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About Indian Institute of Spices Research
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The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Calicut a constituent body of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is a major
Institute devoted to research on spices. In 1976, it started as a Regional Station of the Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod engaged in research on spices.
A National Research Centre for Spices was established in 1986 with its headquarters at Calicut, Kerala by merging the erstwhile Regional Station of CPCRI at Calicut and Cardamom Research Centre at Appangala, Karnataka. Realising the importance of Spices Research in India this Research Centre was upgraded to Indian Institute of Spices Research on 1st July, 1995.
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The laboratories and administrative offices of the institute are located at Chelavoor (50m above MSL), 11 km from Calicut, Calicut District, Kerala on the Calicut-Wyanad road (NH 212) in an area of 14.3 ha.
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Welcome to Indian Institute of Spices Research!
Our mission is to serve the spice growers by conducting goal-directed, peer-reviewed research and educating future generation to be science literate. Our institute seamlessly integrate research, education and global networking into its programs, products and services.........More
Recent Events
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IISR bags outstanding Institution award
The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Calicut, a premier institute under Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), has bagged the prestigious Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award for the year 2009. The award is given annually to two ICAR Institutes and one State Agricultural University (SAU) for the best performance in agricultural research, extension and education. This is the second time IISR is being adjudged as the best ICAR institution. The Institute has bagged this coveted award in the year 1999 instituted by the Council in the name of Sardar Vallbhbhai Patel. The award, which includes a cash prize of Rupees Five lakhs and a citation, will be presented by Sri. Sharad Pawar, Union Minister of Agriculture during the ICAR Foundation Day Celebration to be held on 16th July at National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NASC Complex), New Delhi....... More
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