Institute Technology Management Unit (ITMU)
ICAR-CITH Department Section
The Institute Technology Management Unit (ITMU) manages the intellectual property rights (IPR) and commercialization of technologies developed at ICAR-CITH. By facilitating patents, licensing agreements, and industry partnerships, the ITMU ensures that innovative agricultural technologies successfully transition from the laboratory to the commercial market.
Vision
The vision of ICAR-CITH is to improve the livelihood and economic security of farmers in the temperate regions through research, development, and the adoption of sustainable farming technologies.
Mandates
- To act as national repository of germplasm & scientific information on temperate horticultural crops.
- To undertake basic, strategic and applied research on temperate horticultural crops in collaboration with national and international agencies to enhance productivity and quality.
Objectives
Production Technologies
To device efficient and cost-effective production technologies and cropping systems for increasing productivity and improving quality of temperate horticultural crops.
Integrated Management
To develop eco-friendly integrated diseases/pest management modules and diagnostics.
Post-Harvest Value Addition
Post-harvest value addition, product diversification and waste utilization for increasing availability and returns.
Economic Assessment
To work out economics of production and impact assessment of technologies.
Technology Transfer
Commercialization and transfer of technologies and skilled manpower development.