𝐂𝐒𝐈𝐑-𝐂𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐏 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐲𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐬 📅 𝟏𝟓 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 📍 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐰𝐚𝐧, 𝐁𝐢𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧, 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐩𝐮𝐫, 𝐔𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡 Under CSIR Aroma Mission 4.0, CSIR-CIMAP organised an awareness programme on scientific chamomile cultivation, crop management, post-harvest practices, marketing and entrepreneurship to empower women farmers. Expert Guidance: Dr. Sanjay Kumar highlighted marketing opportunities and entrepreneurship models; Dr. Ram Suresh Sharma discussed flower drying and storage; Mr. Deepak Verma explained nursery management; and Dr. Rushikesh Bhise shared scientific cultivation and crop management practices. 🌱 Chamomile seeds were distributed to 25 women farmers. More than 100 farmers, including around 40 women, participated. The team also visited cultivation plots and interacted with farmers to explore opportunities for further technological support. #CSIR #CIMAP #AromaMission #WomenInAgriculture #SustainableFarming #ChamomileCultivation #AgriInnovation #EmpoweringFarmers #MedicinalPlant @PrabodhTrivedi @CSIR_IND @CSIRCIMAP @DrNKalaiselvi @DrJitendraSingh @CsirAroma

📚 Advancing Scientific Publishing and Science Communication! CSIR-NIScPR organized a Research Journals Promotion Programme at CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow, on 15 October 2026. Dr. Prabodh Kumar Trivedi, Director, CSIR-CIMAP, and Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam, Director, CSIR-NIScPR, highlighted institutional collaboration, scientific outreach, regional-language publications and the responsible use of AI in research communication. Dr. Charu Verma, Chief Scientist, CSIR-NIScPR, introduced the institute’s research journals, followed by presentations by Dr. N. K. Prasanna on Indian Journal of Experimental Biology (IJEB) and Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IJBB), Ms. Pramila Majumdar on Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources (IJNPR), and Dr. Puspanjali Tripathy on Indian Journal of Chemical Technology (IJCT). The programme encouraged scientific collaboration and promoted greater national and international visibility for Indian research. #CSIR #CSIRNIScPR #CSIRCIMAP #ResearchJournals #ScienceCommunication @CSIR_NIScPR @PrabodhTrivedi @CSIR_IND @CSIRCIMAP @DrNKalaiselvi @DrJitendraSingh

📷सीएसआईआर–सीमैप, लखनऊ में विद्यार्थियों का शैक्षणिक भ्रमण 📷 दिनांक: 13 अक्टूबर 2026 जी. डी. गोयनका पब्लिक स्कूल एवं पी.एम. श्री जवाहर नवोदय विद्यालय, लखनऊ के 100 से अधिक विद्यार्थियों तथा 7 शिक्षकों ने बीबीएयू, लखनऊ के समन्वयक के साथ सीएसआईआर–सीमैप, लखनऊ का शैक्षणिक भ्रमण किया। इस दौरान विद्यार्थियों को मानव गार्डन, औषधीय एवं सुगंधित पौधों की खेती, प्रसंस्करण, मूल्य संवर्धन, प्रयोगशालाओं में होने वाले अनुसंधान तथा विपणन से संबंधित महत्वपूर्ण जानकारियाँ प्रदान की गईं। 📷📷 📷 यह भ्रमण विद्यार्थियों के लिए औषधीय सगंध पौध विज्ञान, अनुसंधान एवं नवाचार को करीब से समझने का एक प्रेरणादायक अवसर रहा। #सीएसआईआरसीमैप #औषधीयपौधे #सुगंधित_पौधे #विज्ञान_एवं_अनुसंधान @PrabodhTrivedi ,@CSIR_IND ,@DrNKalaiselvi ,@DrJitendraSingh ,@jigyas

🎉 Heartiest Congratulations to Dr. Santosh C. Kedar and the entire research team! 🎉 Congratulations on the publication of your research paper entitled “Catmint (Nepeta cataria L.) as a Valuable Floral Resource: Diversity and Temporal Dynamics of Insect Floral Visitors in a Subtropical Agroecosystem” in the prestigious Journal of Insect Conservation. This valuable contribution highlights the importance of catmint as a floral resource and its role in supporting insect floral visitors in subtropical agroecosystems, contributing to our understanding of insect diversity and conservation. 🌿🐝🦋 Wishing Dr. Santosh C. Kedar and the entire research team continued success, impactful research, and many more achievements in the fields of insect conservation, biodiversity, and ecological research. #Congratulations #ResearchPublication #JournalOfInsectConservation #InsectConservation #Biodiversity #Ecology #Pollinators #Catmint #NepetaCataria #ScientificResearch #Congratulations #ResearchPublications #journalofinsectconservation #insectconservation #biodiversity #Ecology #pollinators #catmint #nepetacataria #ScientificResearch link.springer.com/article/10… link.springer.com/article/10… @PrabodhTrivedi @CSIR_IND @DrNKalaiselvi @DrJitendraSingh

🌿🔬 Congratulations to Dr. Prabodh Kumar Trivedi, Director, CSIR-CIMAP, and the entire research team! Congratulations on the excellent research publication entitled “Concentration-dependent regulation of growth and development by calliterpenone through hormonal crosstalk in Arabidopsis thaliana” in the journal Plant Science. 👏 This study highlights the potential of calliterpenone (CT) as a promising regulator for enhancing crop productivity and stress resilience, with implications for sustainable agriculture. 🌿 This publication reflects the team’s scientific excellence and valuable contribution to advancing plant science research. #CSIRCIMAP #PlantScience #ScientificResearch #ResearchExcellence #PlantBiology #SustainableAgriculture sciencedirect.com/science/ar… @PrabodhTrivedi @CSIR_IND @DrNKalaiselvi @DrJitendraSingh

🌿 CSIR–CIMAP Promotes Rural Livelihoods through Aromatic Plants and Technology Transfer 🌱 Under CSIR Aroma-4.0, an awareness programme on Rosemary, Geranium and Damask Rose cultivation, processing and marketing was organised at KVK Anini, Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh. Quality planting material comprising 8,000 Rosemary, 4,000 Damask Rose and 2,000 Geranium plants was distributed to 40 Idu-Mishmi tribal farmers. 🌸 In Meghalaya, CSIR–CIMAP transferred six technologies to the Meghalaya Basin Management Agency (MBMA) to promote rural livelihoods. A hands-on training programme on making soaps, candles, incense sticks and face wash engaged 23 women from West Khasi Hills, fostering entrepreneurship and income-generation opportunities. #CSIRCIMAP #CSIRAroma40 #AromaticPlants #TechnologyTransfer #WomenEmpowerment #RuralLivelihoods #AtmanirbharBharat @PrabodhTrivedi @CSIR_IND @DrNKalaiselvi @DrJitendraSingh

🌿🔬 Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2, O.C.F., Shahjahanpur Visits CSIR–CIMAP under CSIR JIGYASA Programme As part of the CSIR JIGYASA Programme, 78 students (36 girls and 42 boys) and 6 teachers from Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2, O.C.F., Shahjahanpur, visited CSIR–CIMAP, Lucknow, on 9 October 2026. 🌱 Interacted with scientists and learned about medicinal and aromatic plant research. 🧪 Explored advanced research facilities, including (Biological Central Facility) BCF, (Tissue culture core Facility) TCCF, and (Chemical central Facility) CCF. 🚁 Witnessed a drone demonstration showcasing modern technology in plant research. The visit inspired scientific curiosity, creativity, and a research-oriented mindset among students. #CSIR #CIMAP #CSIRJIGYASA #ScienceOutreach #MedicinalPlants #AromaticPlants #YoungScientists #KendriyaVidyalaya #Shahjahanpur @PrabodhTrivedi @CSIR_IND @DrNKalaiselvi @DrJitendraSingh @CsirJigyasa

🌿🔬 2nd Day Visit of Army Public School, Lucknow Students to CSIR–CIMAP under CSIR JIGYASA Programme As part of the CSIR JIGYASA Programme, 150 students and 6 teachers from Army Public School, Lucknow, visited CSIR–CIMAP, Lucknow, on 8 October 2026. The students had an exciting and enriching exposure to scientific research and innovation through: 👩‍🔬 Interaction with CSIR–CIMAP scientists 🧪 Exploration of advanced research facilities 🌱 Learning about the diversity of medicinal and aromatic plants 🔬 Visits to BCF, TCCF, CCF, and Manav Park 🚁 Live drone demonstration 🌿 Nurturing curiosity today, inspiring the scientists of tomorrow! #CSIR #CIMAP #CSIRJIGYASA #JIGYASA #ScienceOutreach #ScienceEducation #YoungScientists #YoungMinds #ResearchExposure #MedicinalPlants #AromaticPlants #ScienceAndInnovation #ArmyPublicSchool #Lucknow #ScientificTemperament #FutureScientists @PrabodhTrivedi @CSIR_IND @DrNKalaiselvi @DrJitendraSingh @CsirJigyasa

🌿 Army Public School, Lucknow Students Visit CSIR–CIMAP under CSIR JIGYASA Programme On 7 October 2026, 193 students( Class X and XI) and 6 teachers from Army Public School, Lucknow visited CSIR–Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR–CIMAP), Lucknow under the CSIR JIGYASA Programme – Bridging Scientists and School Students for R&D Outreach and Innovation. Students interacted with scientists and visited key research facilities, including the Biotechnology Core Facility (BCF), Tissue Culture Core Facility (TCCF), Central Chemistry Facility (CCF) and Manav Park, showcasing diverse medicinal and aromatic plant species. Dr. Prabodh Kumar Trivedi, Director, CSIR–CIMAP, highlighted that such initiatives inspire young minds, provide meaningful exposure to scientific research and strengthen the connection between students and the scientific community. The visit was an enriching learning experience, encouraging students to appreciate the scientific potential and importance of medicinal and aromatic plants. 🌿🔬 @PrabodhTrivedi @CSIR_IND @DrNKalaiselvi @DrJitendraSingh @CsirJigyasa #CSIR #CIMAP #JIGYASA #ScienceEducation #MedicinalPlants #AromaticPlants #ResearchExposure #YoungScientists #ArmyPublicSchool

🌿 Congratulations to Dr. Prabodh Kumar Trivedi, Director, CSIR–CIMAP, and the entire team on the excellent research work published in Plant Communications! The study uncovers a miPEP408–miR408–LAC3 regulatory module that connects miRNA-encoded peptide signaling with lignification-mediated immunity against Rhizoctonia solani in Arabidopsis. This work reveals an additional layer of miRNA-mediated regulation in plant immunity and highlights the important role of miPEP signaling in strengthening cell-wall-based defense mechanisms. 🔗 Read the publication: Plant Communications cell.com/plant-communication… #PlantCommunications #PlantImmunity #PlantScience #miRNA #miPEP #Arabidopsis #RhizoctoniaSolani #PlantMolecularBiology #Research #CSIR #CIMAP @PrabodhTrivedi @CSIR_IND @DrNKalaiselvi @DrJitendraSingh

🧪🌿 CSIR-CIMAP organizes training on “Pre-Clinical Development of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant-Based Leads” Held during 21–25 Sept 2026 under CSIR Skill Development Initiatives, the programme trained 27 researchers (15 female, 12 male) from diverse disciplines representing 9 Indian states. The hands-on training covered laboratory animal handling, models for pain, inflammation, fever, malaria, sepsis, hypertension & diabetes, in-vitro/in-silico approaches, chemical profiling of plant-derived therapeutic leads and herbal formulation preparation. The programme aimed to strengthen professional skills and encourage careers in pre-clinical drug development and the health sector. #CSIRCIMAP #CSIR #SkillDevelopment #PreClinicalResearch #DrugDevelopment #MedicinalPlants #AromaticPlants @PrabodhTrivedi @CSIR_IND @DrNKalaiselvi @DrJitendraSingh

🌿 गोपालगंज, बिहार के किसानों के लिए सीएसआईआर-सीमैप में पाँच दिवसीय प्रशिक्षण का शुभारंभ कृषि प्रौद्योगिकी प्रबंध अभिकरण(ATMA), गोपालगंज द्वारा चयनित 40 किसानों, जिनमें एक महिला किसान भी शामिल हैं, को औषधीय एवं सगंध पौधों की उन्नत खेती, प्रसंस्करण एवं विपणन का प्रशिक्षण दिया जा रहा है। उद्घाटन अवसर पर डॉ. प्रबोध कुमार त्रिवेदी, निदेशक, सीएसआईआर-सीमैप ने किसानों से प्रशिक्षण का लाभ अन्य किसानों तक पहुँचाने तथा खस, पामारोजा एवं अन्य सगंधीय तेलों के उत्पादन में आत्मनिर्भरता व निर्यात को बढ़ावा देने का आह्वान किया। प्रथम दिन किसानों ने संस्थान की सुविधाओं एवं प्रक्षेत्रों का भ्रमण किया तथा एरोमा मिशन 4.0, खस-तुलसी की उन्नत उत्पादन तकनीक, जैविक तकनीक और किसानोन्मुखी सेवाओं की जानकारी प्राप्त की। #CSIRCIMAP #Gopalganj #Bihar #FarmersTraining #MedicinalPlants #AromaticPlants #AromaMission4 @PrabodhTrivedi @CSIR_IND @DrNKalaiselvi @DrJitendraSingh