Team Blitz India
Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), Dehradun, a premier R&D organisation, celebrated its 65th Foundation Day on April 27. Dr VK Saraswat, Member NITIAayog and Mentor CSIR-IIP, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr.Saraswat emphasised the importance of developing carbon-free technologies that will drive the world in the near future.
Delivering a lecture on the “Energy Transition in India”, he invited scientists to undertake challenging research in e-Methanol and Green Hydrogen.
Dr Saraswat congratulated the team CSIRIIP and also interacted with the scientific fraternity. He praised the scientists, technicians, students, and staff, which added glory to the institute.
Dr Harender Singh Bisht, Director CSIRIIP, presented the roadmap of the institute from 2024 to 2030 to accomplish the Vikasit Bharat. He also highlighted various achievements made by the institute during the last 64 years, which included the Numaligarh Wax Plant, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, US Grade Gasoline, Medical Oxygen Units, Sweeting Catalyst, PNG Burner, Improved Gur Bhatti etc to mention a few. He also emphasised the importance of continuing research and development in order to create innovative technologies for sustainable growth.
Students and teachers from the Oak Grove School, Mussoorie, also attended the programme as part of the Jigyasa 2.0. The students visited various laboratories at the institute and interacted with the scientists and research scholars. The aim of the Jigyasa 2.0 program is to inculcate scientific temperament among school-going kids so that they grow up as budding scientists in the country.
