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New Indian Express
12-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma hails Centre's efforts to make science more accessible
HYDERABAD: Governor Jishnu Dev Varma on Sunday said, 'This is the age of research, of technology, of finding ways to make the world a better place.' He was speaking at the National Technology Day celebrations and ASTC Annual Convention held at CSIR-IICT. Addressing the gathering, the governor lauded the Union government's efforts to make science and research more accessible and expressed hope that CSIR institutions would continue to undertake transformative work for the benefit of society. In his welcome address, CSIR-IICT director Dr D Srinivasa Reddy underscored the role of scientific innovation in addressing global challenges. He highlighted the institute's contributions, including the development of compostable plastics, affordable sanitary pads and AGR technology for converting organic waste into biogas. Delivering the ASTC Foundation Lecture on 'Gut Microbiome – The Science & Application', AIG Hospitals chairman Dr D Nageshwar Reddy discussed the microbiome's critical role in modern medicine, touching on its impact on immunity, metabolism, mental health and neurological disorders. He stressed that manipulating the gut microbiome could help manage a wide range of conditions.
United News of India
12-05-2025
- Science
- United News of India
CSIR-IICT celebrates National Technology Day 2025 with ASTC annual convention
Hyderabad, May 11 (UNI) The CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), in collaboration with the Academy for Science, Technology and Communication (ASTC) and the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI), Hyderabad Chapter, celebrated National Technology Day 2025 along with the ASTC Annual Convention at the CSIR-IICT campus on Sunday. Governor of Telangana, Jishnu Dev Varma, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. In his address, he stated, 'This is the age of research, of technology, of finding ways to make the world a better place.' He also lauded the efforts of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government in democratizing access to science and research, expressing hope that CSIR institutions will continue to deliver transformative contributions to society. Earlier, in his welcome address, Dr D Srinivasa Reddy, Director of CSIR-IICT, highlighted the importance of scientific innovation in tackling global challenges. He said, 'The theme this year is very meaningful. It reminds us that science and technology must help solve the problems we face today.' He also showcased CSIR-IICT's key contributions, including compostable plastics, affordable sanitary pads, and AGR technology that converts organic waste into biogas. Dr Vinay Kumar Nandicoori, Director of CSIR–Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), emphasised the central role of technology in CSIR's mission. He discussed CCMB's pioneering work in rare disease diagnostics, wildlife forensics, DNA fingerprinting, and the development of a low-cost screening test for sickle cell anaemia priced under Rs 100. Dr Prakash Kumar, Director of CSIR–National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), noted that "the courage to think differently creates impact." He outlined NGRI's initiatives to build an earthquake-resilient society through mega-projects assessing and mitigating seismic hazards in the Himalayas, Ganga Plains, and other vulnerable areas. Delivering the ASTC Foundation Lecture on 'Gut Microbiome – The Science & Application,' Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr D Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman of AIG Hospitals, underlined the critical role of the gut microbiome in modern medicine. He explained its profound influence on immunity, metabolism, mental health, and its potential in managing a wide range of disorders. In the Presidential Address, Dr Ch Mohan Rao, Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Council–ASTC and NASI Hyderabad Chapter, gave an overview of the inception of National Science Day and highlighted the ongoing activities of NASI. The event also featured the release of the latest issue of ASTC Communications, the felicitation of contributing authors, and the presentation of ASTC Awards in categories including Science Popularization, Excellence in Science and Technology, and Lifetime Achievement. Dr D Srinivasa Reddy and Dr S Venkata Mohan, Director of NEERI and former Chief Scientist at CSIR-IICT, were honoured with the Excellence in Science and Technology Award. UNI VV SS
