CSIR-IMTech

A technical presentation from CSIR-CMERI at Hyderabad event highlighted the advanced engineering behind Electric Tractor & E-Tiller technologies, showcasing sustainable, efficient, and farmer-friendly solutions for the future of Indian agriculture. 🌱⚡🚜

Inaugurated " 200 MW Solar Module Manufacturing Line Unit developed by Central Electronics Limited #CEL, at Sahibabad, U.P. A striking outcome of Public-Private sector collaboration. "The operationalisation of this 200 MW Solar Module Manufacturing Line is a major milestone for India’s clean energy ecosystem and the facility reflects the country’s growing confidence in indigenous manufacturing and renewable energy expansion. National target of net-zero emissions by 2070 has been set by PM @narendramodi and India is rapidly expanding its capabilities across multiple non-fossil energy domains including solar energy, wind energy, nuclear energy and ocean-based energy systems. CEL’s been a historic contribution to India’s renewable energy journey. India’s first solar cell was manufactured here in 1977 and the country’s first solar plant was also established by the organisation in 1979. Despite such pioneering achievements, CEL’s contribution did not receive the recognition it deserved, but in recent years the institution is gaining renewed national visibility and relevance. CEL’s transformation from an institution once on the verge of disinvestment into a profit-making, revenue-generating Mini Ratna enterprise is a remarkable example of institutional revival".

Nanotechnology: Tiny Innovations Driving Tomorrow’s Technologies – Talk organized on National Science Day-2026 11th May, 2026 : While the world often looks to the stars for the next frontier, the most profound technological revolution is happening at the scale of atoms and molecules. Today, CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology highlighted the transformative power of Nanotechnology, a field where "thinking small" is yielding massive breakthroughs in medicine, energy, and electronics through the invited talk delivered by Dr. Nitin Singhal, Scientist F at NABI. By manipulating matter at this level, scientists are creating materials that are stronger, lighter, and more conductive than ever before. In his talk Dr. Singhal discussed the key pillars of nano-revolution medicine, electronics, sustainability, manufacturing fields. Dr. Karthikeyan Subramanian, Acting Director of IMTECH also highlighted the role of "Nanotechnology and highlighted the 'invisible' engine of the 21st century," He further said that "We are moving beyond simply discovering materials to actually designing them from the ground up to solve our most pressing global challenges." Shri Yash Pal, Nodal Officer (Swachhata Pakhwada-2026) informed that talk was organised as part of mandate by CSIR Hqrs. and guidelines of Ministry of Science & Technology. @CSIR_IND

ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION “Mahilaon Ne Thana Hai- Mixed Waste ko Mitana Hai” ORGANIZED IN CSIR-IMTECH Chandigarh May 7th,2026 - CSIR- Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh organised essay writing competition today on the theme “Mahilaon Ne Thana Hai- Mixed Waste ko Mitana Hai.” In this essay writing competition large number of regular staff and project staff participated which shows commitment towards swachhata in the institute. The program was coordinated by Shri Yash Pal, Nodal Officer (Swachchata Pakhwada-2026) and Shri C.A. Bodh, Administrative Officer. The participants aptly focused their essays on the theme. The event was part of fifteen days calendar program of the Swachhata Pakhwada-2026. @CSIR_IND

Congratulations to Dr Amit Tuli and the team on acceptance of your manuscript entitled "RANKL-inducible ArI8b effector RUFY4 drives HOPS-mediated Iysosomal maturation and trafficking in osteoclasts” in Molecular Biology of the Cell Journal. It is indeed a proud moment for IMTech Family. Wish you many more such accomplishments. @CSIR_IND molbiolcell.org/doi/abs/10.109…

CSIR- Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH) was pleased to host Shri Manoj Joshi, Secretary of the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers along with Prof.Dulal Panda, Director NIPER S.A.S Nagar Mohali. Dr Hemraj Nandanwar, Chief Scientist, CSIR IMTECH, Chandigarh alongwith other scientists briefed Sh Joshi about the various research programs being undertaken in collaboration with the industry and the institutes efforts to boost production-linked initiatives for India's pharmaceutical and MedTech sector. It was also discussed about the possibilities to explore the research opportunities with ministry for strengthening the interdisciplinary research. The team was also given a round of the world class facilities available in CSIR-IMTECH to meet the needs of the industry. @CSIR_IND

Congratulations to Dr. Vinod Chaudhari and the team on acceptance of your manuscript entitled "'Development of Benzimidazole-Based BZ-30 as an Orally Bioavailable Broad-Spectrum Inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2” in Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. It is indeed a proud moment for IMTech Family. Wish you many more such accomplishments. @CSIRIndia

SWACHHATA PAKHWADA-2026 BEGINS WITH GREAT ENTHUSIASM IN CSIR-IMTECH 1st May, 2025 Chandigarh - Today Swachhata Pakhwada-2026 begins with great enthusiasm in CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology(IMTECH), Chandigarh. On this occasion Dr. Karthikeyan Subramanian, Acting Director of the institute appreciated the efforts made by housekeeping and horticulture teams for keeping institute neat and clean. Dr. Subramanian stressed upon the continued maintenance and upkeep of working area in the laboratories and office areas. Swachhata Pledge to the staff was also administered by Dr. Subramanian and reinforced the commitment towards Clean India. Shri Yash Pal, Nodal Officer (Swachchata Pakhwada) highlighted the mandate and directions of CSIR towards celebration of Swachchata Pakhwada during 1st-15th May,2026. CSIR-IMTECH is observing Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 from 1st May to 15th May 2026 wherein a number of activities have been planned to be undertaken towards cleanliness, hygiene and awareness amongst officers and staff including JRFs/SRFs and Project Staff. Details of various events planned in the next 15days were also shared by Nodal Officer with the staff and urged for the active participation from staff to make all the events successful. The event will certainly imbibe the spirit of collective responsibility towards maintaining cleanliness in workplaces and beyond. @CSIR_IND

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–Institute of Microbial Technology (@CSIR_IMTECH), Chandigarh, extends its warmest congratulations to Prof. Gobardhan Das, Director, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (@iiserbhopal) Bhopal, on his prestigious appointment as a full-time Member of @NITIAayog. An esteemed alumnus of CSIR-IMTECH, Prof. Das completed his Ph.D. in Immunology (Host-Pathogen Relationship) from the institute in 1997. He has since established himself as a distinguished scientist with significant contributions to immunology, infectious diseases, and cell biology, particularly in the pathogenesis of tuberculosis. His illustrious career spans nearly three decades, including key research positions at Yale University, Houston Methodist Hospital, University of KwaZulu-Natal, and the National Research Foundation. He previously served as Professor and Chair at the Special Centre for Molecular Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru University. Prof. Das’s appointment to NITI Aayog is a proud recognition of his scientific excellence, innovation, and leadership in advancing India’s research and development ecosystem. Dr. Souvik Maiti, Director, CSIR-IMTECH, stated: “We take immense pride in Prof. Gobardhan Das’s achievements. His journey from CSIR-IMTECH to one of the highest policy-making bodies in the country is truly inspiring. We are confident that his vision and expertise will significantly contribute to shaping India’s science and technology landscape. ”The entire CSIR-IMTECH fraternity celebrates this milestone and wishes Prof. Das continued success in his new role in furthering the nation’s developmental agenda. @CSIR_IND

We know it’s tough out there. IMD is tracking the heatwave 24/7, stay hydrated, stay safe. 📍Selfie Point, depicting a Weather Radar, set up at Lodhi Road, just outside the entrance gate of “Indian Meteorological Department” #IMD Headquarters, New Delhi.

World Day for Laboratory Animals at CSIR-IMTECH World Day for Laboratory Animals was observed with a meaningful and impactful celebration. The event underscored the importance of compassion, ethical responsibility, and the humane treatment of animals used in research. Dr. Neeraj Khatri, Scientist G & Head, iCARE, administered a pledge to researchers, students, and staff members of the institute who are involved in animal-based research. Through this pledge, participants reaffirmed their commitment to uphold the highest standards of care, respect, and ethical practices in all scientific endeavors involving animals. The staff members of iCARE were also warmly appreciated for their dedicated and compassionate service in ensuring the well-being and care of laboratory animals. The celebration further featured a banner signing activity, where attendees expressed their solidarity and commitment by adding their signatures to a shared pledge. Let us continue to work towards a future where innovation and empathy go hand in hand. #WorldDayForLaboratoryAnimals #EthicalResearch #AnimalWelfare @CSIRIndia

Addressed the students and faculty of #Jamia_Millia_Islamia University, New Delhi, on the subject of "Environmental Sustainability in 21st Century": Key Takeaways: "Green Jobs" and 'Green Entrepreneurship' are set to become the defining driver of the Green Economy of the future. Sectors like renewable energy, electric mobility, green fuels and circular economy promise to create large-scale employment opportunities for the youth. India’s development model is undergoing a paradigm shift towards Green Growth.  National Green Hydrogen Mission, backed by an outlay of over ₹19,000 crore, lays the foundation of clean industrial transformation. This Green Energy transition will also accelerate India’s shift towards sustainable, low-carbon growth and thus position her to lead the global green transition".

"As part of the Special Scientific Lecture Series–2026, Prof. Ashutosh Kumar (Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Bombay) delivered an insightful lecture on “Characterizing the Higher-Order Structure of Monoclonal Antibodies (mAbs) in Formulation Using NMR Spectroscopy” on 22nd April 2026 at CSIR-IMTECH, Chandigarh. The session began with a warm welcome by Dr. K. P. S. Sengar, Head, Knowledge Resource Centre, who introduced the distinguished speaker. Dr. Ravi Mishra, Scientist-F, CSIR-IMTECH felicitated Prof. Kumar with a bouquet and memento. In his lecture, Prof. Kumar provided an in-depth perspective on the characterization of higher-order structures (HOS) of monoclonal antibodies in their formulation state using advanced NMR techniques. The session concluded with an engaging Q&A, reflecting enthusiastic participation from the audience." @CSIR_IND @iitbombay

A special Scientific Lecture on "Characterizing the Higher-Order Structure of Monoclonal Antibodies  (mAbs) in Formulation Using NMR spectroscopy" will be delivered by Prof Ashutosh Kumar @iitbombay today at 11:30 AM. Venue: Seminar Hall. All faculty members, Technical staff, researchers and PAs/RAs are cordially invited to attend this distinguished lecture. @CSIR_IND

My address at Inaugural Plenary of “Global Symposium on Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy”: Key takeaways: "World witnessing a paradigm shift to "Circular Economy", the idea of “waste” is rapidly disappearing. Here is the example of the government having earned more than Rs 4,000 cr simply from scrap including e-waste, during the 'Swachhata' campaign; The emerging model of circular economy, backed by recycling and biotechnology-driven innovations, is set to redefine industrial growth and sustainability across sectors. The next industrial revolution will increasingly be determined by these options. Policy Support, StartUps and Industry Participation can accelerate India’s Circular Economy Transition".

Congratulations #ISRO for the successful accomplishment of Second Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-02) for #Gaganyaan, India’s first Human Space flight scheduled next year. The second Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-02) was successfully conducted at Satish Dhawan Space Station Sriharikota This marks an important milestone towards the readiness for the Gaganyaan mission.

My remarks after releasing two NITI Aayog reports on easing research and development processes: "The @narendramodi government has taken a series of enabling steps including opening up sectors such as Space and Nuclear Energy to private players and creating dedicated mechanisms like the RDI fund. Private sector too should accelerate its participation in R&D activities. Ease of Research calls for systemic reforms with a change of mindset. Focus has to be on improving funding access, reducing bottlenecks and encouraging philanthropy".

Good News for Deep-tech followers: The "National Quantum Mission" launched by PM @NarendraModi in 2023, has achieved 1,000 km secure communication milestone in less than 3 years, even though it's target was to achieve 2,000 km secure communication capability in 8 years. Moving on fast track, Quantum Mission has also increased it's #StartUp tally from 8 to 17 within a short span of time, with 9 new deep-tech ventures. The newly StarUps are working on areas ranging from quantum biosensors for disease detection and photon sensing technologies to quantum positioning systems, atomic memory and precision electronic systems. The newly supported startups include Sense-XT, ORVISSEMI, QuBeats, Quantum AI Global, bloq, GDQLabs, Quantum Biosciences, Bumble Bee Instruments Pvt. Ltd., and SAS Qute Electronics Pvt. Ltd. At the same time, for the first of it's kind Rs 1 lakh crore Research Development Innovation (RDI) Fund rolled out by the government to accelerate the private sector, the Technology Development Board (TDB) has received over 100 proposals within two months of issuing a call, indicating growing industry interest. The initiative seeks to ensure both innovation and scalability in emerging sectors such as 6G, advanced manufacturing, space technologies and biotechnology.