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

Consultant, (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. 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.

Ms. S. Divya
Lab Assistant (Trainee)

She has recently joined our team at Sirkazhi as Lab Assistant.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. F. Merlin Franco

Consultant

He is responsible for coordinating our work related to field research and capacity building of farmers.

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.

Mr. M. Pandeeswaran

Field Supervisor (Trainee) in Chengalpet

He has recently joined in our CIKS Chengalpet Team.

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.

Mr.S.Prabhu

Junior Field Assistant - Trainee (Sirkazhi)

He has recently joined in our CIKS Sirkazhi Team.

Mr. A. Rajesh

Research Assistant (Trainee) in Sirkazhi

He has recently joined in our CIKS Sirkazhi Team.

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.

Ms. C. Sathya

Office Assistant (Trainee) in Sirkazhi

She has recently joined in our CIKS Sirkazhi Team.

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!

Mr. K.M. Siva Muthuprakash

Junior Research Officer (Trainee)

He has recently joined our Chennai team.

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. P. Suresh

Accounts Assistant (Trainee)

He has recently joined our Chennai team.

Mr. R. Suresh

Marketing Coordinator (Trainee)

He has recently joined our Sirkazhi 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 .