Bhubaneswar: The two-day National Conference on “Sustainable Science and Technology for Viksit Bharat” (SSTV-2025) was inaugurated, here on Thursday.
CSIR- Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology (IMMT), in association with its SC/ST Employees Welfare Organization, is organizing the SSTV 2025 as part of the institute’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration. The conference was inaugurated by BJP MP Dr. Rabindra Narayan Behera,and Bibhu Prasad Tarai. Dr. Ramanuj Naryan, Director, CSIR-IMMT delivered the welcome address and Dr. LD Besra, Chief Scientist spoke about the conference. Dr. Santosh Kumar Behera, convenor of SSTV 2025 offered the vote of thanks in the inaugural session.
Inaugurating the event Dr. Rabindra Narayan Behera, said, “Technological progress must align with sustainability. We buy advanced products but discard them carelessly, harming the environment with hazardous waste like plastic and electronic chips. Industries must innovate responsibly, ensuring that development and environmental conservation go hand in hand for a truly Viksit Bharat.”
On first day, the research works of students of different academic and R&D organizations were presented in a well-organized poser exhibition where scholars explained their works to the visitors one-to-one. Posters were also evaluated for best poster awards.
Dr. Bibhu Prasad Tarai said, ” To achieve sustainable development, every citizen must contribute to innovation and research. By popularizing science and technology, we can make India a global leader. Together, we will build a stronger, more prosperous nation and fulfill the dream of Viksit Bharat.”
The 4M theme panel discussion was coordinated by Dr. Ramanuj Narayan, 4M theme Director of CSIR. 4M stands for Mining, Minerals, Metals and Materials, which is one of the important theme of CSIR.
The 4M Vigyan Rath which was sent to visit different parts of Eastern-India to popularize science with special emphasis to 4M research areas returned back to IMMT campus. The Vigyan Rath was also received with a grand welcome by all the participants of the SSTV 2025 conference.
In the afternoon, Prof. Bidyadhar Subudhi, Director, NIT Warangal delivered the first Plenary Talk on “Photovoltaic System and its Integration with Smart Grid”.
On second day a popular talk by Dr. Sudhanshu Mani, the Creator of Vande Bharat Express Train is planned.
