With an aim of highlighting the scientific and technological connect of laboratories with multiple tiers of society, CSIR has initiated a unique 'One Week One Lab' (OWOL) programme that was launched by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, who is also the Vice President of CSIR.
The Curtain Raiser programme for the week long OWOL for CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI), Kolkata was held on 22.08.2023 in the institute. Dr Ranjan Sen, Director of Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata was the Chief Guest and was accompanied as guest of honour by Dr Debashis Bhattacharjee, Vice President, Technology and R&D of Tata Steel; Dr Ranjana Agarwal, Director of CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research; and Dr H.S. Maiti, Former Director of CSIR-CGCRI. The programme was also associated with exhibitions of technology portfolio of the institute.
Lighting of the lamp and dignitaries on the dais during the Curtain Raiser programme
As a part of the 'One Week One Lab' (OWOL) programme, an Industry Meet was organized at CSIR- Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI), Kolkata on 22.08.2023. Around 20 industries from various sectors joined the programme in person while around 13 joined online. Dr Debashis Bhattacherjee, Vice President, Technology and R&D of Tata Steel was the Chief Guest during the interaction. The meet was also followed by visit to selected laboratories and interaction with relevant scientists to explore R&D collaboration.
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Legend (clockwise from left): Audience for industry interaction; demonstration of ceramic membrane water technology set-up; Director CSIR-CGCRI felicitating the chief guest and Dr Debashis Bhattacharjee, delivering the address
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As a part of the 'One Week One Lab' (OWOL) programme, CSIR- Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI), Kolkata organized a college/university connect programme entitled “Connecting and Creating Future Leaders” on 23.08.2023. Attended by around 127 students, the interaction aimed at creating scientific temper among youngsters to transform them to future S&T leaders. Professor Parthasarathi Chakrabarti, Director IIEST, Shibpur graced the occasion as Chief Guest and Professor A.K. Mishra, Director CSIR-CIMFR was present as the Guest of Honour. Sessions included those on the history of CSIR and CSIR-CGCRI; highlights of technological achievements of the institute; and demonstration of products/technologies through lab visits.
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Legend (clockwise from left): Lighting of the lamp; dignitaries on the dais; the audience during the lecture session; group photo with participants
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