Blitz Bureau
HYDERABAD: Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Jitendra Singh has lauded Hyderabad-based CSIR institutes’ pivotal role in drug discovery, genetic diagnostics and developing cost-effective active pharmaceutical ingredients, reported IANS. The minister convened a meeting to review the recent work outcomes of the Hyderabad-based CSIR labs.
Directors of three premier CSIR laboratories based in Hyderabad: CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), and CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIRCCMB) attended the meeting. It served as a platform for the Directors to present recent achievements and strategic scientific contributions of their respective institutes. The minister was briefed by Dr D Srinivasa Reddy (Director, CSIRIICT), Dr Prakash Kumar (Director, CSIR-NGRI) and Dr Vinay Nandicoori (Director, CSIR-CCMB).
The minister was informed that in the realm of conservation, CCMB continues to lead studies on the genetic diversity of endangered species, such as tigers and olive ridley turtles, and supports wildlife forensics to curb illegal poaching and trade. He appreciated the vital role played by the CSIR laboratories in driving scientific innovation, supporting national missions, and contributing to India’s goal of becoming a self-reliant knowledge economy. The minister said that Hyderabad has emerged as a thriving ecosystem for scientific research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
