dot]das[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Natural Fibre based polymer composite; Fibre extraction from lignocellulosic biomass; Biomimetic Textiles; Waste paper utilization; Fire Retardant Textiles -
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Name :
Dr. Sanchita Biswas Murmu -
Discipline :
Agricultural Structures and Process Engineering -
Designation :
Scientist -
Date of join in ICAR :
2020-01-07 -
Contact :
033 2421 2115/16, Extn. 232 -
E-Mail :
sanchita[dot]biswas[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Post-harvest technological interventions
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Name :
Er. Manisha Jagadale -
Discipline :
Farm Machinery and Power -
Designation :
Scientist -
Date of join in ICAR :
2020-10-05 -
Contact :
033 2421 2115/16, Extn. 311 -
E-Mail :
manisha[dot]jagadale[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Mechanisation of natural fibre, Fibre extraction technologies, Ergonomics, Bio energy technologies, Instrumentation
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Name :
Mr. Rajat Sen -
Discipline :
Skill Suporting Staff -
Designation :
Skill Suporting Staff -
Date of join in ICAR :
2007-07-04 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 extn 212 -
E-Mail :
rajat[dot]sen[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Mechanical Processing Division
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Name :
Mr. Robin Das -
Discipline :
Lab Technician -
Designation :
Senior Technical Assistant. -
Date of join in ICAR :
1970-01-01 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn 267 -
E-Mail :
robin[dot]das[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Mechanical Processing Division
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Name :
Dr. Surajit Sengupta -
Discipline :
Textile Manufacture -
Designation :
Principal Scientist -
Date of join in ICAR :
1992-01-21 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn. 202 -
E-Mail :
surajit[dot]sengupta[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Nonwoven, Agrotextile, Spinning, Technical Textiles from long vegetable fibres. -
Profile :
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Name :
Er. Sourav Misra -
Discipline :
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Designation :
Scientist -
Date of join in ICAR :
2023-04-11 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn.202 -
E-Mail :
sourav[dot]misra[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
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Name :
Ms. Papai Ghosh -
Discipline :
Laboratory Technician -
Designation :
Senior Technical Assistant. -
Date of join in ICAR :
2014-11-10 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 extn 243 -
E-Mail :
papai[dot]ghosh[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Technical
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Name :
Mr. Izhar Mustafa -
Discipline :
Laboratory Technician -
Designation :
Technical Officer. -
Date of join in ICAR :
2011-12-13 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 extn 286 -
E-Mail :
izhar[dot]mustafa[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Mechanical Processing Division
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Name :
Mr. Sujoy Karmakar -
Discipline :
Laboratory Technician -
Designation :
Sr. Technical Assistant -
Date of join in ICAR :
2014-09-15 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 extn 267 -
E-Mail :
sujoy[dot]karmakar[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Mechanical Processing Division
Chemical and Bio-chemical Processing Division
Introduction:
Introduction
CBP division works in the area of chemical/biochemical processing, quality control, and product development from all natural fibres and their residual biomasses. It has major contributions on pulp & paper; bleaching, dyeing & finishing; particle & fibre board; composites from natural fibres, advanced textile processing, and biomass utilization as well as high-value products development.
Divisional Mandate:
- Divisional Mandate
- To improve the aesthetic appeal and quality of natural fibres-based products by advanced chemical processing techniques like surface modification, bleaching, dyeing, printing & finishing.
- To identify & develop diversified items like pulp-based products, composites, particle boards, activated carbon and high-end products from natural fibre residues.
- To impart skill development programs on processing of natural fibres and by-products utilization.
Laborotary Facilities:
- Laboratory and Facilities
- Chemical and Bio-chemical Processing has different laboratories for chemical processing and biomass utilization of natural fibres, including two pilot plants.
- Pulp & Paper and Particle board
- Beater M/c 24”x30”, complete with cement trough construction and 20 HP Motor for 50 kg pulp Calender M/c 12”x36” with 10 HP motor
- Hydraulic press 35”x 45”, 7.5 HP
- Cutting M/c 36“blade with 3 HP motor
- Rag chopper complete with 5 HP motor
- Hammer mill 50 -100 Kg /hr with 10 HP motor
- Shaker with 3 HP motor
- Blender with 3 HP motor 100 litre capacity
- Dice and mould
- Matt forming table 2Nos.
- Hot press hydraulic 54”x 30”, five -ten-day light, 10 HP
- DD saw with 5 Hp motor
- Instron for composite testing
- Electrospinning for nano fibre making
- Light fastness tester
- BET surface area analyzer
- Microwave digester
- Wet processing machinery like Winch dyeing m/c, padding mangle cum curing m/c, Shaker.
- Lab facility for making paper of different size and capacity
- Hank dyeing machine
- Microwave digester
- Tearing strength tester
- Tensile strength tester
- GSM tester
- Bursting strength tester
- Folding tester
- Digester (0.5kg & 250 g) Screw press for water removal
- Punao vat
- Horizontal shaker
- COD digester
- Semi-automatic sheet former
- Beater (2)
- Weather tester (Xenon tester)
- Surface area analyzer.
- BOD analyzer
- Freeness tester
- Padding mangle with stenter
- Bending and crease recovery tester
- Glycerine bath
- Hot press machine
- Mechanical grinder
- Mixture machine
- Grinder machine
- Sieve shaker
- Grinder small size
- Hot air oven
- Disk disintegrator
- Jute cutter machine (2)
- Compression molding machine
- Hydraulic press
- Small grinder
- Multi-fibre cutter
- Jute fibre cutter
- Tissue paper vat
- Rubbing fastness equipment
Divisional Achievements:
- Divisional Achievements
- A) Development of Universal Bleaching Process of Jute for textile and non-textile Applications
- B) Eco-friendly chemical processing of lignocellulosic fibres for the preparation of home textiles
- C) Jute based conductive polymer composite for electromagnetic shielding
- D) Development of Jute Based Composite Products
- E) Development of fire retardant and termite proof particle board from whole jute plant
- F) Coating of jute fabric to improve its functional properties for use as rigid/semi-rigid packaging material
- G) Development of High Value Apparel/Home Textiles by Jute, Ramie and Protein Fibres Blending
- H) Production of high-value crystalline cellulose microparticle from fibre yielding plants
- I) Value added products from banana plant waste
- K) Jute stick activated carbon: A high value product from agro-waste of jute cultivation
- L) Eco-friendly chemical processing like scouring, bleaching, dyeing
- M) Dyeing & printing of lignocellulosic fibres with various class of dyes like direct dye, reactive dye, cat dye, sulphur dye, and azoic color.
- N) Natural dyeing of lignocellulosic fibres
- O) Pulp and Paper from lignocellulosic fibres
- P) Product developed from natural fibre-based Composite
- Q) Particle Boards developed from natural fibre.
Research Accomplishment:
Research Achievements
Ongoing Institute Projects
- Development of High Value Apparel/Home Textiles by Jute, Ramie and Protein Fibres Blending (PI-Dr. K. K Samanta, Sr. Scientist).
- Sustainable Innovative Bleaching of Ligno-cellulosic Fibres and Its Effect on Dyeing Behaviour (PI-Dr. S. N. Chattopadhyay, Pr. Scientist.)
- Jute-Based Active Packaging Systems for Use in Agro-Commodities. (PI-Dr. S. Debnath, Pr. Scientist)
- Protocol Development of User-Friendly Wastewater Treatment for Safe Disposal and Reuse. (PI- Dr. S. N. Chattopadhyay, Pr. Scientist)
- Development of Natural Fibre Based Vegan Leather Products. (PI- Dr. S. Basak, Sr. Scientist).
- Development of Building Materials Using Natural Fibres and Other Fibrous Crop Residue. (PI- Dr. R. K. Ghosh, Sr. Scientist).
Ongoing External Funded Projects
- Development of Modern Mini-spinning Machinery for Processing Jute and Allied Fibre For Small Industries (NJB sponsored).
- Development of Natural Fibre Based Vegan Leather Products (CRP-08)
- Development of Building Materials Using Natural Fibres and Other Fibrous Crop Residue (CRP-07)
- Utilization of Natural Locally Available Natural Resources for Natural Dyeing of Silk And Wollen Yarn Along with Pashmina Fabric (IICT-Consultancy project)
Completed Projects (Both)
- Preparation Of Activated Carbon From Jute Stick By Chemical Activation (PI- Dr R K Ghosh)
- Jute Based Conductive Polymer Composite For Electromagnetic Shielding (PI- Dr L Ammayappan)
- Sustainable Flame-Retardant Finishing Of Jute And Jute-Cotton Fabrics Using Plant Extracts (PI- Dr K K Samanta)
- Aroma Finishing On Jute Textiles (PI- Dr N C Pan, Dr L Ammayappan)
- Development Of Jute Based Composite Products (PI- Dr L Ammayappan)
- Development Of Universal Bleaching Process Of Jute For Textile And Non-textile Applications.(PI- Dr S N Chattopadhyay)
- Coating Jute Fabric To Improve Its Functional Properties For Use As Rigid/Semi Rigid Packing Material. (PI- Dr. P. C. Sarkar)
- Development Of Fire Retardant And Termite Proof Particle Board From Whole Jute Plant.(PI- Dr. L. Ammayappan)
- Production Of High-Value Crystalline Cellulose Microparticle from Fibre Yielding Plants. (PI- Dr. R. K. Ghosh)
Research Publications
- Ammayappan L, 2022. A Short Review on Potential of Natural Fibers for Replacement of Single Use Plastics, The Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 9(1): 77-84.
- Ammayappan L, Chakraborty S, Musthafa I, and Pan N.C., 2022. Standardization of a chemical modification protocol for jute fabric reinforcement, Journal of Natural Fibers, 19(2): 562-574.
- Basak S, Shakyawar, D.B., Samanta, K. K, Debnath, S., Bhowmick, M.and Kumar, N. 2022. Development of natural fibre based flexural composite: A sustainable mimic of natural leather, Materials Communications, 32, 103976-103985.
- Basak, S., Ali, S.W., Sodium Lignin Sulfonate (SLS) and Pomegranate Rind Extracts (PRE) Bio-macro-molecule: A Novel Composition for Making Fire Resistant Cellulose Polymer, Combustion Science and Technology, 194 (15) 3206-3224.
- Basu, G., Datta, M., Sengupta, S., Nath, D, and Debnath, S., 2022, Jute felt for noise reduction: understanding effect of pore size distribution, Journal of Natural Fibers 19 (13), 6482-6496.
- Chattopadhyay, S.N., Pan, N.C., Roy, A. N., Samanta, K.K., and Khan, A., 2022. Two step bleaching of jute yarn and fabric using hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid, Journal of Natural Fibres, 19:3, 1159-1167.
- Chattopadhyay, S.N., Pan, N.C., Roy, A.N., and Samanta, K.K. 2022. Low temperature bleaching of jute using peracetic acid: A novel process, AATCC Journal of Research, 9(2) 98-105.
- Ray, D.P., Ghosh, R.K., Saha, B., Sarkar, A., Singha, A., Mridha, N., Das, I., Sardar, G., Mondal, J., Manjunatha, B.S., and Shakyawar, D.B. 2022. Accelerated retting technology for the extraction of golden fibre from the Indian Tossa jute (Corchorus sp.), Journal of Cleaner Production, 380(2), 135063.
- Samanta, K.K., and Chattopadhyay, S.N. 2022. Properties, Processing and Application of Banana Fibre, International Journal of Bioresource Science, 9 (2), 173-178.
- Samanta, K.K.., Mustafa, I., Debnath, S., Das, E., Basu, G., and Ghosh, S.K. 2022. Study the Thermal Insulation Performance of Layered Jute Non-woven: A Sustainable Material, Journal of Natural Fibres, 19 (11), 4249–4262.
- Sarkar, P.C., Ammayappan, L., and Kumar, N, 2022, Resin finishing of hessian fabric for potential application as a semi-rigid packaging material, Pigment & Resin Technology, https://doi.org/10.1108/PRT-06-2022-0083.
- Shakyawar D.B, and Ammayappan L, 2022. Angora Rabbit Wool: Production, Processing and Utilization, The Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 8 (2): 82-94.
- Shakyawar, D.B., Samanta, K.K., Debnath, S., M. Bhowmick, Chattopadhyay, S.N., Sengupta, S., and Roy, A.N., 2022. Potential of Natural Fibers- An Alternate of Plastic Material: Part I, Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 8(2), 71-80.
- Jose S, Thomas S, Jibin P, Sisanth K S, Kadam V, Shakyawar D B. 2022, Surface modification of wool fabric using sodium lignosulfonate and subsequent improvement in the interfacial adhesion of natural rubber latex in the wool/rubber composites, Industrial Crops and Products, 177, 114489.
- Ammayappan, L., Chakraborty, S., and Pan, N.C., 2021. Silica nanocomposite based hydrophobic functionality on jute textiles, The Journal of the Textile Institute, 112 (3), 470-481.
- Ammayappan, L., Manjunatha, B.S., Bhowmick, S. and Chattopadhyay, S.N., 2020. Particle board from jute plant residue, Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 6(2): 57-63.
- Ammayappan, L., Manjunatha, B.S., Bhowmick, S. and Chattopadhyay, S.N., 2020. Properties of whole jute plant and synthetic and bioadhesive based particle board, Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 7(1):23-28.
- Ammayappan, L. and Jeyakodi, Moses J, 2020. Improvement in Surface Functionality of Textile Fibres by Plasma Treatment, Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 7(1) : 49-60.
- Ammayappan, L. and Jeyakodi, Moses J, 2021. Effect of Different Finishing Formulations on Hand Value of Wool: Cotton Union Fabrics, Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 8(1): 29-36.
- Ammayappan, L. and Jeyakodi, Moses J, 2021. Improvement in Performance of Natural Fibrous Textiles by Functional Finishes, Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 7(2): 17-30.
- Ammayappan, L., Jose, S., and Arputha Raj A., 2021. Theory of Dyeing in Colouration of Natural Fibres with Different Dyestuffs, Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 7(2): 55-66.
- Chattopadhyay S N, Pan N C and Bhowmick S, 2021 Effect of pulping and bleaching on handmade paper from jute, IPPTA Journal, 33(2) 18-22.
- Chattopadhyay, S.N., Pan, N.C., Roy, A.N., Samanta, K.K. and Khan, A., 2021. Hybrid bleaching of jute yarn using hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid, Indian Journal of Fibre & Textile Research, 33 (1):78-82.
- Ghosh, R.K., Majumder S., Bhattacharyya A., Paul A., Khan Z., Ray D.P., Chattopadhyay S.N., Pardesh A., Shakyawar D.B., & Banerjee, K., 2021 Introducing a low-cost jute activated carbon as a novel cleanup agent in multiclass pesticide residue analysis using gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometry, Journal of Cleaner Production, 319: 128696.
- Ghosh, R.K., Ray, D.P., Tewari, A and Das, I., 2021. Removal of textile dyes from water by jute stick activated carbon: process optimization and isotherm studies, International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 18: 2747–2764.
- Ray, D.P., Ghosh, R.K., & Das, I., 2021 Acidulated Extraction of Nanocellulose from Jute Fibre wastes, International Journal of Bioresource Science, 8(2): 61-65.
- Samanta, K.K., Roy, A.N., Baite, H., Debnath, S., Ammayappan, L., Nayak, L.K., Singha, A. and Kundu, T.K., 2021. Application of nettle fibre in Textile: A brief Review, International Journal of Bioresource Science, 8(1): 39-45.
- Basak, S., Raja, ASM., Saxena, S and Patil, P.G., 2021. Tannin based polyphenolic bio-macromolecules: Creating a new era towards sustainable flame retardancy of polymers, Polymer Degradation and Stability, 189: 109603-109620.
- Samanta, K. K., Joshi, A.G., Jassal, M., and Agrawal, A.K., 2021 Hydrophobic functionalization of cellulosic substrate by tetrafluoroethane dielectric barrier discharge plasma at atmospheric pressure, Carbohydrate Polymers, 253, 117272.
- Ammayappan, L, Pan, N.C, Chakraborty, S, Khan A, & Bhowmick, B. 2019. An overview on utilisation of lignocellulosic fibre based biocomposites, Indian Journal of Natural Fibers, 6(1): 11-25.
- Ammayappan, L, Pan, NC, Chakraborty S, and Khan A, 2019. Effect of dyeing process and microcapsules on the performance of fragrance finishing of jute textiles, Indian Journal of Natural Fibers, 5(2): 9-22.
- Basak S, Saxena S, Raja ASM, Patil PG, Krishnaprasad G, Narkar RS, and Kambli ND, 2020. Cotton based fragrance packets for well-being applications, Indian Society for Cotton Improvement, 10(1).
- Ammayappan, L., Chakraborty, S., and Pan, N.C., 2018. Effect of resin property on performance of biocomposites, Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 5(1): 45-54.
- Basak S, Samanta KK, Chattopadhyay SK, Saxena S and Narkar R, 2018. Banana pseudostem sap and boric acid- A new green intumescent for making self-extinguishing cotton fabric, Indian Journal of Fibre & Textile Research, 43 (1): 36-43.
- Chattopadhyay SN, Pan NC , Khan A, Bhowmick A and Chakraborty S, 2018. Bleaching of jute with Per Acetic Acid, The Indian Journal of Natural Fibre, 4 (2), 73-79.
- Chattopadhyay S.N., Pan N.C, and Khan A, 2018. Printing of jute fabric with natural dyes extracted from manjistha, annatto and ratanjot, Indian Journal of Fibre & Textile Research, 43 (3) : 352-356.
- Ghosh R.K., Tiwari A and Ray D.P., 2018. Harnessing Biomass Energy for a Sustainable Future: A Review, International Journal of Bioresource Science, 5(1): 27-38.
- Ghosh RK, Ray DP, Chattopadhyay SN, Bhandari K, Kundu A, Tiwari A, & Das I, 2018. A method for microwave assisted synthesis of microcrystalline cellulose from jute stick alpha cellulose, International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology, 11(4): 697-701.
- Jose S, Mishra L, Debnath S, Pal S, Munda P.K., and Basu G, 2019. Improvement of water quality of remnant from chemical retting of coconut fibre through electro coagulation and activated carbon treatment, Journal of Cleaner Production, 210: 630-637.
- Pan, N.C, Ammayappan L., Khan A, and Chakraborty, S, 2018. Performance of chitosan: jasmine oil microcapsule on jute fabric, Indian Journal of Fibre and Textile Research, 43 (3): 375-380.
- Ray D.P, and Ghosh R.K, 2018. Perspective of Jute in a New Realm beyond Sacking, Economic Affairs, 63(4):981-986.
- Samanta A.K, Bhaumik N.S, Konar A, and Roy A.N, 2019. Studies on compatibility of selective direct dyes for dyeing of jute fabric, Indian Journal of Fibre & Textile Research, 44 (1):98-106.
- Samanta K.K, Chattopadhyay S.N, and Bose G, 2018. Flame Retardant Finishing of Jute using Banana Pseudostem Sap, Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 4 (2): 63-71.
- Sarkar P.C., Sahu U, Binsi P.K, Nayak N, Ninan G, Ravishankar C.N, 2018, Studies on physico-chemical and functional properties of some natural Indian gums, Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research, 37(2): 126 - 131.
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Name :
Dr. Deb Prasad Ray -
Discipline :
Organic Chemistry -
Designation :
Head of Division -
Date of join in ICAR :
2011-01-07 -
Contact :
033 2421 2115/16, Extn. 295 -
E-Mail :
debprasad[dot]ray[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Natural fibre chemistry, Synthesis of coupling agents for development natural fibre based bioscomposites, polysaccharide chemistry and isolation and characterization of natural products for industrial and agricultural application.
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Name :
Dr. Sambhu Nath Chattopadhyay -
Discipline :
Textile Chemistry -
Designation :
Principal Scientist -
Date of join in ICAR :
1989-08-07 -
Contact :
033 2421 2115/16, Extn. 278 -
E-Mail :
sambhu[dot]chattopadhyay[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Pre-treatment, bleaching, dyeing, finishing of natural textile fibres and development of handmade paper from lignocellulosic fibres.
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Name :
Dr. L Ammayappan -
Discipline :
Textile Chemistry -
Designation :
Principal Scientist -
Date of join in ICAR :
2001-09-26 -
Contact :
033 2421 2115/16, Extn. 230 -
E-Mail :
ammayappan[dot]l[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Surface modification, Nanotechnology, Bio composite, Functional finishing
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Name :
Dr. Kartick Kumar Samanta -
Discipline :
Textile Chemistry -
Designation :
Senior Scientist -
Date of join in ICAR :
2010-04-20 -
Contact :
033 2421 2115/16, Extn. 232 -
E-Mail :
kartick[dot]samanta[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Textile chemical processing; Pre-treatment of fibre; Technical textile
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Name :
Dr. Santanu Basak -
Discipline :
Textile Chemistry -
Designation :
Senior Scientist -
Date of join in ICAR :
2011-09-15 -
Contact :
033 2421 2115/16, Extn. 281 -
E-Mail :
santanu[dot]basak[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Sustainable functional finishing of textile materials
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Name :
Mr. Avisek Tewari -
Discipline :
Laboratory Technician -
Designation :
Senior Technician. -
Date of join in ICAR :
2014-07-17 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn 296 -
E-Mail :
avisek[dot]tewari[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Chemical & Bio-Chemical Processing Division
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Name :
Ms. Anwesha Sasmal -
Discipline :
Workshop Staff -
Designation :
Technician. -
Date of join in ICAR :
2020-02-06 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn 284 -
E-Mail :
anwesha[dot]sasmal[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Chemical & Bio-Chemical Processing Division
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Name :
Mr. Sudipta Bhowmick -
Discipline :
Lab Technician -
Designation :
Senior Technical Officer. -
Date of join in ICAR :
2007-09-05 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn 296 -
E-Mail :
sudipta[dot]bowmick[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Chemical & Bio-Chemical Processing Division
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Name :
Mr. Vikas Chandra -
Discipline :
Laboratory Technician -
Designation :
Technical Officer. -
Date of join in ICAR :
1990-05-14 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn 229 -
E-Mail :
vikas[dot]chandra[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Chemical & Bio-Chemical Processing Division
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Name :
Mr. Biswajit Halder -
Discipline :
Skilled Support Staff -
Designation :
Skilled Support Staff -
Date of join in ICAR :
2007-01-16 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn 296 -
E-Mail :
biswajit[dot]halder[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Chemical & Bio-Chemical Processing Division
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Name :
Mr. Somnath Biswas -
Discipline :
Laboratory Technician -
Designation :
Technician. -
Date of join in ICAR :
2019-05-25 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn 296 -
E-Mail :
somnath[dot]biswas[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Chemical & Bio-Chemical Processing Division
Transfer of Technology Division
Introduction
Transfer of Technology division disseminates the institute's technologies, develops entrepreneurship through providing the necessary technical training and capacity building, arranges the front-line demonstrations, and participates in different exhibitions, fairs, and Mela for promoting the developed technologies to their stakeholders. It also develops the project profile of viable technologies and rendering technical assistance for incubators.
Divisional Mandate
- To carry out research on demand-driven machineries/products/processes in the natural fiber sector
- To conduct Front Line Demonstrations (FLDs)
- To organize/participate in exhibitions/Melas/Fairs
- To impart skill development training on jute diversified products
- To manage, protect, and study the impact of the institute-developed technologies
- To create start-ups in the natural fiber sector through business incubation
Divisional Achievements
- Commercialization of Institute Technology
- Entrepreneurship development by providing training and capacity building
- Self-sponsored training program: Trained 370 budding youths through 24 self-sponsored training programs.
- Agri-Business Incubation (ABI) project-sponsored training program: Trained 960 trainees from various districts of West Bengal, Bihar, Odissa, Andhra Pradesh, and Utter Pradesh through 48 training programs.
- Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan (SCSP) scheme-sponsored training program: Trained 1020 people belonging to the SC/ST community through 50 training programs.
- Organizing National Level Training on “Production and retting technology of Jute/Mesta/Ramie/Sunnhemp including other related aspects” sponsored by National Food Security Mission (NFSM)
- Conducted 36 Front-Line Demonstrations (FLD) for the Institute’s developed technologies, benefiting 1955 villagers.
- Conducted 4 training programs, 19 awareness programs, and 7 FLDs under the NEH Scheme, benefiting 1130 farmers.
- Input provided in various areas like Animal feed/feed supplement, Animal medicine, Animal Cage, accessories, Jute Mulch/Jute-yak yarn, Angora rabbit, Hand spinning/Wool clipper, and Jute mulch kit under the NEH program.
- Common facility center: A common facility has been created in North Sikkim for providing handloom and other related machines for manufacturing woolen diversified products. Training for 10 trainees was provided on weaving and designing aspects of the shawl.
- Participated in 33 different exhibitions, fairs, melas, etc., for promoting institute-developed technologies.
- Developed 43 project profiles for Farmer/Student/Start-up Artisan/NGO/Trust/SHGs/Registered Society/Proprietorship Company and 19 project profiles for Corporate Sector/Organizations/R&D Institutes/Partnership Company of viable technologies and rendering technical assistance for incubators.
Research Accomplishments
On-going Institute Projects
- AST/TOT/2021-01: Development of Semi-Automatic Power Ribboner, Decorticator, and Suitable Retting Tank for Extraction of Bast Fibre. PI: Dr. V. B. Shambhu
- AST/TOT/2021-03: Development of The ICT-Based System for Promotion and Transfer of Institute Developed Technologies. PI: Shri Sujai Das
- Development of BIS standard for institute-developed mechanical jute fiber extractors. PI: Dr. V.B. Shambhu
- AST/YS/2023-2: Development of a solar dryer for drying jute fibers. PI: Sh. H. Baite
- PDQA/TOT/NTTM/2023-09: Development of jute bags for protection and quality preservation of stored seeds. PI: Dr. L.K. Nayak
- BPU/CRP–NINFET-06: Extraction, Quality Evaluation, By-Product Utilization, and Development of High-Value Products From Pineapple Leaf, Indian Flax, and Himalayan Nettle Fibre. PI: Dr. A. N. Roy
- CBED/TOT/2021-11: Popularization Of Institute Developed Technologies Through Different Activities. PI: Dr. L. K. Nayak
- CBED/TOT/2022-07: Trademarks Development of ICAR-NINFET Innovations For Licensing And Promotion Through Prospective Entrepreneurs. PI: Dr. S. B. Roy
- CBED/TOT/2023-04: Design & development of different bags, files, folders, and fashion garments from jute-based fabric & their market feasibility. PI: Er. H. Baite
- CBED/NAIF: Agri Business Incubation. PI: Dr. A. N. Roy
- CBED/NFSM/2022-08: National Level Trainings (NLTs) & Front-Line Demonstrations (FLDs) On Alternate Retting Technologies Under National Food Security Mission (NFSM)-Commercial Crops. PI: Dr. L. K. Nayak
On-going Externally Funded Projects
Completed Projects
Research Publications
- Baite, H., Samanta, A.K., Bhaumik, N.S., and Mallick, P. 2022. Optimization of dyeing process variables to improve dyeability of cotton fabric, Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 8(2):59-64.
- Das, S., Mridha, N., Shrivastava, P., 2022. Application of Internet of Things (IoT) in Fashion Industry, Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 8(2): 55-58.
- Das, S. and Nath, K.G., 2021. Production of raw jute fiber and distribution of the industry in India, Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 7(2):37-48.
- Das, S., Nayak, L.K., Ammayappan, and Kundu, S., 2021. Role of Social Media in Agriculture Extension, Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 8(1):7-20.
- Das, S., 2021. Development of Android mobile App for jute & allied fiber, Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 6(2):15-24.
- Nayak L. K., Debnath, S., Shambhu V. B., Swain K. C., Baite H., and Kundu T. K., 2020. Extraction of flax and sisal fiber through improved extractor and their chemical characterization, Journal of Indian Society of Coastal Agricultural Research, 39(1):102-109.
- Nayak, L.K., and Ammayappan, L. 2021. An overview on utilization of Date-palm leaf for paper, Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 8(1): 1-6.
- Nayak, L.K., Roy, A.N., Ray, D.P., Debnath, S., Shambhu, V.B., Das, S., Bhowmick, M., and Kundu, T.K., 2021. Hands-on training programmes under SCSP scheme of ICAR-NINFET: An Analysis, Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 8(1): 53-58.
- Baite H, Samanta AK, Bhaumik NS, Mallick P, and Samanta KK, 2019. Study on the Effect of Dyeing Process Variables on Soyabean Treated Jute fabric, Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 5 (2):23-29.
- Das, S, Bhowmick, M, and Kundu, T.K., An overview of analysis of jute yarn diameter irregularity using computer vision and Artificial neural network, Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 6 (1): -65.
- Nayak, L.K, Debnath, S, Shambhu, V.B., and Baite, H, 2019. Extraction and application of pineapple leaf fiber, Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 5(2): 31-36.
- Shambhu, V.B, Thakur, A. and Nayak, L.K, 2020. Technology for extraction of ribbons/barks from jute & mesta plants – A Review, Journal of Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America, 51 (2): 92.
- Shambhu, V.B, Thakur, A.K., and Nayak, L.K, 2019. Separation of green bark from jute and Mesta plants by an improved power ribboner, Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 5(2):37-43.
- Thakur A K, Shambhu V B & Singha A, 2019. Artificial tank for improved retting by jute ribboner. Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 5(2):45-51.
- Shambhu, V.B, 2020. Design and development of low-cost multi-row manual jute seed drill, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America, 51(2): 46-51.
- Nayak L.K, and Baite H, 2018. Value addition to sisal leaf through extraction of fiber, Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 5 (1): 77-82.
- Thakur, A.K., Singh, I.S, and Shambhu V.B, 2019. Drying characteristics of plum tomato under different physical treatments for producing powder. Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 56(4): 258-268.
- Roy A.N., Samanta K.K, and Patra K, 2019. Physico-chemical properties of black yak fiber and its modification for blending with jute fiber, Journal of Natural Fibres, 16 (2): 225-236.
- Shambhu V.B, and Thakur A.K, 2019. Laboratory and field performance of manual seed drill for sowing jute and tiny seeds. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 89 (1): 129–132.
- Shambhu V.B., and Thakur A.K, 2018. Functional performance of a manually operated seed drill for jute. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(6): 52-59.
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Name :
Dr. Laxmikant Nayak -
Discipline :
Agricultural Structure & Process Engineering -
Designation :
Head of Division -
Date of join in ICAR :
2002-08-19 -
Contact :
033 2421 2115/16, Ext. 231 -
E-Mail :
laxmikant[dot]nayak[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Design & development of machineries for extraction under-exploited natural fibres, Value addition to agro-waste & industrial-waste generated during post harvest processing of jute and Organization/ Co-ordination/ Participation in Extension services for dissemination of Institute R&D output.
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Name :
Dr. Vidya Bhushan Shambhu -
Discipline :
Farm Machinery & Power -
Designation :
Principal Scientist -
Date of join in ICAR :
2001-09-10 -
Contact :
033 2421 2115/16, Extn. 276 -
E-Mail :
vb[dot]shambhu[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Design, development and testing of farm equipments and implements, performance evaluation of farm equipments, energy analysis, utilization of biomass for energy production and utilization of non-conventional sources of energy.
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Name :
Mr. Sujai Das -
Discipline :
Computer Application in Agricultural -
Designation :
Senior Scientist -
Date of join in ICAR :
1996-03-09 -
Contact :
033 2421 2115/16, Extn. 283 -
E-Mail :
sujai[dot]das[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Computer Application
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Name :
SHRI HAOKHOTHANG BAITE -
Discipline :
Agricultural Structure & Process Engineering -
Designation :
Scientist -
Date of join in ICAR :
2017-07-05 -
Contact :
033 2421 2115/16, Extn. 291 -
E-Mail :
hkt[dot]baite[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Extraction and processing of natural fibres, natural fibre packaging materials, agro-textile mulch
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Name :
Dr. Samir Baran Roy -
Discipline :
Agricultural Economics -
Designation :
Principal Scientist -
Date of join in ICAR :
1998-02-16 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn. 224 -
E-Mail :
samir[dot]roy[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Entrepreneurship developments, Human Resource Development, Preparation of project profile, Transfer of Technology. -
Profile :
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Name :
Mr. Tarun Kumar Kundu -
Discipline :
Laboratory Technician -
Designation :
Sr. Technical Assistant -
Date of join in ICAR :
2015-08-25 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 extn 250 -
E-Mail :
tarun[dot]kundu[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Transfer Of Technology Deparment
Research and Development (R & D) Unit
Introduction
The
Research and Development (R&D) Unit came into existence in November 2020,
as per Office Order No. 16(60)/ Adm.I dated: 10.11.2020.
Research and Development Unit engaged in research on design and
development of machinery/ prototype, equipment, and instruments based on
machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) for automatic data acquisition,
analysis, decision making and controlling the various tasks using different
algorithms and mathematical models. This unit
also carries the applied research in the field of design and development of
mechanical extractors for various natural fibres, automation in fibre
extraction and application of sensors and instruments for performance
evaluation of fibre extractors.
- To carry out research and development on technology and machinery for harvesting and extraction of natural fibre.
- To conduct research related to post-harvest processing & value addition and energy management in the field of natural fibre.
Laboratory and Facilities
This unit has all the modern
facilities with the latest machinery setup. There are 500 sqm area available to
implement various ideas related to the development of technology and machinery
for post-harvest processing & value addition of natural fibre.
Instrument & Machinery Developed
|
Name of Instrument/ Machinery |
Model No |
Special Features |
|
Power Jute Ribboner |
NINFET-PJR- 01 |
·
The
machine works on the principle of stripping of green ribbon/ barks from
harvested stem/canes without breaking the inner woody stick. ·
The
capacity of the machine is in the range of 260-290 kg/h depending up on plant
age, plant diameter and operators’ skill. |
|
Gender-Friendly
Power Ribboner |
NINFET-GFPE-01 |
·
The machine was designed,
simulated, and developed by considering the anthropometric data of both male
and female operators in India. ·
Throughput capacity, extraction
capacity, extraction efficiency, and ribbon losses of the developed machine
are 227 kg/h, 116 kg/h, 92.95%, and 5.3% respectively. 82-214 kg/h ·
Cost of the machine is Rs.
1,10,000/- + Applicable Tax |
|
Multi-bast Fibre Ribbon
Extractor |
NINFET-MFRE- 01 |
·
Throughput
capacity and extraction efficiency of the developed machine are in the range
of 1050-1200 kg/h and 91-93% respectively. ·
Approximately
cost of the machine is Rs. 2,50,000/- |
Research Publications
§ Shambhu,
V.B., Thakur, A.K., Nayak, L.K., Nageshkumar T., and Shrivastava. P. 2021. A review on
Extraction of Barks / Ribbons from Jute and Mesta Plants through Mechanical
Process, Indian Journal of Natural Fibres, 7( 2) :31-36.
§ Shambhu,
V.B, Thakur, A. and Nayak, L.K, 2020, Technology for extraction of
ribbons/barks from jute & mesta plants – A Review, Journal of Agricultural
Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America, 51 (2): 92.
§ Shambhu,
V.B, Thakur, A.K. and Nayak, L.K, 2019. Separation of green bark from jute and
Mesta plants by an improved power ribboner, Indian Journal of Natural Fibres,
5(2):37-43.
§ Shambhu,
V. B, 2020. Design and development of low-cost multi-row manual jute seed
drill, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America, 51(2):
46-51.
§ Shambhu V.B, and Thakur A.K, 2019.
Laboratory and field performance of manual seed drill for sowing jute and tiny
seeds. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 89 (1): 129–132.
§ Shambhu V.B., and Thakur A.K, 2018.
Functional performance of a manually operated seed drill for jute. International Journal of Current Microbiology
and Applied Sciences. 7(6): 52-59
§ Shambhu, V.B.,
Nayak, L.K., Sharma, R.D. and Thakur, A. K. 2021 Remi kiupyogita. Poorvottar
Bharti - an officiathindi magazine of ICAR-RCNER, Meghalaya. 6:
32-34.
§ Shambhu, V.B., Thakur, A.K.
and Nayak, L.K. 2021. Jute ebang Mesta Poudho Ke Upar Chhal Utar ne Ke Adhunik
Tarike, DEBANJALI, 7: 72-74.
§ Shambhu V.B, and Thakur A.K, 2019. Jute evam annay
chhote aakar ke beej bone ki hasth – chalit unnat mashin se karein aaye mein
vridhi. Devanjali, 5: 14-16.
§ Shambhu V.B, and Thakur A.K, 2019. Jute kisano ki
aaya main esthirtha aur vridhi ke liye upayukkat evam kam lagat vali beej bone
ki machine. Laksha, 1: 58-60.
§ Shambhu V.B, Thakur AK and Ahirwal KL,
2018. Jute evam mesta se rese nikalne kin unnat taknik. Modern Kheti, October
2018:44-45
§ Shambhu V.B,
Thakur AK and Sharma RD, 2018. Jute evam
mesta nishkarshan ke liye unnat taknik. Devanjali, 4:24-25.
§ Shambhu V.B, Thakur A.K, and Nayak L.K,
Improved power ribboner for separation of green bark from jute and Mesta
plants, pp.8-15.
§ Shambhu V.B, Thakur A.K, and Nayak L.K,
Extraction of fibre from jute and Mesta plants through ribboning, pp. 8-14.
Research Accomplishment
On-going Projects
1. Project
Title: Development of Automatic Power Ribboner, Decorticator and Suitable
Retting Tank for Extraction of Bast Fibre.
PI: Dr. V.B. Shambhu,
Principal Scientist
Co-PI:
Er. Prateek Shrivastava, Scientist; Dr. Nagesahkumar T., Scientist; Er. Manisha
Jagadale, Scientist; and Dr. L. K. Nayak, Principal Scientist
2. Project
Title: Design and Development
of Walking-Type Power Operated Jute Crop Harvester
PI: Er. Prateek
Srivastava,
Scientist
Co-PI: Dr. V.B. Shambhu, Principal
Scientist; Dr. Nagesahkumar T., Scientist; and Er. Manisha Jagadale, Scientist
Human Resource
Head
of Division
|
|
Name |
: |
Dr. Vidya Bhushan Shambhu |
|
Discipline |
: |
Farm Machinery & Power |
|
|
Designation |
: |
Principal Scientist &
In-charge, R&D Unit |
|
|
Date of join in ICAR |
: |
10-09-2001 |
|
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Contact |
: |
+91-33-2421 2115/16; extn. 276 |
|
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E-Mail |
: |
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Area of work |
: |
Design, development & evaluation of farm equipment’s & machineries for
Production and extraction of natural fibre crops, Energy analysis, Utilization of biomass for
energy production and Organization/ Co-ordination/
Participation in Extension services for dissemination of Institute R&D
output. |
|
|
Profile |
: |
Brief Profile |
Scientific
Staff
|
|
Name |
: |
Er. Prateek Srivastava |
|
Discipline |
: |
Farm Machinery and Power |
|
|
Designation |
: |
Scientist |
|
|
Date of join in ICAR |
: |
05-10-2020 |
|
|
Contact |
: |
+91-33-2421 2115/16; extn. 220 |
|
|
E-Mail |
: |
prateek.shrivastava@icar.gov.in |
|
|
Area of work |
: |
Design and
development of machinery suitable for production and extraction of fibre
crops. Automation and Instrumentation in Machinery. |
|
|
Profile |
: |
Brief Profile |
Technical
Staff
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Name |
: |
Mr. Biman Das |
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Designation |
: |
Technical Assistant |
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Date of join in ICAR |
: |
xx-xx-xxxx |
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Contact |
: |
+91-33-2421 2115/16; extn. 314 |
|
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e-Mail |
: |
biman.das@icar.gov.in |
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Name |
: |
Mr. Nandu Sharma |
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Designation |
: |
Sr. Technician |
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Date of join in ICAR |
: |
xx-xx-xxxx |
|
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Contact |
: |
+91-33-2421 2115/16; extn. 314 |
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e-Mail |
: |
nandu.sharma@icar.gov.in |
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Name :
Er. Prateek Srivastava -
Discipline :
Farm Machinery and Power -
Designation :
Scientist -
Date of join in ICAR :
2020-10-05 -
Contact :
033 2421 2115/16, Extn. 220 -
E-Mail :
prateek[dot]shrivastava[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Design and development of machinery suitable for production and extraction of fibre crops, Automation and Instrumentation in machinery.
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Name :
Mr. Nandu Sharma -
Discipline :
Laboratory Technician -
Designation :
Senior Technician. -
Date of join in ICAR :
1995-04-04 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 extn 314 -
E-Mail :
nandu[dot]sharma[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Research and Development Unit
-
Name :
Mr. Nandu Sharma -
Discipline :
Laboratory Technician -
Designation :
Senior Technician. -
Date of join in ICAR :
1995-04-04 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 extn 314 -
E-Mail :
nandu[dot]sharma[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Research and Development Unit
Agricultural Knowledge Management Unit
Back ground information:
In this age of information technology and rapidly changing scenarios, Indian Agriculture has adopted the recent developments accordingly to give the maximum benefits to the Indian farmers. In the era of information technology, taking the advantage of the well-structured and fast electronic communication channels we can harvest the knowledge, information, and experience to develop new technologies which can be used to upgrade the lively hood of Indian farmers. By taking it as a challenge Agricultural Knowledge Management Unit has come into force in the month of December 2020 following the council’s guidelines in order to manage the various agriculture knowledge in the institute using computing facilities.
AKMU has been shifted to Administration Building. We assist with the various computer-related problems/ troubleshooting of our staff computer. This section has been providing smooth high-speed internet through wired and wireless in the institute campus. Internet security through Sophos UTM. UTM has been updated and renewed the license for three years.
The institute is enriched with high-speed internet connectivity from the National Knowledge Network which is one of the Nobel projects undertaken by the Government of India. AKMU has developed a farmers database based on information gathered from farmers of North and South 24 Parganas, Maldah, Murshidabad, Burdwan, Howrah, and Hooghly districts. A farmers’ WhatsApp group was created maintained for the wide circulation of recent information & technological developments, among jute growing farmers. An online information collection and grading result distribution system has also been developed.
Services:
The major activity of AKMU is to look after institute auditorium, management and maintenance of institute website, aadhaar enabled biometric attendance of institute staff, management and maintenance of institute IT infrastructure, troubleshooting of daily issues related to computer and peripherals. A brief account of work done by AKMU is given below:
- Providing arrangements for Virtual Meetings
- Event organizing at Auditorium
- Updating and maintenance of Institute Website
- Institute social media like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube etc. management, updating and maintenance.
- Management and maintenance of Data Security Firewall.
- Management and maintenance of Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System
- Management and maintenance of IT components of institute
- Management and maintenance of Institute computer network and network pool.
- Management and maintenance of high-speed internet connectivity.
- Troubleshooting of IT related issues.
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Numerous other activities like expert advice in Technical Evaluation Committee, eHRMS, ERP, development of google forms, GeM support etc. are done by AKMU.
Human Resource
§ In-Charge
|
Name |
: |
Mr. Krishna Gopal Nath |
|
|
Designation |
: |
Sr. Technical Officer & In-Charge |
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Date of join in ICAR |
: |
xx-xx-xxxx |
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Contact |
: |
+91-33-2421 2115/16; extn. 305 |
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: |
krishnagopal.nath@icar.gov.in |
§ Technical Staff
|
Name |
: |
Mr. Subir Kundu |
|
|
Designation |
: |
Sr. Technical Assistant |
|
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Date of join in ICAR |
: |
xx-xx-xxxx |
|
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Contact |
: |
+91-33-2421 2115/16; extn. 305 |
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: |
subir.kundu@icar.gov.in |
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Name :
Mr. Krishna Gopal Nath -
Discipline :
Computer Applications -
Designation :
Sr. Technical Officer -
Date of join in ICAR :
2008-12-19 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn. 305 -
E-Mail :
krishnagopal[dot]nath[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Maintaining IT infrastructure of the institute
-
Name :
Subir Kundu -
Discipline :
Information Technology -
Designation :
Senior Technical Assistant. -
Date of join in ICAR :
2003-10-06 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn 305 -
E-Mail :
subir[dot]kundu[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Agriculture knowledge Management Unit
HRD Cell
About:
Activities:
Different training programmes were
conducted at the institute which include In-House Training programmes,
internship/ attachment training, Exposure visits and Awareness Programme of
students/ trainees from different organizations. Following are some major
activities taken by HRD Cell.
§ In-house training
§ Internship training and Exposure Visit
§ Awareness
camp on ICAR activities conducted
§ Training/Workshop/Seminar
facilitated by HRD Cell
Human Resource
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Name |
: |
Dr. Deb Prasad Ray |
|
Discipline |
: |
Organic Chemistry |
|
|
Designation |
: |
Head of Division |
|
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Date of join in ICAR |
: |
xx-xx-xxxx |
|
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Contact |
: |
+91-33-2421 2115/16; extn. 295 |
|
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e-Mail |
: |
debprasad.ray@icar.gov.in |
|
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Area of work |
: |
Natural
fibre chemistry, Synthesis of coupling agents for development natural
fibre-based bio-composites, polysaccharide chemistry and isolation and
characterization of natural products for industrial and agricultural
application. |
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Profile |
: |
Brief Profile |
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§ Scientific Staff
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Name |
: |
Dr. Nilimesh Mridha |
|
Discipline |
: |
Agricultural Physics |
|
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Designation |
: |
Senior Scientist |
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Date of join in ICAR |
: |
xx-xx-xxxx |
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Contact |
: |
+91-33-2421 2115/16; extn. 298 |
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e-Mail |
: |
nilimesh.mridha@icar.gov.in |
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Area of work |
: |
Remote Sensing,
GIS, Geoinformatics, Soil Physics, Biophysics. |
|
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Profile |
: |
Brief Profile |
§ Technical Staff
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Name |
: |
Ms. Jayeeta Choudhury |
|
Designation |
: |
Technical Assistant |
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Date of join in ICAR |
: |
xx-xx-xxxx |
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Contact |
: |
+91-33-2421 2115/16; extn. 297 |
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e-Mail |
: |
jayeeta.choudhury@icar.gov.in |
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Discipline :
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Designation :
Test Designation Eng ghfrt fg -
Date of join in ICAR :
2024-06-01 -
Contact :
Test Contact English/565-7647/fhg -
E-Mail :
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Area of work :
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Administration
Back ground
information:
The
institute has efficient administrative sections to support the research, human
resource management, procurement, maintenance of office and dissemination of
information activities. It has four sections for administrative work with Head
of Office as controlling authority and a finance section with Head of Finance
as Controlling authority.
Administrative
Office act as Head of Office who controls the four administrative sections and
acts as the Administrative ahead in any action with regard to the Institute.
Activities:
Administration-I Section:
Adm I looks after the general establishment matter
of the Institute. The key function and roles are-
·
Appointment, Promotion,
Transfer, and posting of all staffs,
·
Clearance of
probationary period & Confirmation,
·
Pay fixation,
·
Release of Annual
Increment and sanction & maintenance of leave accounts and sanction of LTC,
·
Maintenance of Service
Record / Service Books/APAR/AIPR/Seniority list of all staffs,
·
Superannuation,
Voluntary retirement and other Retirement Benefits
·
Forwardal of
applications for outside posts/deputations,
·
Disciplinary action
against staffs as per CCS(CCA) rules etc
Administration-II Section:
Adm-II
looks after the processing of bills and other allied work provided to during
and distinguishing officer. A high list of works is as follows:
·
Processing of bills.
·
Recancy and deposit of TDS and TCS.
·
Disbursement of Salary.
·
Making payments of all entitlements.
·
Deduction of NPS
·
A** payment.
·
Issuing of Form-16
Administration-III Section:
Adm.III looks after the procurement of the
Institute. A high dissemination of its duties are as follows:
·
Processing all types of
procurement.
·
Maintenance,
communication related to government e-Marketplace.
·
Disposal of Advances and
·
Conduction local market
survey
·
Issue of all types of
sanction order.
·
Management of Asset
Register
Administration IV Section:
Adm. IV section works as the stores section of the
institute. Besides its works are enumerated below
·
Maintains stores
·
Maintains and enlists
assets
·
Conducts auctions
·
Payment of electricity
and telephone bills.
-
Name :
Mr. Sudipta Gupta -
Discipline :
Administration -
Designation :
Administrative Officer and Head of Office -
Date of join in ICAR :
2008-06-04 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn. 202 -
E-Mail :
sudipta[dot]gupta[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Administrative Work
-
Name :
Mrs. Swarnali Mukherjee -
Discipline :
Administration -
Designation :
Assistant Administrative Officer -
Date of join in ICAR :
2012-05-16 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn. 203 -
E-Mail :
swarnali[dot]mukherjee[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
-
Name :
Mr. Manav -
Discipline :
Administration -
Designation :
Assistant -
Date of join in ICAR :
2012-10-19 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn. 289 -
E-Mail :
manav[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Administrative Work
-
Name :
Mr. Sabir Chowdhury -
Discipline :
Administration -
Designation :
Lower Division Clerk -
Date of join in ICAR :
2019-02-12 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn. 202 -
E-Mail :
sabir[dot]chowdhury[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Administrative Work
-
Name :
Mr. Ratan Roy -
Discipline :
Administration -
Designation :
Assistant Administrative Officer -
Date of join in ICAR :
1990-02-09 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn. 262 -
E-Mail :
ratan[dot]roy[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Administrative Work
-
Name :
Mr. Pintoo Kumar -
Discipline :
Administration -
Designation :
-
Date of join in ICAR :
2016-11-21 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn. 306 -
E-Mail :
pintoo[dot]kumar[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Administrative Work
-
Name :
Mrs. Basanti Murmu -
Discipline :
Administration -
Designation :
Assistant -
Date of join in ICAR :
2007-10-01 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn. 282 -
E-Mail :
basanti[dot]murmu[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Administrative Work
-
Name :
Mr. Shyco Manna -
Discipline :
Administration -
Designation :
Upper Division Clerk -
Date of join in ICAR :
1995-02-24 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn. 306 -
E-Mail :
shyco[dot]manna[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Administrative Work
-
Name :
Mr. Shahzad Javed -
Discipline :
Administration -
Designation :
Assistant Administrative Officer -
Date of join in ICAR :
2012-05-15 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn. 208 -
E-Mail :
shahzad[dot]javed[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Administrative work
-
Name :
Mr. Ajay Ghosh -
Discipline :
Administrative -
Designation :
Assistant -
Date of join in ICAR :
1997-06-18 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn. 309 -
E-Mail :
ajay[dot]ghosh[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Administrative Work
-
Name :
Mrs. Poonam Keshri -
Discipline :
Administration -
Designation :
-
Date of join in ICAR :
2013-02-18 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn. 309 -
E-Mail :
poonam[dot]keshri[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Administrative Work
-
Name :
Mr. Sujit Kar -
Discipline :
Administration -
Designation :
Assistant Administrative Officer -
Date of join in ICAR :
1986-07-02 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn. 315 -
E-Mail :
sujit[dot]kar[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Administration
-
Name :
Mrs. Rita Sarkar -
Discipline :
Administration -
Designation :
Assistant -
Date of join in ICAR :
1994-08-25 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn. 315 -
E-Mail :
-
Area of work :
Administrative Work
-
Name :
Mr. Lal Mohar Prasad -
Discipline :
Administration -
Designation :
Skilled Support Staff -
Date of join in ICAR :
1995-02-24 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn. 289 -
E-Mail :
lal[dot]prasad[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Administrative Work
-
Name :
TEST TEST -
Discipline :
-
Designation :
-
Date of join in ICAR :
2024-05-30 -
Contact :
ABCD -
E-Mail :
-
Area of work :
TEST -
Profile :
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Audit & Accounts Section
1. Staff
Name:
A. MAJUMDAR
Designation:
Finance & Accounts officer
Section:
Finance & Accounts Section
Email ID: anasua.majumdar@icar.gov.in
Name:
SATISH KUMAR
Designation:
Assistant
Section:
Finance & Accounts Section
Contact No.:
Email ID:
Name:
PRASUN KUMAR NATH
Designation:
Upper Division Clerk
Section: Finance & Accounts Section
Email ID: prasun.nath@icar.gov.in
-
Name :
Mrs. Anasua Majumder -
Discipline :
Audit & Accounts -
Designation :
Finance and Account Office -
Date of join in ICAR :
2010-04-24 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn. 206 -
E-Mail :
anasua[dot]majumder[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Audit & Accounts
-
Name :
Mr. Satish Kumar -
Discipline :
-
Designation :
Assistant -
Date of join in ICAR :
2012-11-02 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 विस्तार 202 -
E-Mail :
-
Area of work :
Finance & Audit
-
Name :
Mr. Prasun Kumar Nath -
Discipline :
Finance & Audit -
Designation :
Upper Division Clerk -
Date of join in ICAR :
2015-01-15 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 Extn. 213 -
E-Mail :
prasun[dot]nath[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Finance & Audit
Utility & Services Section
Back ground
information:
The
security, gardening, scavenging, vehicle activities are smoothly and
efficiently managed by Utility & Service Unit.
Services:
·
To
provide maintenance support mainly carpentry work and some mechanical work.
·
To
provide facility of cleaning and sanitization work.
·
To
provide facility of Air Conditioning system.
·
To
provide facility of refrigerator system.
·
To
provide facility of Firefighting system.
·
To
provide facility of Security system with CCTV surveillance.
·
To
provide the infrastructure for beautification of landscape of Institute campus.
·
To
provide the logistic facility.
·
To
provide facility of shifting work.
·
To
provide the car facility of the official tour or program.
·
To
provide the facility for issuing cleaning item for flagship program of Swatch
Bharat and general Institute cleaning purpose.
·
To
provide the Meeting room facility.
Human
Resource
|
Amalesh Ghosh Designation :- Senior Technical Assistant Qualification
:- Madhyamik Pass Contact
No. :- 9830654822 Email
ID :- g.amalesh@yahoo.com |
|
Pintu Nandi Designation :- Technical Assistant Qualification
:- Graduation Pass Contact
No. :- 9883797697 Email
ID :- pinsmit_1983@yahoo.co.in |
|
Ashok kumar Das Designation :- Senior Technician Qualification
:- Madhyamik Pass Contact
No. :- 9051641388 Email
ID :- daskumarashok1975@gmail.com |
|
Ramen Naskar Designation :- SSS Qualification
:- VIII Pass Contact
No. :- 9007595705 Email
ID :- ramennaskar27@gmail.com |
-
Name :
Mr. Amalesh Ghosh -
Discipline :
Workshop Staff including enginerring Workshop -
Designation :
Sr. Technical Assistant -
Date of join in ICAR :
2008-06-03 -
Contact :
+91 33 2421 2115/16 extn 294 -
E-Mail :
amalesh[dot]ghosh[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in -
Area of work :
Utility and Services
