“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.”

“The Chief Guest, Former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests OP Sharma Vidyarathi, noted that flowers are not only symbols of beauty but also hold immense economic value in sectors such as cosmetics, essential oils and medicinal research.”

“In a special public outreach initiative to mark the occasion, the iconic Qutub Minar in the evening was specially lit up to spread awareness about National Science Day and to celebrate the transformative role of science in society.”

Dr Shekhar C Mande, President, INSA, detailed the discovery of the Raman Effect in an illustrative manner and stressed curiosity as a driving force in science.

Citing examples from the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Madhu Dikshit, Chief Guest, underlined how collaborative and inclusive scientific efforts can effectively address national challenges.

The event also featured an informative address on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by Dr Sejal Chauhan, MD, consultant physician & intensivist.

The symposium provided a much-needed platform to refine perspectives on biogeography, ecological processes, and conservation priorities.

The workshop underscored the importance of a collaborative and coordinated approach to building a resilient semiconductor ecosystem in India.

Prof. V Krishnamurthy is known as ‘Father of Modern Phycology’ in India. This award is given to Prof. Mantri to acknowledge his contributions in the field of Applied Phycology during the last 25+ years.

The celebrations were graced by Hon’ble Minister, Dr Jitendra Singh, who inaugurated and dedicated — the National Environmental Standard Laboratory and National Primary Standard Facility for Solar Cell Calibration, at CSIR-NPL.