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JAMMU: The CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM) proudly unveiled its much-anticipated CSIR-IIIM Calendar 2025 today, showcasing a year of remarkable achievements, groundbreaking research, and impactful societal initiatives.
The calendar, a visual journey through 2024, highlights the institute’s contributions to research and development, skill development, entrepreneurship, and international collaborations, alongside its commitment to societal welfare.
The calendar was unveiled by Dr Zabeer Ahmed, Director CSIR-IIIM Jammu, who, in his address, gave a narration of important Research and Development Milestones.
The calendar captures the institute’s pioneering work in ethnopharmacology and the development of phytopharmaceutical drugs, showcased during the International Conference on Ethnopharmacology.
This event brought together global experts to explore the potential of traditional medicine in modern drug development. The Calendar also highlights the commitment to societal welfare reflected in its numerous outreach programs, including skill development initiatives aimed at empowering local communities. The calendar also features the institute’s efforts in promoting agri-nutri biotech through the One Week One Theme (ANB Theme) and healthcare innovations during the One Week One Theme in Healthcare.
The calendar highlights CSIR-IIIM’s role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, with a focus on supporting start-ups in its domain areas.
The calendar commemorates the visits of several VIPs, including Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, Union Minister of S&T and Vice-President, CSIR, Dr. Jitendra Singh and other scientific luminaries, underscoring the institute’s national and international significance.
The calendar features the triumph of the CSIR-IIIM Team at the 52nd Zonal Level SSBMT Cricket Tournament, showcasing the institute’s emphasis on holistic development.
Additionally, the CSIR Jigyasa Hackathon 2024 victory, marked by the development of a solar-mech engine, is a testament to the institute’s innovative spirit. Dr Ahmed further said that Calendar 2025 serves as a visual narrative of the institute’s accomplishments in 2024, capturing moments of scientific breakthroughs, societal impact, and collaborative excellence.
It stands as a testament to CSIR-IIIM’s unwavering commitment to advancing science and technology for the betterment of society.
Dr Ahmed, in his address, said that IIIM Calendar 2025 is more than just a record of events; it is a celebration of the institute’s journey towards excellence in science, technology, and societal impact.
“As we turn the pages of this calendar, we are reminded of the power of innovation and collaboration in shaping a better tomorrow”, said Dr Zabeer. The Calendar unveiling was attended by Scientists, researchers, staff and students.
Prominent among them were Er. Abdul Rahim, Chief Scientist and Head Srinagar Branch, Vikram Singh, Sr. Controller of Administration, Ajay Kumar, Controller of Finance, Dilip Gehlot, Stores & Purchase Officer, Dr Manish Mohan Gore, Sr. Scientist CSIR-NIScPR, Dr Nasir Ul Rasheed, Sr. Scientist and Dr Kancherla Prasad, Senior Scientist.