Hands on Refresher Course on
Research Methodologies in Rice Pest Management
October 26- 30, 2026
Introduction
Insect pests of rice have been known to cause significant economic loss across all the rice ecologies. Average yield losses have been estimated to range from 10 to 30%. However, if unattended in time, there can be total crop loss. Of late, there have been major changes in the status of several of the pests mainly under the influence of changing cultural practices and the imminent climate change. Concomitant recent progress in rice Entomology and other related fields of science has empowered us with better understanding of pest dynamics and provided us with better and precise research tools to develop strategies to manage these pests. It is now feasible to develop cultivars with multiple and durable resistance, monitor and manage insecticide resistance, deploy biocontrol agents more effectively, and use other novel biorational approaches for effective pest management. This hands on refresher course serves as a platform for the rice entomologists to familiarize and equip themselves with the methodologies, novel tools and approaches to effectively use them in their research activities and deploy the technologies in field for pest management.
Course Fee
The AICRPR Entomologists are exempt from the course fee. They need to meet their travel and other expenses from the funds allotted to their centres.
A course fee of Rs. 50,000/- (+ 18% Service tax) for nominees from the Universities, other public and private sector organizations will be charged. This will cover the cost on boarding, and lodging.
Last date for Nomination
The nomination form (enclosed and available on ICAR-IIRR website also) from the AICRPR Entomologist may be sent through the Station-in-charge and/or Director of Research of the concerned University so as to reach by 30th September 2026. An advance copy may be sent by e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
There is a provision for 15 AICRPR participants and 10 participants from public and private sector organizations. Selected nominees will be intimated by 10th October 2026. The nominations may be sent along with a Demand Draft towards training course fee and 18% service tax drawn in favor of Director, ICAR- Indian Institute of Rice Research, payable at SBI, Hyderabad SBI, Budvel, near “NIRD CROSS ROADS”, RAJENDRANAGAR, HYDERABAD-500030, Account No : 52114970145; IFSC code : SBIN 0020378 in Hyderabad. must reach the Course Director on or before 15th October 2026, and the selection would be on first come first basis.
For further details please contact :
Dr. AP Padmakumari
Principal Scientist& Head (Entomology),
ICAR- Indian Institute of Rice Research
Rajendranagar, Hyderabad -500 030
Tel: 040-24015233, Fax: 040-24015317
E-mail: pThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Also visit: https://icar-iirr.org
