Proactive disclosure under RTI Act, 2005

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RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT

Appellate Authority:

Dr. K.K. Vijayan,
Director
Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
#75, Santhome High Road, R. A. Puram,
Chennai-600028, INDIA
Phone: [phone]
Director: [phone](Direct)
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]

Public Information Officer

Dr. V. S. Chandrasekaran
Principal Scientist
Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
75, Santhome High Road, R.A.Puram
Chennai -600028, INDIA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]

Assistant Public Information Officers (Head Quarters)

Dr. J. Syama Dayal
Principal Scientist & Public Information Officer
Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
75, Santhome High Road, R.A.Puram
Chennai -600028, India
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]

Dr. (Smt.) P.Mahalakshmi
Senior Scientist & Assistant Public Information Officer
Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
75, Santhome High Road, R.A.Puram
Chennai -600028, India
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
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Assistant Public Information Officer (KRC)

Dr. T.K.Ghosal
Principal Scientist & Assistant Public Information Officer
KRC of Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
Kakdwip – 743 347, West Bengal
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]

Transparency Officer

Dr.T.Ravisankar
Principal Scientist
Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
75, Santhome High Road, R.A.Puram
Chennai -600028, INDIA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]

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1. The particulars of its organization, functions and duties
2. The powers Power and duties of its officers and employees
3. The procedure followed in the decision making process, including channels of
supervision and accountability
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4. The norms set by it for the discharge of its functions
5. The rules, regulations, instructions manuals and records, held by it or under its control or
used by its employees for discharging its functions
6. A statement of the categories of documents that are held by it or under its control
7. The particulars of any arrangements that exists for consultation with, or representation
by the members of the public in relation to the formulation of its policy or
implementation thereof
8. A statement of the boards, councils, 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 such meetings are accessible for public
9. A directory of its officers and employees
10. The monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including the
system of compensation' s provided in its regulations
11. The budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans,
proposed expenditures and reports on disbursements made
12. The manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and
the details of beneficiaries of such programmes

13. Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorizations granted by it
14. Details in respect of the information, available to or held by it, reduced in an electronic
form
15. 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
16. The names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers
17. Such other information as may be prescribed and thereafter update these publications
every year
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1. The particulars of its organization, functions and duties

The Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA), one of the eight institutes under
the Fisheries Division of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) was established
in April 1987 to conduct research and provide technology support to the brackishwater
aquaculture sector. The Headquarters of the institutes is located in Chennai city with field and
farm facilities at Muttukadu, about 30 km south of Chennai. A Regional Centre of the Institute
with brackishwater aquaculture farm facilities is located in Kakdwip at South 24 Paragnas
District, West Bengal.

VISION

Environmentally sustainable, economically viable and socially
acceptable brackishwater aquaculture, that increases the earnings of
small scale fish farmer and provides quality produce to meet the
diversified requirements of consumers.

MISSION

Further science to develop cost-effective technologies and facilitate
growth of brackishwater aquaculture in an environmentally
sustainable and socially acceptable manner.

MANDATE

• To conduct research for development of techno-economically
viable and sustainable culture system for finfish and shell fish in
brackishwater
• To act as repository of information on brackishwater fishery
resources with a systematic database
• To undertake transfer of technology through training, education
and extension education programmes
• To provide consultancy service
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Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture
Organizational Chart

2. The powers and duties of its officers and employees

Powers

CIBA is a Unit of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
Director of the institute shall exercise such powers for their functioning as are
delegated by the Governing Body or any authority of the ICAR. Powers are delegated
to the Director vide ICAR letter No. F. 11(4)/75-Cdn (A&A) dated 1.4.1977 and
modified vide order No. 6-2/90-Cdn (A&A) dated 4.2.1993, 28.5.1993 and 23.9.1994,
OO No. 6-3/92-Cdn (A&A) dated 28.7.1992.
The Director and Heads of Divisions are delegated powers as per OO No. 6(1)/95-
Cdn (A&A) dated 21.11.1995 and 21.5.1996.

Duties
• To plan/organize the research programmes in the area of
Brackishwater Aquaculture
• To coordinate the work of different units of the Institute
• To provide consultancies to different organizations in the sector for the
transfer of technology developed in the Institute.
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3. The procedure followed in the decision making process, including
channels of supervision and accountability

The Director is assisted in the execution and implementation of various
programmes by the Division Heads, Administrative Officer, and Finance and
Accounts Officer. The Institute Management Committee (IMC) guides and supports
the Director by periodic review of programmes and approval of investments in new
areas of research and education, training programmes, workshops and seminars. The
Research Advisory Committee (RAC) and Staff Research Council (SRC) provide
broad guidelines and assist in developing and implementing specific research
programmes and projects.

The organogram of the Institute, provided in section (i) on “The particulars of
organization, functions, and duties” indicates the channels of supervision.

4. The norms set by it for the discharge of its functions
The norms are set by the ICAR Headquarters, New Delhi. The various functions
carried out by the Institute are indicated in the mission, vision and mandate of the Institute,
outlined in the section (i) on “The particulars of organization, functions, and duties”.

5. The rules, regulations, instructions manuals and records, held by it or
under its control or used by its employees for discharging its functions

CIBA is a Unit of ICAR, New Delhi. ICAR follows GOI rules mutatis mutandis, besides
Agricultural Research Service rules, Technical Service Rules specially designed for Scientists
and Technical personnel in ICAR. The Institute follows the rules, regulation, and instructions
as followed by ICAR, and as indicated in the manuals and records of ICAR, New Delhi.

6. A statement of the categories of documents that are held by it or under its
control

 Lease document
 EFC
 Vision 2025
 Schedule of training
 Annual reports
 Annual Accounts

7. The particulars of any arrangements that exists for consultation with, or
representation by the members of the public in relation to the formulation
of its policy or implementation thereof

The Institute is guided and supported by Institute Management Committee (IMC) and
Research Advisory Committee (RAC). Both the IMC and RAC have two members in its
composition who are drawn from the public, who take active part in the deliberations and
decisions of these committees.
The IMC guides and supports the institute by periodic review of programmes and
approval of investments in new areas of research and education, training programmes,
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workshops and seminars. The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) and Staff Research
Council (SRC) provide broad guidelines and assist in developing and implementing specific
research programmes and projects.

8. A statement of the boards, councils, 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 such meetings are accessible for public.

The IMC, RAC, and SRC are the committees, which help the Institute in guiding
and implementing its various programmes and activities.

The Composition of these committees is as per the guidelines of ICAR
Headquarters, New Delhi.

LIST OF COMMITTEES

STATUTORY COMMITTEES

1. INSTITUTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF CIBA, CHENNAI

Dr. K.K. Vijayan, Director & Chairman
Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture
75, Santhome High Road
R.A. Puram, Chennai-600 028, T.N.

Dr. P. Pravin
Assistant Director General (M.Fy.)
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan-II, Pusa
New Delhi-110 012.

Dr. K. Ashok Kumar
Principal Scientist
Central Institute of Fisheries Technology
Willingdon Island, Matsyapuri (P.O.)
Cochin-682 029.

Dr. Bindu R. Pillai
Principal Scientist & Head, AP & ED
ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture
Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar-751 002, Odisha

Dr. Vijaya Gopal
Principal Scientist,Marine Biotechnology Division
ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI),
ICAR, Govt. of India
Ernakulam North P.O.
Kochi-682 014, Kerala

Dr. Joe Kizhakudan
Principal Scientist
Madras Centre of CMFRI
75, Santhome High Road, R.A. Puram, Chennai-600 028.
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Sh. S. Satish Kumar
S/O. Sh. P. Shanmugam
H.No.4, Sakthi Nagar Main Road
Parvathi Avenue, Sakthi Nagar
Porur, Chennai-600 116
(Non-Official Member)

Sh. R.P. Venkatachalam
H.No.3/23, North Street
Akkaraipettai
Nagapattinam (Distt.)-611001
Tamil Nadu
(Non-Official Member)

Sh. K.V.S. Satyanarayana
Administrative Officer
ICAR-Central Institute of Bracishwater Aquaculture
#75, Santhome High Road
R.A. Puram, Chennai-600 028.

The Asst Finance &Accounts Officer
ICAR- Indian Institute of Horticultural Research
Hassaraghatta Lake Post, Bengaluru-560089, Karnataka.

Co-opted Members

Dr. T. Ravisankar, PS
Head of Office
CIBA, No.75, Santhome High Road
R.A. Puram, Chennai-28

Dr. M. Kumaran
Finance & Accounts Officer (I/c)
CIBA, No.75, Santhome High Road
R.A. Puram, Chennai-28

Dr. M. Jayanthi, PS
Officer-in-Charge (Engg. Cell)
CIBA, No.75, Santhome High Road
R.A. Puram, Chennai-28.

Sh. R. Kandamani
Assistant Administrative Officer (Stores)
CIBA, No.75, Santhome High Road
R.A.Puram, Chennai-28.

Smt. V. Usharani
Assistant Administrative Officer (Estt.)
CIBA, No.75, Santhome High Road
R.A. Puram, Chennai-28.

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Sh. P. Srikanth
Junior Accounts Officer
CIBA, No.75, Santhome High Road, R.A.Puram, Chennai

2. RAC Members for the period 01.01.2017 - 31.12.2019

1. Dr. K. Gopakumar Chairman
Former DDG Fisheries, ICAR,
28/947, Cheruparamsath Road,
Kadavanture,
Kochi – 682 020

2. Dr. V. V. Sugunan Member
Senior Consultant, NFDB
& Former ADG (Fy.)
Fish Building, Pillar No.235,
PVNR Expressway, SVPNPA,
Hyderabad – 500 052, Telangana

3. Dr. K. M. Shankar Member
Ex-Dean & Professor
Greeshma, Neelamegham Layout
Gopal Gowda Extn. (Near Alkola Circle),
Shimoga – 577 205, Karnataka

4. Dr. Aparna Dixit Member
Professor
School of Biotechnology,
Jawaharlal Nehru University,
New Delhi – 110 067

5. Dr. G. Gopakumar Member
Emeritus Scientist
Vizhinjam Research Centre of CMFRI,
Vizhinjam P.O.,
Thiruvanthapuram – 695 521

6. Dr. S. N. Mohanty Member
Ex-Head , ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar,
B-73, Utkal Royal Residency,
Gautam Nagar, Bhubaneswar – 751 011

7. Dr. Pravin Puthra, Member
Assistant Director General (Marine Fisheries)
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Room No. 307, Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan-II
New Delhi 110 012

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3. INSTITUTE JOINT STAFF COUNCIL (IJSC)

LIST OF MEMBERS OF IJSC OF CIBA

OFFICIAL SIDE

Dr. K.K. Vijayan, Director - Chairman
HEAD,FCD - Member
Head, CCD - Member
Dr. G. Gopikrishna, PS & SIC, GBU - Member
FAO - Member
AO -Member Secretary

STAFF SIDE
Shri N. Jagan Mohan Raj, Senior Tech. Assistant - Secretary
Shri P.Srikanth, UDC - Member, CJSC
Shri R. Kandamani - Member
Shri D.M. Ramesh Babu, Senior Tech. Assistant - Member
Shri. M. Pichandi, SSS - Member
Shri S. Kuppan, SSS - Member

9. A directory of its officers and employees

Staff List as on 01.11.2016
(Not a gradation list)
Sl. No. NAME DESIGNATION
1. Dr.K.K.Vijayan Director
2. Dr. C. Gopal Principal Scientist HOD & CCD
3. Dr. G. Gopikrishna Principal Scientist, HOD , NGBD
4. Dr. S.V.Alavandi Principal Scientist, HOD , AAHED
5. Dr. K. P. Jithendran Principal Scientist
6. Dr. V. S. Chandrasekaran Principal Scientist
7. Dr.T. Ravisankar Principal Scientist
8. Dr. M. Muralidhar Principal Scientist
9. Dr. (Smt) M. Jayanthi Principal Scientist
10. Dr. (Smt) B. Shanthi Principal Scientist
11. Dr. C. P. Balasubramanian Principal Scientist
12. Dr. M. Kailasam Principal Scientist

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