The CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Pappanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram, under the Ministry of Science and Technology, has launched the "Face to Face with S&T Leaders" initiative. This is an  interactive engagement series aimed at fostering dialogue with visionary Science and Technology leaders driving India's research ecosystem. The inaugural session of the series was formally inaugurated by Dr. Rajesh S. Gokhale, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology (DBT). Dr. Gokhale highlighted that the world is now entering its fourth major revolution — Biologization — following the industrial, electrification, and digitization revolutions. To stay relevant, he stressed that existing institutions must redefine their goals to meet emerging national and global demands, particularly in Health Bio and Environment Bio. He expressed confidence in the younger generation, stating that they are more selfassured and prepared to take on scientific challenges. He urged the scientific community to be more ambitious in setting its goals. 

 

Dr. Gokhale also inaugurated the newly established Agrivoltaic Facility at CSIR–NIIST, a state-of-the-art platform designed to integrate renewable energy generation with sustainable agricultural practices. The facility is expected to serve as a model for research, demonstration, and technology development in energy–agriculture convergence. Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan, Director, CSIR–NIIST, presided over the function.

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