सीएसबी - केंद्रीय रेशम उत्पादन अनुसंधान एवं प्रशिक्षण संस्थान , मैसूरु

About Us

Assumed charge as Head of CSB-CSRTI, Mysuru on 11th August 2025, bringing with over 35 years of extensive experience in the silkworm seed sector. Specialize in Sericulture, Tissue Culture, and Genetics & Plant Breeding, with strong credentials in institution building, event organization, and driving impactful structural and managerial reforms for effective programme implementation.

Education

• B.Sc. – Mar Ivanios College, Kerala (1987) – 83% – Botany – National Merit Scholarship
• M.Sc. – University of Kerala (1989) – 80% – Genetics & Plant Breeding – National Merit Scholarship
• M.Phil. – University of Kerala (1991) – Tissue Culture
• Ph.D. – Sri Padmavathi Mahila Visva Vidyala (2007) – Sericulture – 89%
• PG Diploma – Universal Educational Society (2009) – Computer Applications – 95.5%

Awards

Recipient of 30+ National & International Awards including:

• Outstanding Scientist Award – Society for Biotic and Environmental Research (2020)
• Best Women Scientist Award – Telugu Sahitya Academy (2018)
• Research Excellence Award – Society for Biotic and Environmental Research (2023)
• Distinguished Scientist Achiever Award – Prosper Foundation (2024)

Societies

• Life Member – National Academy of Sericulture Sciences, India (NASSI)
• Life Member – Silk Association of India (SAI)
• Fellow – Society for Biotic and Environmental Research (SBER)
• Fellow – Agricultural Technology Development Society (ATDS)

Publications

• Participation of Women in Sericulture for Sustainable Livelihood (2009)
• Development of Small Sericulturists through Effective Extension (2019)
• Seasonal Incidence of Tukra in Mulberry Gardens (2022)
• Quality Bivoltine Hybrid Seed Production (2020)