| Target |
Achievement |
| Collection of tolerant germplasm developed/released by different Breeders |
Different agencies are being approached for the collection of germplasm. Five inbred lines have been collected from CIMMYT |
| Collection of germplasm from remote maize growing areas where modern seeds have yet not reached |
Collection of germplasm from remote areas is in progress |
| Screening of germplasm wild collections against different stresses under artificial conditions |
Pending due to delay in installation of controlled environment chamber |
| Initiation of breeding program for different stresses |
In progress |
| Rearing of Shoot Borer Larvae |
Not started due to construction of Lab |
| Preparation of inoculation media for stalk rot etc |
Stalk rot media prepared, inoculation of inbred line was done at proper stage. Plants showing tolerant/resistant were marked for further study |
| Screening of germplasm against different stresses |
Material has sown and will be screened accordingly |
| Purchase of Machinery & Equipments |
Purchase of leaf area mater completed. Contracts for the purchase for NIR, awarded. Fabrication of farm machinery sheds has been completed, bill for payments not received. Advertised in the press for Pre-qualification of contractors for fabrication of controlled environment chamber. NOC for the purchase of vehicles have been received and are being advertised by the Purchase Cell for their purchase |
| Civil work |
100% construction work of boundary wall completed. Plastering work for laboratory is in progress, masonry for office building additional alteration completed up to roof level. Replacement of sewerage lines is in progress |
