In Thiruvananthapuram, eight top scientific institutions in India have come together to sign a game-changing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This big step happened at the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) and promises to supercharge interdisciplinary research, innovation, and academic exchanges.
The key players in this exciting partnership include the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS), Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI), CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), and SCTIMST itself. All these national institutes call Thiruvananthapuram home and have earned a solid reputation on the global stage over the years.
What does this collaboration mean in practice? The institutions will team up on joint research programs, swap faculty and students, and share knowledge to build a stronger scientific ecosystem. This move should spark fresh innovations in fields like biotechnology, earth sciences, space technology, and more, all while supporting India’s broader goals in research and development.
The signing event drew virtual participation from big names like Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Dr. Kris Gopalakrishnan, President of SCTIMST, and Sunil Kumar, Head of DST’s Autonomous Institutions Division. On-site, leaders such as E. Magesh (Director General, C-DAC), Dr. Chandrabhas Narayana (Director, RGCB), Dr. J. N. Moorthy (Director, IISER), Dr. N. V. Chalapathi Rao (Director, NCESS), Dr. G. Byju (Director, CTCRI), Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan (Director, CSIR-NIIST), Dr. Dipankar Banerjee (Director, IIST), Dr. Sanjay Behari (Director, SCTIMST), and Dr. Harikrishna Varma P. R. (Head of SCTIMST’s Biomedical Technology Wing) marked the occasion.
This MoU marks a major milestone in India’s science and technology scene. By combining their expertise and resources, these institutions aim to speed up breakthroughs, train the next generation of scientists, and boost the country’s standing in global innovation. It’s a clear win for collaborative research in Thiruvananthapuram and beyond.
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