- Marine Ecosystem Dynamics of eastern Arabian Sea (MEDAS)
- Resource Exploration and Inventorization System (REIS)
Particulars of Organization, Functions and Duties
Name and Address of the organization
Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE) Atal Bhavan, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) Government of India Ochanthuruthu (PO), LNG Road, Puthuvyppe, Kochi -682508.Head of organization
Dr. G. V. M Gupta, Scientist-G & DirectorVision, mission and key objectives
For organizing, coordinating and promoting ocean research and development activities in the country which inter-alia include mapping of the living resources, preparing inventory of commercially exploitable living marine resources, their optimum utilization through ecosystem management and R&D in basic sciences on Marine Living Resources and Ecology.
The Marine Living Resources (MLR) Programme envisages survey, assessment and exploitation of the MLR and studies on the response of MLR to changes in the physical environment and develop an ecosystem model for the management of the living resources in the Indian EEZ.
The Fishery Oceanographic Research Vessel (FORV) SagarSampada is fully utilized for these studies with the support of Vessel Management Cell (VMC). Earlier plan projects include surveys and studies in the EEZ with focus on deep sea fishery, harmful algal blooms, bioluminescent planktons, marine mammals, environment and the productivity patterns. These efforts are complimented through allied activities under MLR namely studies on benthos of the continental slope area, studies on biodiversity of plankton in Andaman sea, studies on the near-shore dynamics with special reference to upwelling and mud-banks, application oriented R&D on production of pearls from the black-lip pearl oyster, development of antifouling compounds from the marine organisms, modelling efforts and maintenance of a Data & Referral Centre on FORV collections. The ongoingactivities during 2017-20,with the in-house component, with a view to strengthen our scientific capability and infrastructure development in the newly inaugurated campus at Puthuvype during 2019. The scope mentioned above is proposed to be addressed by restructuring the 12thplan activities based on the IRC recommendations into the following two projects to be carried out during 2017-21,
Function and duties
CMLRE mainly engaged in coordinating and implementing the Marine Living Resources (MLR) Programme envisages survey, assessment and exploitation of the MLR and studies on the response of MLR to changes in the physical environment with the objective of developing an ecosystem model for the management of the living resources in the Indian EEZ.
Organization Chart

Any other details-the genesis, inception, formation of the department and the HoDs from time to time as well as the committees/ Commissions constituted from time to time have been dealt
Centre for Marine Living Resources & Ecology (CMLRE) was established at Kochi in 1998 by upgrading the erstwhile SagarSampada Cell with exclusive facilities for implementing Marine Living Resources (MLR) Programme.CMLRE, Cochin under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India has been organizing, coordinating and promoting ocean development activities in the country which inter-alia include mapping of the living resources, preparing inventory of commercially exploitable living marine resources, their optimum utilization through ecosystem management and R&D in basic sciences on Marine Living Resources and Ecology. The Marine Living Resources Programme envisages survey, assessment and exploitation of the MLR and studies on the response of MLR to changes in the physical environment with the objective of developing an ecosystem model for the management of the living resources in the Indian EEZ. The Fishery Oceanographic Vessel (FORV) Sagar Sampada is fully utilized for these studies. On-going MLR surveys in the EEZ focus on bio-diversity, meso pelagic fishery and its environmental linkage, harmful algal blooms, Bioluminescent plankton, marine mammals, environment and the productivity patterns etc. These efforts are complimented through allied activities under MLR namely studies on the benthos of the continental shelf and slope area, studies on biodiversity of planktons in Andaman Sea etc.
CMLRE is implementing different projects under the continuing plans/schemes of the GOI. Since inception under the leadership of the then Director, Prof Raveendranathan V, the centre was coordinating R and D projects under the umbrella of MLR in various research institutes/universities. Later in 2006, Dr.V N Sanjeevan took charge of the Centre and the programmes with a visionto expand it to National Centre on MLR in India.Dr.Madheswaran took charge as Director from November 2013. His successorDr.MSudhakar continued to lead the activities and established a permanent campus in Puthuvype, Kochi during 2019. Also, the in-house research capability is strengthenedand the journey was effectively carried forward further by Dr. M.V. Ramanmurthy, and presently by DirectorDr.G.V.M.Gupta.
Power and duties of its officers and employees
Designation | Name | Power and Duties of Employees |
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Director, Sc-G | Dr. G. V. M. Gupta | Director/HOD |
Scientist-F | Dr. A. Shivaji | Vessel Management Cell- in charge |
Scientist-F | Shri N. Saravanane | Scientific activities related to MLR |
Scientist-E | Dr. Rasheed Kunjumohammed | Scientific activities related to MLR |
Scientist-E | Smt. C.R Asha Devi | Scientific activities related to MLR |
Scientist-E | Dr. Sherine Sonia Cubelio | Scientific activities related to MLR |
Scientist-D | Dr. Anil Kumar Vijayan | Scientific activities related to MLR |
Scientist-D | Dr. Smitha B R | Scientific activities related to MLR |
Scientist-D | Dr.Hashim Manjebrayakath | Scientific activities related to MLR |
Scientist-D | Dr. Kusum Komal Karati | Scientific activities related to MLR |
Scientist-D | Dr. Sendhil Kumar | Scientific activities related to MLR |
Scientist-C | Shri.Telson Noronha | Scientific activities related to MLR |
Scientist-C | Shri.M Subramanian | Vessel management cell – support/ Scientific activities related to MLR |
Scientist-C | Shri. Vasu C | Estate/Scientific activities related to MLR |
Sr. Technical Assistant | Shri. Kishore Kumar | Technical support |
Under Secretary | Shri.Varghese Yohannan | HOO/Administrative matters |
Sr. Accounts Officer | Smt. K.P. Preethi | PAO |
Assistant Section Officer | Smt. Ajitha Kumari | Dealing with all budget/accounts/establishment related matters |
LDC | Shri. Unnikrishanan | Timely preparation of all periodical returns and maintenance of all registers |
LDC | Smt. K R Jaysree | Payment related duties |
PA | Smt.Sheeba Alex | Work assigned by Under secretary and PAO |
FH | Shri. Tapan Kumar Malo | Onboard Deck Assistance |
FH | Shri. K.R. Sunilkumar | Onboard Deck Assistance |
FH | Shri.M. Rathinavel | Onboard Deck Assistance |
FH | Shri. S.B. Prakash | Onboard Deck Assistance |
FH | Shri. V. Binoy | Onboard Deck Assistance |
FH | Shri. V.K. Pradeep Kumar | Onboard Deck Assistance |
MTS | Shri. T.A. Nassy | Multi Tasking Staff |
MTS | Shri. K.K. Divakaran | Multi Tasking Staff |
MTS | Shri. P.V. Sasi | Multi Tasking Staff |
Rules /orders under which the powers and duty are derived and exercised, work allocation
The officers/staff of CMLRE discharge their functions based on the guidelines issued by the Government from time to time as well as those prescribed under different manuals, rules like General Financial Rules, Delegation of Financial Power Rules, Manual of Office Procedures, etc. Based on the Ministry approved scientific projects, works can be allotted to various scientific, technical and administrative staffs during the tenure.
Procedure followed in the decision making process, including channels of supervision and accountability
Process of decision making and identify decision making points
Director, CMLRE is the decision making authority based on the rules and regulation as per GOI order.Final decision making authority
CMLRE/Secretary, MoES, New DelhiRelated provision, Acts, rules etc
As per the rules and guidelines issued by GOI and approved by the MoESTime limit or taking decision
As expeditiously as possibleChannel of supervision and accountability
As per the flow chart described aboveNorms set by the Department for the discharge of its functions.
While performing the duties assigned to the different officers/staff, they exercise by and large the powers prescribed by the guidelines issued by the Government of India from time to time as well as those prescribed under different manuals, rules like General Financial Rules, Delegation of Financial Power Rules, Manual of Office Procedures, etc.Nature of functions/services offered
Mainly coordinating and implementing the R and D programme under MLRNorms/standards for functions/services delivery
While performing the duties assigned to the different officers/staff, they exercise by and large the powers prescribed by the guidelines issued by the Government of India from time to time as well as those prescribed under different manuals, rules like General Financial Rules, Delegation of Financial Power Rules, Manual of Office Procedures, etc.Nature of functions/services offered
Mainly coordinating and implementing the R and D programme under MLRNorms/standards for functions/services delivery
Scientific inputs are provided to stake holders like State Departments though meetings and discussions.Process by which these services can be accessed
Through meetings and discussionsTime-limit for achieving the targets
March 2021- completion of the project MEDAS and RIES. Extended up to September 2021.Process of redress of grievances
Internal compliance Committee constituted for redressal mechanismRules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records, held by the Department or under its control or used by its employees for discharge its functions
The officers/staff of CMLRE discharge their functions based on the guidelines issued by the Government of India from time to time as well as those prescribed under different manuals, rules like General Financial Rules, Delegation of Financial Power Rules, Manual of Office Procedures, etc.Title and nature of the record/ manual /instruction: Scientific files in different projects and reports, scientific papers, handbook etc.
List of Rules, regulations, instructions manuals and records
General Financial Rules, Delegation of Financial Power Rules, Manual of Office Procedures, etc.Acts/ Rules manuals etc
General Financial Rules, Delegation of Financial Power Rules, Manual of Office Procedures, etc.Transfer policy and transfer orders
Under the control of MoES&DoPT, Govt of IndiaCategories of documents held by the authority under its control
Scientific reports and documents, Administrative documents/files, Account related documents, Library Books etc.Categories of documents
Scientific papers and reports, finance documents, Establishment /Administrative documents, Library Books and documentsCustodian of documents/categories
All scientific documents under the Custody of Project investigators, Finance related documents under the custody of Finance officer/AO, All administrative documents under the custody of Head of Office. All Library books and documents under the custody of Library in charge.- CMLRE Research Advisory Committee
- Needs Committee
- Purchase Committee
- Official Language Implementation Committee
- Publication Committee
- Verification Committee
- Condemnation Committee
- Internal complaints committee
- FORV SagarSampada Techno-financial proposal Evaluation committee
- Local Purchase Committee
- Dates from which constituted:
- Research Advisory Committee (RAC): 07.08.2018
- Need Committee: 30.10.2020
- CMLRE Purchase Committee: 02.11.2020
- CMLRE Official Language Implementation Committee: 22.02.2021
- CMLRE Publication Committee: 14.09.2020
- Verification committee: 20.05.2020
- Condemnation committee: 20.05.2020
- Internal complaints committee:11.03.2021
- SagarSampada Techno-financial proposal Evaluation committee : 03.12.2020
- Local Purchase Committee: 09.07.2021
- Term/Tenure
- Research Advisory Committee (RAC):07.08.2018 to continuing
- Need Committee: 30.10.2020 to continuing
- CMLRE Purchase Committee: 01.11.2020 to continuing
- CMLRE Official Language Implementation Committee:22.02.2021 to continuing
- CMLRE Publication Committee: 14.09.2020 to continuing
- Verification committee: 20.05.2020 to continuing
- Condemnation committee: 20.05.2020 to continuing
- Internal complaints committee: 11.03.2021 to continuing
- FORV SagarSampada Techno-financial proposal Evaluation committee :03.12.2020 to continuing
- Local Purchase committee: 09.07.2021 to continuing
- Powers and functions:
- CMLRE Research Advisory Committee (RAC): Assessing ongoing research activities
- Need Committee:Identify requirement of various equipment and purchases
- CMLRE Purchase Committee: For technical evaluation of indented items and all purchase through E-procurement and GeM
- CMLRE Official Language Implementation Committee: Hindi official language committee implementation
- CMLRE Publication Committee: Evaluation of publication papers, its ethics and science
- Verification committee: Physical verification of equipmentsassets and their performance
- Condemnation committee: Identify and verify condemn items
- Internal complaints committee: Solving issues in-house related to harassment of woman at work place other issues etc.
- FORV SagarSampada Techno-financial proposal Evaluation committee: To examine the proposal for the procurement of scientific equipments/ instruments connected to the vessel with regard to technical and financial aspects
- Responsible for all local purchases amount less than Rs. 2,50,000/-
- Whether their meetings are open to the public:No
- Whether the minutes of the meetings are open to the public: No
- Place where the minutes if open to the public are available: No
Boards, Councils, Committees and other Bodies constituted as part of the Public Authority
Name of Boards, Council, Committee and composition of committee
Sl. No. | Name/Institute | Capacity |
---|---|---|
1. | Dr.T. Balsubramanian,Vice Chancellor, Chettinadu University | Chairman |
2. | Director,NCCR,Chennai | Member |
3. | Director,CMFRI | Member |
2. | Director,CMLRE | Member |
2. | Dr.N.Ramaiah,Scientist (Retd),NIO,Goa | Member |
2. | Dr.Y.S.Yadava,Director,BoBP-IGO, Chennai | Member |
2. | Dr. R.Kirubagaran,Scietist G (Retd),NIOT | Member |
2. | Dr. P.N.Vinayachandran, IISc, Bangalore | Member |
2. | Dr. GVM Gupta, Scientist G | Member Secretary |
Sl. No. | Name | Capacity |
---|---|---|
1. | Mr. N. Saravanane | Chairman |
2. | Smt. C.R. Asha Devi | Member |
3. | Smt. K.P. Preethy | Member |
4. | Shri. Subramaniam | Member |
5. | Dr. Smitha B. R | Member Secretary |
Sl. No. | Name | Capacity |
---|---|---|
1. | Smt. C.R .AshaDevi | Chairman |
2. | Dr.AnilKumar Vijayan | Member |
3. | Sri.Telson Noronha | Member |
4. | Sri.Varghese Yohannan | Member |
5. | Dr.Sendhil Kumar | Member Secretary |
Sl. No. | Name | Capacity |
---|---|---|
1. | Dr. A. Shivaji | Chairman |
2. | Smt. C. R. AshaDevi | Member |
3. | Dr. Kusum K. K. | Member |
4. | Sri.Varghese Yohannan | Member Secretary |
Sl. No. | Name | Capacity |
---|---|---|
1. | Mr. N. Saravanane | Chairman |
2. | Smt.C.R.Asha Devi | Member |
4. | Dr. Smitha B. R. | Member |
5. | Dr.Hashim M. | Member Secretary |
Sl. No. | Name | Capacity |
---|---|---|
1. | Dr. A. Shivaji | Chairman |
2. | Dr.Sherine Sonia Cubolio | Member |
4. | Smt. C.R. Asha Devi | Member |
4. | Sri. Kishore Kumar B. | Member |
5. | Dr.Hashim M. | Member Secretary |
Sl. No. | Name | Capacity |
---|---|---|
1. | Dr. A. Shivaji | Chairman |
2. | Dr.Rasheed K | Member |
4. | Sri. Subramaniam | Member |
4. | Smt. K. P. Preethy | Member |
4. | Sri. Telson Noronha | Member |
5. | Mr. C. Vasu | Member Secretary |
Sl. No. | Name | Capacity |
---|---|---|
1. | Smt.C.R . AshaDevi | Presiding Officer |
2. | Sri. Telson N | Member |
4. | Smt. Sheeba Alex | Member |
4. | Smt.Jaleela Subramanian | Non-Government Member |
Sl. No. | Name | Capacity |
---|---|---|
1. | Shri. N. Saravanane | Chairman |
2. | Dr.Smitha B. R. | Member |
4. | Dr. Hashim M. | Member |
5. | Sri. Subramanian | Member Secretary |
Sl. No. | Name | Capacity |
---|---|---|
1. | Dr. Rasheed K | Chairman |
2. | Dr.Kusum K.K | Member |
4. | Mr. M. Subramaniam | Member |
4. | Smt. Ajitha Kumari | Member |
5. | Sri. C. Vasu | Member Secretary |
- Directory of the officers and employees of the Department
Designation | Name | Phone Number | Intercom | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Director, Sc-G | Dr. G. V. M. Gupta | gvmgupta[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in | 0484-2944004 | 4004 |
Scientist-F | Dr.A. Shivaji | ashivaji[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in | 0484-2944009 | 4009 |
Scientist-F | Shri N. Saravanane | saravanane[at]cmIre[dot]gov[dot]in | 0484-2944016 | 4016 |
Scientist-F | Dr. Rasheed Kunjumohammed | rasheed[at]cmIre[dot]gov[dot]in | 0484-2944017 | 4017 |
Scientist-E | Smt. C.R Asha Devi | ashacr[at]gmail[dot]com | 0484-2944014 | 4014 |
Scientist-E | Dr.Sherine Sonia Cubelio | sherine[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in | 0484-2944011 | 4011 |
Scientist-D | Dr.Anil Kumar Vijayan | anilkumarv[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in | 0484-2944015 | 4015 |
Scientist-D | Dr.Smitha B R | smitha[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in | 0484-2944018 | 4018 |
Scientist-D | Dr.Hashim Manjebrayakath | hashim[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in | 0484-2944010 | 4010 |
Scientist-D | Dr. Kusum Komal Karati | karatikusum[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in | 0484-2944012 | 4012 |
Scientist-D | Dr. Sendhil Kumar | sendhil[dot]r[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in | 0484-2944013 | 4013 |
Scientist-C | Shri.Telson Noronha | noronha[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in | 0484-2944019 | 4019 |
Scientist-C | Shri.M Subramanian | subramanian[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in | 0484-2944021 | 4021 |
Scientist-C | Shri. Vasu C | cvasu[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in | 0484-2944020 | 4020 |
Sr. Technical Assistant | Shri. B. Kishore kumar | kishore[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in | ****** | 4025 |
Under Secretary | Shri.Varghese Yohannan | uscmlrechn-moes[at]nic[dot]in | 0484-2944008 | 4008 |
Sr. Accounts Officer | Smt. K.P Preethi | aocmlrechn-moes[at]nic[dot]in | 0484-2944007 | 4007 |
Sr. Section Officer | Smt. Ajitha Kumari | ajimattathil[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in | ****** | 4028 |
LDC | Shri. Unnikrishanan | unnik[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in | ****** | 4030 |
LDC | Smt. K R Jaysree | krjaysree[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in | ****** | 4029 |
PA | Smt. Sheeba Alex | sheeba[dot]alex[at]gov[dot]in | ****** | ****** |
FH | Shri. Tapan Kumar Malo | tapan[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in | ****** | 4026 |
FH | Shri. K.R. Sunilkumar | sunil[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in | ****** | 4026 |
FH | Shri.M. Rathinavel | rathinavel[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in | ****** | 4026 |
FH | Shri. S.B. Prakash | prakash[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in | ****** | 4026 |
FH | Shri. V. Binoy | binoy[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in | ****** | 4026 |
FH | Shri. V.K. Pradeep Kumar | pradeep[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in | ****** | 4026 |
MTS | Shri. T.A. Nassy | nassy[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in | ****** | 4031 |
MTS | Shri. K.K. Divakaran | divakaran[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in | ****** | 4031 |
MTS | Shri. P.V. Sasi | sasipv[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in | ****** | 4031 |
Monthly Remuneration Received By Each of its Officers and Employees, including the System of compensation
Sl.No | Name | Basic Pay (Rs) |
---|---|---|
1 | Dr. G. V. M. Gupta | 177400 |
2 | Dr. A. Shivaji | 156600 |
3 | Shri N. Saravanane | 152000 |
4 | Dr. Rasheed Kunjumohammed | 130600 |
5 | Smt. C.R Asha Devi | 126800 |
6 | Dr. Sherine Sonia Cubelio | 126800 |
7 | Dr. Anil Kumar Vijayan | 123100 |
8 | Dr. Smitha B R | 86100 |
9 | Dr. Hashim Manjebrayakath | 86100 |
10 | Dr. Kusum Komal Karati | 78800 |
10 | Dr. Sendhil Kumar R | 78800 |
11 | Shri. Telson Noronha | 91100 |
12 | Shri. M. Subramanian | 76200 |
13 | Shri. Vasu C | 74000 |
14 | Shri. Kishore Kumar | 58600 |
15 | Shri. Varghese Yohannan | 88400 |
16 | Smt. Preethy Shaji | 73400 |
17 | Smt. Ajitha Kumari | 52000 |
18 | Shri. Unnikrishanan | 42800 |
19 | Smt. K R Jaysree | 45400 |
20 | Smt. Sheeba Alex | 76500 |
20 | Shri. Tapan Kumar Malo | 66000 |
21 | Shri. K.R. Sunilkumar | 66000 |
22 | Shri. M. Rathinavel | 66000 |
23 | Shri. S.B. Prakash | 66200 |
24 | Shri. V. Binoy | 55200 |
25 | Shri. V.K. Pradeep Kumar | 55200 |
26 | Shri. T.A. Nassy | 36100 |
27 | Shri. K.K. Divakaran | 36100 |
28 | Shri. P.V. Sasi | 36100 |
The names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers
Central Public Information Officer
Dr. Rasheed Kunjumohammed
Scientist-E/CPIO
ATAL BHAVAN
LNG Road. Puthu Vypin South,
Ochanthuruthu PO,
Kochi-682508
Kerala
E-mail: CPIO[at]cmlre[dot]gov[dot]in
The above email is given ONLY for filling online RTI u/s 7(1) of RTI act (life and liberty)
RTI Appellate AuthorityDr. G. V. M. Gupta
Director/HOD,
Applete Authority (RTI)CMLRE,
ATAL BHAVAN
LNG Road. Puthu Vypin South, Ochanthuruthu PO, Kochi-682508 Kerala