Ramajayan Pandian

Scientist, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu.

[CSIR-IIIM @csiriiim]

Strengthening Science for Sustainable Innovation

CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to upscale and optimize anthraquinone-based pigment production from endophytic fungi through fermentation technology.

The MoU was signed by Dr Zabeer Ahmed, Director, CSIR-IIIM Jammu, and Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, marking a significant step towards advancing sustainable bioproduction and translating research into scalable industrial solutions.

Under this collaboration, CSIR-IIIM Jammu will contribute its expertise in fermentation technology, bioprocess optimization, and advanced infrastructure to scale up the process up to 500 litres.

The partnership brings together scientific expertise from both institutions to promote green technologies, innovation, and sustainable industrial applications.

#CSIRIIIM #Jammu #TERI #Biotechnology #FermentationTechnology #SustainableInnovation #GreenTechnology #ResearchAndInnovation #CSIR #ScienceForSociety

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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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CSIR-IIIM, Ambrosia Botanicals Join Hands To Work On Aromatic Crops, Essential Oils Based Botanical Wellness Products - Daily Excelsior https://t.co/Chv4F3qANz

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CSIR-IIIM, Jammu has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ambrosia Botanicals to promote research, quality standardization, value addition, and market development in aromatic crops, essential oils, and botanical wellness products.

The collaboration aims to strengthen India’s Aroma Mission by fostering innovation, scientific validation of botanical formulations, and creating stronger market linkages for farmers, entrepreneurs, and industry stakeholders.

The MoU was formally signed by Dr Zabeer Ahmed, Director, CSIR-IIIM, and Ms Pratiba S. Kedia, Founder and Chief Formulator, M/s Ambrosia Botanicals, marking a key step towards translating scientific research into sustainable, market-driven solutions in the aromatic and wellness sector.

#CSIR #CSIRIIIM #AromaMission #AmbrosiaBotanicals #AromaticCrops #EssentialOils #BotanicalWellness #Innovation #AgriBusiness #SustainableDevelopment #Jammu #IndiaScience #ResearchAndDevelopment

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12 Years that saw technology enter every Indian household - Daily Excelsior https://t.co/08Rtsnn5Dd

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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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"The Lavender Mission exemplifies CSIR's commitment to taking science from Lab to Land and Land to Market." - Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, DG CSIR & Secretary DSIR #LavenderFestival2026 #Bhaderwah

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Bhupinder Singh Sasan, Investigation Officer, Cyber Police Station Jammu, shares his experience after attending the Startup Exhibition at Lavender Festival 2026 in Bhaderwah. He expresses gratitude to Hon'ble Union Minister and Vice President, CSIR, Dr. Jitendra Singh, and Director, CSIR-IIIM, Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, for providing a platform that promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, and youth empowerment through the Lavender Mission.

#LavenderFestival2026 #CSIRIIIM #PurpleRevolution #StartupIndia #Bhaderwah #LavenderMission #Innovation #YouthEmpowerment

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‘Lavender Goes Global’: Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, Director CSIR-IIIM Jammu, Charts Roadmap to Make Bhaderwah the World’s Lavender Capital

#Bhaderwah #LavenderFestival2026

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Lavender Festival 2026 showcases Bhaderwah’s rise as a key centre of India’s aroma-based economy, where scientific innovation and agriculture come together to create fresh opportunities for local youth and entrepreneurs.

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

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CSIR-IIIM JAMMU IN MEDIA!
08-06-2026

Lavender Festival 2026 concludes with vision to make Bhaderwah a global Lavender hub

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Jammu Links : https://t.co/18rZq675fM

UNI NEWS : https://t.co/Ahwu72Pzyw

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

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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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Students attending the Lavender Festival in Bhaderwah expressed enthusiasm about learning how lavender is cultivated and transformed into valuable products. The visit offered them a firsthand glimpse into the Purple Revolution, showcasing the potential of science, innovation, and entrepreneurship in rural development.

The students appreciated the opportunity provided by the administration and CSIR-IIIM and said such events inspire young minds to explore new ideas and opportunities in agriculture and allied sectors.

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

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The fragrance of Bhaderwah’s lavender fields is now echoing far beyond the valleys, drawing leaders from the aroma industry, startups from hill states, and media teams from across the country to witness India’s emerging Agri-entrepreneurship success story.

From conventional farming to high-value lavender cultivation, farmers are showcasing a dramatic transformation—backed by strong technical support from CSIR-IIIM and early industry linkages that have turned Bhaderwah into a model of rural innovation.

With product diversification ranging from perfumes, soaps, oils, balms and cosmetics to new value-added innovations, the Purple Revolution continues to expand its footprint, while also boosting agri-tourism and promoting PM Narendra Modi’s vision of “Vocal for Local.”

From fields to fragrance, Bhaderwah stands as a living example of science-led rural transformation.
#LavenderFestival2026 #Bhaderwah

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Lavender Festival 2026 | Lavender Goes Global

Padma Shri awardee Prof. Vinod K. Singh, Institute Chair Professor, IIT Kanpur and Mentor, CSIR-IIIM, hailed Bhaderwah's emergence as India's Lavender Capital as a remarkable success story of science-driven rural transformation.
Describing the Lavender Festival as "history in the making," he highlighted how the region has evolved from traditional low-return farming to a thriving hub of lavender cultivation, entrepreneurship and innovation through the support of CSIR-IIIM's Aroma Mission.

Prof. Singh praised the farmers of Jammu & Kashmir as the true architects of the Purple Revolution and emphasized the importance of continued collaboration between scientists, industry and growers to take Bhaderwah's world-class lavender products to global markets.
From the hills of Jammu & Kashmir to the world — the fragrance of India's Purple Revolution continues to spread.

#LavenderFestival2026 #LavenderGoesGlobal #PurpleRevolution #CSIRIIIM #AromaMission #Bhaderwah #ScienceForSociety #RuralTransformation #InnovationForImpact

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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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“Bhaderwah has all the ingredients to become a global lavender destination.”

Sharing his experience at Lavender Festival 2026, Amol from Fine Fragrances Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, praised the vibrant atmosphere, the quality of lavender cultivation, and the strong sense of community among farmers, scientists and industry stakeholders.

He expressed confidence that Bhaderwah’s lavender ecosystem will continue to grow and gain international recognition, taking the fragrance of India’s Purple Revolution to global markets.

#LavenderFestival2026 #LavenderGoesGlobal #PurpleRevolution #CSIRIIIM #Bhaderwah #FineFragrances #AromaMission #LavenderCapital #IndustryConnect #GlobalLavender