Institutional Projects

MP.87: Development of an efficient system for processing of kawadi cotton in ginneries
Principal Investigator (PI):
Dr. S. V. Ghadge, Principal Scientist (FMP)
Associates:
Varsha Satankar, Scientist (ASPE)
Shri D. U. Patil, CTO
Shri B. V. Shirsath, STA
Project period: 01-04-2018 to 31-03-2022
MP.91: Development of digital ginning percentage indicator for portable cotton gins
Principal Investigator (PI):
Dr. V. G. Arude, Senior Scientist
Co-PIs / Project Associates and Designation:
Dr. S. K. Shukla, Principal Scientist
Dr. P. S. Deshmukh, Principal Scientist
Project period: 01-04-2020 to 31-03-2022
MP.93 : Device for seed cotton ginning percentage measurement
PI of the Project and Designation:
P. S. Deshmukh, Principal Scientist
Co-PIs / Project Associates and Designation:
G. Arude, Senior Scientist
M. K. Mahawar, Scientist
Himanshu Chaursia, Scientist
Project period: 01-04-2020 to 31-03-2023
MP.94 : Optimisation of groove profile and diameter of chrome leather roller for enhancing the performance of double roller gin.
PI of the Project and Designation:
Dr. Sheshrao Kautkar, Scientist
Co-PIs / Project Associates and Designation:
Dr. S. K. Shukla, Principal Scientist
S. V. Ghadge, Principal Scientist
V. G. Arude, Sr. Scientist
Sh. B. V. Shirsath, TO
Er. D.U. Patil, CTO
Project period: 01-04-2021 to 31-03-2022
MP.98 : Development of seed cotton trash analyser based on pneumatic fractionation methodology
PI of the Project and Designation:
Dr. S. K. Shukla, Pr. Scientist & OIC, GTC, ICAR – CIRCOT, Nagpur
Co-PIs / Project Associates and Designation:
Dr. S. V. Ghadge, Pr. Scientist, GTC, ICAR-CIRCOT, Nagpur
S. V. Ghadge, Principal Scientist
Er. D. U. Patil, CTO, GTC, ICAR-CIRCOT, Nagpur
Project period: 01-04-2021 to 31-03-2023

MP.95 : Evaluation of spinnability and formulation of guidelines for Spinning of recycled fibre from fabric waste and develop value added products
PI of the Project and Designation:
Dr. T. Senthilkumar, Scientist
Co-PIs / Project Associates and Designation:
Dr. G. Krishna Prasad, Scientist
Dr. V. G. Arude, Senior Scientist
Dr. A. S. M. Raja, Prinicpal Scientist
Shri. R. K. Jadhav, Project Associate
Project period:
Date of Start: 01/04/2020
Likely date of Completion: 31/03/2023
MP.96 : Development of cellulosic nanofibre based micronutrient delivery system for sustainable Agriculture
PI of the Project and Designation:
Dr. GTV PRABU & Scientist
Co-PIs / Project Associates and Designation:
Dr. N. Vigneshwaran & Principal Scientist
Dr. T. Senthil Kumar & Scientist
Dr. D. Kanjana, ICAR-CIRCOT & Scientist
Project period:
Date of Start: 01/04/2020
Likely date of Completion: 31/03/2022
MP.97 : Development of filter fabric for indoor decontamination
PI of the Project and Designation:
Dr. Kirti Jalgaonkar, Scientist
Co-PIs / Project Associates and Designation:
Dr. P. Jagajanantha, Scientist
Project period:
Date of Start: 01/04/2020
Likely date of Completion: 31/03/2022
MP.99: Development of Cut resistance fabric using 3D weaving
PI of the Project and Designation:
Dr. G. Krishna Prasad, Scientist
Co-PIs / Project Associates and Designation:
Dr. T. Senthilkumar, Scientist
Dr. ASM Raja, Principal Scientist
Project period:
Date of Start: 01/04/2021
Likely date of Completion: 31/03/2024

QE.111 : Development of Electrically Conductive Cotton Materials
PI of the Project and Designation:
Dr. P. Jagajanantha, Scientist
Co-PIs / Project Associates and Designation:
Dr. G.T.V. Prabhu, Scientist
Dr. Kirti Jalgaonkar, Scientist
Dr. Sharmila Patil, Scientist
Project period:
Date of Start: 01/04/2021
Likely date of Completion: 31/03/2023
QE.112 : Development of Machine Learning Model for Trash Content Analysis based on High Volume Instrument and Gravimetric Method of Trash Content Estimation
PI of the Project and Designation:
Mr. Himanshushekhar Chaurasia (Scientist)
Co-PIs / Project Associates and Designation:
Dr. T. Senthilkumar (Scientist)
Dr. P. Jagajanantha (Scientist)
Project period:
Date of Start: 01/09/2021
Likely date of Completion: 31/08/2023

CH 98: Toxicological and environmental impact of ICAR-CIRCOT’s nanomaterials (Nanocellulose, Nanosilver and Nano-ZnO)
PI of the Project and Designation:
Dr. N. Vigneshwaran, Principal Scientist
Co-PIs / Project Associates and Designation:
Dr. A. K. Bharimalla, Sr. Scientist, TTD. Co-PI
Dr. A.S.M. Raja, Principal Scientist, QEID. Co-PI
Dr. A. Arputharaj, Scientist, QEID. Co-PI
Dr. Kanika Sharma, Scientist, CBPD. Co-PI
Associates:
Dr. N. M. Ashtaputre, CTO, CBPD.
Dr. Charlene D’ Souza, STO, CBPD
Mr. Rajesh P Kadam, Sr. TA, CBPD
Dr. Sujata Kawlekar, ACTO, CBPD
Mr. Rajesh Narkar, STO, CBPD
Project period:
Date of Start: 01/04/2020
Likely date of Completion: 31/03/2022
CH.99 : Development of a healthier cottonseed based cooking oil by blending with other vegetable oils
PI of the Project and Designation:
Dr. Sujata Saxena (Principal Scientist)
Co-PIs / Project Associates and Designation:
Manoj Kumar, Scientist (Co-PI)
Dr. Kanika Sharma, Scientist (Co-PI)
Project period:
Date of Start: Oct-2020
Likely date of Completion: Aug-2022
CH.100 : Development of a health drink from Cottonseed
PI of the Project and Designation:
Dr. Manoj Kumar, Scientist
Co-PIs / Project Associates and Designation:
Dr. Sujata Saxena, Principal Scientist
Dr. Kanika Sharma, Scientist
Project period:
Date of Start: 04-01-2021
Likely date of Completion: 31-03-2022
CH.101 : Development of microbial xylanase enzyme based process for eco-friendly bleaching of paper pulp
PI of the Project and Designation:
Dr. Ajinath Dukare, Scientist (Agricultural Microbiology)
Co-PIs / Project Associates and Designation:
Dr. Kanika Sharma, Scientist
Dr. N. Vigneshawaran, Principal Scientist
Dr. Sujata Saxena, Principal Scientist
Project period:
Date of Start: 01-04-2021
Likely date of Completion: March, 2023

TT. 10 – Refinement and popularization of nutrient- enriched compost production from cotton micro-dust
PI of the Project and Designation:
K. Pandiyan, Scientist (Sr. Scale)
Co-PIs / Project Associates and Designation:
Dr. Sheshrao Kautkar, Scientist
Dr. S.K. Shukla, Principal Scientist
Project period:
Date of Start: 01/04/2020
Likely date of Completion: 31/03/2022
TT.11 - Development of process protocol for synthesis of nano-sulphur and its application in agriculture
PI of the Project and Designation:
Dr. Manoj Kumar Mahawar, Scientist (ASPE)
Co-PIs / Project Associates and Designation:
Dr. A. K. Bharimalla (Senior Scientist, FMPE)
Dr. N. Vigneshwaran (Principal Scientist, Ag. Microbiology)
Dr. A. Arputharaj (Scientist, Textile Chemistry)
Dr. Jyoti Dhakane-Lad (Scientist, ASPE)
Project period:
Date of Start: 01-04-2020
Likely date of Completion: 31-03-2022
TT.12 – Impact Assessment of CIRCOT Technologies
PI of the Project and Designation:
Dr. Sundaramoorthy C, Principal Scientist
Co-PIs / Project Associates and Designation:
Dr. Ashok Kumar Bharimalla, Senior Scientist
Mr. Himanshu S. Chourasia, Scientist
Project period:
Date of Start: 01-04-2021
Likely date of Completion: March, 2025