The Gravity, Geoid and Height Systems 2026 (GGHS-2026), under the auspices of the International Association of Geodesy (IAG), commenced on 11 October at INSA, New Delhi, bringing together experts from over 15 countries.
he inaugural session featured Prof. Umesh V. Waghmare, Secretary, DST, as Chief Guest; Shri Shailesh Kumar Sinha, Surveyor General of India, as Guest of Honour; Dr. V.M. Tiwari, Director, CSIR–NEIST; and Dr. Brajesh Pandey, Executive Director, INSA.
Organized a Technology Demonstration, Distribution & Training Programme at Junakimandal Village, Titabor, under the CSIR-SMART Village Mission Mode Project featuring training in beekeeping, demo of sust.technologies & entrepreneureship & cultivation of medicinal aromatic plants.
UK–India Technology Security Initiative (TSI) Delegation Visits CSIR–NEIST
CSIR–NEIST, Jorhat, welcomed Dr Andrew Fleming, Deputy High Commissioner for East and North East India, and Ms Brahmadatha Maya Reghurajan, officials from the British Deputy High Commission, Kolkata.
The visit undertaken as part of a Science&Technology scoping visit to Assam under the UK–India Technology Security Initiative (TSI), included discussions on CSIR–NEIST’s R&D capabilities in advanced materials,chemical sciences, biotechnology & natural resource-based technologies.
Heartiest congratulations to Dr. Tonkeswar Das, Scientist C, CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat, on being selected for the prestigious NESA Distinguished Scientist of the Year Award–2026 by the National Environmental Science Academy (NESA), New Delhi.
CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat, observing Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign (SHS)–2026 . Today the programme was graced by Hon’ble MP Shri Kamakhya Prasad Tasa, who visited CSIR-NEIST and participated in the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ plantation drive.
ASDMA officials visited CSIR-NEIST and a productive meeting held on 30 Sept26 to discuss the implementation of Assam’s broadband seismic & weather monitoring network which will strengthen monitoring of earthquakes, floods, landslides and other natural hazards across the State.
A Blood Donation Camp organized at CSIR-NEIST, in association with the Lions Club, Jorhat. The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from the institute community, with donors coming forward to support this noble cause.
Together, we can make a difference and help save lives.
Glimpses of “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” at CSIR-NEIST — Led by Padma Shree Dr Ashok Kumar Singh and Dr V.M. Tiwari, Director joined by colleagues from CSIR-NEIST! Planting memories, nurturing nature, and celebrating the timeless bond between Maa & Mother Earth
