Right to Information
ICAR - Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi
Right to Information Act, 2005
The Right to Information Act, 2005 promotes transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority. Citizens may seek information from ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi under the provisions of the RTI Act.
Public Authority
| Name | Dr. Pankaj Kaushal |
|---|---|
| Designation | Director, ICAR-IGFRI, Jhansi |
| Institute Address | ICAR - Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Gwalior Road, Jhansi - 284003, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Nodal Officer (Suo-Motu Disclosure)
The following officer is designated as Nodal Officer for implementation of suo-motu disclosures under RTI Act, 2005.
| Designation | Nodal Officer on behalf of Public Authority |
|---|---|
| Igfri.director@gmail.com |
First Appellate Authority (FAA)
| Name | Dr. P. N. Dwivedi |
|---|---|
| Designation | Principal Scientist & First Appellate Authority |
| pndwivedi@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | +91 91406 67656 |
Central Public Information Officers (CPIOs)
Updated List of CPIOs as on 18.05.2026.
| Sr. No. | Name of CPIO | Designation | Section | Address | Email ID | Mobile No. | Date From Handling Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shri Sushil Kumar | SrAO & CPIO | All Administration Sections | ICAR- IGFRI, Jhansi | Igfri.sao@gmail.com | 8700285411 | 15.05.2026 |
| 2 | Dr. D. R. Palsaniya | Head & CPIO | Division of Agronomy | ICAR- IGFRI, Jhansi | headcp.igfri@gmail.com | 6388147179 | 27.11.2025 |
| 3 | Dr. Shahid Ahmed | Head & CPIO | Division of Crop Improvement | ICAR- IGFRI, Jhansi | headci.igfri@gmail.com | 9453338778 | 27.11.2025 |
| 4 | Dr. Purushottam Sharma | Head & CPIO | Division of PAR | ICAR- IGFRI, Jhansi | psharma1969@gmail.com | 9450040585 | 27.11.2025 |
| 5 | Dr. S. K. Singh | Head & CPIO | Division of FMPHT | ICAR- IGFRI, Jhansi | headfmpht.igfri@gmail.com | 9411817307 | 27.11.2025 |
| 6 | Dr. AK Singh | Head & CPIO | Division of Seed Technology | ICAR- IGFRI, Jhansi | awnindrakumar@gmail.com | 9531901058 | 27.11.2025 |
| 7 | Dr. Sadhna Pandey | Head & CPIO | Division of Social Science | ICAR- IGFRI, Jhansi | sadhnap69@yahoo.co.in | 9450040583 | 27.11.2025 |
| 8 | Dr. AK Shukla | Head & CPIO | Division of Grassland and Silvipasture Management | ICAR- IGFRI, Jhansi | akshuklahort@gmail.com | 9418644621 | 27.11.2025 |
| 9 | Dr. Vijay Kumar Yadav | Project Coordinator & CPIO | PC Unit | ICAR- IGFRI, Jhansi | vijayyadav777@gmail.com | 9412463923 | 27.11.2025 |
| 10 | Dr. Avinash Chandra | Sr. Farm Manager & CPIO | CR Farm | ICAR- IGFRI, Jhansi | avinashicar68@gmail.com | 9454863146 | 27.11.2025 |
| 11 | Dr. K. Sridhar | Principal Scientist & OIC and CPIO | ICAR- IGFRI SRRS Dharwad | ICAR- IGFRI SRRS, Dharwad | igfri.srrs@gmail.com | 9448277150 | 17.01.2024 |
| 12 | Dr. Suheel Ahmad | Sr. Scientist & OIC- and CPIO | ICAR- IGFRI RRS Srinagar | ICAR- IGFRI RRS Srinagar | igfri.srinagar@gmail.com | 7006929670 | 17.04.2025 |
| 13 | Dr. Sheeraz Saleem Bhat | Sr. Scientist & OIC- and CPIO | ICAR- CIHG Palampur | ICAR- CIHG Palampur | igfripalampur@gmail.com | 7780964030 | 27.11.2025 |
| 14 | Dr. H. S. Meena | Scientist and CPIO | ICAR -IGFRI WRRS Avikanagar | ICAR -IGFRI WRRS Avikanagar | hariratanzila@gmail.com | 8506003777 | 01.04.2026 |
| 15 | Shri P. S. Naveen | AFAO and CPIO | Finance Section | ICAR- IGFRI, Jhansi | satyanaveen.pithani@icar.org.in | 9494553711 | 27.11.2025 |
How to File an RTI Request
- Write a clear application specifying the information required and postal/email address for reply.
- Pay the prescribed fee (if any) as per RTI Rules and attach proof of payment.
- Submit the request to the concerned Sectional CPIO / Nodal Officer at IGFRI, Jhansi or send through designated email.
- In case of dissatisfaction, file the First Appeal before the First Appellate Authority within prescribed timelines.
Relevant Office Orders / Circulars
- Office Order regarding CPIO / FAA Appointments.
- ICAR Circular related to uploading RTI replies and First Appeals.
- RTI Act, 2005 Guidelines and Notifications issued by Government of India.
Maintained By: ICAR - IGFRI, Jhansi
Last Updated: 13 September 2026
