Functions

RESEARCH & EXTENSION AFFAIRS

1. Breeding and vegetative propagation of superior cultivars.
2. Improvement of tea & beverage crops cultivation techniques and farm management.
3. Studies on pest and disease controls.
4. Improvement of tea & beverage crops manufacturing techniques to increase tea quality.
5. R & D of tea & beverage crops multiple products.
6. R & D of tea & beverage crops farm machinery and manufacturing machinery.
7. Training & education, demonstration, exhibition and publication of miscellaneous extension brochures for tea & beverage crops farmers or consumers.
8. Advisory works on examination of pesticide residues, packaging & grading, promotion activity.