𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 | 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀
If you are an aspiring researcher looking to decode life, engineer solutions, and shape tomorrow, the application window for the Ph.D. Program under AcSIR has been officially extended!
📅 New Last Date to Apply: 10th November 2026
Why CSIR-IMTECH?
•World-Class Infrastructure & Research Themes: Dive into cutting-edge labs spanning ABCD (AI & Bioinformatics), CHIP (Cellular & Molecular Biology), FAB (Fermentation & Bioprocesses), GAME (Genomics & Microbiology), and VIBE (Vaccines & Biotherapeutics).
•Prestigious Academic Ecosystem: Earn your Ph.D. through AcSIR backed by CSIR’s rich national legacy of scientific excellence.
•Expert Mentorship: Work alongside leading scientists and researchers making a real-world impact.
👉Check the eligibility, application details, and important dates by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting imtech.res.in today!
@DrJitendraSingh @CSIR_IND @AcSIR_India
#CSIR #IMTECH #AcSIR #PhDAdmissions #ScientificResearch #LifeSciences #Biotech #ResearchFellowship #DeadlineExtended

Join us at CSIR-IMTECH for an intensive 4-Day Hands-on Workshop on "From Code to Cells: AI-driven Insights into the Microbial World"! Immerse yourself in the intersection of data science and biology. Over four exciting days, you will journey from programming basics to hands-on bial genomes and discover the cutting-edge power of generative AI in biology.
📅 Workshop Dates: 15th - 18th December 2026
📍Venue: Bioinformatics Centre, CSIR-IMTECH, Chandigarh
Application Deadline: 10th November 2026
What you will explore:
• Day 1: Programming and Data Science in Biology
• Day 2: Programming, Microbiomes, AI and ML
• Day 3: AI/ML in Microbial Genomics
• Day 4: Microbiome Analysis and Generative AI
Who should attend? Ph.D. scholars (preferably 2nd or 3rd year) & Postdocs.
🔔 Hurry! There are only 20 seats available on a strictly first-come, first-serve basis.
Fee Details: INR 6000 + 18% GST (This includes your course material, plus food & accommodation for outstation candidates!).
Learn directly from our expert course team, including Dr. Anshu Bhardwaj, Dr. Balvinder Singh, Dr. Srikrishna Subramanian, and Mr. Chander Shekhar Sharma, along with experts from other national institutes.
👉 Check the attached brochure to scan the QR codes for registration and payment!
@DrJitendraSingh @CSIR_IND
#CSIRIMTECH #AIinBiology #Microbiome #Bioinformatics #MachineLearning #GenerativeAI #Genomics #ResearchIndia #SkillDevelopment #Chandigarh

On the eve of #RashtriyaEktaDiwas, commemorating the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Ji, took the pledge at IIPA, New Delhi, alongside Director General of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), Dr. Surendrakumar Bagde, and all the officers and med our collective commitment to upholding the unity and integrity of the nation and strengthening the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’.

#NationalUnityDay

On Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, we pay tribute to Sardar Patel and remember his immense contribution to national unity. x.com/i/broadcasts/2…

My keynote address at the workshop on “Government & Industry Synergy for Geospatial Transformation: Co-Creating the Geospatial Economy for Viksit Bharat 2047” at New Delhi.

Key Takeaways:
"Geospatial sector has evolved from a mere technical resource for mapping and surveying intosset for economic growth. Over the past 12-13 years, far-reaching geospatial reforms have been undertaken and the work culture in the Survey of India has been totally overhauled, with a new National Geospatial Policy in place. As a result, the Survey of India has transformed from an organisation focused on traditional, labour-intensive surveying to one adapting to satellite-based mapping, drones and computer-based technologies.

Time has come for stronger public-private partnerships to expand markets, develop viable business models and encourage StartUps and MSMEs. The National Geospatial Policy 2022 provided an open framework that could accommodate emerging technologies, including geospatial artificial intelligence (AI).

The way forward was to “enable, invest and adopt”—enabling to build confidence, investing to develop capability, and adopting geospatial solutions to generate economic growth, particularly in some of PM Sh @narendramodi's flagship initiatives in agriculture and housing sector".

As the Government of India’s Special Campaign 6.0 concludes today, the Bioinformatics Centre (BIC), CSIR-IMTECH, marks the occasion with a unique green initiative — “Dispose of E-Waste, Take Home a Plant!”
Under this initiative, staff members depositing obsolete electronic items sapling in return, encouraging responsible e-waste disposal and environmental sustainability.We sincerely thank Dr. Sachin Raut and the Horticulture Department for supporting this initiative.
⭐A Month of Collective Efforts!
As we conclude this month-long campaign, CSIR-IMTECH extends its heartfelt appreciation to all regular as well as our contractual workforce for their enthusiastic participation and valuable contributions to the campaign's activities.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our top leadership for their unwavering support, valuable guidance, encouragement and mentorship throughout the campaign.
At CSIR-IMTECH, nation-building goes beyond scientific research. It is equally reflected in our commitment to cleanliness, sustainability, responsible resource management and service to society.
“The Campaign Ends Today, but Our Commitment Continues — Towards a Cleaner, Greener and Stronger India.”
@DrJitendraSingh @CSIR_IND @DARPG_GoI
#SpecialCampaign6 #CSIRIMTECH #SwachhBharat #EWasteManagement #GreenIndia #Sustainability #NationBuilding

Promoting fitness, cleanliness and community well-being, the Staff Club of CSIR-IMTECH organised a 5 km run today under the Fit India Swachhata Freedom Run 7.0 campaign.
Flagged off by Dr. Alka Rao, Director, CSIR-IMTECH, the run saw enthusiastic participation from staff and g the importance of an active lifestyle and a shared commitment to cleaner surroundings.
Together, let’s keep moving towards a Swasth Bharat and Swachh Bharat!
@DrJitendraSingh @CSIR_IND
#FitIndiaFreedomRun7 #SwachhBharatSwasthBharat #CSIRIMTECH #Run4India #FitnessJourney #HealthAndWellness

CSIR-IMTECH is observing the Preventive Vigilance Campaign (17 August–16 November 2026) and Vigilance Awareness Week (26 October–1 November 2026) under the theme “Probity for Prosperity,” reinforcing its commitment to ethical conduct, transparency and accountability.
The campaign training sessions on:
• e-Office & e-HRMS by Sh. Abhishek Chandra, US, CSIR;
• Procurement & Purchase Procedure by Sh. Dinesh Kumar, SPO, CSIR-IHBT;
• POSH training for women employees by Ms. Tanushree Gupta, External Member, IC;
• Cyber Security Awareness;
• CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964—Awareness & Preventive Measures by Sh. Jaswant Rai, Ex. Sr. COA, CSIR.

Vigilance Awareness Week commenced with an Integrity Pledge led by Dr. Alka Rao, Director, CSIR-IMTECH. Activities included Grievance Samadhan; essay, quiz, slogan-writing and drawing competitions, engaging regular staff, research scholars/students, project staff and wards of staff.Lecture-cum-training sessions included “Probity for Prosperity: Navigating Conduct Rules as a Shield of Preventive Vigilance” by Sh. Om Parkash, Ex. COA, CSIR-CSIO, and “Canons of Financial Propriety & Vigilance Awareness” by Sh. Raj Kumar Droch, Sr. Controller of Finance & Accounts, CSIR-IMTECH.
On behalf of the Vigilance Section, Sh. C. A. Bodh, Administrative Officer, and Sh. Farid Mohammad, Section Officer, thanked all participants, emphasising that vigilance is an ongoing responsibility of every employee.

At the closing ceremony and prize distribution on 30 October 2026, Dr. Alka Rao highlighted that the success of vigilance initiatives lies in the positive changes they bring to work culture and practices, strengthening collective efforts towards institutional excellence.
@DrJitendraSingh @CSIR_IND
#CSIRIMTECH #CSIR #VigilanceAwarenessWeek2026 #PreventiveVigilance #ProbityForProsperity #Integrity #Transparency #Accountability #EthicalGovernance #CorruptionFreeIndia

Reminder for aspiring researchers! Explore PhD opportunities at CSIR-IMTECH for the January 2027 session. See the original post below for eligibility, application details and important dates.
#CSIRIMTECH #PhDAdmissions #ResearchOpportunities

My Address at the valedictory session of the 3-day "Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave" #ESTIC2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

Key Takeaways:
"At ESTIC 2026, I commend the coming together of a wide range of scientific disciplines and international experts, es. Our future aim has to be to ensure that ESTIC progressively evolves into a globally recognised platform where researchers, academicians, innovators, StartUps and Investors reach out to seek opportunities to participate, collaborate and co-create.

The success of India’s research and innovation ecosystem would increasingly be assessed through its tangible contributions to national development and the vision of 2047.   India's research priorities need to increasingly focus on indigenous resources, indigenous methodologies and indigenous technologies developed within the country.

Let us disperse from here with a call for transformation through technology with tangible outcomes for common citizens, reaffirming PM Sh @NarendraModi ji's advice to work on measurable outcomes for the years to come".

CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH) is proud to share that Dr. Devadatha, Scientist C, has been honored with the Prof. T. N. Lakhanpal Award for Young Researchers in Fundamental Mycological Research.
The award recognizes his outstanding research on “Psychrotolerant heir Potential as Biofertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture” and his significant contributions to mycology. He received this honour during 53rd Annual Meeting of the Mycological Society of India (MSI) cum National Conference, hosted by the Department of Microbial Technology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.
Heartiest congratulations to Dr. Devadatha on this well-deserved recognition!
@DrJitendraSingh @CSIR_IND
#CSIRIMTECH #CSIRIndia #Mycology #YoungResearcherAward #SustainableAgriculture #Biofertilizers

CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH) is proud to share that Ms. Diksha Sood and team, working under the guidance of Dr. B. Devadatha, Scientist C, MTCC, CSIR-IMTECH, have been awarded the First Prize for Poster Presentation at the National Symposium on Next-Generation for Climate Resilience, Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture and the Meeting of the Indian Phytopathological Society, held at ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla, from 22–23 October 2026.
The award recognizes their research presented in the poster titled “Entomopathogenic Fungi as Biocontrol Agents against Major Maize Insect Pests: Characterization, Virulence Mechanisms and Genomic Insights,” highlighting the potential of fungi as biological control agents for sustainable crop protection and pest management.
This achievement reflects CSIR-IMTECH’s continued commitment to advancing microbial research and developing sustainable solutions for agriculture.
Heartiest congratulations to Ms. Diksha Sood, Dr. B. Devadatha, and the entire team on this well-deserved recognition!
@DrJitendraSingh @CSIR_IND @AcSIR_India
#CSIRIMTECH #ResearchExcellence #PosterPresentationAward #Mycology #Biocontrol #SustainableAgriculture #CropProtection #MicrobialResearch #CSIRIndia

नई सोच और नवाचार के साथ आत्मनिर्भर भारत की ओर! 🇮🇳

माननीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी जी (@narendramodi) के विज़न के अनुरूप, #ESTIC2026 स्वदेशी तकनीकों के विकास और भविष्य की चुनौतियों के समाधान के लिए भारत के वैज्ञानिक एवं नवाचार पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र को सशक्त बनाने की दिशा में @PMOIndia @PrinSciAdvOff @DAEIndia @moayush @DBTIndia @IndiaDST @DRDO_India @moesgoi @EduMinOfIndia @GoI_MeitY @icarindia @ICMRDELHI @DoT_India @csir_niist @Estic_2026

#Innovation #ViksitBharat2047

ESTIC-2026 is inspiring young minds to contribute to India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat@2047 through engaging discussions, expert insights and collaborative innovation.

@DrNKalaiselvi, Secretary, DSIR and Director General, CSIR, highlighted the conclave’s role in nurturing hening India’s science and innovation ecosystem.

@DrJitendraSingh @PrinSciAdvOff @DAEIndia @moayush @DBTIndia @IndiaDST @DRDO_India @moesgoi @EduMinOfIndia @GoI_MeitY @icarindia @ICMRDELHI @DoT_India @csir_niist @Estic_2026

#ScienceAndTechnology #Innovation #ViksitBharat2047