Union Minister of State for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, said that CSIR has been playing a significant role in the scientific and technological progress of the country by addressing national needs through its innovative research, industrial and societal partnerships, entrepreneurship, capacity building, and policy formulation. The Union Minister made this statement while inaugurating the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research in Lucknow today. Highlighting CSIR’s contributions to society, the Union Minister of State remarked that the journey of this institute has been very glorious.

Emphasising the need for awareness, Mr. Singh stated that stories of impactful research and exemplary science need to be shared so stakeholders can understand what the institute has to offer. He suggested exploring greater synergy and extended integration to further this aim. He urged the institute to adopt modern technology to create awareness and showcase its best practices. On this occasion, the Union MoS inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee Block, the NaMO-ATAL facility, and the VV Sansa Reference Material Facility.