CSB-CTRTI Ranchi

[CSB-CTRTI Ranchi @DCtrti]

Under the leadership of Dr. Pratheesh Kumar P.M., Director, CTR&TI Ranchi, Institute showcases innovative tasar technologies & value added products at Jharkhand Krishi Vyapar Mela 2026, being organised from 16-18 June, 2026 promoting sustainable livelihoods & tribal prosperity.

[CSB-CTRTI Ranchi @DCtrti]

On 16.06.2026, the Director, CSB-CTRTI, Ranchi, met with Mrs. Preeti Rani, IAS, Director, Handloom, Handicrafts and Sericulture, Government of Jharkhand, and Shri Sanjeev Kumar, PCCF & HoFF, Jharkhand, in connection with the Foundation Day celebrations.
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25 https://t.co/ucxBZ7ndqJ. students of Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University presented their project work at CSB-CTRTI, Ranchi on 15 June 2026. Director Dr. Pratheesh Kumar P.M. lauded their efforts and encouraged research excellence of the faculty. #Tasar #Research

[CSB-CTRTI Ranchi @DCtrti]

On 12.6.2026 CTRTI bid a heartfelt farewell to Shri P. K. Mohapatra, Shri Ajay Kumar Tiwary & Smt. Anjali Sharma on their General Annual Transfer to CO, Bengaluru and RO, Delhi. Team extended sincere gratitude for their contributions & wished success in their future assignments.

[CSB-CTRTI Ranchi @DCtrti]

On 5th June 2026, CSB-CTRTI, Ranchi celebrated World Environment Day 2026 under the theme "Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future."
The celebration included a plantation drive and an awareness workshop on environmental conservation, climate action, and sustainable living

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On 03.06.26, Dr. Pratheesh Kumar P. M., Director, CSB-CTRTI Ranchi, visited Ranchi University and met the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Saroj Sharma. Discussions were made on exploring the possibility of collaborative research projects in various aspects of tasar silk production

[CSB-CTRTI Ranchi @DCtrti]

Dr. Pratheesh Kumar P. M. assumed charge as Director, CSB-CTRTI Ranchi on 30.05.2026. Heartiest congratulations and best wishes from CTRT&TI Family for a successful tenure advancing research, innovation & farmer welfare.

[CSB-CTRTI Ranchi @DCtrti]

दिनांक 26.05.26 को संस्थान में निदेशक डॉ एस. बालासरस्वत�� की अध्यक्षता में आयोजित अभिनव प्रेरणात्मक व्याख्यान माला के अंतर्गत डॉ अरुणा टी. एन , द्वारा “Power of Mindset” विषय पर तथा श्री रणजीत कुमार,द्वारा NPS विषय पर व्याख्यान प्रस्तुत किया गया।
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[CSB-CTRTI Ranchi @DCtrti]

On 25/5/26, Dr. S. Balasaraswathi, Director, CSB-CTRTI, Ranchi & team visited ICAR-NISA, Ranchi and carried out discussions with Dr. Abhijit Kar, Director to explore collaboration in lac dye for silk dyeing, microbial consortia, hi-tech nurseries & host plant-insect interaction

[CSB-CTRTI Ranchi @DCtrti]

On 25 May 2026, Dr. S. Balasaraswathi, Director, CSB-CTRTI, Ranchi & team visited Regional centre, ICAR-NBPGR, Ranchi & carried out discussions on germ plasm exploration, PPVFRA registration, improved tasar host varieties & tasar-based agroforestry followed by visit to gene bank

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On 21/5/26, Dr. S. Balasaraswathi, Director, CTRTI with her team visited BAU & interacted with Dr. M. K. Gupta, Dean, Ranchi College of Veterinary Sci & AH on collaborative research opportunities in tasar under existing MoU, silkworm physiology nutrition & by product utilisation

[CSB-CTRTI Ranchi @DCtrti]

On 20/5/26, Dr. S. Balasaraswathi, Director, CTRTI with her team visited ICFRE-IFP Ranchi and interacted with Dr. Amit Pandey & team on Tasar host plant improvement, drudgery-reducing machinery, agroforestry models, mined-land utilisation & scheme convergence for Tasar promotion

[CSB-CTRTI Ranchi @DCtrti]

25 PG Zoology (Entomology) students of Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University began their dissertation work at CSB-CTRTI on 15/5/26.
The inaugural session was addressed by Dr. S. Balasaraswathi, Director, CTRTI, along with respective guides supervising the dissertation work.

[Ministry of Textiles @TexMinIndia]

Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, (Textiles) visited CSB-CTRTI, Ranchi, and reviewed the institute’s contributions towards Tasar silk research, technology development, and skill promotion. She also visited the CTRTI Museum showcasing Tasar silk technologies, reeling machines, yarns, and fabrics developed by the institute.

An interaction was held with stakeholders including ASRs, reelers, and SAMARTH trainees, where beneficiaries shared inspiring livelihood success stories. Certificates were distributed to SAMARTH trainees during the programme, and the Secretary appreciated the efforts of CSB-CTRTI in strengthening sustainable livelihood opportunities and promoting the Tasar silk sector.

#TasarSilk #Sericulture #SAMARTH #CentralSilkBoard #Textiles @PIBTextiles @csbmot

[CSB-CTRTI Ranchi @DCtrti]

Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, visited CSB-CTRTI Ranchi on 8th May 2026. During her visit she interacted with Adopted Seed rearers & SAMARTH trainees, and appreciated CTRTI’s efforts in research, innovation & skill development in Tasar sericulture.

[Ministry of Textiles @TexMinIndia]

Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary (Textiles), visited the Jharcraft Emporium in Ranchi and interacted with key stakeholders from the handloom and handicrafts sector, including artisans, designers, NGOs, and state officials.

The interaction was attended by the Managing Director, Jharcraft, Director Industries, and other representatives of the sector, focusing on strengthening artisan-led growth, design innovation, market linkages, and sustainable development of the state’s textile ecosystem.

#Jharcraft #Handloom #Handicrafts #Textiles #Artisans #Jharkhand @PIBTextiles @dchandlooms01 @handicraftsdc

[Ministry of Textiles @TexMinIndia]

Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary (Textiles), visited the Central Tasar Research & Training Institute in Ranchi and interacted with farmers and stakeholders associated with the sericulture sector.

The interaction focused on strengthening silk production, promoting sustainable livelihoods, and enhancing opportunities for farmers and silk growers through innovation, research, and skill development initiatives.

#Silk #Sericulture #CentralSilkBoard #Jharkhand #Textiles @csbmot

[Giriraj Singh @girirajsinghbjp]

During the meeting with the Hon’ble State Minister of Mizoram, we discussed the strategic initiation of Eri silk production to drive regional growth and innovation.
The Central Silk Board has successfully developed a pioneering Eri Silk Denim men's shirt through a landmark collaboration that bridges indigenous Fibre with modern design and market potential. This innovation opens new avenues for eco-friendly fashion and high-value textiles.
Our discussion focused on implementing this initiative to fortify the silk sector of Mizoram.

#Sericulture #silk #EriSilk #Innovation #NorthEastIndia #GreenTextiles

[CSB-CTRTI Ranchi @DCtrti]

On 30.04.2026, Dr. S. Balasaraswathi, Director, CSB-CTRTI Ranchi, along with scientists, visited the Office of the PCCF, Jharkhand, and discussed sustainable livelihood opportunities through Tasar sericulture in forest areas with Shri Sanjeev Kumar, IFS, PCCF & HoFF, Jharkhand.

[CSB-CTRTI Ranchi @DCtrti]

PGDS (Vanya Silk) trainees visited CSB-CMERTI, Lahdoigarh (27.04.2026) to learn Muga & Eri technologies. Dr. Kartik Neog, Director highlighted sector challenges & opportunities. The team later visited the Maidam of Lachit Borphukan, Jorhat, before returning to CSB-CTRTI, Ranchi.