CSIR- AMPRI, Bhopal, Celebrated National Technology Day and CSIR-AMPRI Foundation Day on 27 May 2024. Dr DK Aswal, Director, Health, Safety and Environment, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Department of Atomic Energy, Mumbai, was the Chief Guest at the function.

Welcoming the gathering, Dr Avanish Kumar Srivastava, Director, CSIR-AMPRI, highlighted the growth of the institute in terms of papers, patents and technology transfer. He also said there are big hurdles between basic research and technology transfer and its availability in the market. He added that we have crossed these hurdles, and several technologies are available in the market.

A Capsule Film about CSIR-AMPRI and ‘Make in India’ Raman Spectrometer was played at the occasion.

Dr Sandeep Singhai, Senior Principal Scientist and Head, Business Development Group, briefed about CSIR-AMPRI’s Make-in-India ‘Raman Spectrometer’ and Bamboo composites technology. Dr Tarun Sharda from M/S Technos Instruments, Jaipur, presented the success story of ‘Make in India’ Raman Spectrometer and their plan to upgrade it with advanced functions. Shri Bhujang Shet from M/S Permali Wallace Private Limited, Bhopal, presented about Bamboo composites technology, which was transferred to them by CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal.  He appreciated the cooperation from CSIR-AMPRI for the technology demonstration at various places like CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat, Assam, and CSIR, New Delhi, on flooring.

During his visit, Dr DK Aswal interacted with scientists and visited various laboratories/facilities, including the Make-in-India Raman Spectrometer, Metal Additive Manufacturing Facility, Bamboo Composite Structure (Baithak) and Centre for Advanced Radiation Shielding & Geopolymeric Materials (CARS&GM). He also visited the site of the new CSIR-AMPRI building in Bhopal.

Dr DK Aswal addressed the gathering and delivered keynote lecture on “Nuclear Energy for Clean Environment and Sustainable Future”. He discussed sustainable development, environment, clean energy and nuclear energy in detail. He said that radiation is beneficial for people when they are exposed to it within a threshold limit; otherwise, above that, they are harmful. He emphasised the indigenisation and collaboration between Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Uranium Corporation of India Limited and CSIR-AMPRI in areas of mutual interest in future.

Dr JP Chaurasia, Senior Principal Scientist and Head, Planning & Performance Division, spoke about certificate distribution for the cultural programme organised at CSIR -AMPRI. The Chief Guest distributed certificates to the students, staff children, and their family members for participation in cultural programmes organised at CSIR-AMPRI.

Dr SK Jha, Outstanding Scientist and Head, Radiation Protection Section (Nuclear Fuels), Health Physics Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, Dr Pallavi Singhal, SO/E, RPS (NF), HPD, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai and Shri Rajesh Kumar, Director, Technical, Uranium Corporation of India Limited, DAE, Jaduguda Mines, Singhbhum East,  Jharkhand also graced the occasion by their presence. 

Dr Archana Singh, Principal Scientist, moderated the programme, and Dr (Er) Manish Mudgal, Chief Scientist, CSIR-AMPRI, proposed the vote of thanks.