CSIR–IICB, Kolkata, proudly celebrated the 85th CSIR Foundation Day on October 06, 2026. The occasion was graced by the Chief Guest, Prof. Sunil Kumar Khare, Director, IISER Kolkata and the Guest of Honour, Dr. Mrutyunjay Suar, CEO,KIIT-TBI, Bhubaneswar.
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85th Foundation Day Celebrations of #CSIR:
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is celebrating over eight decades of scientific excellence and innovation.
Established in 1942, CSIR today operates through a network of 37 national laboratories and has contributed significantly to the growth of various industrial sectors.
The notable innovations include the National Aroma Mission, Swaraj Tractor, indelible election ink, Saheli contraceptive pill, and indigenous Paracetamol technology, among others.
It has also pioneered sustainable solutions such as bio-jet fuel and steel slag roads.
In recent times, some of the notable achievements include the HANSA-NG aircraft, sickle cell anaemia test kit, hydrogen fuel-cell catamaran, and RO Bus.
To mark its remarkable journey and this special milestone, launched the Special CSIR@85 Postal Stamp, the Tech Connect Special Issue, CSIR Technology Compendium, Industry Connect Special Short Film, and the special mascot named CIRA.
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Two impactful days of Research, Industry, Startups & Entrepreneurship (RISE) at #RISEConclaveKolkata, bringing together ideas, expertise and opportunities to accelerate innovation.
Organised by CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (CSIR-IICB), CSIR–Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute (CSIR-CGCRI), CSIR–Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT) and CSIR–Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI), the Conclave fostered meaningful dialogue and collaboration across research, industry, academia and the startup ecosystem.
As we conclude two inspiring days, the momentum continues towards advancing science, technology and innovation for a #ViksitBharat2047
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Valedictory Programme of #RISEConclaveKolkata brings the two-day celebration of research, innovation and entrepreneurship to a meaningful close.
The proceedings opened with Dr. Naresh Chandra Murmu, Director, CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur, welcoming the distinguished gathering, followed by Prof. Vibha Tandon, Director, CSIR-IICB, Kolkata, who expressed her gratitude to Chief Guest Dr. Kalyan Chakraborti for joining the Conclave.
Addressing the gathering, @DrKalyan2026, Cabinet Minister-in-Charge for Science and Technology and Bio-Technology, Information Technology and Electronics, and Food Processing Industries and Horticulture, Government of West Bengal, appreciated RISE as a platform connecting academia, industry, government, research, start-ups and entrepreneurship. He emphasised the journey from research to innovation and innovation to entrepreneurship, while highlighting the potential of science and technology to advance self-reliance, Viksit Bharat and Viksit West Bengal.
The programme concluded with Prof. Bikramjit Basu, Director, CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata, delivering the Vote of Thanks and acknowledging the collective participation and support that made RISE Conclave 2026 a success.
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Hear from Dr. Kalyan Chakraborti, Cabinet Minister-in-Charge for Science and Technology and Bio-Technology, Information Technology and Electronics, and Food Processing Industries and Horticulture, Government of West Bengal, as he shares his views on RISE Conclave 2026 and its significance in bringing together Research, Industry, Start-ups and Entrepreneurship.
🎙️ Watch & Listen!
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Hon’ble Minister @DrJitendraSingh, Vice-President, CSIR and Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, appreciates the work and achievements of the four participating CSIR laboratories—@csir_iicb, @official_cgcri, @csirimmt and @CSIR_CMERI.
He highlights that each laboratory is doing commendable work in its respective domain, with its own success stories, scientific achievements and impactful contributions.
Hear Hon’ble Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh share his appreciation for the four CSIR laboratories.
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Hon’ble Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, Vice-President, CSIR and Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, highlights how RISE brings together four CSIR laboratories and the wider S&T ecosystem, including IIT Kharagpur, NIT Durgapur, ICAR and Atal Tinkering Labs.
He emphasises that, like the 37 CSIR laboratories, institutions under DBT and DST also have impactful innovations and success stories with global potential. Citing CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow’s Namoh 108 lotus, he highlights how its recognition on Kaun Banega Crorepati demonstrates the potential for scientific innovations to gain wider public and global recognition.
Hear Hon’ble Dr. Jitendra Singh share these insights in his own words.
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“Opportunities for Science-Driven Startups Towards Viksit Bharat@2047” is underway in the Main Hall, bringing together entrepreneurs, innovators, industry leaders and experts from the science and technology ecosystem.
The session is moderated by Dr. Saurabh Ray, Monosha Biotech, Kolkata, and features Dr. Arup Chatterjee, CEO, I Can Nano, Kolkata; Dr. Jayanta Chaudhuri, Director, MASOJA Techno Solution Pvt. Ltd.; Dr. Anubrata Chakrabarti, Vice President, External Engagements, TCG CREST, Kolkata; Mr. Sabyasachi Biswas, Founder and CEO, Varionhub, Kolkata; and Mr. Soumyodeep Bhattacharya, Business President, Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd., Kolkata.
The discussion explores opportunities for science-driven startups to translate research and technological innovations into viable ventures, strengthen industry linkages, foster entrepreneurship and create scalable solutions. The session highlights the importance of an enabling innovation ecosystem that can accelerate technology translation and support the growth of science-led enterprises towards Viksit Bharat 2047.
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Special Lecture, “The Lab-to-Market Leap: Building Ventures from Breakthrough Research,” by Mr. @SkanndTyagi, Emerging Technology, AIC Techno, Kolkata, focuses on the critical journey of translating breakthrough research into market-oriented ventures.
The session highlights the importance of strengthening linkages between scientific research, technology development, entrepreneurship and industry, enabling promising research outcomes to progress towards technology translation, commercialisation and scalable ventures. It also explores opportunities to build enterprises around scientific breakthroughs and translate research-led innovations into practical solutions with wider societal and economic impact.
The lecture underscores the need for an enabling ecosystem that bridges the lab-to-market gap, promotes science-driven entrepreneurship and accelerates the translation of India’s research capabilities into impactful technologies and ventures, contributing to the broader vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
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RISE Conclave 2026 featured an engaging discussion on “Science Communication”, highlighting the importance of making scientific knowledge accessible, understandable and impactful for diverse audiences.
The session was moderated by Ms. Rakhee Bakshee, Communication Adviser, Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi, and brought together experts from media, academia and science communication, including Dr. Manas Pratim Das, Programme Executive, All India Radio, Kolkata; Prof. T. V. Venkateswaran, Visiting Professor, IISER Mohali; Dr. Manish Mohan Gore, Scientist D and Head, SMCC, CSIR-NIScPR, New Delhi; Prof. Ujjwal Anu Chowdhury, Pro Vice Chancellor, Techno India University, Kolkata; and Prof. Dr. Mahul Brahma, Dean, School of Media, Bhawanipur Global Campus, Kolkata.
The discussion explored how effective science communication can bridge the gap between scientific research and society, strengthen public understanding of science, and create greater awareness around innovation and discovery.
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