Dr N. Kalaiselvi, Director-General CSIR and Secretary DSIR addressed the scientists, staff, and researchers of CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT), Palampur,  at its campus on 30 October 2022. DG-CSIR was attending the two-day CSIR Directors’ Conference 2022 “CSIR for Society and Industry” at CSIR-IHBT,Palampur. Dr Sanjay Kumar, Director CSIR-IHBT, warmly welcomed Dr N. Kalaiselvi and introduced the institute.

In her address, Dr N. Kalaiselvi appreciated all the scientists, research scholars and staff members of the institute for their dedication towards research and development work. She also mentioned that CSIR-IHBT has done commendable work in the field of startup, entrepreneurship and livelihood. CSIR-IHBT is one of the best institutes “where everything is in its place and there is a place for everything”. She further said that there is immense potential in the field of science, and we can strengthen the country's economy through value addition and bring India to the ranks of leading countries at the global level. Encouraging the researchers of the institute, she further said, the 21st century belongs to India and through efficient leadership, sincere efforts, ideas and positive energy we can make our country thenumberone in the world.

Dr Sanjay Kumar assured that team CSIR-IHBT is committed to servingsociety through relevant science and technology.