Central Tobacco Research Institute (CTRI) or also known as ICAR-CTRI is a central research established in 1947 under the aegis of Indian Central Tobacco Committee (ICTC), Madras.[1] Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) took over the control of functioning the institute in 1965. It is situated at Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, India.[2]
Other name | CTRI |
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Type | Public |
Established | 1945 |
Affiliation | Indian Council of Agricultural Research |
Director | Dr. Maganti Sheshu Madhav |
Administrative staff | 300 |
Location | , , India 16°59′N 81°47′E / 16.98°N 81.78°E |
Campus | Urban |
Website | ctri |
In 1945, Government of India constituted Indian Central Tobacco Committee (ICTC) to improve the research activities and production of tobacco in India. To improve research activities, quality control and production of Tobacco, the institute is established in 1947 which was later undertaken by ICAR.
Seshu Madhav of IIRR takes over as CTRI Director
Resident of Warangal, Maganti Seshu Madhav appointed as Director of CTRI
Maganti Seshu Madhav appointed ICAR-CTRI Director
Maganti Seshu Madhav appointed ICAR-CTRI Director
Resident of Warangal, Maganti Seshu Madhav appointed as Director of CTRI
Seshu Madhav of IIRR takes over as CTRI Director