Dr. S.N. Jha, DDG (Agril. Engg.) visits ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai to review the performance of the Institute

Dr. S.N. Jha, DDG (Agril. Engg.) visited ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai on 24.04.2026 to review the performance of the institute. A Scientists’ Interaction meeting was organised in the conference hall chaired by DDG to assess the performance of the scientist. 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.

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.

On the Occasion three products viz., Cotton-Hemp blended shirt developed in collaboration with ICAR-NINFET under CRP on Natural Fibres, Crease & Wrinkle free shirt and CIRCOT Extra-Long Staple Calibration Cotton were released at the hands of Dr. S.N. 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. S.N. Jha, DDG (Agril. Engg.) was felicitated by the institute, Indian Society for Cotton Improvement, Indian Fibre Society and Mumbai Chapter of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers.