K. Sankara Pillai

Shri K Sankarapillai, Librarian, joined in KFRI on 5th July 1980 and retired from the service of this institution on 31st May 2008. He was responsible for initiating the computerization and digitalization of the library. He was involved in several activities in connection with the BIC-INDIA project sponsored by INBAR, Beijing, PR CHINA. He has published information bulletin and directory on Bamboo and Cane researchers. His involvement during the publication of Bamboo Compendium, the Bibliography of Bamboos of South and Southeast Asia is worth mentioning. He has participated in several national and international workshops on bamboos. KFRI looks forward his guidance and support in the future