NCTTC - 2o16 is intended to bring together the research efforts on tuber crops which would permit an appraisal and selection of the best technologies for the tribal welfare programmes in India. It would also provide an opportunity to chalk out strategies to enhance the living standards of the tribal communities. The conference is also visualised as an eye-opener for the policy makers to introduce feasible technologies in the tribal belts and to popularise nutritious processed foods from tuber crops in the noon meal programme of tribal children, which could also help ensure larger participation in schools and kindle their interest towards education. A Tribal Upliftment Strategic Plan for India is expected to be the major outcome of this conference.

Launching of Website of NCTTC-2016

NCTTC- 2016 website has been officially launched by Dr. N. K. Krishnakumar, Deputy Director General(Horticulture) , ICAR, New Delhi on June 25th, 2016. Registration to the conference started.

Releasing of Brochure of NCTTC-2016

Brochure of NCTTC-2016 has been released by Shri. K. Jayakumar, IAS, Vice Chancellor of Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University on H.H Visakham Thirunal Endowment Lecture Event organised by Indian Socirty for Root Crops(ISRC) with ICAR-CTCRI on 17th June 2016 at ICAR-CTCRI, Thiruvananthapuram,Kerala. View Brochure