Thiruvananthpuram, Aug. 12 -- As part of its Golden Jubilee celebrations, the CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST) organised a day-long conclave on "Career Opportunities and Skill Development in R&D Sectors" at its campus today.

The programme brought together scientists, educationists, policymakers, industry leaders, and students to discuss strategies for nurturing talent and empowering young researchers to strengthen India's research and innovation ecosystem.

The inaugural session was presided over by Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan, Director, CSIR-NIIST, who highlighted the institute's five decades of scientific excellence and its commitment to building skilled human capital for national developme...