Principal Scientist/Associate Professor
Laboratory of Plant Molecular Biology and genetic engineering/ PSA Division CSIR IIIM
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🌿 4 Days to Go for Lavender Festival 2026!
What started as a scientific experiment in Bhaderwah has blossomed into a national success story of rural entrepreneurship, innovation, and startup-led growth.
Join us in celebrating the remarkable journey of India's Purple Revolution and experience the fragrance of transformation.
📅 6–7 June 2026
📍 Bhaderwah, Jammu & Kashmir
#LavenderFestival2026 #PurpleRevolution #Bhaderwah #LavenderCapitalOfIndia #CSIRAromaMission #CSIRIIIM #StartupIndia #RuralInnovation #JammuAndKashmir #LavenderEconomy #ScienceForSociety #AromaMission
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
CSIR–Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu proudly welcomes you to the Lavender Festival 2026, to be held on 6–7 June 2026 at Government Degree College, Bhaderwah, Jammu & Kashmir.
With the inspiring theme “Lavender Goes Global”, the festival celebrates India’s Purple Revolution and showcases the remarkable transformation driven by lavender cultivation, innovation, entrepreneurship, and rural empowerment.
The festival will be inaugurated by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister and Vice President, CSIR. Under the visionary leadership of Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and President, CSIR, CSIR-IIIM continues to empower farmers, youth, startups, and entrepreneurs through science-led development and sustainable innovation.
Join us in Bhaderwah — the Lavender Capital of India — as we take the Purple Revolution to the global stage.
#LavenderFestival2026 #LavenderGoesGlobal #PurpleRevolution #CSIRIIIM #Bhaderwah #JammuAndKashmir #DrJitendraSingh #CSIR #LavenderMission #AromaMission #StartupIndia #RuralTransformation
Heartiest congratulations to Dr. Prashant Misra of CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine on being selected for the prestigious Indian National Science Academy (INSA) Young Associate Fellowship in Agriculture.
Dr. Misra is among the six scientists selected this year for this distinguished honour, with three awardees representing CSIR institutions across the country. This recognition reflects his outstanding scientific contributions, dedication to research excellence, and impactful work in the field of agricultural and allied sciences.
Wishing Dr. Prashant Misra continued success and many more achievements ahead.
#INSA #YoungAssociate #CSIR #CSIRIIIM #Research #Innovation #AgriculturalScience
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
CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu is organizing the Aroma Industry–Farmer Meet as part of the Lavender Festival 2026 Pre-Event on 09 May 2026 at CSIR-Innovation Complex, Mumbai.
Under the guidance of Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and President, CSIR, and led by Dr Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of Science & Technology and Vice-President, CSIR, the event highlights India’s growing strength in the aroma and agri-innovation sector.
Under the leadership of Dr Zabeer Ahmed, CSIR-IIIM Jammu continues to connect farmers with industry leaders, promoting sustainable livelihoods through high-value aromatic crops.
The meet will bring together farmers, scientists, and industry experts to explore opportunities in aromatic and medicinal plant cultivation, essential oil extraction technologies, and market linkages. Participants will gain insights into emerging market trends, contract farming opportunities, value addition, and entrepreneurship support, along with awareness of government schemes and startup initiatives.
With the theme “Bridging Fields with Fragrance Innovation”, the event aims to strengthen partnerships and promote a value chain from cultivation to global aroma markets — truly reflecting the spirit of “From Soil to Scent.”
#CSIR #IIIMJammu #LavenderFestival2026 #AromaMission #FarmersEmpowerment #StartupIndia #FragranceIndustry #InnovationForIndia
CSIR-IIIM under CSIR Integrated Skill Initiatives is inviting applications for Job oriented skill Development program/Job Role of Lab Assistant approved by NCVET & Ministry of Skill Development.
Last date of applying: 7th May 2026.
Apply here:
https://t.co/WaAXG9kp14
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3⃣4⃣,3⃣5⃣7⃣ international runs 🫡
Only cricketer to score 1⃣0⃣0⃣ international hundreds 💯
Member of #TeamIndia's ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2011 winning campaign 🏆
Wishing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar @sachin_rt a very happy birthday 🎂🥳
From the valleys of Bhaderwah to global markets, the ‘Purple Revolution’ led by CSIR-IIIM is transforming lives—turning lavender into a powerful symbol of innovation, sustainability, and rural prosperity. What was once an ornamental plant has now emerged as a high-value crop, offering farmers a reliable and profitable alternative livelihood.
Driven by scientific intervention, policy support, and grassroots participation, this revolution reflects the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and is being actively advanced under the leadership of Hon’ble Union Minister and Vice President CSIR, Jitendra Singh. Today, Bhaderwah stands recognised as India’s Lavender Capital—an achievement rooted in research, resilience, and farmer empowerment.
This is not just a success story of a crop, but of a region redefining its future through science-led agriculture under the Aroma Mission and Floriculture Mission.
@DrJitendraSingh@DrNKalaiselvi@VinodSingh_IITK@zabeerahmedb@CSIRIndia
#PurpleRevolution #AromaMission #FloricultureMission #Farmers #Bhaderwah #Jammu #LavenderFarming #CSIRIIIM #FarmerEmpowerment #SustainableAgriculture #AatmanirbharBharat
Where science meets nature, beauty blossoms in full glory! The adage vindicated by the Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt of India.🌷
A glimpse of #TulipFest2026, organised by Council of Scientific & Industrial Research #CSIR-- Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) at Bonera, Pulwama in #JammuAndKashmir.
A soothing symphony of colours and serenity!
CSIR-IIIM Jammu Signs MoU with ICMR-NIV
CSIR–IIIM Jammu has joined hands with ICMR-NIV, Pune to strengthen collaboration in research, outbreak investigation, diagnostics, and training in public health and virology.
The partnership will enable joint research projects, academic exchanges, and capacity-building programs, enhancing disease surveillance, diagnostic capabilities, and scientific expertise in North India.
Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, Director CSIR-IIIM, emphasized the importance of collaborative research in building robust public health systems and empowering the next generation of scientists.
This collaboration marks a significant step towards advancing scientific research, innovation, and preparedness against emerging health challenges.
#CSIR #IIIM #CSIRIIIM #ICMRNIV #MoUSigning #PublicHealth #Virology #ScientificResearch #ResearchCollaboration #HealthInnovation #Jammu
Winning the World Cup twice in a row, the first time any team has done so in the T20 format. Totally deserving and rightful winners of the trophy.
What a fantastic performance by our team and a special brand of cricket on display.
Well done, Team India. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳🏆
The Drug Testing Laboratory (DTL) at CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, ensures the highest standards of quality, safety, and authenticity for drugs, APIs, and raw materials.
Equipped with state-of-the-art instruments, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation, GLP compliance, and BSL-2 certification, DTL sets the benchmark for excellence in pharmaceutical analysis and healthcare innovation.
#CSIRIIIM #DrugTesting #QualityAssurance #HealthcareInnovation #PharmaceuticalExcellence