During his interaction with entrepreneurs and stakeholders, Dr Jitendra Singh underlined that while starting a venture has become easier, sustaining it requires continuous value addition, market access and stronger industry linkage.

“Our focus is to convert innovative ideas into impactful, market-ready products. We are opening our facilities to startups and ensuring 24×7 support for entrepreneurs working in critical sectors like healthcare, biotechnology, and aromatic plants,” said Director CSIR-IIIM, Dr Zabeer Ahmed.

From a clinical standpoint, the study underscores the urgent need to re-evaluate current treatment practices. It is common that a clinician starts treatment based on their best judgements before laboratory results are available.

The programme successfully provided a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, skill enhancement, and fostering innovation in the rapidly evolving domain of AI-driven drug discovery.     

Dr Padma Gurmet, the Chief Guest of the programme, delivered an insightful talk on Sowa Rigpa and discussed in detail the inception journey of NISR.

The workshop proved to be highly informative and impactful, leaving participants better equipped to implement innovative teaching strategies and promote scientific temper in their classrooms.

CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI), Bhavnagar, on 10 April 2026, celebrated its 73rd Foundation Day with grandeur, honouring its rich legacy of scientific excellence while looking ahead to future aspirations.

The programme marked the launch of Mission Bharpoor 2.0, a special initiative for combating childhood malnutrition in District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, jointly implemented by CSIR-IHBT and the District Administration Kangra.

On the occasion of receiving the award, both the senior scientists of CCMB reflected on the important role young researchers play in their groups through not only doing experiments but also their creativity and energy.

“The Hon’ble Minister, Dr Jitendra Singh, appreciated CSIR-CEERI’s efforts in translating laboratory innovations into market-ready technologies, highlighting the importance of the “Lab-to-Market” approach in strengthening India’s technological ecosystem.”