We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Alka Rao as the new Director of our Institute, CSIR-IMTECH. Dr Alka Rao has assumed the charge of the Director w.e.f. 11 June 2026. With great enthusiasm and heartfelt happiness, the entire family of the Institute extends a warm and sincere welcome to Dr. Alka Rao. @CSIR_IND @IndiaDST @CSIR_NIScPR @PIB_India @pib_chandigarh @fssaiindia @MIB_Hindi

My Article in “The Pioneer”: "12 Years of Science in Service of India". To coincide with June 9, the day when Modi 3.0 completes two years in office, and cumulative twelve years without break. #12YearsofSeva Read: dailypioneer.com/news/12-yea…

My Article in “The Statesman”, to mark the 2-day #LavenderFestival being held in #Bhaderwah on 6th and 7th of June. Read: thestatesman.com/opinion/pur…

Congratulations to Dr. Amit Tuli and his team on acceptance of the Publication entitled "Arl8b inactivates the Rab11a recycling pathway to promote LAMP1 sorting and lysosome biogenesis” in Journal of Cell Biology. It is indeed a proud moment for IMTech Family. Wish you many more such accomplishments. @CSIR_IND @amit_tuli @mahaksharma23 @IiserMohali @JCellBiol rupress.org/jcb/article/225/…

Congratulations to Dr Charu Sharma and her team on acceptance of your Publication entitled "Host DHFRL1 interacts with MtbEis and increases the intracellular survival of Mycobacterium tuberculosis by inhibiting autophagy” in IJBioMac. It is indeed a proud moment for IMTech Family. Wish you many more such accomplishments. @CSIR_IND

Congratulations to Dr Pawan Gupta and his team on acceptance of your Publication entitled "Integrated approaches to target nuclear receptors for managing the co-morbidity of tuberculosis and diabetes" in frontiers in immunology. ​ It is indeed a proud moment for IMTech Family. Wish you many more such accomplishments. @CSIR_IND

12 Glorious Years of precision forecasting and disaster preparedness, led by #IMD and #EarthSciences! India’s weather forecasting and ocean observation capabilities — tripling Doppler Weather Radars, expanding Automatic Weather Stations, SkyCast fog monitoring for Aircrafts, boosting AI integrated computing power 19 times, and much more. And to top it all, “Mission Mausam” launched by PM @narendramodi. #12YearsOfModiGovernment

Walked around the exhibition at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science #IACS #Kolkata, showcasing the historic discoveries made in the institute including the ‘Raman Effect’. The exhibition beautifully highlighted India’s remarkable heritage and the pioneering contributions made by IACS to the world of modern science.

RT @DrJitendraSingh: #Kolkata, today, wears an entirely different look, with fragrance of newfound rejuvenation ready to restore Bengal to…

#Mumbai Conclave Exclusive… #ImagiNxt2026 : “As Modi 3.0 completes 2 years on 6th of June, a look at the years ahead…” x.com/i/broadcasts/1NGarabNW…

A technical presentation from CSIR-CMERI at Hyderabad event highlighted the advanced engineering behind Electric Tractor & E-Tiller technologies, showcasing sustainable, efficient, and farmer-friendly solutions for the future of Indian agriculture. 🌱⚡🚜

Inaugurated " 200 MW Solar Module Manufacturing Line Unit developed by Central Electronics Limited #CEL, at Sahibabad, U.P. A striking outcome of Public-Private sector collaboration. "The operationalisation of this 200 MW Solar Module Manufacturing Line is a major milestone for India’s clean energy ecosystem and the facility reflects the country’s growing confidence in indigenous manufacturing and renewable energy expansion. National target of net-zero emissions by 2070 has been set by PM @narendramodi and India is rapidly expanding its capabilities across multiple non-fossil energy domains including solar energy, wind energy, nuclear energy and ocean-based energy systems. CEL’s been a historic contribution to India’s renewable energy journey. India’s first solar cell was manufactured here in 1977 and the country’s first solar plant was also established by the organisation in 1979. Despite such pioneering achievements, CEL’s contribution did not receive the recognition it deserved, but in recent years the institution is gaining renewed national visibility and relevance. CEL’s transformation from an institution once on the verge of disinvestment into a profit-making, revenue-generating Mini Ratna enterprise is a remarkable example of institutional revival".

Nanotechnology: Tiny Innovations Driving Tomorrow’s Technologies – Talk organized on National Science Day-2026 11th May, 2026 : While the world often looks to the stars for the next frontier, the most profound technological revolution is happening at the scale of atoms and molecules. Today, CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology highlighted the transformative power of Nanotechnology, a field where "thinking small" is yielding massive breakthroughs in medicine, energy, and electronics through the invited talk delivered by Dr. Nitin Singhal, Scientist F at NABI. By manipulating matter at this level, scientists are creating materials that are stronger, lighter, and more conductive than ever before. In his talk Dr. Singhal discussed the key pillars of nano-revolution medicine, electronics, sustainability, manufacturing fields. Dr. Karthikeyan Subramanian, Acting Director of IMTECH also highlighted the role of "Nanotechnology and highlighted the 'invisible' engine of the 21st century," He further said that "We are moving beyond simply discovering materials to actually designing them from the ground up to solve our most pressing global challenges." Shri Yash Pal, Nodal Officer (Swachhata Pakhwada-2026) informed that talk was organised as part of mandate by CSIR Hqrs. and guidelines of Ministry of Science & Technology. @CSIR_IND

ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION “Mahilaon Ne Thana Hai- Mixed Waste ko Mitana Hai” ORGANIZED IN CSIR-IMTECH Chandigarh May 7th,2026 - CSIR- Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh organised essay writing competition today on the theme “Mahilaon Ne Thana Hai- Mixed Waste ko Mitana Hai.” In this essay writing competition large number of regular staff and project staff participated which shows commitment towards swachhata in the institute. The program was coordinated by Shri Yash Pal, Nodal Officer (Swachchata Pakhwada-2026) and Shri C.A. Bodh, Administrative Officer. The participants aptly focused their essays on the theme. The event was part of fifteen days calendar program of the Swachhata Pakhwada-2026. @CSIR_IND

Congratulations to Dr Amit Tuli and the team on acceptance of your manuscript entitled "RANKL-inducible ArI8b effector RUFY4 drives HOPS-mediated Iysosomal maturation and trafficking in osteoclasts” in Molecular Biology of the Cell Journal. It is indeed a proud moment for IMTech Family. Wish you many more such accomplishments. @CSIR_IND molbiolcell.org/doi/abs/10.1…

CSIR- Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH) was pleased to host Shri Manoj Joshi, Secretary of the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers along with Prof.Dulal Panda, Director NIPER S.A.S Nagar Mohali. Dr Hemraj Nandanwar, Chief Scientist, CSIR IMTECH, Chandigarh alongwith other scientists briefed Sh Joshi about the various research programs being undertaken in collaboration with the industry and the institutes efforts to boost production-linked initiatives for India's pharmaceutical and MedTech sector. It was also discussed about the possibilities to explore the research opportunities with ministry for strengthening the interdisciplinary research. The team was also given a round of the world class facilities available in CSIR-IMTECH to meet the needs of the industry. @CSIR_IND

Congratulations to Dr. Vinod Chaudhari and the team on acceptance of your manuscript entitled "'Development of Benzimidazole-Based BZ-30 as an Orally Bioavailable Broad-Spectrum Inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2” in Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. It is indeed a proud moment for IMTech Family. Wish you many more such accomplishments. @CSIRIndia

SWACHHATA PAKHWADA-2026 BEGINS WITH GREAT ENTHUSIASM IN CSIR-IMTECH 1st May, 2025 Chandigarh - Today Swachhata Pakhwada-2026 begins with great enthusiasm in CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology(IMTECH), Chandigarh. On this occasion Dr. Karthikeyan Subramanian, Acting Director of the institute appreciated the efforts made by housekeeping and horticulture teams for keeping institute neat and clean. Dr. Subramanian stressed upon the continued maintenance and upkeep of working area in the laboratories and office areas. Swachhata Pledge to the staff was also administered by Dr. Subramanian and reinforced the commitment towards Clean India. Shri Yash Pal, Nodal Officer (Swachchata Pakhwada) highlighted the mandate and directions of CSIR towards celebration of Swachchata Pakhwada during 1st-15th May,2026. CSIR-IMTECH is observing Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 from 1st May to 15th May 2026 wherein a number of activities have been planned to be undertaken towards cleanliness, hygiene and awareness amongst officers and staff including JRFs/SRFs and Project Staff. Details of various events planned in the next 15days were also shared by Nodal Officer with the staff and urged for the active participation from staff to make all the events successful. The event will certainly imbibe the spirit of collective responsibility towards maintaining cleanliness in workplaces and beyond. @CSIR_IND

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–Institute of Microbial Technology (@CSIR_IMTECH), Chandigarh, extends its warmest congratulations to Prof. Gobardhan Das, Director, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (@iiserbhopal) Bhopal, on his prestigious appointment as a full-time Member of @NITIAayog. An esteemed alumnus of CSIR-IMTECH, Prof. Das completed his Ph.D. in Immunology (Host-Pathogen Relationship) from the institute in 1997. He has since established himself as a distinguished scientist with significant contributions to immunology, infectious diseases, and cell biology, particularly in the pathogenesis of tuberculosis. His illustrious career spans nearly three decades, including key research positions at Yale University, Houston Methodist Hospital, University of KwaZulu-Natal, and the National Research Foundation. He previously served as Professor and Chair at the Special Centre for Molecular Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru University. Prof. Das’s appointment to NITI Aayog is a proud recognition of his scientific excellence, innovation, and leadership in advancing India’s research and development ecosystem. Dr. Souvik Maiti, Director, CSIR-IMTECH, stated: “We take immense pride in Prof. Gobardhan Das’s achievements. His journey from CSIR-IMTECH to one of the highest policy-making bodies in the country is truly inspiring. We are confident that his vision and expertise will significantly contribute to shaping India’s science and technology landscape. ”The entire CSIR-IMTECH fraternity celebrates this milestone and wishes Prof. Das continued success in his new role in furthering the nation’s developmental agenda. @CSIR_IND