An MoU was signed between CSIR-CSIO and Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurated state-of-the-art facilities at various research centres in Chandigarh and Mohali.
The Minister inaugurated IMTECH Bio Innovation Centre, a Unit of the Atal Incubation Centre (AIC)-CCMB in CSIR-IMTECH (CSIR- Institute of Microbial Technology), Chandigarh. The Union Minister during an interaction with the media after the inauguration said that the centre shall give a boost to the Government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat Mission as it shall become a hub for life sciences and biotechnology startups and MSMEs from all over the country.
The Union Minister also visited CSIR-CSIO (CSIR-Central Scientific Instrument Organisation), Chandigarh and inaugurated the Centre of Excellence for Intelligent Sensors and Systems. An MoU between CSIR-CSIO and Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh was signed in his presence. He also interacted with young scientists who received National awards and fellowships in the past two years.
Dr Vardhan also inaugurated the ‘Advanced High-Resolution Microscopy Facility’ at the National Agri-food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) campus, Mohali, Punjab. He also unveiled a ‘Four Star’ rating under GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) at Centre for Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB) campus, Mohali, Punjab. In an interaction with Staff and students of NABI & CIAB, the minister said enthusiasm and zeal are important attributes of a scientist. He further said that research should not be confined to the laboratories and a new, proactive and innovative approach is needed to bring it to the masses.
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