RTI Proactive Disclosure under Section 4(1)(b)
ICAR–Directorate of Mushroom Research, Solan
Welcome to the Right to Information section of the ICAR–Directorate of Mushroom Research website. This section provides an overview of the Act and information about the Directorate’s organisation, functions, duties, rules, officers and public disclosures.
The complete Right to Information Act and additional official guidance are available through the Government of India’s RTI portal: rti.gov.in for further details.
1. Organisation, functions and duties
The National Centre for Mushroom Research and Training, now known as the Directorate of Mushroom Research, was established in 1983 under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. The Directorate undertakes mushroom research and development and serves as the headquarters of the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Mushroom, with coordinating and cooperating centres across India.
Vision: Mushroom revolution for economic growth, ecological sustainability and nutritional security.
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2. Decision-making process
Research projects are developed by individual scientists or groups of scientists and discussed in the Institute Research Council (IRC), headed by the Director. Approved projects are monitored periodically by the IRC and annually by the Research Advisory Committee (RAC). Technologies are disseminated through literature, exhibitions, mushroom melas and training programmes.
Purchase proposals are scrutinised for justification and technical specifications, processed through the relevant purchase committees and audit concurrence, and submitted to the competent authority for approval. Administrative files are processed through the designated dealing and supervisory officers; matters with financial implications are referred for financial concurrence where required.
3. Norms for discharge of functions
Cases are handled as expeditiously as possible in accordance with applicable rules, regulations and instructions. Time schedules for specified matters are provided in the Directorate’s Citizen Charter.
4. Rules, regulations, manuals and records
The Directorate maintains and uses applicable establishment and administration manuals, Fundamental and Supplementary Rules, General Financial Rules, Delegation of Financial Powers Rules, pension and promotion rules, office procedure and conduct rules, ICAR Society rules and bye-laws, technical service rules, recruitment rules, seniority lists and relevant assessment records.
5. Categories of documents held
The various sections of ICAR-DMR maintain files, documents, records, references and correspondence relating to their respective functions.
6. Public consultation and advisory bodies
The Institute Management Committee includes representatives from ICAR, State Agricultural Universities, State Horticulture Departments, scientists, administration and progressive mushroom growers. The Directorate also has committees including the Research Advisory Committee (RAC), Quinquennial Review Teams (QRTs), Institute Management Committee (IMC), Institute Grievance Committee (IGC), Institute Joint Staff Council (IJSC) and Institute Research Council. Minutes are accessible on request, subject to applicable rules.
7. Directory of officers and employees
The Directorate publishes employee contact details and remuneration information as required. For current Public Information Officer and other designated officer details, please visit the Information Officers page for current details.
8. Budget and expenditure
Budget and expenditure information for the Directorate and the AICRP on Mushroom is made available through the institute’s published disclosures and reports.
9. Subsidy programmes and concessions
As stated in the published disclosure, the Directorate does not operate subsidy programmes and does not grant concessions, permits or authorisations.
10. Information in electronic form and citizen facilities
Most information held by ICAR-DMR has been converted into electronic form and uploaded to the public domain. The Directorate provides technical literature and responds to queries through email, post and telephone. Its library may be accessed by members of the public and trainees with the Director’s permission.
Contact and further information
For current officer details and assistance with RTI matters, use the Information Officers page or contact the Directorate through its official contact page.Information Officers page or contact the Directorate through its Contact Us page.