CSIR - Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur

Right To Information

सूचना का अधिकार हेतु आवेदन प्रपत्र / RTI Application Form

Proactive Disclosure

1.1 Particulars of its organization, functions and duties [Section 4(1)(b)(i)]

(i) Name and address of the Organization:

CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology
Post Box No. - 06, Palampur-176 061 (H.P.) India
Ph. +91-1894-230411 Fax: +91-1894-230433
Email: director@ihbt.res.in Website: http://www.ihbt.res.in/

(ii) Head of the Organization:

Dr. Sanjay Kumar
Director
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology
Post Box No. - 06, Palampur-176 061 (H.P.) India
Email: director@ihbt.res.in Ph. +91-1894-230411
Fax: +91-1894-230433

CSIR-IHBT, a constituent laboratory of CSIR India, is located at the picturesque town of Palampur perched in the lap of majestic snow clad mountain of Dhauladhar.

(iii) Vision, Mission and Key objectives:

Vision: To be a global leader on technologies for boosting bioeconomy through sustainable utilization of Himalayan bioresources

Mission: To discover, innovate, develop and disseminate the processes, products and technologies from Himalayan bioresources for society, industry, environment and academia

Quality Objectives:

Knowledge and technology generation
Quality publications and patents
Dissemination through trainings and demonstrations
Enhancement of customer satisfaction
Higher resource generation

(iv) Function and duties:

Core R&D Areas

High Altitude Biology
Bioresource- Mapping and Conservation
Bioprospection- Plants and Microbes
Genomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics
Adaptation Biology and Climate Change
Plant Health Management
Natural Product Chemistry and Process Development
Quality Plant Production
Food nutraceuticals and quality control
Nanotechnology
Bioinformatics
Natural Product Chemistry and Process Development
Synthetic Chemistry and Molecular Modification
Regulatory research
Domestication for ornamentals and Landscapping
Microbial Prospection
Water Management

(v) Organization Chart:

Organizational Structure

(vi) Any other details- the genesis, inception, formation of the department and the HoDs from time to time as well as the Committees/ Commissions constituted from time to time have been dealt:

For more information please visit (http://www.ihbt.res.in)

1.2 Powers and Duties of Officers and Employees [Section 4(1) (b)(ii)]

(i) Powers and duties of officers (administrative, financial and judicial
((ii) Power and duties of other employees

Director

To provide vision & direction for R&D activities of the organization
Strategic planning and policy decision making
Monitoring and control of key result areas
Monitoring and control of financial performance of the Institute
Authority to review quality policy and objectives

Responsibilities of officer

Realizing the mission of the laboratory
Provide due diligence and efforts to perform high class R&D and S&T activities
Conduct R&D / S&T activities as per the decision of Research Council and Management Council
Have all the powers as per the by laws made & amended from time to time by CSIR

RESPONSIBILITY MATRIX

Legend: P=Primary responsibility; S=Secondary responsibility; X=No responsibility

1. Management Representative

Planning, development, issue, implementation and maintenance of processes needed for the quality management system
Feedback from all Divisional Heads on effective implementation of the system
Reporting to the top management or) the performance of the quality management system and any need for improvement
Ensuring the promotion of awareness of customer requirements throughout the organization
Planning and control of internal quality audits
Recording and follow-up of management review meetings

2. Heads (Agrotechnology, Biotechnology, Chemical Technology, Dietetics & Nutrition Technology and Environmental Technology)

Planning, implementation and monitoring divisional R & D, extension and other assigned activities.
Information and feedback to the Director and PPME
Upkeep of infrastructure and instruments
Human resource development of divisional personnel
Process performance and product conformity
Corrective and preventive actions against non-conformities
Control of documents and records
Planning, implementation and review of quality objectives
Feedback to MR regarding performance of quality management system

3. Scientists:

To carry out R&D, information dissemination thoughts publications, articles, participation in conferences and electronic means
To seek Intellectual Property Rights around new processes and products
To develop technologies relevant to society
To impart Trainings, promote HRD and nurture entrepreneurship

4. Technical staff:

Upkeep and maintenance of facilities and equipments
Smooth Running of equipments and data recording
Sample preparation and analysis
Management of LAN, WAN, Website and intranet
Development, maintenance and Updation of databases
Development of online processes for e-governence

5. Head PPME

Planning, implementation and monitoring of R & D activities
Technical support to Directorate and Administration
Planning of HRD activities
Research Council meetings
Control of documents and records
Feedback to MR regarding performance of quality management system

6. Head- Administration

Planning, implementation and control of administrative activities
Maintenance of personal records of all employees including record of their competence and training.
Recruitment of staff
Vigilance activities of the institute
Control of documented information
Feedback to MR regarding performance of quality management system

Administrative staff supports and implements above activities and maintains records (Work Allocation)

7. Head- Finance

Financial Planning, implementation and control
Maintenance of project finances
Cash realisation from sponsoring agencies
Financial auditing
Control of documented information

The staff in finance section implements the processes and maintains record

8. Head- ESU

Infrastructure planning, development and maintenance
Control of documents and records
Feedback to MR regarding performance of quality management system
Financial auditing

The ESU staff carry out:

Regular maintenance of labs and buildings including civil and electrical
Upgradations and refurbishment of labs
Upkeep of campus
Supervise new constructions

9. Stores & Purchase Officer

Procurement of materials and services
Management of stores
Control of documents and records
Feedback to MR regarding performance of quality management system

The staff are involved in:

Order, receive and issue of materials
Keeping records of personal inventories
Auction of old and unserviceable items

10. Library staff:

Procurement of books, CDs, journals and other documents for the Institute

Subscription management for Journals, eJournals and other periodicals, Management of stores
Management of library
Control of reference documents of external origin e.g. I.S. Specifications etc.
Control of documents and records
Feedback to MR regarding performance of quality management system

11. Instrumentation staff:

Installation, repair and calibration of instrument
Maintenance of EPABX
Operation and maintenance of audio-visual equipment.
Preventive maintenance of instruments

12. Co-ordinator - BDMU

Business development and liaisoning of R & D activities
Preparation of contracts and MOUs
Customer evaluation and feedback
Billing of laboratory products

13. Co-ordinator - IPR

Coordination for filing of patent, copy-rights & industrial designs
Commercialisation of technologies / patents

(iii) Rules/orders under which powers and duty are derived and
(iv) Exercised

As per CSIR by laws and CSIR Delegation of Powers

(v) Work allocation

As per Point(i)

1.3 Procedure Followed in Decision Making Process [Section 4(1)(b)(iii)]

(i) Process of decision making Identify key decision making points	As per CSIR by laws and Manual of Office Procedure
(ii) Final decision making authority	Director, CSIR-IHBT Palampur
(iii) Related provisions, acts, rules etc.	All GOI Acts, Rules as applicable to CSIR
(iv) Time limit for taking a decisions, if any	Within stipulated time
(v) Channel of supervision and accountability	Each Section/Division

1.4 The norms set by it for the discharge of its functions [Section 4 (1)(b)iv]

In regard to all matters concerning service conditions of employees of the Society, the Fundamental and supplementary Rules framed by the Govt. of India and such other rules and orders issued by the Govt. of India from time to time shall apply to the extent applicable to the employees of the Society. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Bye-law, the Governing Body shall have the power to relax the requirement of any rule to such extent and subject to such conditions as it may consider necessary.

Director of each National Laboratory shall be assisted by a Controller of Administration, Controller of Finance and Accounts/ Finance and Accounts Officer and Controller of Stores & Purchase/ Stores & Purchase Officers who shall advice the Director on all administrative and financial matters and be responsible for providing support services to all the Scientific staff and bench level Scientists. Directors shall have the power to over-rule the advice of aforesaid functionaries after recording reasons thereof. A report of such cases shall be sent to Director-General.

Headquarter-Laboratory CSIR Hqrs. and Directors of National Laboratories would operate under director control of Director General without and intermediate line functionary. The Laboratories would be freed from routine administrative and financial control of the Hqrs.

(i) Nature of functions/ services offered	Library services, Analytical services, Engineering Services (Internal)
(ii) Norms/ standards for functions/service delivery	As per CSIR Rules on the subject
(iii) Process by which these services can be accessed	Through CSIR-IHBT website and internal orders.
(iv) Time-limit for achieving the targets	As per guidelines.
(v) Process of redress of grievances	As per CSIR-IHBT grievance redressal mechanism

1.5 Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manual and Records for Discharging Functions [Section 4(1)(b)(v)]

(i) Title and nature of the record/ manual/instruction.	As per CSIR by laws, rules, regulations and orders
(ii) List of Rules, regulations, instructions manuals and records.	As per CSIR by laws, rules, regulations and orders
(iii) Acts/ Rules manuals etc.	As per CSIR by laws, rules, regulations and orders
(iv) Transfer policy and transfer orders	Transfer policy and transfer orders

For detail kindly visit http://www.csir.res.in

1.6 Categories of documents held by the authority under its control [Section 4(1)(b) (vi)]

(i) Categories of documents

Audit Registers for head-wise expenditure
Broad sheets of Advances to employees
GPF/CPF Ledgers and Broad Sheets
Remittance Registers
Deposit Registers
OB (Objection Book) of Advances
Cash Book (Main)
Cash Book (Subisidiary)
Valuable Registers
Cheque Book and Receipt Book Registers
Monthly classified Abstract of Receipts and Payments
Monthly Consolidated Abstract of Receipts and Payments
Balance Sheet
Voucher Register
Bill Register
Diary/Dispatch Register
Register for Pensionery Benefit
Investment Register
Loan/Grant Register
Project Register
File, Note Register
Lab. Reserve Register
Project Register
BE/RE Statement

(ii) Custodian of documents/categories

Respective section/division

1.7 Boards, Councils, Committees and Other Bodies Constituted As Part of Public Authority [Section 4(1)(b)(viii)]

(i) Name of Boards, Council, Committee etc. (ii) Composition (iii)Dates from which constituted (iv)Term/ Tenure	Research Council (Tenure 3 years w.e.f. 01-09-2020 to 31-08-2023) Management Council (Tenure 2 years w.e.f. 01-01-2020 to 31-12-2021)
(v) Powers and functions	Research Council Management Council
(vi) Whether their meetings are open to the public?	No
(vii) Whether the minutes of the meetings are open to the public?	No
(viii) Place where the minutes if open to the public are available?	Not applicable

1.8 Directory of Scientists, Officers and Employees [Section 4(1) (b) (ix)]

Name	Designation	Office Phone (STD Code-01894)	Res. Phone	Email
Dr. Sanjay Kumar	Director	230411	230422	sanjaykumar@ihbt.res.in
Dr. RK Sud	Chief Scientist	EPABX/438		rksud@ihbt.res.in
Er. KK Singh	Chief Scientist	EPABX/342		kksingh@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Aparna Maitra Pati	Chief Scientist	EPABX/347		aparna@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Vipin Hallan	Senior Principal Scientist	EPABX/350		hallan@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Sanjay K Uniyal	Senior Principal Scientist	EPABX/361		suniyal@ihbt.res.in
Dr. RK Sharma	Senior Principal Scientist	EPABX/358		ramsharma@ihbt.res.in
Er. Amit Kumar	Senior Principal Scientist	EPABX/374		amitkr@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Sanat Sujat Singh	Senior Principal Scientist	EPABX/338		sanatsujat@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Rakesh Kumar	Senior Principal Scientist	233341		rakeshkumar@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Shashi Bhushan	Principal Scientist	EPABX/387		sbhushan@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Pralay Das	Principal Scientist	EPABX/431		pdas@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Vijai Kant Agnihotri	Principal Scientist	EPABX/365		vijai@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Ravi Shankar	Principal Scientist	EPABX/384		ravish@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Probir Kumar Pal	Principal Scientist	233341		palpk@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Girish Nadda	Principal Scientist	EPABX/352		girish@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Dharam Singh	Principal Scientist	EPABX/422		dharamsingh@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Mahesh Gupta	Principal Scientist	EPABX/433		mgupta@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Rituraj Purohit	Principal Scientist	EPABX/421		rituraj@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Sushil Kumar Maurya	Principal Scientist	EPABX/391		skmaurya@ihbt.res.in
Er. Mohit Sharma	Principal Scientist	EPABX/453		mohit@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Amit Chawla	Principal Scientist	EPABX/437		amitchawla@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Ashok Kumar	Principal Scientist	EPABX/338		ashok@ihbt.res.in
Dr. SG Eswara Reddy	Principal Scientist	EPABX/352		ereddy@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Yogendra S. Padwad	Principal Scientist	EPABX/473		yogendra@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Upendra Sharma	Senior Scientist	EPABX/452		upendra@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Pamita Bhandari	Senior Scientist	EPABX/363		pamita@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Amitabha Acharya	Senior Scientist	EPABX/397		amitabha@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Dinesh Kumar	Senior Scientist	EPABX/426		dineshkumar@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Vikram Patial	Senior Scientist	EPABX/473		vikrampatial@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Damanpreet Singh	Senior Scientist	EPABX/443		damanpreet@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Vishal Acharya	Senior Scientist	EPABX/493		vishal@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Ashok Singh	Senior Scientist	EPABX/471		ashoksingh@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Bhavya Bhargava	Senior Scientist	EPABX/318		bhavya@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Sukhjinder Singh	Senior Scientist	EPABX/393		sukhjinder@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Kunal Singh	Senior Scientist	EPABX/305		kunal@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Jeremy Dkhar	Senior Scientist	EPABX/491		jeremydkhar@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Rohit Joshi	Senior Scientist	EPABX/371		rohitjoshi@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Shiv Shanker Pandey	Senior Scientist	EPABX/359		shivpandey@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Ashish Rambhau Warghat	Senior Scientist	EPABX/315		ashishwarghat@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Rajiv Kumar	Senior Scientist	EPABX/306		rajiv@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Narendra Vijay Tirpude	Senior Scientist	EPABX/476		narendra@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Arun Kumar	Senior Scientist	EPABX/495		arunkumar@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Vivek Dogra	Senior Scientist	EPABX/496		vivekdogra@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Gaurav Zinta	Senior Scientist	EPABX/401		gauravzinta@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Rajesh Kumar Singh	Senior Scientist	EPABX/402		rajeshsingh@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Rakshak Kumar	Scientist	EPABX/441		rakshak@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Vidyashankar Srivatsan	Scientist	EPABX/315		vshankar@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Ankit Saneja	Scientist	EPABX/485		ankitsaneja@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Poonam Kumari	Scientist	EPABX/383		poonam@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Vandana Jaiswal	Scientist	EPABX/491		vandana@ihbt.res.in
Ms. Amit Kumari	Scientist	EPABX/492		amitkumari@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Satbeer Singh	Scientist	EPABX/487		satbeer@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Ramesh	Scientist	EPABX/488		ramesh@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Vikas Kumar	Scientist	EPABX/486		vikas@ihbt.res.in
Dr. Sarita Devi	Scientist	EPABX/497		sarita@ihbt.res.in

Administration

Name	Designation	Office Phone (STD Code-01894)	Res. Phone	Email
Mr. B P Saw	Administrative Officer	230428, EPABX/330		ao@ihbt.res.in
Sh. Yashpal	Finance & Accounts Officer	230424, EPABX/311		fao@ihbt.res.in

Section Officers

Name	Department	Office Phone (STD Code-01894)	Email
Sh. Constan Kujur	Administration	233339, EPABX/360	sog@ihbt.res.in
Sh. Mahabir Singh	Finance & Accounts	233339, EPABX/332	sof@ihbt.res.in
Sh. Sanjay Rawat	Store & Purchase	233339, EPABX/444	sostores@ihbt.res.in

1.9 Monthly Remuneration received by officers & employees including system of compensation [Section 4(1) (b) (x)]

List of employees with Gross monthly remuneration	View
System of compensation as provided in its regulations	Not applicable

1.10 Name, designation and other particulars of public information officers [Section 4(1) (b) (xvi)]

Public Information Officer

Dr. Aparna Maitra Pati
Chief Scientist
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology
Post Box No. - 06, Palampur-176 061 (H.P.) India
Email: aparna@ihbt.res.in Ph. +91-1894-233339 (0) Intercom 347
Fax: +91-1894-230433

Appellate Authority

Er. K.K. Singh
Chief Scientist
Agrotechnology
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology
Post Box No. - 06, Palampur-176 061 (H.P.) India
Email: kksingh@ihbt.res.in Ph. +91-1894-233339 (0) Intercom 342 Fax: +91-1894-230433

Transparency Officer

Mr. B P Saw
Administrative Officer
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology
Post Box No. - 06, Palampur-176 061 (H.P.) India
Email: ao@ihbt.res.in Ph. +91-1894-230428
Fax: +91-1894-230428

1.11 No. of employees against whom disciplinary action has been proposed/ taken: Nil

1.12 Programmes to advance understanding of RTI : Nil

1.13 Transfer policy and transfer orders

2.1 Budget allocated to each agency including all plans, proposed expenditure and reports on disbursements made etc. [Section 4(1)(b)(xi)]

i) Total Budget for the public authority	F&A Section
ii) Budget for each agency and plan & programmes	Not applicable
iii) Proposed expenditures	F&A Section
iv) Revised budget for each agency, if any	F&A Section
v) Report on disbursements made and place where the related reports are available	Not applicable

2.2 Foreign and domestic tours (F. No. 1/8/2012-IR dt. 11.9.2012)

i) Budget	F&A Section
ii) Foreign and domestic Tours by ministries and officials of the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government and above, as well as the heads of the Department. a) Places visited b) The period of visit c) The number of members in the official delegation d) Expenditure on the visit	View
iii) Information related to procurements a) Notice/tender enquires, and corrigendum if any thereon, b) Details of the bids awarded comprising the names of the suppliers of goods/services being procured, c) The works contracts concluded – in any such combination of the above-and d) The rate /rates and the total amount at which such procurement or works contract is to be executed.	www.ihbt.res.in

2.3 Manner of execution of subsidy programme [Section 4(i)(b)(xii)]

CSIR-IHBT does not provide any concession / permits or subsidy under any of its schemes.

2.4 Discretionary and non-discretionary grants [F. No. 1/6/2011 – IR dt. 15.04.2013]: Nil

2.5 Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits of authorizations granted by the public authority [Section 4(1)(b)(xiii)]: Nil

2.6 CAG & PAC paras [F No. 1/6/2011 – IR dt. 15.4.2013]: Available in Audit Section

3.1 Particulars for any arrangement for consultation with or representation by the members of the public in relation to the formulation of policy or implementation there of [Section 4(1)(b)(vii)] [F No 1/6/2011- IR dt. 15.04.2013]

Policy related to all the CSIR Labs/Institutes are formulated by CSIR Hqrs., New Delhi.

3.2 Are the details of policies / decisions, which affect public, informed to them

Not applicable CSIR-IHBT does not formulate policies for public

3.3 Dissemination of information widely and in such form and manner which is easily accessible to the public

www.ihbt.res.in
Facebook (Csir Ihbt)
Twitter (@CSIR_IHBT)
YouTube

3.4 Form of accessibility of information manual/ handbook

CSIR-IHBT does not publish manual or handbook

3.5 Whether information manual/handbook available free of cost or not [Section 4(1)(b)]

CSIR-IHBT does not publish books or journal. Technical folders can be freely downloaded and Annual Report could be sent of request

4.1 Language in which Information Manual / Handbook Available [F No. 1/6/2011- IR dt. 15.4.2013]

Not applicable, CSIR-IHBT does not publish / issue Manual and Handbooks

4.2 When was the information Manual/Handbook last updated? [F No. 1/6/2011- IR dt 15.4.2013]

Not Applicable

4.3 Information available in electronic form [Section 4(1)(b)(xiv)]

Technical folders, service charges, bibliographic information of publications, patent information available on CSIR-IHBT website (www.ihbt.res.in)

4.4 Particulars of facilities available to citizen for obtaining information [Section 4(1)(b)(xv)]

Facility	Contact person	Email
Incubation Facility and Business	Dr. Sukhjinder Singh	bdmu@ihbt.res.in
Analytical Service	Dr. Dinesh Kumar	dineshkumar@ihbt.res.in
Herbarium	Dr. Sanjay Uniyal	suniyal@ihbt.res.in
Books and Journals	Sh. Mukhtiar Singh	msingh@ihbt.res.in

RULES & REGULATIONS

The Library remains open from 9.00 AM to 5.30 PM on all working days(Monday to Friday)
A reader, using the library, shall enter his/her name legibly in the register kept at the entrance gate
Private belongings shall be kept outside the library
Silence should be observed in the library.Using mobile/cellular phone inside the library is not permitted
Smoking, spitting & sleeping are strictly prohibited in the library
The readers shall be responsible for any damage or mutation done to the books and periodicals of the library and shall be required to replace such publications or to pay the value there of
After consultation, the reader shall leave the publications on the table & shall not replace the publications back on the shelves
CSIR staff can borrow only five books at a time for a period of two weeks. Books of special demand are lent out only for shorter period
Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, Directories and other Reference books shall not be lent out
Current periodicals are issued for overnight loan only. A reader can take not more than three periodicals at a time
Before leaving the library, the reader shall satisfy as to whether the book issued to him/her is in sound condition. If not, he/she shall forthwith bring the matter to the notice of library-in-charge/staff, otherwise the reader is liable to be held responsible for condition of the book
Readers are strictly prohibited to sub-lend the books

Loan of publications may be renewed for a further period of one fortnight provided:

Demand for the publication is not received
Renewal does not exceed three consecutive fortnights

Staff Members may suggest books for consideration for inclusion in the library. Suggestions shall pertain to technical work of their units. Any infringement of the rules shall render the reader to forfeit the privilege of admission to the library and to borrow books from the library.

4.5 Such other information ad may be prescribed under section 4(i)(b)(xvii)

Grievance redressal mechanism : Yes

Details of applications received under RTI and information provided: View details

List of completed schemes/ projects/ Programmes: Available in website

List of schemes/ projects/ programme underway: Available in PPME

Details of all contracts entered into including name of the contractor, amount of contract and period of completion of contract: Available in website (https://www.ihbt.res.in/en/other-links/tender-awards)

Annual Report: Available in website (http://library.ihbt.res.in/AnnualR.html)

4.6 Receipt & Disposal of RTI applications & appeals (F.No1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.04.2013]

Quarterly Report (2021-22)

Quarterly Report (2020-21)

Quarterly Report (2019-20)

Quarterly Report (2018-19)

Quarterly Report (2017-18)

4.7 Replies to questions asked in the parliament [Section 4(1)(d)(2)]

Available with PPME

Name & Details of Current CPIOs & FAAs

Public Information Officer since 01.01.2015

Appellate Authority since 01.03.2019

Er. K.K. Singh
Chief Scientist
Agrotechnology of Medical, Aromatic and Commercially Important Plants
CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology
Post Box No. - 06, Palampur-176 061 (H.P.) India
Email: kksingh@ihbt.res.in Ph. +91-1894-233339 (0) Intercom 342
Fax: +91-1894-230433

Earlier FAAs from 1.1.2015

Dr. Bikram Singh, Chief Scientist - 01.01.2015 to 30.04.2017

Dr. Ashu Gulati, Chief Scientist - 01.05.2017 to 28.02.2019

Details of third party audit of voluntary disclosure

Under process

Appointment of Nodal Officers not below the rank of Joint Secretary/ Additional HoD

Nil

Consultancy committee of key stake holders for advice on suo-motu disclosure

Nil

Committee of PIOs/FAAs with rich experience in RTI to identify frequently sought information under RTI

Nil

6.1 Item / information disclosed so that public have minimum resort to use of RTI Act to obtain information

https://www.ihbt.res.in

6.2 Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW) is followed (released in February, 2009 and included in the Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedures (CSMOP) by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions, Govt. Of India

Nil