Programme Officer (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.

Mrs. Amirtha Nishanth

Research Associate, Chennai

Amirtha has done her post graduation in agriculture and has joined our Chennai team as Research Associate.

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.

Mrs. Anusuya Kumar

Senior Secretary (Chennai)

She handles publication sales and secretarial work. Lively and fun, there's never a dull moment when she's around.

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. 

Mr. M. Ashok

Field Coordinator (Chengalpet)

A recent addition to our Chengalpet team.

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.

Mr. M. Boopathy

Driver (Chennai)

He has joined our Chennai office as Driver.

Ms. K. Chitra
Accountant - Trainee (Sirkazhi)

She has recently joined our team at Sirkazhi as an Accountant.

Mr.S.Doss

Office Assistant (Chengalpet)

He is an active young man assisting in administration related work in Chengalpet field office.

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. 

Mr.M.Ganesan

Farm Assistant (Chengalpet)

Ganesan is looking after various Farm activities.

Junior Field Assistant (Sirkazhi)

He is placed in Sirkazhi as a Junior Field Assistant.

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.

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.

Mrs. R. Maheswari

Training Coordinator (Trainee)

She has recently joined our Sirkazhi team. She is coordinating training programmes.

Mr. N. Maheswaran

Research Assistant - Trainee (Sirkazhi)

He has recently joined our Sirkazhi Team. He will be coordinating research programmes.

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!

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.

Mrs. Manjula

Receptionist/Secretary (Chengalpet)

She handles the desk at Chengalpet, and a range of secretarial duties as well.

Mr. K. Marimuthu

Field Assistant (Chengalpet)

He has recently joined our Chengalpattu Team. He will be assisting the field activities in Ramanathapuram.

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.

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.

Mrs. K. Parimala

Programme Coordinator (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.

Mr.K.Perumal

Junior Field Assistant (Sirkazhi)

Carries out a wide range of duties at the Sirkazhi centre.

Ms.P.Priya

Lab Assistant (Sirkazhi)

She has joined our Sirkazhi team and looking after the activities of the insect rearing laboratory.

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

Mr. S. Rajamohan

Field Supervisor (Trainee) in Sirkazhi

He has recently joined in our CIKS Sirkazhi Team.

Mr. G. Raghunath

Accountant (Chennai)

He has recently joined in our Accounts department at Chennai office.

Auto Driver (Sirkazhi)

He drives the autorickshaw at Sirkazhi - zipping between villages and keeping things running smoothly. Punctual and responsible.

Mr. K. Senthil

Programme Coordinator (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.

Mr. A. Senthil Kumar

Field Supervisor (Trainee)

He is respondible for the field work in Dindigul district.

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!

Ms. P. Sobana

Consultant (Sirkazhi)

Managing an insect rearing lab requires tons of patience and considerable ability. Luckily, Sobana has both.

Mr. Srinivasan

Night Watchman (Chengalpet)

He is serving as a night watchman in Chenglepet Field office.

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

Mr. K. Subramanian

Programme Director (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.

Mr. S. Sundaram

Farm Supervisor (Trainee)

He has recently joined our team as Farm Supervisor (Trainee)

Mr. M. Suresh

Senior Programme Officer

Suresh handles many aspects of our programmes from the Chennai office. Also handles the federation activities.

Mr. P. Suresh

Accounts Assistant (Trainee)

He has recently joined our Chennai team.

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!

Mr. Vetri Selvan

Research Assistant (Chengalpet)

An experienced Microbiologist. He will be providing support for our soil testing lab and biofertilizer production unit.

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 .