CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, celebrated National Technology Day 2024 on 13 May 2024. Prof. Prasad Krishna, Director, National Institute of Technology, Calicut (NIT-C), was the Chief Guest. Prof. Prasad Krishna signed an agreement in the presence of Dr C Anandharamakrishnan, Director, CSIR NIIST, for collaboration in research and education through the exchange of students and faculties in interdisciplinary areas of science and technology.

Prof. Krishna remarked that the present agreement facilitates joint efforts to provide unique opportunities for students in frontier areas of materials research and the fast-emerging fields of artificial intelligence and machine learning. The agreement also envisages joint curriculum development for MTech programmes, skill development workshops and instrumentation training. Addressing National Technology, Prof. Krishna urged the students to pursue their options passionately.

Dr C Anandharamakrishnan, in his presidential address, listed the technological advancements made by CSIR-NIIST in biomedical waste management and vegan leather products. Around 150 students from nearby institutions visited the open-day exhibitions arranged at the various technical divisions of the institute.