CSIR-IICT Showcases Contributions to Science and Technology With Week-Long Celebration
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh (second from left) inaugurates the “One Week One Lab” program at the CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT).
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) has organized the “One Week One Lab” program being held from 7–12 March 2023 at the CSIR-IICT center in Hyderabad, India.
The inaugural Function and Industry Meet was held on 7 March 2023 and the program included lectures and product launches, roundtable discussions, and exhibitions. It was attended by scientists; senior executives from healthcare, chemical, agrochemical, and biotech sectors; research students; and others. Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Science and Technology, presided the program as Chief Guest. Pradip Dave, President of the Pesticides Manufacturers & Formulators Association of India (PMFAI) and Chairman, Aimco Pesticides Ltd., was Guest of Honor. Pradip Dave was honored by the Hon’ble Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh.
The week-long program is showcasing CSIR-IICT’s contributions in science, technology, and innovations since its inception in 1944. The program continues to 12 March 2023 to include programs and celebrations of International Women’s Day; Kisan Mela & Technologies for Society; Researchers Conclave; Outreach; and Valedictory.
PMFAI, being the largest and oldest national association representing the agrochemical/pesticide industry in India, has been closely working with CSIR-IICT for several years on Mission Mode Projects for indigenously developing pesticide molecules (Technical Grade Pesticides and Intermediates), which have helped the progress of Indian agrochemical manufacturing sector.
CSIR-IICT, in collaboration with PMFAI and Indian industries, has developed many Technical Grade pesticides and intermediates for which Indian industries were dependent on complete imports. IICT has also played a leading role in developing synthetic pyrethroids. Today, India is one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of synthetic pyrethroids in the world with products like Deltamethrin, Cypermethrin, Fenvalarate, Bifenthrin, and Permethrin.
The association has contributed to the growth of Indian pesticide industry to become fourth largest producer of pesticides in the world after the U.S., Japan, and China, with an approximate market size of Rs.73,000 crores. Presently, India exports about Rs.38,000 crores worth of pesticides to global markets, almost 90% of which is by Indian companies. This achievement has been made possible with lots of efforts by PMFAI and Indian industries with active support from Government and various research institutions, in which CSIR-IICT has played a key role.
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