The workshop underscored the importance of collaborative research, effective communication, and sustainable practices in marine and allied sciences.

“The first service you can do for society is to channel your passion and creativity into building a startup,” Dr Jitendra Singh remarked, stressing the importance of early industry linkage for startup success.

During the fortnight, cleanliness drives were conducted across the premises. DG, CSIR, along with all officers and staff of the Headquarters, enthusiastically participated in the cleanliness drive.
 

Mr Amit Raj, Director, MoEFCC, congratulated CSIR-NEERI for organising such a side event for the first time in India.

An Atal Tinkering Lab provides activity-based learning in the identified schools across the country, where young minds can give shape to their ideas for societal problems.

Prof. Man Mohan Sharma talked about the importance of innovation in improving both the efficiency and sustainability of chemical processes and urged the scientific community to continue exploring novel solutions to meet the challenges of the future.

The event is expected to play a crucial role in strengthening sustainable water resource planning and management by integrating scientific expertise with policy-driven solutions.

Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Former Chairman, DRDO, emphasised that the country cannot be Atmanirbhar if it is not self-reliant in materials and processes. He encouraged the use of our natural resources and knowledge to achieve self-reliance.

The Chief Guest, Ms Pallavi Sarkar, IAS, Secretary (Agriculture/Animal Husbandry Coordinator CS Office) ED (ANIIDICO) remarked that the event is a landmark in introducing scientifically validated technologies to the Andaman & Nicobar region.

This significant seminar was organised to deliberate on how India and France are taking a stride towards open access, open data and open science.