KULJIT SINGH

Senior Scientist, Infectious Diseases Division, CSIR-IIIM, Jammu

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Expanding the impact of inter-institutional collaboration on sustainable bioproduction, TERI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (@csiriiim), Jammu, on June 11, 2026, for the upscaling and optimization of anthraquinone-based pigment production from endophytic fungi through fermentation technology.

The MoU was signed by @DrVibhaDhawan, Director General, TERI, and @zabeerahmedb, Director, CSIR-IIIM, in the presence of Mr Deepak Kumar (TERI), Dr Mayurika Goel (TERI), and Dr Saurabh Saran (CSIR-IIIM).

Dr Vibha Dhawan highlighted the importance of sharing knowledge and infrastructure to address skill gaps and create tangible impact, while Dr Zabeer Ahmed emphasized the role of scientific partnerships in translating research into scalable industrial solutions.

The collaboration brings together TERI's expertise in sustainable agriculture and biotechnology with CSIR-IIIM's strengths in natural product chemistry and fermentation sciences to advance green, science-led industrial processes.

#MoU #Biotechnology #FermentationTechnology #SustainableAgriculture #Research #Innovation #Collaboration

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Congratulations to Ms. Sapna Saini on being awarded the prestigious Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowship (2026–2027)!

A PhD scholar in the Infectious Diseases Division at CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu. Sapna has earned this highly competitive international fellowship for her outstanding research on identifying novel chemical scaffolds to combat drug-resistant tuberculosis under the supervision of Dr. Rashmi Sharma, Senior Scientist, CSIR-IIIM Jammu.

As part of fellowship, she will conduct preclinical evaluation of promising anti-tubercular lead compounds at Johns Hopkins Univerisity, Maryland, US.
This achievement reflects the excellence of scientific research being carried out at CSIR-IIIM and contributes to the global fight against one of the world's most pressing public health challenges.

#CSIRIIIM #IIIMJammu #CSIR #ResearchExcellence #TuberculosisResearch #DrugResistantTB #ScientificResearch #WomenInScience #PhDResearch #Innovation #GlobalHealth #Jammu #IndiaScience #ScienceForSociety

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Lavender Festival 2026 Concludes with a Vision for Global Growth

The two-day Lavender Festival 2026 at Bhaderwah concluded successfully, bringing together farmers, scientists, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and policymakers to celebrate the achievements of the CSIR Aroma Mission and chart the future of India's Purple Revolution.

Addressing the valedictory session, Director CSIR-IIIM Jammu, Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, emphasized the need to translate the vision of “Lavender Goes Global” into actionable outcomes through innovation, value addition, market expansion and stronger industry-farmer partnerships.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhaderwah, Sunil Kumar Bhutyal, who graced the occasion, highlighted the transformative impact of the Aroma Mission in positioning Bhaderwah as India's Lavender Capital and reaffirmed the administration's commitment to supporting the growth of the lavender ecosystem.

The festival concluded with the felicitation of progressive farmers, entrepreneurs, startups, scientists and stakeholders who have contributed to the success of the Aroma Mission and the advancement of the Purple Revolution.

#LavenderFestival2026 #PurpleRevolution #CSIRAromaMission #CSIRIIIM #LavenderFarming #Bhaderwah #FarmerSuccess #RuralTransformation #AromaMission #ViksitBharat #AatmanirbharBharat

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The 4th Lavender Festival 2026 commenced at Bhaderwah with the inauguration by Hon’ble Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, celebrating the remarkable success of the Purple Revolution and the transformative impact of the CSIR Aroma Mission.

The festival, themed “Lavender Goes Global”, showcases how science, innovation and entrepreneurship are empowering farmers, startups and rural communities across the Himalayan region. From lavender cultivation and value-added products to startup innovations and industry collaborations, the event reflects the journey of Bhaderwah from a remote hill town to India’s leading lavender hub.

The occasion was graced by CSIR Director General Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, CSIR-IIIM Director Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, BCCI President Mithun Manhas, Prof. V.K. Singh, Dr. D. Srinivasa Reddy, Dr. Ajit Kumar Shasany, Dr. Suphla Gupta, Dr. Saurabh Saran, public representatives, scientists, entrepreneurs and progressive farmers.

Together, we celebrate science-driven rural development, sustainable livelihoods and India’s growing global leadership in the aroma sector.

#LavenderFestival2026 #LavenderGoesGlobal #PurpleRevolution #CSIRAromaMission #CSIRIIIM #DrJitendraSingh #DrNKalaiselvi #DrZabeerAhmed #MithunManhas #DrSuphlaGupta #DrSaurabhSaran #Lavender #Bhaderwah #StartupIndia #ViksitBharat #AromaMission #ScienceForSociety #RuralTransformation #AtmanirbharBharat #JammuAndKashmir

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Preparations for Lavender Festival 2026 were jointly reviewed by Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, Director, CSIR-IIIM Jammu, and Shri Krishan Lal, JKAS, Deputy Commissioner Doda, during a coordination meeting with district officials and stakeholders.

Scheduled for June 6–7, 2026 at Government Degree College, Bhaderwah, the festival will celebrate the remarkable success of the CSIR Aroma Mission and the Purple Revolution, bringing together farmers, startups, industry leaders, scientists, and policymakers from across the country.

The festival will be inaugurated by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister and Vice President, CSIR, on June 6.

#LavenderFestival2026 #PurpleRevolution #CSIRIIIM #AromaMission #LavenderValleyOfIndia #Bhaderwah

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From #PurpleDreams to #GlobalMarkets

Discover the remarkable journey of Bhaderwah’s Lavender Revolution in this exclusive conversation with Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, Director, CSIR-IIIM Jammu. Learn how scientific innovation, farmer empowerment, and the Aroma Mission have transformed the region into India’s lavender hub, creating new opportunities for entrepreneurship, employment, and global market access.

Watch the full interview to explore the success story behind the Purple Revolution and its impact on rural livelihoods and sustainable economic growth.

#LavenderRevolution #PurpleRevolution #Bhaderwah #CSIRIIIM #AromaMission #StartupIndia #AtmanirbharBharat #LavenderEconomy #JammuAndKashmir #InnovationForNation #GlobalMarkets #FarmToFuture

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Bhaderwah’s Lavender Revolution Brings Hope to Hill Farmers

A remarkable transformation is unfolding in the hills of Bhaderwah, where farmers are embracing lavender cultivation under the CSIR Aroma Mission. Families in Raie hamlet of Shiva Panchayat, who shifted from traditional maize farming to lavender, are now anticipating a bumper harvest and improved livelihoods.

This success story reflects the vision of Hon’ble Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh and the dedicated efforts of CSIR-IIIM in promoting sustainable agriculture, rural entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment across Jammu & Kashmir.

📹 Video Credit: DD News

#CSIRIIIM #AromaMission #PurpleRevolution #LavenderFarming #Bhaderwah #FarmersEmpowerment #RuralTransformation #Lavender #JammuAndKashmir #DrJitendraSingh #AtmanirbharBharat

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At a curtain raiser press conference held at CSIR-IIIM Jammu: Director Dr Zabeer Ahmed announced that Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh will inaugurate the 4th Lavender Festival at Bhaderwah on June 6.

The two-day festival will celebrate the success of the Purple Revolution and showcase how lavender cultivation is transforming the rural economy of Jammu & Kashmir through science, innovation and entrepreneurship.

The press conference also witnessed the launch of the Lavender Festival 2026 web portal and release of the official festival brochure.

#LavenderFestival2026 #Bhaderwah #PurpleRevolution #CSIRIIIM #DrJitendraSingh #PressConference #JammuAndKashmir #Lavender #AromaMission #Doda #RuralEntrepreneurship #StartupIndia #HimalayanEconomy

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“Yuva Kaushal Karyashala 4.0” begins at CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine with participants from different academic institutions receiving hands-on training in Biological Sciences, fermentation technology, microbial biotechnology and advanced analytical instrumentation.

The 10-day programme, inaugurated under the leadership of Dr Zabeer Ahmed, Director, CSIR-IIIM Jammu, aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical scientific research while promoting innovation, entrepreneurship and startup culture among young students.

Participants will also gain exposure to industrial-scale fermentation facilities, HPTLC and LCMS systems, Aroma Mission farms and startup incubation support through the BioNEST Bioincubation Centre. The training manual for the workshop was formally released during the inaugural session.

#CSIRIIIM #YuvaKaushalKaryashala #DrZabeerAhmed #Biotechnology #ScientificResearch #StartupIndia #AtmanirbharBharat #Innovation #Jammu #BiotechTraining #ScienceEducation

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CSIR-IIIM Jammu | Fermentation Pilot Plant

From lab-scale innovation to industrial-scale production, the state-of-the-art Fermentation Pilot Plant at CSIR–Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, is driving the next generation of biotechnology advancement. Equipped with advanced upstream and downstream processing systems, the facility enables seamless development, optimization, and scale-up of bacterial, fungal, and yeast-based processes.

Supporting the full value chain—from media preparation, fermentation, and bioreactor scaling to purification, analytical characterization, and quality control—the facility plays a crucial role in translating research into high-value biopharmaceuticals, APIs, enzymes, nutraceuticals, and biocontrol solutions.

A strong bridge between science and industry, enabling innovation with real-world impact.

#CSIRIIIM #Jammu #Biotechnology #Fermentation #PilotPlant #Innovation #Biopharma #ScienceToIndustry

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Swachhata Pakhwada-2026 concluded successfully at CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu with enthusiastic participation from students, staff members and children in various awareness and cleanliness activities held from May 1 to May 15.

Director CSIR-IIIM Jammu, Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, appreciated the efforts of participants and organisers for promoting cleanliness, hygiene and environmental awareness through essay writing, drawing and painting competitions, awareness drives and prize distribution ceremonies.

The concluding ceremony witnessed felicitation of winners with certificates and cash prizes under different competition categories.

#SwachhataPakhwada2026 #CSIRIIIM #Jammu #CleanIndia #SwachhBharat #EnvironmentalAwareness

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RT @csiriiim: Heartiest congratulations to Dr. Prashant Mishra of CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine on being selected for the p…

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CSIR-IIIM Jammu in Media !
Date : 10-05-2026

*Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurates Buyer-Seller Meet at IC Mumbai*

Links :

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Greater Kashmir : https://t.co/rTfXqLYH5l

Devdiscourse : https://t.co/vGUDJ7qhZP

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#CSIRIIIM #DrJitendraSingh #DrZabeerAhmed #PurpleRevolution
#LavenderFestival2026 #AromaMission #JammuAndKashmir #Innovation #Lavender #StartupIndia

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Hon’ble Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh shares his inspiring message after inaugurating the Buyer–Seller Meet organized by CSIR-IIIM Jammu at CSIR Innovation Complex, Mumbai, ahead of Lavender Festival 2026.

The event, organized under the leadership of Director CSIR-IIIM Jammu, Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, brought together leading aroma industries, scientists, startups and lavender farmers to strengthen market linkages and promote sustainable growth in the aroma sector under the Purple Revolution.

Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the transformative impact of the CSIR Aroma Mission in creating new livelihood opportunities and empowering farmers and youth in Jammu & Kashmir.

#CSIRIIIM #DrJitendraSingh #DrZabeerAhmed #PurpleRevolution #LavenderFestival2026 #AromaMission #JammuAndKashmir #Innovation #Lavender #StartupIndia

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Clean surroundings, healthier lives!

CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu proudly participates in the nationwide cleanliness drive under Swachhata Pakhwada (1–15 May 2026), reinforcing its commitment to a cleaner, greener, and sustainable future.

Aligned with the vision of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and the Swachh Bharat Mission, the institute encourages collective action towards hygiene, responsible waste management, and environmental stewardship.

Let’s take a step forward together for a cleaner India—because every small effort counts.

#SwachhataPakhwada #SwachhBharat #CSIR #CleanIndia #SustainableLiving

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CSIR-IIIM Jammu, in collaboration with the Directorate of AYUSH and J&K Medicinal Plants Board, successfully organized a Buyer–Seller Meet at Bhaderwah to strengthen the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) sector in Jammu & Kashmir.

A major highlight was the signing of six MoUs between farmers and industry stakeholders for assured supply of raw medicinal plant material, strengthening market linkages and ensuring better returns for growers.

Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, Director, CSIR-IIIM Jammu, highlighted the importance of research-driven cultivation, quality assurance, and stronger institutional collaboration.

Action points based on the recommendations of Dr. Jitendra Singh ji, Hon’ble Union Minister and Vice President, CSIR, from the last DISHA meeting of Doda were also reviewed for immediate implementation.

Together, we move towards a farmer-centric and sustainable future for medicinal plants in the region.

#CSIRIIIM #CSIRIIIMJammu #DrJitendraSingh #MedicinalPlants #MAPSector #AYUSH #JKMedicinalPlantsBoard #Bhaderwah #FarmersEmpowerment #SustainableLivelihoods #JammuAndKashmir #AtmanirbharBharat

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Driven to End Malaria:
Now we Can. Now we Must

Every action counts—early diagnosis, prevention, and research-driven innovation can save lives.

On this World Malaria Day, CSIR–IIIM Jammu stands committed to developing sustainable, science-based solutions for a healthier tomorrow.

#EndMalaria #WorldMalariaDay #HealthForAll #CSIRIIIM

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I am excited to share my collaborative research is now published! 📚 @dryknalli
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Thanks to @csiriiim
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J&K Science & Technology Department and CSIR–IIIM Jammu held a joint review meeting on the progress of Industrial Biotech Parks at Ghatti Kathua and Handwara at CSIR–IIIM Jammu.

The high-level meeting, attended by Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, Director CSIR–IIIM & Chairman IIIM-TBI and Commissioner/Secretary Babila Rakwal, JKAS, and along with senior officials, scientists, and stakeholders, reviewed infrastructure development, commissioning timelines, and utilisation strategy.

The discussions focused on strengthening research, prototyping, and startup ecosystem development, with emphasis on biotechnology-driven innovation, tissue culture, fermentation technology, and bio-based products.
Officials highlighted the need for timely completion, phased commissioning, and stronger coordination among executing agencies to ensure efficient implementation of the projects.

The Biotech Parks are envisioned as key innovation hubs to support startups, entrepreneurship, skill development, and industry collaboration, contributing to science-led industrial growth in Jammu & Kashmir.

#JammuAndKashmir #ScienceAndTechnology #CSIRIIIM #BiotechPark #Innovation #Startups #IndustrialDevelopment