“Lavender has given the small town of Bhaderwah a national identity and a national role in India’s economic growth. What was once considered a remote hill town has today emerged as a beacon of India's rural Startup movement,” — Dr Jitendra Singh

“Praising the work of CSIR-NIO, the Vice-President said the Institute had remained one of India’s premier scientific institutions for nearly six decades. Through its research, innovation and exploration, the Institute was helping Bharat become more self-reliant and future-ready.”

“Science is for Society, and its Outputs should reach the Masses,” — Emphasises Hon’ble Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh

Under the collaboration, both institutions will work together to convert TERI’s laboratory-scale pigment production technology into a pilot-scale process using CSIR-IIIM Jammu’s advanced fermentation facilities and expertise in microbial biotechnology and bioprocess development.

These two collaborations show CSIR-CRRI's increasing commitment towards helping evidence based infrastructure development planning and creating smart cities.

First multi-reserve study on tigers for over two years shows shrinking spaces for tigresses to breed healthily.

The workshop brought farmers, experts, scientists, and industrialists on a common platform and provided a forum for discussion, in addition to expert talks.

Addressing the gathering on “Environmental Surveillance and One Health,” Dr Rakesh Mishra, Director, Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS), highlighted the importance of environmental surveillance in protecting public health.

A trained protein engineer and a molecular microbiologist, she led critical food safety initiatives, regulatory frameworks, and international policy alignment for the Government of India at FSSAI.

Dr Geetha Vani Rayasam, Director, CSIR-NIScPR, discussed the importance of inclusive science communication, tailoring content effectively for target audiences, and the use of modern technologies to foster public engagement in science. Dr Rayasam further emphasised the relevance of ethical use of AI in communication in the Indian languages.