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Proud Achievements | CSIR-IIIM, Jammu Celebrating excellence in research, innovation and women empowerment! 🌟 CSIR–Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of its researchers: Dr. Shifali Chib – Best Paper Award at International Conference on Biotechnology and Bioengineering for Sustainable Health & Environment (IBSHE-2026). Dr. Vidushi Abrol – Finalist for the Dr. V. G. Patel Memorial National Award 2026 at Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad, for contributions to entrepreneurship and innovation. Ms. Bindiya Sarkar – Third Prize in Best Poster Presentation at Recent Innovations in Circular Economy for Waste Valorization and Environmental Sustainability (RICE-WVES 2026), NIT Jalandhar. These accomplishments reflect the institute’s commitment to scientific excellence, innovation and empowering women in research. Empowering Women. Inspiring Innovation. Celebrating Excellence. #CSIRIIIM #ProudAchievements #WomenInScience #WomenEmpowerment #ResearchExcellence #ScientificInnovation #AcademicAchievements #CSIR

Valedictory – Yuva Kaushal Karyashala 3.0 The week-long Yuva Kaushal Karyashala 3.0 on fermentation technology concluded on a high note at CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, marking the culmination of intensive hands-on training in upstream and downstream bioprocessing. The day began with a briefing at the cGMP Conference Hall, followed by an educational field visit to Chatha Farm and Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu during the Kisan Mela, giving participants valuable real-world exposure to agri-biotech linkages. Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, Director, CSIR-IIIM, led the valedictory session, marking the successful completion of the intensive training programme. In his closing remarks, he encouraged students to translate their skills into innovation and entrepreneurship, reaffirming institutional support for young biotech talent. The session also featured an overview of the workshop by Senior Principal Scientist Dr. Saurabh Saran and remarks by Chief Scientist Dr. Asha Chaubey, who highlighted the growing importance of fermentation technology in pharmaceuticals and industrial biotechnology. Students shared feedback on their hands-on learning experience, followed by the award ceremony and certificate distribution recognising merit and participation. #YuvaKaushalKaryashala #CSIRIIIM #FermentationTechnology #BiotechTraining #OneWeekOneLab #SkillDevelopment #StartupEcosystem #BioNEST #Jammu #Biotechnology #YoungInnovators #AtmanirbharBharat #ScienceForSociety

Yuva Kaushal Karyashala 3.0 – Day 2 Highlights | CSIR-IIIM Jammu The second day of the hands-on fermentation training programme at CSIR–IIIM, Jammu focused on practical skills in microbial isolation and fermentation processes. Students participated in: •Isolation of microorganisms using Serial Dilution, Pour Plate, and Spread Plate methods •Cleaning and sterilization of laboratory-scale fermentors •Inoculation and initiation of fermentation •Real-time monitoring of fermentation parameters The programme continues to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry-relevant biotechnology skills, empowering young scientists for future research and entrepreneurship in fermentation technology. #CSIRIIIM #YuvaKaushalKaryashala #BiotechnologyTraining #FermentationTechnology #MicrobialBiotech #HandsOnLearning #StudentTraining #BiotechEducation #InnovationInScience #TBI #BioNEST #Jammu #SkillDevelopment #FutureScientists #ResearchAndInnovation #LaboratoryTraining

Day-1 of Yuva Kaushal Karyashala 3.0 at CSIR-IIIM Jammu commenced with enthusiastic participation from young biotech scholars under the “One Week One Lab” initiative. CSIR-IIIM Director Zabeer Ahmed, Dr Asha Chaubey, Chief Scientist, Fermentation and Microbial Biotechnology, and Dr Saurabh Saran, Senior Principal Scientist, Fermentation and Microbial Biotechnology Division and Principal Investigator at IIIM-TBI, interacted with participants and encouraged hands-on scientific learning. The programme marked a strong beginning to a week focused on practical exposure in fermentation technology and skill development. #CSIRIIIM #YuvaKaushalKaryashala #OneWeekOneLab #FermentationTechnology #BiotechTraining #ScientificLearning #Jammu

Empowering ideas, enabling startups CSIR–IIIM Jammu organised a workshop on grant writing and startup funding, bringing together innovators, scientists and young entrepreneurs to explore funding and incubation opportunities. Director CSIR–IIIM Dr. Zabeer Ahmed highlighted the importance of innovation-led enterprises, while chief guest Iqbal Choudhary, CEO SKUAST Srinagar and former Director of Agriculture, shared insights on agri-based startup potential in J&K. The programme marked another step towards strengthening the region’s startup ecosystem. #CSIRIIIM #IIIMJammu #StartupEcosystem #Innovation #GrantWriting #StartupFunding #MissionYuva #BioNEST #Entrepreneurship #JammuAndKashmir #StartupsIndia

Innovation, aspiration and impact came together at CSIR-IIIM Jammu on #NationalStartupDay as Union Minister and Vice President, CSIR Dr Jitendra Singh ji, along with Dr Zabeer Ahmed, Director, CSIR-IIIM, and Sh. Harvinder Singh, Deputy Commissioner Doda, interacted with young innovators, researchers and startup founders. From the Purple Revolution to emerging agri-tech and health solutions, the event also saw the formal launch of ‘VELA-VITE HartBeet’, a heart-health nutraceutical developed by an incubated startup, reaffirming IIIM’s commitment to nurturing grassroots entrepreneurship driven by science and societal needs. The event was organised by Technology Business Incubator, CSIR-IIIM, Jammu. #NationalStartupDay #CSIRIIIM #StartupIndia #InnovationEcosystem #ScienceForSociety #PurpleRevolution #Entrepreneurship #AtmanirbharBharat #HeartHealth #VELAVITEHartBeet

CSIR-IIIM Jammu celebrated young innovators during the #NationalStartupDay prize distribution ceremony in the presence of Sh.Harvinder Singh, Deputy Commissioner Doda, and Dr Zabeer Ahmed, Director, CSIR-IIIM. Alongside felicitating winners of idea pitching, slogan writing and logo design competitions, the occasion also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen startup incubation and collaborative innovation. The event was organised by Technology Business Incubator, CSIR-IIIM, Jammu, highlighted creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial vision among young minds. #NationalStartupDay #CSIRIIIM #YoungInnovators #StartupCulture #InnovationAwards #FutureEntrepreneurs #IdeasToImpact #StartupEcosystem

Glimpses of National Startup Day celebrations at CSIR–IIIM Jammu, where Union Minister for S&T and Vice President, CSIR, Dr Jitendra Singh ji, the Chief Guest, highlighted Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi ji's Startup India vision and interacted with young innovators. The event reflected strong institutional leadership with CSIR-IIIM Director Dr Zabeer Ahmed underscoring the institute’s incubation success, while Deputy Commissioner Doda, Sh. Harvinder Singh highlighted grassroots entrepreneurship and administrative support for farmer- and youth-led startups—showcasing how science-driven innovation is empowering regions beyond metros. #Glimpses #NationalStartupDay #CSIRIIIM #StartupIndia #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #PurpleRevolution #ScienceForSociety #DrZabeerAhmed #DCDoda #YouthInnovation #Jammu

CSIR–IIIM Jammu in Media ! On the occasion of National Startup Day, as Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh highlighted Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of innovation-led growth while interacting with young startups and researchers at the institute. The event showcased CSIR-IIIM’s continued commitment to nurturing grassroots entrepreneurship, scientific innovation, and inclusive startup ecosystems. #CSIRIIIMInMedia #NationalStartupDay #StartupIndia #InnovationForNation #PurpleRevolution #CSIR #AtmanirbharBharat #ScienceForSociety #Jammu Links pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail… thestatesman.com/india/bhade… kashmirdotcom.in/2026/01/16/… pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.… hostwebs.site/QdguNy dailyexcelsior.com/purple-re…

CSIR-IIIM Jammu warmly celebrates the 84th CSIR Foundation Day, marking a legacy of scientific excellence and innovation. On this occasion, we reaffirm our dedication to rigorous research, ethical innovation, and collaborative progress. Together, let us continue shaping a future where science empowers lives and fuels national growth. #CSIRFoundationDay #CSIRIIIMJammu #ScienceForSociety #Innovation #ResearchExcellence

All India Radio news coverage of the ‘Bharat Incubator Award 2025’ conferred upon IIIM-TBI of CSIR-IIIM, Jammu during the 4ᵗʰ Bharat Entrepreneurship Summit 2025, New Delhi. Source: newsonair.gov.in/ Leading Innovation, Empowering Entrepreneurship. #AIR #CSIRIIIMJammu #NationalIncubatorAward #BharatEntrepreneurshipSummit2025 #EAI #CSIR #DBT #BIRAC #StartupIndia

IIIM-Technology Business Incubator of CSIR-IIIM, Jammu conferred with the prestigious ‘Bharat Incubator Award 2025’ at the 4ᵗʰ Bharat Entrepreneurship Summit 2025, New Delhi. The award was given in recognition to the exemplary work done by IIIM-TBI in the field of Entrepreneurship development in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir. Leading Innovation, Empowering Entrepreneurship #CSIRIIIMJammu #NationalIncubatorAward #BharatEntrepreneurshipSummit2025 #EAI #CSIR #DBT #BIRAC #StartupIndia