Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Telephone Directory

CONTENTS

1. University Officers, TNAU, 2. Heads of Department, TNAU, Coimbatore 3. Directorates, TNAU, Coimbatore 4. Research stations 5. Academic Campuses/ Colleges 5.1. Affiliated Colleges 5.2. Centres offering Diploma Course in Agriculture 5.3. TNAU Affiliated Institutes 6. Krishi Vigyan Kendras(KVK)

1. University Officers, TNAU, Coimbatore

S.No. Name & Address Contact numbers Email ID 1. Dr. D. Sudhakar, Phone: 0422-6611201 [email protected] Registrar(i/c) , 0422-6611222 TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 Fax: 0422-2431821 Residence/Mobile: 9489022000

2. Dr.C.N.Chandrasekar, Office: 0422-6611505 [email protected] Deputy Registrar (Education) 0422-6611506 TNAU, Residence/Mobile: 9486418694 Coimbatore-641003 3. Dr.J.Suresh, Office: 0422-6611504 [email protected] Deputy Registrar(Administration), Residence/Mobile: 9942186853 TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 9489056732

4. Dr.P.Malarvizhi, Office: 0422-6611509 [email protected] Deputy Registrar(Affiliation) 0422-6611523 TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 Residence/Mobile: 9486911038

5. Dr.S.Mahimairaja, Phone: 0422-6611210 [email protected] Dean(i/c), 0422-6611342 Agrl.College and Research Institute, Fax: 0422-6611410 TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 Residence/Mobile: 9655570664 9489056709 6. Dr. U. Sivakumar, Ph.D, Phone: 0422-6611261 [email protected] Dean(i/c), School of Post Graduate Studies, Fax: 0422-6611343 TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 Residence/Mobile: 9489056710

7. Dr.M.Jawaharlal, Phone: 0422-6611270 [email protected] Dean(i/c), 0422-6611367 Horticultural College and Research 0422-6611371 Institute, Fax: TNAU, 0422-2430781 Coimbatore-641003 Residence/Mobile: 9442126242 8. Dr.S. V. Kottiswaran, Phone: 0422-6611255 [email protected] Dean(i/c), 0422-6611253 Agrl.Engineering College and Fax: 0422-6611455 Research Institute, Residence/Mobile: 9489056712 TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 9363100977

9. Dr.S.Suresh Phone: 0452-2422956 [email protected] Dean(i/c), 0452-2422252 Agrl.College and Research Institute, Fax: 0452-2422785 -625104 Residence/Mobile: 9489056720

10. Dr.S.Amutha, Phone: 0452-2422684 [email protected] Dean(i/c), Home Science College and Fax: 91-425-2423433 Research Institute, Residence/Mobile: 9489056725 Madurai-625104

11. Dr. K. Kathirvel, M.E.(Ag.), Ph.D., Phone: 0431-2545001 [email protected] Dean(i/c), 0431-2545000 Agrl.Engineering College and Research Institute, Mobile: 9489056724 Kumulur, 9894723311 Trichirapalli-621 712

12. Dr.V.Subramaniyan, Phone: 04630-261226 [email protected] Dean(i/c), 04630-261190 Agrl.College and Research Institute, Fax: 04630-261268 -628252 Residence/Mobile: 9443325339 9489056722 13. Dr.T.N.Balamohan, Phone: 04546-231726 [email protected] Dean(i/c), 04546-233225 Horticultural College and Research Fax: 04546-231726 Institute, Residence/Mobile: 9442076437 -625604

14. Dr.R. Sridar, Phone: 0431-2906100 [email protected] Dean(i/c), Anbil Dharmalingam Agrl.College and Research Institute, Fax: 0431-2690693 Navalur Kuttupattu, Residence/Mobile: 9489056721 Trichirapalli-620009

15. Th.Deepak Srivastava, I.F.S, Phone: 04254-271503 [email protected] 04254-271504 Dean (FORESTRY), Fax: 9443724315 Forest College and Research Residence/Mobile: 9489056727 Institute, Mettupalayam,

Coimbatore-641301

16. Dr.M.Maheswaran, Phone: 0422-6611247 [email protected] Director of Research(i/c), 0422-6611526 TNAU, Fax: 0422-6611454 Coimbatore-641003 Residence/Mobile: 9489033000 9443550818 17. Dr.H.Philip, Phone: 0422-6611323 [email protected] Director of Extension Education(i/c), 0422-6611352 TNAU, Fax: 0422-6611521 Coimbatore-641003 Residence/Mobile: 9442258958 9489056701 18. Dr.C.Jeyanthi, Phone: 0422-6611213 [email protected] Director(i/c), 0422-6611316 Crop Management Studies, Fax: 0422-6611416 TNAU, Residence/ Mobile: 9442241575 Coimbatore-641003 9489056703 19. Dr.M.Chinnadurai, Phone: 0422-6611239 [email protected] Director(i/c), 0422-6611439 Centre for Agricultural and Rural Fax: 0422-6611412 Development Studies, Residence/Mobile: 9443080887 TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 9489056707 20. Dr.K.Ganesamurthy, Phone: 0422-6611215 [email protected] Director(i/c), 0422-6611415 Centre for Plant Breeding and Fax: 0422-6611415 Genetics, Residence/Mobile: 9360339737 TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 9489056702 21. Dr.K.Ramaraju, Phone: 0422-6611237 [email protected] Director(i/c), 0422-6611437 Centre for Plant Protection Studies, Fax: 0422-6611437 TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 Residence/Mobile: 9442006138 9489056704 22. Dr.R.Gnanam, Phone: 0422-6611262 [email protected] Director(i/c), 0422-6611462 Centre for Plant Molecular Biology, Fax: 0422-6611462 TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 Residence/Mobile: 9443821177

23. Dr.B.J.Pandian, Phone: 0422-6611278, [email protected] Director(i/c) 0422-6611478 Water Technology Centre, Fax: 0422-6611478 TNAU, Residence/ Mobile: 9443286711 Coimbatore-641003 9489056705 24. Dr.P.Shanthi, Phone: 0422-6611229 [email protected] Director(i/c), 0422-6611429 Open and Distance Learning, Fax: 0422-6611429 TNAU, Residence/Mobile: 9442111047 Coimbatore-641003 25. Dr.R. Venkatram Phone: 0422-6611566 directorplanning@ Director(i/c), Fax: 0422-6611466 tnau.ac.in Planning and Monitoring, Residence/Mobile: 9489056708 TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 26. Phone: 0422-6611242 [email protected] Dr.A.Vijayakumar, 0422-6611442 Director of Students Welfare(i/c), Fax: 9489056715 TNAU, Residence/Mobile: Coimbatore-641003

27. Dr.R.Murugesan, Phone: 0422-6611310 [email protected] Director(i/c), 0422-6611377 Agri.Business Development, Fax: 0422-6611399 TNAU, Residence/Mobile: 9442254918 Coimbatore-641003 9489056714 28. Dr.V.Ravi, Phone: 0435-2472108 [email protected] Director(i/c), 0435-2472098 Rice Research Institute, Fax: 0435-2472881 Aduthurai, Residence/Mobile: 9443141045 Thanjore 9489056726 29. Dr.K.Ilamurugu, Phone: 0422- [email protected] Controller of Examinations(i/c), 611503/502 TNAU, Fax: 0422-6611501 Coimbatore-641003 Residence/Mobile: 9443935802 9489056718 30. Dr.K.Kumar, Phone: 0422-6611390 [email protected] Special Officer, 0422-6611406 Natural Resource Management, Fax: 0422-6611405 TNAU, Residence/Mobile: 9489056733 Coimbatore-641003 31. Dr.D.Saraladevi, Ph.D., Phone: 0431-2918033 [email protected] Dean, 0431-2690577 Horticultural College and Research Mobile: 9489604186 Institute for Women, Navalur Kuttapattu, Trichy-620 009 32. Dr.P.Selvaraju, Phone: 0422-6611232 [email protected] Special Officer, Fax: 0422-6611432 Seed centre, TNAU, Residence/Mobile: 94890 56719 Coimbatore-641 003 9578691521 33. Dr.S.Mohan, Phone: 0422-6611202 [email protected] Special Officer, Residence/Mobile: 9488458006 Publications and Public Relations TNAU, Coimbatore-3

34. Dr.C.Ponniah, Phone: 0422-611536(O) [email protected] Special Officer (Vigilance and Disciplinary Proceedings), TNAU, Coimbatore-641003

35. Dr.K.Samiayyan, Phone: 04362-268689 / [email protected] Special Officer, 268687 Agricultural College and Research Institute, Eachankottai, Mobile No: 94437 01233 Orathnad Tk, Thanjavur dt. -614 902

36. Dr.G.Prasad, Phone: 04188-245855 [email protected] Special Officer, Mobile No: 99945 99984 Agricultural College and Research Institute, Valavachanur, Thiruvannamalai Dt.-606 753 37. Dr.K. Sivasubramaniam, Ph.D., Phone: 04339-241333 [email protected] Dean, Agricultural College and Research Mobile No: 7339503331 Institute, STAMIN Campus, Kudumiyanmalai, Dt.-622 104 38. Mrs.R.Poongothai, Phone: 0422-6611517 [email protected] Comptroller, 0422-6611516 TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 Fax: 0422-6611514 Residence/Mobile: 9489056716 39. Er.S.Senthilkumar, Phone: 0422-6611280 [email protected] Estate Officer, 0422-6611281 TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 Residence/Mobile: 9363127607 9095510002

2. Heads of Department, TNAU, Coimbatore

S.No. Name & Address Contact numbers Email ID

1. Dr.R.Venkitasamy, Phone: 0422-6611246/ [email protected] Professor and Head, 1463/1344 Department of Agronomy, Mobile: 9442074486 TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 2. Dr.N.Maragatham, Phone: 0422-6611203 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 98941 06349 Department of Farm Management, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 3. Dr. R.Mathivanan , Phone: 0422-6611212 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9443551869 Department of Veternary and Animal Science,TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 4. Dr.P.Jeyakumar, Phone: 0422-6611243 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9442173705 Department of Crop Physiology, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003

5. Dr.S.Panneerselvam, Phone: 0422-6611319/ [email protected] Professor and Head, 1305/ Department of Agro Climate Research 0422-2430657 Centre, Mobile: 98422 79351 TNAU, Coimbatore-3 6. Dr.E.Somasundaram, Phone: 0422-6611206 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9443578172 Department of Sustainable Organic Agriculture, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 7. Dr.P.Jeyaprakash, Phone: 0422-2474967 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9443013048 Department of Rice, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 8. Dr.P. Jayamani, Ph.D Phone: 0422-2450498 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9442342443 Department of Pulses, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 9. Dr.P.Sumathi, Phone: 0422-2450507 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 98422 83454 Department of Millets, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 10. Dr. PL.Viswanathan, Phone: 0422-2450812 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9442082831 Department of Oilseeds, TNAU, Coimbatore-3 11. Dr. M.Kumar, Phone: 0422-2456297 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 94434 14662 Department of Cotton, TNAU, Coimbatore-3 12. Dr.A.Kalamani, Phone: 0422-6611228 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 99943 11346 Department of Forage Crops, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 13. Dr. S.Ganesh Ram, Phone: 0422-2437535 [email protected] Professor and Head, 0422-2447215 Department of Plant Genetic Resources, Mobile: 98431 21154 TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 14. Dr. R.Umarani Phone: 0422-6611363 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 98427 75257 Department of Seed Science & Technology, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 15. Dr. K. Arulmozhiselvan, Phone: 0422-6611235 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9442027302 Department of Soil Science & Agrl.Chemistry, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 16. Dr.P.Marimuthu, Phone: 0422-6611294 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9360088999 Department of Agrl.Microbiology, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 17. Dr. S.Avudainayagam, Phone: 0422-6611252 [email protected] Professor and Head, Fax: 0422-6611452 Department of Environmental Science, Mobile: 944261 15511 TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 18. Dr. S.Pazhanivelan, Phone: 0422-6611368 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 90475 99446 Department of Remote Sensing & GIS, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 19. Dr. G.J.Janavi, Phone: 0422-6611567 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 94439 56910 Department of Nano Science & Technology, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 20. Dr. T.Manoharan, Phone: 0422-6611214 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 98420 40335 Department of Agrl.Entomology, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 21. Dr. A.S.Krishnamoorthy, Phone: 0422-6611226 [email protected] Professor and Head, Fax: 0422-6611437 Department of Plant Pathology, Mobile: 97904 99006 TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 22. Dr.S.Subramanian, Phone: 0422-6611264 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9443551524 Department of Nematology, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 23. Dr.J.Ramalingam, Phone: 0422-6611304 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9443851743 P.M.B.& Bioinformatics, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003

24. Dr.D.Sudhakar, Phone: 0422-6611353 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9442624342 Department of Plant Biotechnology, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003

25. Dr.D.Uma, Phone: 0422-6611263 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9345257615 Department of Bio-chemistry, TNAU, Coimbatore-3

26. Dr.R.M.Vijayakumar, Phone: 0422-6611269 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9442351489 Department of Fruit Crops, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003

27. Dr.T. Arumugam Phone: 0422-6611374(H) [email protected] Professor and Head, 0422-6611283(O) Department of Vegetable Crops, Mobile: 9443389074 TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 28. Dr. S.Balakrishnan, Phone: 0422-6611284 [email protected] Professor and Head, Fax: 0422-2430781 Department of Spices and Plantation Mobile: Crops, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 29. Dr.M.Kannan, Phone: 0422-6611230 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9443254038 Department of Floriculture & Landscaping, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 30. Dr.K.Rajamani, Phone: 0422-6611365 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9047033352 Department of Medicinal & Aromatic Crops, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 31. Dr.K.Mani, Phone: 0422-6611223 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 8903620300 Department of Agrl.Economics, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 32. Dr.M.Asokhan, Phone: 0422-6611236 [email protected] Professor and Head, Fax: 0422-2440373 Department of Agrl.Extn.& Rural 0422-6611439 Sociology, Mobile: 9994974442 TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 33. Dr. K.Mahendran, Phone: 0422-6611259 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 94438 16857 Departmental of Agrl.and Rural Management, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 34. Dr.T.Alagumani, Phone: 0422-6611360 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9942390078 Department of Trade & Intellectual Property, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 35. Dr. J. Venkitapirabu Phone: 0422-6611520 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9444569693 Department of Training Division, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 36. Dr.R.Balasubramanian, Phone: 0422-6611523 [email protected] Professor and Head, 0422-6611286 Department of Market Extension, Mobile: 9965572120 TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 37. Dr. S.Ganapathy, Phone: 0422-6611272 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9443534273 Department of Food and Agrl.Process Engineering,TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 38. Dr.S.Pugalendhi, Phone: 0422-6611276 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 7200058763 Department of Bio-Energy, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003

39. Dr.D.Varatharaju, Phone: 0422-6611268 [email protected] Professor and Head, 0422-6611340 Department of Post Harvest Technology Mobile: 9442652834 Centre,TNAU, Coimbatore-641003

40. Dr. D.Manohar Jesudas, Phone: 0422-6611204/ [email protected] Professor and Head, 2457576 Dept. of Agrl.Machinery & Research Mobile: 94433 73642 Centre, TNAU, Coimbatore-3 41. Dr.M.R.Duraisamy, Phone: 0422-6611341 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9443962272 Department of Physical Sciences & 9003362465 Information Technology, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 42. Dr.Era.Pavendhan, Phone: 0422-2431788(O) [email protected] Assistant Professor(Tamil), Mobile: 8870000595 TPO to Vice Chancellor, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 43. Dr.V.Anandhi, Phone: 0422-2431788(O) [email protected] Assistant Professor(Comp.Sci.), Mobile: 9842004360 TPO to Vice Chancellor, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 44. Dr.C.Prema, Phone: 0422-6611273 [email protected] Deputy Librarian, Mobile: 9585370914 University Library, TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 45. Dr. E.Somasundaram, Phone: 0422-6611302 [email protected] Public Relations Officer, Mobile: 9443578172 TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 46. Dr. P.T.Ramesh, Ph.D, Phone: 0422-6611302 [email protected] Asst.Public Relations Officer, Mobile: 9489056730 TNAU, Coimbatore-641003

3.Directorates, TNAU, Coimbatore

Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics(CPBG) Phone: 0422-6611215  Cotton Fax: 0422-6611415  Forage Crops Email: [email protected]  Millets  Oilseeds  Pulses  Rice  Plant Genetic Resources Directorate of Natural Resources Management(NRM) Phone: 0422 6611406  Agricultural Microbiology Fax: 0422 6611405  Environmental Science Email: [email protected]  Nano Science and Technology  Remote Sensing and GIS  Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry Centre for Plant Molecular Biology(CPMB) Phone: 0422-6611262  Biochemistry Fax: 0422-6611462  Plant Biotechnology Email: [email protected]  Plant Molecular Biology& Bioinformatics

Directorate of Crop Management(DCM) Phone: 0422-6611316  Agro Climatic Research Centre Fax: 0422-6611416  Agronomy Email: [email protected]  Animal Husbandry  Crop Physiology  Farm Management  Sustainable organic Agriculture

Centre of Plant Protection Studies(CPPS) Phone: 0422-6611237  Agricultural Entomology Fax: 0422-6611437  Nematology Email: [email protected]  Plant Pathology  Sericulture

Centre for Agriculture and Rural Development Studies Phone: 0422-6611239 (CARDS) Fax: 0422-6611439  Agricultural Economics Email: [email protected]  Agriculture and Rural Management  Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology  Directorate of Extension Education Phone: 0422-6611352 (O), 0422-6611323 (D)  KVK Fax: 0422-6611521 Email: [email protected]  e-Extension Centre Phone: 0422-6611383 0422-6611370  Uzhavarin Valarum Velanmai Phone: 0422-6611538  ATIC Phone: 0422-6611315  Training Division Phone: 0422-6611324  Community Radio Station Phone: 0422-2431055  Market Extension Phone: 0422-6611286  Kisan Call Center Phone: 1800-180-1551 Phone: 0422-6611219  Farmers Facility Centre Phone: 0422-2441031  Farmers Residency

Directorate of Agribusiness Development Phone: 0422-6611310 Fax: 0422-6611399 Email: [email protected] Directorate of Research Phone: 0422-6611247 Fax: 0422-6611454 Email: [email protected]

Water Technology Centre Phone: 0422-6611278 Fax: 0422-6611478 Email: [email protected]

Directorate of Open Distance Education Phone: 0422-6611229 Fax: 0422-6611429 Email: [email protected] Directorate of Planning and Monitoring Phone: 0422-6611566 Fax: 0422-6611466 Email: [email protected] Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute Phone: 0435-2472098 Aduthurai Fax: 0435-2472881 Thanjavur District Email: [email protected] Directorate of Controller of Examinations Phone: 0422-6611502 Fax: 0422-6611501 Email: [email protected] Seed Centre Phone: 0422-6611232 Seed Science and Technology Fax: 0422-6611432 Email: [email protected]

4.Research Stations

TNAU RESEARCH STATIONS Agricultural Research Stations S.No Name & Address Contact numbers Email ID 1. Dr.V.K.Duraisamy,Ph.D., Phone: 04295-240244 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9443853473 Agricultural Research Station, Fax: 04295-240032 Bhavanisagar-638451 2. Dr.E.Murugan, Ph.D., Phone: 04632-220522 [email protected] Professor and Head, 04632-220533 agmet [email protected] Agricultural Research Station, 04632-234955 -628501, Tuticorin 04632-221133& 229575 04632-291581 Mobile: Fax: 04632-221133 04632-234955 3. Dr.S.Sakthivel, Ph.D., Phone: 04564-222139 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 94438 31148 Agricultural Research Station, Fax: 04564-222139 -623 707

4. Dr. A.Karthikeyan, Ph.D., Phone: 04373-235832 [email protected] Mobile: 9443525095 Professor and Head i/c, Fax: 04373-236491 Agricultural Research Station,

Naadimuthu Nagar, Pattukottai- 614 602, Thanjavur District. 5. Dr.M.Rajasekaran, Ph.D., Phone: 04567-230250 [email protected] Professor and Head, Fax: 04567-230250 Coastal Saline Research Centre, Collectorate Complex, Ramanathapuram-623 503. 6. Dr.J.Jane Sujatha, Ph.D., Phone: 04652-276728 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9442581759 Agricultural Research Station, Fax: 04652-275357 45-A1, Simon Colony Road, Thirupathisaram-629 901, Kanyakumari

7. Dr.A.Balakrishnan, Ph.D., Phone: 04546-292504, [email protected] Professor and Head, 04546-292615/ Agricultural Research Station, 244112/242910. Vaigaidam, Mobile: 9443750203 Andipatti-625512 8. Dr.S. Nanthakumar, Ph.D., Phone: 0416-2272221 [email protected] Professor and Head, Agricultural Research Station, Mobile: 9486939276 Virinjipuram-632104 Vellore dt.

Cotton Research Station 1. Dr. M.Gunasekaran, Ph.D., Phone: 04563-260736 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9443631359 [email protected] Cotton Research Station, 7200062005 -626125 Fax: 04563-260736 2. Dr.N.Meyyazhagan, Ph.D., Phone: 04328-264046 [email protected] Professor and Head, 04328-264866 Cotton Research Station, Mobile: 9442575488 Veppanthattai, -621116 Coconut Research Station 1. Dr.R.Rajendran, Ph.D., Phone: 04373-260205/202534 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9443421207 Coconut Research Station, Fax: 04373-260124 Veppankulam(post), Nattuchalai(via)-614906. Thanjavur(Dt) 2. Phone: 04253-288722 [email protected] Dr.K.Venkatesan, Ph.D., Mobile: 9443899822 Professor and Head, Fax: 04253-288722 Coconut Research Station, Aliyar Nagar-642 101

Horticultural Research Station 1. Dr.T.Saraswathy, Ph.D., Phone: 04542-240931 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9442680160 Horticultural Research Station, Fax: 04542-240931 -624103 Dindigul(Dt.)

2. Dr.R.Kannan, Ph.D., Phone: 04651-281192/ [email protected] Professor and Head, 281191 Horticultural Research Station, Mobile: 9489730880 Pechiparai- 629161 Fax: 04651-281191 Kanyakumari(Dt.)

3. Dr.K.Nageswari, Ph.D., Phone: 04142-12538(H) [email protected] Professor and Head, 04142-75222(O) Vegetable Research Station, Mobile: 8883316457 Naduveerpattu, Fax: 04142-275222 Palur-607102 (Dt.) 4. Dr.M.Ananthan, Ph.D., Phone: 04542-224225 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 7598036802 Horticultural Research Station, Fax: 04542-224393 Thadiyankudisai, Perumaparai-624212 Dindigul(Dt). 5. Dr.B.Anitha, Ph.D., Phone: 0423-2442170 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 7639123531 Institute of Commercial Fax: 0423-2449382 Horticulture Rose Garden, Vijayanagaram Farms, -643 001.The Nilgiris(Dt) 6. Dr.K.Nageshwari, Ph.D., Phone: 04281-222234/222456 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 8883316457 Horticultural Research Station, Fax: 04281-222456 Yercaud-636602, Salem (Dt.) 7. Dr.H.Gopal, Ph.D., Phone: 044-26263484 @tnau.ac.in Professor and Head, Mobile: 9865180830 TNAU Information and Training Centre, U-30, 10th street, (Behind Jayagopal Garodia School), Anna Nagar, Chennai – 600040 8. Dr. A. Jaya Jasmine Ph.D, Phone: 04652-293223 [email protected] Professor & Head, 04652-285009 Floricultural Research Station, Mobile: 9442450976 Thovalai-623302 Kannyakumari(Dt.)

9. Dr.S.Parthiban, Ph.D, Phone: 04554-253625/ [email protected] Professor & Head, 231726/233225 [email protected] Grapes Research Station, Mobile: 9442171008 Theni(Dt).

10. Dr. S.Muthulakshmi, Ph.D., Phone: 9943040297 [email protected] Professor and Head, Citrus Research Station, (Kovilpatti). Hybrid Rice Evaluation Centre 1. Dr.D.Kumaresan, Ph.D., Phone: 04262-264945 [email protected] Associate Professor and Head, Mobile: Hybrid Rice Evaluation Centre, Fax: 18, New Municipal Complex, Ooty Main Road, Gudalore-643212, The Nilgiris(Dt.).

Oilseed Research Station 1. Dr.R.Vaidhyanathan, Ph.D., Phone: 04147-250293 [email protected] Professor and Head, 04147-250001 Oilseeds Research Station, Fax: 04147-250293 Erayanur village(Post), -604002 Villupuram(Dt)

Regional Research Station 1. Dr.V.K.Paulpandi, Ph.D., Phone: 04566-220562 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9443107500 Regional Research Station, Fax: 04566-227641 Kovilangulam(post), -626101 (Dt) 2. Dr. N. Tamilselvan, Ph.D, Phone: 04343-290600 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9443509390 Regional Research Station, Fax: 04343-290960 Paiyur(Via), Kaveripattinam-635112, Dt 3. Dr.M.S.Aneesha Rani, Ph.D., Phone: 04143-238231/ [email protected] Professor and Head, 238542 Regional Research Station, Mobile: 9788923254 Vridhachalam-606001 Fax: 04143-238120 Cuddalore(Dt.) Rice Research Station 1. Dr.S.Arumugachamy, Ph.D., Phone: 04634-250215/ [email protected] Professor and Head, 255424 Rice Research Station, Mobile: 9443477595 -627401 Fax: 04634255424 Tirunelveli(Dt.)

2. Dr.R.Chandrasekaran, Ph.D., Phone: 044-27620233 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9486201357 Rice Research Station, Fax: 044-27620383 Sevapet Road, 044-27620705 (Near Thiruvallur), Thirur-602 025. Soil and Water Management Research Station 1. Dr.S.Porpavai, Ph.D., Phone: 04362-267680 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9442987904 Soil and Water Management Fax: 04362-267619 Research Institute, Kattuthottam-613501. Thanjavur(Dt.) Sugarcane Research Station 1. Dr.R.S.Purushothaman, Ph.D., Phone: 04142-220630 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9486261672 Sugarcane Research Station, Fax: 04142-292630 33-B, Shanmugam Pillai Street, Cuddalore-607001 2. Dr.A.Thirumurugan, Ph.D., Phone: 04171-220275 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 8489678759 [email protected] Agricultural Research Station, Fax: 04171-220275 Melalathur-635203, Vellore (Dt.)

3. Dr.L.Chitra,Ph.D., Phone: 0431-2614217 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9486603371 Sugarcane Research Station, Fax: 0431-2614457 Sirugamani-639 115, Trichy (Dt.)

Tapioca Research Station 1. Dr.S. R. Venkatachalam, Ph.D., Phone: 04282-293526 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9443210883 Tapioca & Castor Research Station,Yethapur-636119

National Pulses Research Centre 1. Dr.N.Manivannan, Ph.D., Phone: 04322-296447 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9894795694 National Pulses Research Fax: 04322-296035 Centre,Vamban-622303, Pudukottai(Dt). Maize Research Station 1. Dr.K.Sethuraman,Ph.D., Phone: 04545-292900/ [email protected] Professor & Head, 292910/267373 Maize Research Station, Mobile: 8098637070 Vagarai-624613 Fax: 04545-267373 , Dindigul(Dt.) Dry land Agricultural Research Station 1. Dr.T.Myrtlegrace, Ph.D., Phone: 04565-283080 [email protected] Professor & Head, Mobile: 9894716227 Dryland Agricultural Research Fax: 04565-283080 Station,Chettinad, Sivagangai(Dt). Centre of Excellence for Millets 1. Dr. P. Parasuraman, Ph.D, Phone: 04175-298001 [email protected] Professor and Head, Mobile: 9443053332 Centre of Excellence for Millets,

Athiyandal Thiruvannamalai-606 603

5.Academic Campuses/Colleges

S.No. College Contact Number Email 1. Dr.S.Mahimairaja, Phone: 0422 -6611210 [email protected] Dean (i/c), 0422-6611342 Agricultural College & Research Institute, Coimbatore-641003

2. Dr.N.Regupathi, Phone: [email protected] 0452-2422956 Dean (i/c), Agricultural College & 0452-2422252 Research Institute, 9442007532 Madurai- 625104

3. Dr.A.Ramalingam, Phone: 04630-261226 [email protected] Dean (i/c), 04630-261190 Agricultural College & Research Institute, Killikulam-628252

4. Dr.R. Sridar, Phone: 0431-2906100 [email protected] Dean (i/c), Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College & Research Institute, Navalur Kuttapattu, Trichy-620009

5. Dr. M.Jawaharlal, Phone: 0422-6611270 [email protected] Dean (i/c), 0422-6611373 Horticultural College & Research Institute, Coimbatore-641003

6. Dr.T.N. Balamohan, Phone: 04546-231726 [email protected] Dean (i/c), 04546-233225 Horticultural College & Research Institute, Periyakulam-625604 7. Dr.S. V. Kottiswaran, Phone: 0422-6611255 [email protected] Dean (i/c), 0422-6611253 Agricultural Engineering College & Research Institute, Coimbatore-641003

8. Dr.I.Muthuchamy, Phone: 0431-2545000, [email protected] Dean(i/c), 0431-2545001 Agricultural Engineering Fax: 0431-2545031 College & Research Mobile: 9489056724 Institute,Kumulur-621712 9. Th.Deepak Srivastava, I.F.S, Phone: 04254-271503 [email protected] Dean (FORESTRY), 04254-271504 Forest College & Research Institute, Mettupalayam-641301 10. Dr.S.Amutha, Phone: 0452-2422684 [email protected] Dean (i/c), Home Science College & Fax: 91-425-2423433 Research Institute, Mobile: 9489056725 Madurai-625104 11. Dr. U. Sivakumar, Ph.D, Phone: 0422-6611261 [email protected] Dean (i/c), School of Post Graduate Fax: 0422-6611343 Studies, Mobile: 9489056710 TNAU, Coimbatore-641003 12. Dr.D.Saraladevi, Phone: 0431-2918033 / [email protected] Special Officer, 2918034 Horticultural College & Mobile: 9894016360 Research Institute for Women,Trichy. 13. Dr. M. Pandiyan, Ph.D., Phone: 04372 – 291720 [email protected] Dean, 04372 – 291200 Agricultural College and Mobile: 7598401855 Research Institute, Eachankottai, Orathnad Tk, Thanjavur dt. -614 902 14. Dr.G.Prasad Phone: 04188-245855 [email protected] Special Officer, Mobile: 99945 99984 Agricultural College and Research Institute, Valavachanur, Thiruvannamalai Dt. Pin: 606 753

15. Dr.T.Senguttuvan, Phone: 04339-241223 / 224 [email protected] Special Officer, Mobile: 9443450818 Agricultural College and

Research Institute, STAMIN Campus, Kudumiyanmalai, Pudukkottai Dt.-622 104

5.1. Affiliated Colleges

S.No. College Contact Number Email 1. Dr.S.Nandhakumar, Phone: 04173-295050/ [email protected] Dean(i/c), 295080 Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, Mobile: 9486939276 G.B.Nagar, Kalavai, -632 506 2. Dr.S.Nandhakumar, Phone: 04173-295050/ [email protected] Dean(i/c), 295080 Adhiparasakthi Horticultural College, Mobile: 9486939276 G.B.Nagar, Kalavai, Vellore District-632 506 3. Dr.M.Balusamy, Phone: 04253-290147 [email protected] Dean(i/c), Mobile: 9443988445 Vanavarayar Institute of Agriculture, Manakkadavu, -642 103 4. Dr.M.Selvarajan, Phone: 04328-275030/ [email protected] Dean(i/c), 325096/291066 [email protected] Thanthai Roever Institute of Mobile: 9003027732 Agricultural and Rural Development (TRIARD), Perambalur-621 212 5. Dr. B. Parthiban, Ph.D., Phone: 04546-252766 [email protected] Dean(i/c) Mobile: 7373065055 College of Agricultural Technology, Kullapuram, Vaigai Dam via, Theni-625 531 6. Dr.R.Gnanam, Phone: 04327-239515 [email protected] Dean(i/c) 04327-239815 Imayam Institute of Agrl.& Technology, Mobile: 9443821177 Kannanur,, 9442919965 Trichy(Dt)-621 206 7. Dr.K.Prabakar, Phone: 04286-200288 [email protected] Dean(i/c) Mobile: 9443211898 [email protected] PGP Agrl.College, Palani Nagar, Vettambadi, -637 405 8. Dr.Ravi Kumar Theodore, Phone: 04256-247555 [email protected] Dean (i/c), Mobile: 9994328446 Kumaraguru Institute of Agriculture, Sakthi Nagar, District. 9. Dr.G.Asokan, Phone: 04285–262453 [email protected] Dean (i/c), Mobile: 9443498261 [email protected] J.K.K.Munirajah College of Agricultural Science, TN Palayam, Gobi (TK), .

10. Dr.A.Christoper Lourduraj, Phone: 044-27608021 [email protected]; Dean (i/c), Mobile: 9486254542 [email protected] Don Bosco College of Agriculture, Takkolam, Arakonam (TK), Vellore District. 11. Dr. K.Chozhan, Phone: 04362- [email protected] Dean (i/c), 293425/565 rvsagri.ac.in RVS Agricultural College, Mobile: 9443847067 , Manaiyeripatti post, Tanjore-613 402 12. Dr.S.Kumar, Phone: 04551-293220 [email protected]; Dean (i/c), Mobile: 9994974437 [email protected] RVS Horticultural College, www.rvshorti.ac.in RVS Farm, S.Paraipatty Post, Road, Sembatti, -624701 13. Dr. V. Ambethgar, Ph.D., Mobile: 9442875303 [email protected] Dean (i/c), 8300085651 JSA College of Agriculture and 8300085655 Technology, No.39 - Ma. Podaiyur - 606 108 Tittakudi Taluk,

14. Dr.S.Raguraman, Mobile: 94430 79214 Dean (i/c), SRS Institute of Agriculture and Technology, Vedachandur - 624 710 Dindigul District.

15. Dr. EG.Ebenezer, Mobile: 94428 92971 Dean (i/c), S. Thangapazham Agricultural College, Chinthamaniperiputhur, Authuvazhi Post, Sivagiri Taluk - 627 760 16. Dr.J. R. Kannan Babu, Ph.D., Mobile: 9443820020 [email protected] Dean (i/c), Sethu Bhaskara Agricultural College and Research Foundation, Sy. No. 429-432, Sannavanam, Visalayan Kottai Village, Kallupatti Post - 630 306 Taluk, Sivagangai District.

17. Dr. S. Manisegaran, Ph.D., Mobile: 9442155463 [email protected] Dean (i/c), Nammazhvar College of Agriculture and Technology, Neeravi Karisalkulam Village, Karisalkulam Post – 623 708 Kamuthi Taluk,

18. Dr.C.Gailce Leo Justin, Ph.D, Mobile No: 73976 05556 [email protected] Dean (i/c), 04637-254029 The Indian Agriculture College, Radhapuram, Thirunelveli District-627111 19. Dr.R.Thamizh Vendan, Ph.D, Phone(O): 9842278530 [email protected] Dean (i/c), Mobile: Nalanda College of Agriculture, Trichy-Chennai, NH-45, Nedungur, Trichy-621105 20. Dr. M. Devanathan, Ph.D., Mobile: 9443095008 palaragriculturalcollege@gmail. Dean (i/c), com Palar Agricultural College, Kothamamarikoppam (Post), Pernampet Block, Taluk, Vellore – 632 506. 21. Dr. M. Mohamed Yassin Mobile: 9363211733 [email protected] Dean (i/c), Pushkaram College of Agriculture Sciences, Pudukkottai – 622 303. 22. Dr. Krishnaveni, Mobile: 9442214525 [email protected] Dean, Aravindhar Agricultural Institute of Technology, Thenpallipatty, Kalasapakkam, Thiruvannamalai.

5.2. Centres offering Diploma Courses in Agriculture

S.No. College Contact Number Email 1. The Principal and Head, Phone: 04295-240244 [email protected] M.S.Swaminathan Institute of Mobile: 9443853473 Agriculture, Agriculture Research Station, Bhavanisagar-638451 2. The Principal and Head, Phone: 04147-222293/ [email protected] C.Subramaniam Institute of 250293 Agriculture, Mobile: 9442472103 Oil Research Station, Tindivanam-604002

3. The Principal and Head, Phone: 04634-250215 [email protected] Institute of Agriculture, Mobile: 9994694076 Regional Research Station, Ambasamudram-627401 4. The Principal and Head, Phone: 04566-220562 [email protected] Regional Research Station, Kovilankulam, Aruppukottai-626107 5. The Principal and Head, Phone: 04651-281191 [email protected] Horticultural Research Station, Pechiparai-629161. 6. The Principal and Head, Phone: 04632- [email protected] Agriculture Research Station, Mobile: 220533/221133 [email protected] Kovilpatti-628501 99944090000 7. The Principal and Head, Phone: [email protected] 04339-241333 Institute of Agriculture,

STAMIN Campus, Kudumianmalai, Pudukottai-622104 8. The Principal and Head, Phone: 04362-267680 [email protected] Institute of Agriculture, Mobile: 9443450818 Soil & Water Management, Research Institute, Kattuthottam, Thanjavur-613501

5.3.TNAU Affiliated Institutes

S.No. College Contact Number Email 1. The Principal & Head, Phone: 044-27655333 [email protected] Sagayathottam Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vellore District- 631151 2. The Principal & Head, Phone: 04328-325096/ [email protected] Diploma in Agriculture & 291066 Horticulture, Mobile: 9750970152 Thanthai Rover Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development, Elambalur, Perambalur-621212 3. The Principal & Head, Phone: 04253-290147 [email protected] Diploma in Agriculture & Horticulture, Vananavarayar Institute of Agriculture, Manakkadavu, Pollachi-624103. 4. The Principal & Head, Phone: 04173-295050/ [email protected] Adhiparasakthi Institute of 242648 Agriculture, Mobile: 7418890095 Kalavai-632506 Vellore District

6.Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK)

Sl.No Name and KVK Address Contact Number Email 1. Dr.K.Parameswari,Ph.D., Phone: 04147-250001 [email protected] Co-ordinator, Mobile: [email protected] 9047042517 Krishi Vigyan Kendra Tindivanam-604002. Villupuram District 2. Dr.R.Vijayalakhshmi, Phone: 04566-220562 [email protected] Co-ordinator, Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kovilangulam-626 107.

3. Dr.S.Joshua Davidson, Phone: 0416-2273221 [email protected] Co-ordinator, Mobile: 9489804410 Agricultural Research Station, Virinjipuram-632104, Vellore Dt 4. Dr.R.Premavathi, Phone: 04652-275759/ [email protected] Co-ordinator, 281191 Krishi Vigyan Kendra Mobile: 9659471038 Thirupathisaram-629901.

Dr.S.Kannan, Phone: 04143-238353 [email protected] 5. Co-ordinator, Mobile: 9842664165 Krishi Vigyan Kendra Vridhachalam-606001. Cuddalore District

6. Dr.C.Rajamanickam,Ph.D, Phone: 04567-230250/232639 [email protected] Co-ordinator, Mobile: 09443778075 [email protected] Krishi Vigyan Kendra, www.kvkramnad.org Coastal Saline Research Station, Collectorate Complex, Ramanathapuram-623 503. 7. Dr.M.R.Latha, Phone: 04322-290321/296447 [email protected] Programme Co-ordinator, Mobile: 9842878311 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, National Pulses Research Centre Campus, Vamban Colony, Pudukkottai-622303 8. Dr.P.Kamaraj, M.E(Ag),Ph.D, Phone: 04365-246266 [email protected] Co-ordinator, Mobile: 9842563519 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sikkal, -611108. 9. Dr.R.Veeraputhiran, Phone: 0452-2422955/ [email protected] Co-ordinator, 2422956 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mobile: 9003520822 Madurai-625 104. 10. Dr.N.Sriram, Phone: 0427-2422550 [email protected] Co-ordinator, Mobile: 9443702262 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sandhiyur-636 203,. 11. Dr.A.Baskaran, Phone: 04367-260666/ [email protected] Programme Co-ordinator, 261444 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mobile: 9566841517 -614 404,Tiruvarur District.

12. Dr.M. Ravi, Phone: 0431-2614417 [email protected] Co-ordinator, Mobile: 94435 09438 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sirugamani-639115, Trichy District. 13. Dr.E.Sumathi, Phone. 044-27620705/ [email protected] Co-ordinator, 27620233/28141136 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mobile: 9865021683 Tirur-639 115, Thiruvallur District. 14. Dr.N.Vadivel, Phone. 04342-248040 / 245860 [email protected] Co-ordinator, Mobile: 9443084506 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Papparappatti, -636809.

NGO-KVKs 15. Dr.P.Alagesanan, Phone: 04248-226695 [email protected] Prog.Coordinator, Mobile: 94438 97654 Myrada Krishi Vigyan Kendra, 272,Perumal Nagar, Puduvaliam,Palayam Road, Kalingiyam-638 453, , Erode(Dt).

16. Dr.V.Srinivasan, Phone: 0462-2501008 [email protected] Prog Coordinator, Mobile: 9942978486 SCAD Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Vagaikulam, Mudivaithanendal post, Tuticorin District-628102. 17. Mr.P.P.Saravanan, Phone: 0451-2452371 [email protected] Prog.Coordinator (i/c), Mobile: 72003 24691 [email protected] Krishi Vigyan Kendra, [email protected] Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram-624302, Dindigul District. 18. Dr.J.Diraviam, Prog. Mobile: 9488967675 [email protected] Coordinator, 9790020666 Saraswathi Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Pulutheri Village, R.T.Malai Post, Taluk, -621313. 19. Dr.T.Sundararaj, Phone: 04343-296039 [email protected] Prog.Coordinator, Mobile: 9443888644 Dr.Perumal Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Elumichangiri village, Mallinayanapalli post, Krishnagiri- 635 120. 20. Mrs.P.Vijayalakshmi, Phone: 04328-293251 [email protected] Prog. Coordinator, 04328-209285 Hans Roever KVK, Mobile: 7667658882 Valikandapuram- 621 115, .

21. Dr.G.Ramamoorthy, Phone: 0423-2230772 [email protected] Prog. Coordinator, 0423-2221972 UPASI- Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mobile: 9443003147 Glenview, Post Box. 11, -643101

22. Dr.P.Marimuthu, Phone: 04546-247564 [email protected] Prog.Coordinator, Mobile: 9442025109 Cendect Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kamatchipuram (S.O.), -625520.

23. Dr.P.Kumaravadivelu, Phone: 04254-284223 [email protected] Prog.Coordinator, 04254-294325 Sri Avinashilingam KVK, Mobile: 9842441500 Vivekanandapuram-641113, Karamadai Block, . 24. Dr.N.Ramesh Raja, Phone: 04182-247271 [email protected] Prog. Coordinator, Mobile: 9943727419 Vedapuri Krishi vigyan Kendra, Kilnelli village, Chithathur Post, Taluk- 604410, Thiruvannamalai District. 25. Dr.K.Prasanna Kumar, Phone: 04633-240552 [email protected] Prog. Coordinator, Mobile: 9843311747 RVS krishi vigyan Kendra, Ayikudi- 627852, Urmelelgan- BPO, Taluk, Tirunelveli District. 26. Dr.V.Senthil Kummar, Phone: 04362 221474 [email protected] Prog Coordinator, Mobile: 9443971034 BMT Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Usilampatti (BPO), Senagipatti, Thanjavur District-613402. 27. Dr.R.Marimuthu, Phone: 04331 290335 [email protected] Prog. Coordinator, CREED Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Cholamadevi Post, Jayamkondan Via, District-612902. Veterinary KVKs 28. Dr.P.Kumaravel, Phone: 0442-7452371 [email protected] Prog. Coordinator, Mobile: 9840113681 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kattankulathur Post, Kattupakkam, Kancheepuram- 603203. 29. Dr. B.Mohan, Phone: 04286-266345 [email protected] Prog. Coordinator, Mobile: 9443258626 Krishi Vigyan Kendra , Veterinary college & RI Campus, S.Karadu(post), Namakkal-637001. 30. Dr. M. Palanisamy, Phone: 04577-264288 [email protected] Prog. Coordinator, Mobile: 9443102130 Krishi vigyan Kendra, Kundrakudi, Sivagangai- 630206. Pondicherry KVKs 31. Dr.S.Vasantha Kumar, Phone: 04368 236479 [email protected] Prog. Coordinator, Mobile: 94425 49126 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kurumbapet, Pondicherry-605009.

32. Dr. N. Rajendran, Phone: 04368-236600 [email protected] Prog. Coordinator, Mobile: 9443314739 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Madur, -609607.