Matribhumi Samachar English
Council Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)- National Physical Laboratory (NPL) celebrated 83rd CSIR Foundation Day at CSIR-NPL campus, New Delhi. The ceremony commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp followed by a welcome address from Prof. Venu Gopal Achanta, Director CSIR-NPL, who greeted the dignitaries, NPL retirees, scientists, students, staff, and other invitees.
The highlight of the event was the CSIR foundation day lecture delivered by Dr. Sanjay Behari, Director of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum. He highlighted the role of metrology in the field of Biomedical device development and testing. He mentioned that there is growing interest in the biomedical device development within the country. He emphasized that the commercialization of the device is the measure of real success of any product development. He also highlighted the role of standard reference materials for the biomedical instrumentation.
The employees who had completed 25 years of service with CSIR and those who retired between 30th September, 2023 and 31st August, 2024 were recognised for their contributions to the organization.
The celebration concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Rajesh, overall co-ordinator of the foundation day celebration, who expressed gratitude to the dignitaries, participants, and attendees for making this event a grant success.
An Essay, Drawing, Painting and Quiz competition was organized for the students and children of staff to mark the CSIR foundation day celebration. The winners of the competition were felicitated by the Director, CSIR-NPL at a Prize distribution ceremony followed by a cultural programme. The staff, their family members, and students participated in the cultural programme held as part of the CSIR foundation day ceremony.
