PME Cell | ICAR-CIRC Meerut

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Priority Setting, Monitoring & Evaluation (PME) Cell

The PME Cell is the nodal unit of the institute responsible for research planning, priority setting, project monitoring and periodic evaluation of ongoing and completed research programmes. It ensures that research activities remain aligned with national priorities in cattle science and animal husbandry, and that outcomes are documented, reviewed and reported in a timely manner.

The Cell coordinates the Institute Research Committee (IRC), Research Advisory Committee (RAC) and Quinquennial Review Team (QRT) meetings, maintains project MIS records, and compiles the institute's Annual Report, Action Plan and Vision documents in line with ICAR guidelines.

PME Cell at a Glance

🎯 Ongoing Research Projects 20+

📊 IRC Meetings Twice a Year

🧭 RAC Meetings Annual

🔍 QRT Review Cycle Every 5 Years

📁 Project MIS Records Digitised

📈 Annual Report Published Yearly

📅 Coordination Institute-wide

What We Do

Functions & Mandate

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Priority Setting

Identification and prioritisation of thrust areas for research in consultation with scientists, stakeholders and the Research Advisory Committee.

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Project Formulation

Assistance to scientists in formulating technically sound and time-bound research project proposals in the prescribed ICAR format.

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Project Monitoring

Continuous monitoring of physical and financial progress of ongoing institute and externally funded projects through periodic reviews.

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Impact Evaluation

Evaluation of completed projects and technologies for their scientific, social and economic impact and relevance.

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Documentation & Reporting

Compilation of Annual Reports, Action Plans, Vision documents and other statutory reports required by ICAR headquarters.

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Committee Coordination

Organising and servicing meetings of the IRC, RAC, QRT and Institute Management Committee (IMC).

🏛️ Institute Research Committee (IRC)

✓Reviews and approves new research project proposals before submission for funding.
✓Meets bi-annually to assess the progress of ongoing projects presented by principal investigators.
✓Chaired by the Director, with all Heads of Divisions and senior scientists as members.
✓Recommendations of the IRC guide the yearly work plan of each research division.

🧭 Research Advisory Committee (RAC)

•Comprises eminent scientists and stakeholders from outside the institute, including farmer representatives.
•Provides strategic guidance on research priorities aligned with national and regional needs.
•Reviews the overall research programme of the institute on an annual basis.
•RAC recommendations are placed before the IMC and PME Cell for implementation.

Contact the PME Cell

PME Cell, ICAR-CIRC, Grass Farm Road, Meerut Cantt – 250 001

📞 +91-121-2631005 ✉️ director.circ@icar.org.in ⏰ Mon–Sat, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cattle

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