CSIR Directors’ Conference 2022 at CSIR-IHBT Palampur

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is organizing CSIR Directors’ Conference – 2022 with a theme on ‘CSIR for Society and Industry’ from 28-29 0ctober 2022 at CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. Dr. N Kalaiselvi, Director General, CSIR and Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India is the Chairperson of the conference. The Directors of various CSIR institutes across India along with distinguished as well as outstanding scientists and heads of different sections from CSIR headquarters are also participating in the conference.

Dr. N Kalaiselvi visited CSIR-IHBTand interacted with scientists and various stakeholders including start-ups, incubators and farmers associated with the institute. The Hon’ble Director General along with Directors of CSIR laboratories visited Khari Behi, Kareri, Dharamshala to assess the progress of various projects undertaken by the institute for cultivation and processing of aromatic marigold under CSIR Aroma Mission.
Earlier, Dr Sanjay Kumar, Director, CSIR-IHBT welcomed the guests and appraised them about the research and developmental activities of the institute. He also highlighted the efforts being made by the institute to generate bioeconomy through empowering the farmers, entrepreneurs and society at large.
Dr. N Kalaiselvi appreciated the institute for its work with the government and non-government organizations across states. She lauded the efforts made by the institute to introduce new crops in the region for the benefit of the farmers and, handholding of the start-ups and industries. She suggested to continue efforts on such technological innovations to improve the life of poor persons at grass root level.