Integrated Rural Technology Centre

Integrated Rural Technology Centre is a research center in Mundur, Palakkad, Kerala, India. It was established by Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad (KSSP) in 1987.[1] The aim of this organization is to spread Science and Technology among masses and to provide appropriate technology for rural development. IRTC concentrates on Watershed-based development projects, GIS based Decision Support System, Mechanical engineering, Civil engineering, Electronics engineering, solid waste management, pottery and decoupage, Skill development training, soap making,[2] mushroom cultivation, water and soil testing, ornamental fish culture, rabbit rearing, and agriculture.

IRTC Office
Established 1987
Location Palakkad, Kerala,
 India
Homepage www.irtc.org.in/

References

  1. Prabhakran, G. (28 June 2005). "Institution in Focus: Taking science to the rural masses". The Hindu. Retrieved 31 July 2009.
  2. "NSS launches soap making unit". The Hindu. 28 January 2009. Retrieved 31 July 2009.


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