Author: Dr C Anandharamakrishnan

IN FOCUS: CSIR-NIIST, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM The CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is a premier research institute under the prestigious Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India’s largest research and development organisation. As one of the 38 constituent laboratories within the CSIR network, NIIST plays a pivotal role in spearheading scientific research and industrial innovations. CSIR-NIIST is tasked with converting scientific research into tangible outcomes, transforming scientific knowledge into practical technologies that address societal needs, advance industrial development, and contribute to national progress. India has long been recognised for its robust scientific community, and…