The Institute established in 1963[1] with its headquarters at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala has with an area of 48.19 hectares.

Research on tropical tuber crops is the primary mandate of CTCRI.

Each division of CTCRI concentrate its research programmes on separate aspects of tuber crops.

Development of new varieties of tuber crops with higher yield and other attributes suitable for industrial applications as well as for food purpose is another important activity of this division.

Section of Extension and social sciences is involved in transferring the technologies developed by CTCRI to its clienteles.