OF RTI ACT - Indian Veterinary Research Institute

308 Pages·2007·1.43 MB·English

INFORMATIO
N PUBLISHED
UNDER
SECTION 4 (b)
OF RTI ACT
CONTENTS

Chapter-1 Introduction
Chapter-2 Particulars of Organization, Functions and Duties
(Manual-1)
Chapter-3 Powers and Duties of Officers and Employees
(Manual-2)
Chapter-4 Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manual and Records, for
(Manual-3) Discharging Functions
Chapter-5 Particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with, or
(Manual-4) representation by, the members of the public in relation to the
formulation of its policy or implementation thereof
Chapter-6 A statement of the categories of documentsw that are held by it or
(Manual-5) under its control
Chapter-7 A statement of boards, council, committees and other bodies
(Manual-6) constituted as its part
Chapter-8 The names, designations and other particulars of the Public
(Manual-7) Information Officers
Chapter-9 Procedure followed in Decision Making Process
(Manual-8)
Chapter-10 Directory of Officers and Employees
(Manual-9)
Chapter-11 The Monthly Remuneration Received by each of its Officers and
(Manual-10) Employees, including the system of compensation as Pprovided in
Regulations
Chapter-12 The Budget allocated to each Agency (Particulars of all plans,
(Manual-11) proposed expenditures and reports on disbursement made)
Chapter-13 The manner of execution of subsidy programmes
(Manual-12)

Chapter-14 Particulars of Recipients of Concessions, permits or authorization
(Manual-13) granted by it
Chapter-15 Norms set by it for the discharge of its functions
(Manual-14)
Chapter-16 Information available in electronic format
(Manual-15)
Chapter-17 Particulars of the facilities available to citizens for obtaining
(Manual-16) information
Chapter-18 Other Useful Information
(Manual-17)
Chapter 1

Introduction
1.1 Please throw light on the background of this hand-book (Right to
Information Act-2005)

The handbook aims at providing the information as sought under Chapters of the
RTI Act-2005.

1.2 Objective/purpose of this hand-book

The handbook proposes to provide information regarding Indian Veterinary
Research Institute, a Research Institute of the Indian Council of Agricultural
Research, which is an autonomous society under Department of Agricultural
Research & Education, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.

1.3 Who are the intended users of this hand-book?

The handbook may be used by the public interacting with Indian Veterinary
Research Institute i.e. Farmers, Students, Teachers, Scientists, Libraries,
Institutions etc.

1.4 Organization of the information in this hand-book

See ‘Contents’ page.

1.5 Definitions (Please provide definitions of various terms used in the hand-
book.)

No standard terms are used in this handbook of Indian Veterinary Research
Institute. The terminology used otherwise is Standard English usage.

1.6 Contact person in case some body wants to get more information on topics
covered in the hand –book as well as other information also.

Joint Director (Administration),
Indian Veterinary Research Institute
Izatnagar-243 122 (UP)
Phone : [phone].

1.7 Procedure and Fee Structure for getting information not available in the
hand-book.

As per the Indian Veterinary Research Institute office order No.
Chapter-2 (Manual-1)

Particulars of Organization, Functions and Duties
2.1 Objective/purpose of the public authority.

The Indian Veterinary Research Institute is the Apex Institution of the Govt. of
India in the field of Veterinary Research and Education.

2.2 Mission/Vision Statement of the public authority.

The Mission Statement of Indian Veterinary Research Institute is, as follows:

“Undertaking pioneering research in veterinary and animal sciences with holistic
approach, promoting high quality education and training, developing systems and
technologies for better animal health care and production and their transfer to end
users, functioning as an effective instrument for nutritional security, poverty
alleviationand rural reconstruction.”

The Vision Statement of Indian Veterinary Research Institute is, as follows:

“Striving for excellence in innovative research, human resource development,
technology generation and transfer for improved animal health, productivity
responding to the needs of animal owners and lovers with acknowledged
leadership among the World nations.”

2.3 Brief history of the public authority and context of its formation.

The Indian Veterinary Research Institute was established with the name of
Imperial Bacteriological Laboratory in the year 1889 at Pune. It was shifted to the
hills in Mukteswar (now in the State of Uttaranchal) in the year 1893. It Regional
Centre at Izatnagar was inaugurated in the year 1914. After independence, the
Headquarters of the then Imperial Bacteriological Laboratory was shifted from
Mukteswar to Izatnagar, and the name of the Laboratory was changed to Indian
Veterinary Research Institute.

2.4 Duties of the public authority.

Keeping in view the present and future needs, the Institute is embarking upon
extensive programmes of research in frontier areas to improve animal health and
productivity. In the scenario that is going to unfold, the Institute will have the
following mandate:
(i) To conduct research, post graduate education and transfer of technology in
all areas of animal sciences with emphasis on animal health and
production.
(ii) To act as national referral centre for veterinary type cultures, disease
diagnosis, biologicals and immunodiagnostics.
2.5 Main activities/functions of the public authority.

(i) To conduct research, post graduate education and transfer of technology in
all areas of animal sciences with emphasis on animal health and
production.
(ii) To act as national referral centre for veterinary type cultures, disease
diagnosis, biologicals and immunodiagnostics.

2.6 List of services being provided by the public authority with a brief write-up
on them.

Veterinary Education Activities

The Indian Veterinary Research Institute runs the following educational post-
graduate educational programmes:

(i) M.V.Sc. (Master Degree in Veterinary Science) with specialization in 23
Subjects-fields of Animal Health & Production, e.g. Veterinary
Microbiology, Veterinary Pathology, Pharmacology & Toxicology,
Physiology & Climatology, Parasitology, Virology etc.

(ii) Ph.D. (Doctorate Degree) in 20 Subjects-fields of Animal Health &
Production, e.g. Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary Pathology,
Pharmacology & Toxicology, Physiology & Climatology, Parasitology,
Virology etc.

Veterinary Research Activities

(i) The Indian Veterinary Research Institute conducts research in various
Subjects-fields of Animal Health & Production under various Divisions
e.g. Parasitology, Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary Pathology,
Pharmacology & Toxicology, Physiology & Climatology, Virology etc.

(ii) Apart from the Core Research Activities undertaken in various Divisions,
the individual Scientists working in various Divisions are able to get
sanctioned various externally-funded Time-bound Research Projects, e.g.
ICAR Adhoc Research Projects funded out of AP Cess funds, NATP
Research Projects funded by World Bank, other Projects funded by DBT,
UNDP, etc.

Veterinary Extension Activities

(i) The Indian Veterinary Research Institute organizes Annual Animal Fair in
the month of October every year, in IVRI Stadium Ground. Almost all the
ICAR Research Institutes in Northern India install their Exhibition Stalls
in the Fair. Many NGO Groups and Private Industry Groups also install
their Stalls. Various Animal Competitions like Best Bull Competition,
Equines Competition, etc. are organised.

(ii) Apart from the above, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute also
participates with its Mobile Exhibition Stalls in various
Agricultural/Animal Fairs throughout the Country during the whole year.

2.7 Organizational Structure Diagram at various levels namely State,
directorate, region, district, block etc. (whichever is applicable).

DIRECTOR

JD JD PCs JD PDs JD JD JD JD
(B’lore) (R) (Ac.) (CADRAD) (EE) (Srinagar) (HSADL)

OIC HoDs SICs CAO JD JD HoD
(Ind.) (R) (Adm.) (Fin.)

AO AO SAO SAO SAO AO F&AO F&AO AO
(Dy.R.) (III) (I) (II) (I) (I) (II)

AF&AO AAO AAO AAO AAO AAO AAO AAO AAO AAO AF&AO AF&AO
(S) (M) (Ac) (A/F) (E.I/ (E.II/ (E.III/ (OPR/ (C) (Audit.I)
VPS) GHs) IV/R) C&B.I)
AF&AO AAO AAO AAO AAO AAO AF&AO AF&AO
(M) (C&B.II/III) (P/C) (G/E) (M/C) (P/T) (Budget) (Audit.II)

Abbreviations

JD (R) Joint Director (Research) JD(EE) Joint Director (Extension Education)
JD(Ac.) Joint Director (Academic) JD Joint Director (Centre for Animal
(CADR Disease Research And Diagnosis)
AD)
JD (HSADL) Joint Director (High Security JD Joint Director (Administration)
Animal Disease Laboratory) (Adm.)
JD (Fin.) Joint Director (Finance) SIC Stations-in-charge
HoDs Heads of Divisions OIC Officer-in-charge (Independent)
(Ind.)
HoD Head of Division
CAO Chief Administrative Officer SAO Senior Administrative Officer
F&AO Finance & Accounts Officer AO Administrative Officer
AO (Dy.R.) Administrative Officer AAO Assistant Administrative Officer
(Deputy Registrar)
AF&AO Assistant Finance & Accounts B’lore Bangalore
Officer
AAO (E.I/ Assistant Administrative AAO Assistant Administrative Officer
VPS) Officer (Establishment-I & (E.II/ (Establishment-II & Guest Houses)
Vehicle Pool Section) GHs)
AAO (E.III/ Assistant Administrative AAO Assistant Administrative Officer
IV/R) Officer (Establishment-III & (OPR/ (Officers Pay Records and Cash &
IV and Record) C&B.I) Bill.I)
AAO (C) Assistant Administrative AAO Assistant Administrative Officer (Cash
Officer (Cash) (C&B.II & Bill-II & III)
/ III)
AAO (P/C) Assistant Administrative AAO Assistant Administrative Officer
Officer (Purchase & Contract) (G/E) (General & Estate)
AAO (M/C) Assistant Administrative AAO Assistant Administrative Officer (PIMS
Officer (MRDPC & CR Cell) (P/T) & Telephones)
AAO (S) Assistant Administrative AAO Assistant Administrative Officer
Officer (Srinagar) (M) (Mukteswar)
AAO (Ac.) Assistant Administrative AAO Assistant Administrative Officer
Officer (Academic) (A/F) (Accounts & Fellowships)
MRDPC Manpower Recruitment, CR Cell Confidential Reports Cell
Development & Placement
Cell
PIMS Plan Implementation & UGC University Grants Commission
Monitoring Section
GoI Government of India

Sl. Existing Designation Level Pay-Scale
No.
1. Director Vice-Chancellor Rs.25,000 (Fixed) [UGC]
2. Joint Director Professor Rs.16,400-22,400 [UGC]
3. Head of Division - do - - do -
4. Joint Director (Administration) Director Rs.14,300-18,300 [GoI]
5. Joint Director (Finance) - do - - do -
6. Chief Administrative Officer Deputy Secretary Rs.12,000-16,500 [GoI]
7. Senior Administrative Officer Under Secretary Rs.10,000-15,200 [GoI]
8. Administrative Officer Jr. Class-I (Gr. ‘A’) Rs.8,000-13,500 [GoI]
9. Finance & Accounts Officer - do - - do -
10. Assistant Administrative Officer Section Officer Rs.6,500-10,500 [GoI]
11 Assistant Finance & Accounts Officer - do - - do -