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Ms. R. Abarna Thooyavathy
Programme Assistant (Chennai)
In charge of editing publications and research support. A woman of few words, she's the type who will not stop until the job is done. |
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Ms. P.Abirami
Accounts Assistant (Sirkazhi)
The voice you hear when you call our Sirkazhi office. Abirami helps out with accounts and administration. Her gentle looks contrast with her firm work ethic. |
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Mrs. Amirtha Nishanth,
Research Associate, Chennai
Amirtha has done her post graduation in agriculture and has joined our Chennai team as Research Associate. |
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Ms. B. Anandhi
Computer Operator (Chengalpet)
Our resident computer whiz at Chengalpet. Can type in English and Tamil at the speed of light, they say.
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Mrs. Anusuya Kumar
Secretary (Chennai)
One of our newer team members, she handles publication sales and secretarial work. Lively and fun, there's never a dull moment when she's around. |
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Ms. S. Arogya Jaya
(Sirkazhi)
She is working part time in our biopesticide unit at Sirkazhi. She has been training farmers on preparation of biopesticides for the past 5 years. |
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Mr. S. Arumugasamy
Programme Director (Chengalpet)
A pillar of the organisation, Swamy heads the Chengaplet office, and is in charge of more things than we can fit in one little paragraph. Suffice to say that his considerable knowledge, efficiency and skill go towards keep many of our projects on track.
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Mr. A. Ashok
Field Coordinator (Chengalpet)
A recent addition to our Chengalpet team. |
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Mr. S. Ashok Kumar
Senior Field Assistant (Sirkazhi)
Cheerful and bright at all times, Ashok provides support for field based research and extension activities at Sirkazhi. |
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Mr. P.Balamurugan
Field Coordinator (Chengalpet)
He has joined our Chengelpet team as field Supervisor. |
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Mr. M. Boopathy
Driver (Chennai)
He has joined our Chennai office as Driver. |
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Mr. I. Chandru
Marketing Assistant (Chegalpet)
He has joined our Marketing team recently as Marketing Assistant.
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Mr.S.Doss
Office Assistant (Chengalpet)
He is an active young man assisting in administration related work in Chengalpet field office. |
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Ms.M.Fathima
(Sirkazhi)
She is working part time in our biopesticide unit at Sirkazhi. She has been training farmers on preparation of biopesticides for the past 5 years. |
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Mr.M.Ganesan
Farm Assistant (Chengalpet)
Ganesan has joint our Chenglepet team as Farm Assistant. |
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Mrs. A. Kanmani
Administrative Officer (Chengalpet)
Kanmani is the person who keeps the Chengalpet office from falling into chaos. Her calm, unflappable methods make sure that all the nuts and bolts are kept firmly in place . |
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Mr.C.Kumaresan
Junior Field Assistant(Sirkazhi)
He has joined our Sirkazhi team very recently. |
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Mr.G.Sakthivel
Auto Driver (Sirkazhi)
He drives the autorickshaw at Sirkazhi - zipping between villages and keeping things running smoothly. Punctual and responsible. |
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Mrs. K. T. Lakshmi Alamelu Mangai
Accountant (Chennai)
Lakshmi provides invaluable assistance to our Accounts department, quietly and efficiently making sure that all is in order with those complicated numbers. |
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Mrs. N. Lalitha,
Training Coordinator(Trainee), Chennai
Lalitha has done graduation in agriculture and has joined our Chenglepet team as Training coordinator. She will be coordinating our training activities. |
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Mrs. R. Maheswari,
Training Coordinator (Trainee)
She has recently joined our Sirkazhi team. She is coordinating training programmes. |
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Ms. C. Malini
Accounts Manager (Chennai)
Our big boss of accounts, she's responsible for making sure that all those complicated numbers add up okay. Don't let her petite looks fool you - this lady drives an Ambassador, which even most men these days find a tough task!
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Mr.R.Manikandan
(Sirkazhi)
He works at our Sirkazhi unit, corrdinating with farmers in the field areas, and also helping out with numerous other activities. |
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Ms.Manjula
Receptionist/Secretary (Chengalpet)
She handles the desk at Chengalpet, and a range of secretarial duties as well. |
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Mrs. Meena Ananthanarayan
Secretary to the Director (Chennai)
Calm. Focussed. Sharp. All the things you need to be when you have to ensure that Balu doesn't get his wires all crossed! Thank God for Meena.
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Mr. P. Murugan,
Field Supervisor, Chenglepet
He has joined our Chenglepet team as Field Supervisor |
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Mrs. Padma Anand Kumar
Receptionist (Chennai)
Padma is usually the voice you hear when you call our Chennai office. She also handles all kinds of enquiries, making sure no-one misses an important message. |
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Mrs. K. Parimala
Programme Officer (Chengalpet)
Parimala assists with the preparation of research reports and in general research related work. She is also our in-house tour guide - taking visitors to the farm and showing them around. |
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Mr.K.Perumal
Junior Field Assistant (Sirkazhi)
Carries out a wide range of duties at the Sirkazhi centre. |
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Ms.P.Priya
Lab Assistant (Sirkazhi)
She has joined our Sirkazhi team very recently. |
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Mr. M. Puhal ,
Accountant
Recently joined in Chengalpet field office as accountant |
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Mr. S. Ramesh
Office Manager / DTP Operator (Chennai)
Need some office equipment? Book layout to be done? Computer problems? Ramesh is our knight in shining armour. Never one to shy away from a challenge, if he doesn't know how to solve a problem, he'll find a way.
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Mr. T. Satheesh Kannan,
Field Supervisor, Chenglepet
He has joined our Chenglepet team as Field Supervisor. |
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Mr. R. Sathiyamoorthi,
Field Supervisor, Chenglepet
He has joined our Chenglepet team as Field Supervisor |
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Mr. K. Senthil
Programme Supervisor - Seeds (Chengalpet)
The boss man at our Sukkankolai farm, Senthil keeps everything in top running order. His winning personality also makes him a huge hit with visitors to the field. |
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Mr. V. Sigamani
Driver (Chengalpet)
Sigamani logs so many kilometres chugging between field and office every month, he should be a rally driver. But shhh . . don't tell him that!
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Ms.P. Sobana
Senior Research Assistant (Sirkazhi)
Managing an insect rearing lab requires tons of patience and considerable ability. Luckily, Sobana has both. |
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Mr. Srinivasan
Night Watchman (Chengalpet) He is serving as a night watchman in Chenglepet Field office. |
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Mrs. Subhashini Sridhar
Programme Director . (Sirkazhi)
Without Shubha's energy, drive and commitment, CIKS wouldn't be the organisation it is today. Her initiatives and efforts have won her numerous accolades in the region - truly one of our brightest stars.
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Mr. K. Subramanian
Programme Coordinator (Chengalpet)
Subramanian coordinates the project on organic paddy – seed to market. He also provides support to various other field projects, and helps maintain internal control systems for organic certification. A veteran at CIKS, his experience and cool head are vital assets. |
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Mr.G.Suman,
Field Supervisor, Chenglepet
He has joined our Chenglepet team as Field Supervisor |
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Mr. M. Suresh
Senior Programme Officer (Chengalpet)
Suresh handles many aspects of our programmes from the Chennai office. Also handles the federation activities. |
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Mrs.Vasantha
Farm worker (Sukkankollai)
Takes care of all the cooking and general housekeeping at the farm. Her cooking is one of the reasons visitors keep wanting to return to Sukkankolai more often! |
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Mr.C.Velu
Marketing Assistant (Chengalpet)
A young and progressive farmer from one of our project villages, Velu performs the valuable function of working with the organic farmers to market and distribute their produce. |
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Mr.Vetri Selvan
Research Assistant (Chengalpet)
An experienced Microbiologist. He will be providing support for our soil testing lab and biofertilizer production unit. |
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Mr.M.Vimalan Santhakumar
Driver (Chengalpet)
Drives and maintains the various vehicles at Chengalpet and the field. Keeps all the vehicles in smooth running condition . |