4.bi. The particulars of its organization, functions and duties :
The Centre for Plant Biotechnology (CPB) was established as Centre for Research and
Application in Plant Tissue Culture (CRAPTC), on March 01, 2000 jointly by Department of
Biotechnology, New Delhi and Haryana State Council for Science & Technology, Department of
Science & Technology, Government of Haryana in the premises of CCS Haryana Agricultural
University, Hisar. The centre has well equipped plant tissue culture laboratories and is engaged
in the multiplication of elite germplasm of several crops through tissue culture. In view of the
emphasis laid by the State Govt. to diversify farming and shift towards unconventional form of
cultivation, this centre has an immense role in providing good quality planting material of crop
plants, horticultural crops, forest trees and medicinal and aromatic plants to the farmers. The
centre was renamed as CPB in October, 2007 to widen its research mandate.
The centre has been divided into three divisions namely Plant Tissue Culture, Plant Molecular
Biology and DNA Testing & Diagnostics .
1.
The Department of Biotechnology, Government of India declared Centre for Plant
Biotechnology (CPB) as the regional hardening facility during the 10th Five Year Plan
under Consortium on Micropropagation Research and Technology Development.
2.
CPB has been identified as a Centre of Excellence for Bio-resource and Plant
Biotechnology Research and Application by Department of Science and Technology,
Haryana.
3.
Within a few years of its existence, the centre has earned a national renown for its
contributions to Plant Tissue Culture. Due to efficient working of this centre the Haryana
State Council renamed this centre to encompass DNA fingerprinting, molecular biology
and virus diagnostics.
4.
The centre will soon develop a DNA fingerprinting and testing facility for quality of
hybrid and transgenic plants.
Currently five projects worth about Rs. 1.62 crores sponsored by DBT and DST are being run at
this Centre.
(a) Bio-diesel Mission Project
The Planning Commission, Government of India, through the Department of Science &
Technology, New Delhi has provided a grant of Rs. 88.35 lacs to CPB under bio-diesel
mission for producing 1.5 lac superior quality Jatropha plants per year. The centre
provides these plants to the farmers free of cost and also supports their cultivation by
providing maintenance cost.
(b) Bamboo Mission Project
The Planning Commission, Government of India through the Department of Science &
Technology, New Delhi has also provided a grant of Rs. 44.55 lacs to CPB under
Bamboo Mission Project for the production and supply of 17,500 in vitro raised high
quality bamboo plants (Bambusa bamboos, Guadua angustifolia, Dendrocalamus asper,
Dendrocalamus hamiltonii). The centre will provide these plants to the farmers free of
cost and is also supporting their cultivation by providing maintenance cost.
(c) Patent Information Centre
Scientists and policy makers need more information, orientation and facilities for
protecting the products of intellectual prowess of Indian Scientists and to gain
advantageous position in the competitive technological game for economic growth. CPB
has been chosen as a “Patent Information Centre” by Department of Science &
Technology, Govt. of India
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(d) Vermiculture Unit
To encourage organic farming, check soil pollution, improve soil fertility and to generate
self employment, CPB has established its own vermiculture unit. It has also developed a
cost effective potting mixture and has been engaged in production and distribution of
vermicompost and earth worms to local farmers.
(e) Mehandi Project
This project was sanctioned by Haryana State Council for Science & Technology in
April, 2007 with the objectives of
1.
Development of protocol for in vitro multiplication of Lawsonia inermis
2.
Rapid multiplication of existing planting material of elite genotypes/species of
mehandi.
3.
Study of field performance of in vitro raised plantlets in arid ecological zones, and
4.
Standardization of agro-technological package for Lawsonia inermis in Haryana.
4.bii. The Powers and duties of its officers and employees :
Name
Dr. A.K. Dhawan
Designation
Director (T)
Dr. Manisha Mangal Production Scientist
Dr. Rajwant Kalia
Senior Scientist
Dr. Renu
Senior Scientific Officer-I
Dr. Subhash Kajla
Senior Scientific Officer-II
Dr. Rakesh Chugh
Dr. Aditi Arya
Mr. Anil Kumar
JTS, Virology
JTS, Plant Tissue Culture
Technical Assistant
Mr. Ajit Kumar
Mr. Sunil Kumar
Technical Assistant
Technical Assistant
Mr. Rohtas Singh
Miss Ishu
Mr. Rajinder Kumar
Mr. Rakesh Kumar
Mr. Goverdan
Technical Assistant
Technical Assistant
Data Entry Operator
Clerk
Helper
4.biii.
Area(s) of Research/Activity
Centre for Plant Biotechnology
Patent Information Centre
Plant Biotechnology
Academic affairs
Plant Molecular Biology
Social & Cultural Activities
Temporary Posted at HSCST
Chandigarh
Plant Tissue Culture
Trainings
Stores & Purchases
Incharge Culture room, publicity
Greenhouse, Labour, Marketing
TC plants & General activities
Incharge, Landscaping
Incharge Germplasm garden,
Library and Campus security
Assisting Laboratory work
Assisting Laboratory work
Office work
Office work
Help
The procedure followed in the decision making process, including channels of
supervision and accountability.
As per HSCST norms
4.biv. The norms set by it for the discharge of its functions
As per HSCST norms.
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4. bv. The rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records, held by it or under its
control or used by its employees for discharging its functions
As per HSCST norms
4.bvi. A statement of the categories of documents that are held by it or under its control
1. Documents of research proposals sent to different funding agencies
2. Official correspondence letters with HSCST and different funding agencies
3. Personal files and service books of the staff of Centre for Plant Biotechnology
4. CDs related to patent search
4.bvii. The particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with, or
representation by, the member of the public in relation to the formaulation of its
policy or administration thereof.
As per HSCST norms
4.bviii. A statement of boards, council, committees and other bodies consisting of two or
more persons constituted as its part or for the purpose of its advice, and as to
whether meetings of those boards, councils, committees and other bodies are open to
the public, or the minutes of which meetings are accessible for public.
A meeting of a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is held biannually in which
different agenda items related to CPB are discussed and decision regarding them are
thenput forward to Executive Council for final decision. The TAC consists of the
following members :
1. Financial Commissioner and Principal Secretary, Department of Science and
Technology, Govt. of Haryana and Chairman E/C, HSCST, Chandigarh (Chairman)
2. Director, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of Haryana and Secretary E/C,
HSCST Chandigarh (Co-Chairman)
3. Director, CPB, Hisar, (Member Secretary)
4. Dr. R. K. Kohli, Professor and Co-ordinator, Botany Department, Panjab University,
Chandigarh (Permanent member of TAC)
5. Representative of CPB Faculty
6. Advisor, Department of Biotechnology, 7th Floor, Block 2, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi.
7. Vice-chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh
8. Vice-chancellor, CCS HAU, Hisar
9. Vice-chancellor, GJU, Hisar
10. Vice-chancellor, TERI, New Delhi
11. Director, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012
12. Director, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, Indian Agricultural Research
Institute, New Delhi-110012
13. Director, Horticulture Department, Panchkula, Haryana
14. Director, Department of Agriculture, Sector-21, Panchkula, Haryana
15. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Sector 6, Panchkula, Haryana
16. Experts
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4.b.ix. A directory of its officers and employees
Sr. No.Name & Designation
1
Dr. A.K. Dhawan
Designation
Director, T
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Production Scientist
Senior Scientist
Senior Scientific Officer-I
Senior Scientific Officer-II
JTS, Virology
JTS, Tissue Culture
Technical Assistant
Technical Assistant
Technical Assistant
Technical Assistant
Technical Assistant
Data Entry Operator
Clerk
Helper
Dr. Manisha Mangal
Dr. Rajwant Kalia
Dr. Renu
Dr. Subhash Kajla
Dr. Rakesh Chugh
Dr. Aditi Arya
Mr. Anil Kumar
Mr. Ajit Kumar
Mr. Sunil Kumar
Mr. Rohtas Kumar
Miss Ishu
Mr. Rajinder Kumar
Mr. Rakesh Kumar
Mr. Goverdan
Contact no.
01662-271369
09354760523
09992025910
09416779765
09416136088
09466728844
09466746218
09416780332
09466860175
09812420227
09466737018
09728172364
4.bx. The monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including
the system of compensation as provided in its regulations
Sr. No.Name & Designation
1.
Dr. A.K. Dhawan
2.
Dr. Manisha Mangal
3.
Dr. Rajwant Kalia
4.
Dr. Subhash Kajla
5.
Dr. Kamla
6.
Dr. Rakesh Chugh
7.
Dr. Aditi Arya
8.
Mr. Anil Kumar
9.
Mr. Ajit Kumar
10.
Mr. Sunil Kumar
11.
Mr. Rohtas Kumar
12.
Miss Ishu
13.
Mr. Rajinder Kumar
14.
Mr. Rakesh Kumar
15.
Mr. Goverdan
Designation
Director, T
Production Scientist
Senior Scientist
Senior Scientific Officer-II
Technical Officer, Biotechnology
JTS, Virology
JTS, Tissue Culture
Technical Assistant
Technical Assistant
Technical Assistant
Technical Assistant
Technical Assistant
Data Entry Operator
Clerk
Helper
* The system of compensation is as per norms of HSCST
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Pay-scale
18400-500-22400
13500-375-17250
13500-375-17250
8000-275-13500
6500-200-10500
5500-175-9000
5500-175-9000
4000-100-6000
4000-100-6000
4000-100-6000
4000-100-6000
4000-100-6000
4000-100-6000
3050-75-4590
2500-55-3200
4.bxi. The budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans,
proposed expenditures and reports on disbursement made.
The budget allocated for CPB during 2007-2008 was Rs. 60.0 lakhs.
4.bxii. The manner of execution of subsidy programme, including the amounts allocated
and the details of beneficiaries of such programmes
No subsidy is being provided
4.bxiii. Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorization granted by it
N.A.
4.bxiv. Details in respect of information, available or it held by it, reduced in an electronic
form
Detail of the Centre for Plant Biotechnology is available on the website
www.cpbhisar.org
4.bxv. The particulars of facilities available to citizens for obtaining information, including
the working hours of a library or reading room, if maintained for public use.
1. Providing facilities for patent search, filings and creating awareness among the scientists,
inventors, research scholars etc.
2. Training to UG, PG and Ph.D. students on Plant Biotechnology. Library facilities are
made available to these trainees from 9.0 to 5.0 p.m.
3. Providing research facilities to research scholars of CCSHAU and GJU, Hisar as per
memorandum of understanding.
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Centre for Plant Biotechnology
(Haryana State Council for Science & Technology)
Department of Science & Technology, Haryana
New Campus, CCSHAU, Hisar
Telephone No: 01662-227088
Tel. cum Fax : 01662-271369
DR. A. K. DHAWAN
CPB/HSR/2008/…………
Director (Tech.)
Dated: …………………
To
The Secretary/EC,
HSCST, Chandigarh
Sub. : Information regarding Right to Information, Act, 2005 – Reply thereof
With reference to your Endst. No. HSCST/11-03/962-63 dated 22.04.2008 on the subject as cited
above, the required information is annexed herewith.
Director (T)
Encl :
As above
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