Vice President of India inaugurates 83rd Foundation Day Celebrations of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
CSIR Foundation Day is inextricably linked to India’s strong infrastructure: Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar
Lavender farming has changed the picture of Jammu and Kashmir and has become a hub of agro-based entrepreneurship: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh.
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) proudly celebrated
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) proudly celebrated its 83rd Foundation Day today. While addressing the event, the Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar said, “It is CSIR’s Foundation Day, but it is integrally connected with the firm foundations of Bharat. You are firming up those foundations of the most vibrant and functional democracy on the planet. You are firming up the foundations of a nation that is on the rise as never before, and the rise is unstoppable”.
The Vice President of India, Shri Dhankhar also called CSIR
The Vice President of India, Shri Dhankhar also called CSIR a “catalyst for a nation of scientific imagination”. He urged for setting up standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure that investments in human resources and institutions are aimed at authentic and effective research
The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, said, “CSIR plays a vital role in making India a global leader in science by promoting women in science, driving economic growth, and ensuring innovations benefit society. Through its initiatives, CSIR contributes to the Viksit Bharat @2027 vision by fostering indigenization.”
The Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh further added that CSIR is a National Treasure for all of us and true changemaker of our time. He congratulated CSIR on its 83rd Foundation Day and in making our country proud in various R&D breakthroughs like green hydrogen technology and agriculture-based start-ups that are changing the lives of farmers and common people. The lavender farming has transformed the landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, making it a hub for
This year's celebrations were special as the Vice President of India inaugurated
the “Thematic Exhibition on CSIR for Vividh Bharat @2027” at the National Agricultural Science Complex (NASC) in New Delhi. Csir’s thematic exhibition for Vikshit Bharat @2027 saw a number of CSIR laboratories showcasing their technology on various themes related to #OneWeekOneTheme campaign. Chief Scientist and Coordinator of CSIR Foundation Day Celebrations 2024 Dr G Mahesh proposed the vote of thanks.. read more
