Sundaresan Velusamy

[Sundaresan Velusamy @resanvs]

CSIR-CIMAP Research Centre, Bengaluru, celebrated the 80th Independence Day with great patriotism on 15 August 2026 @CSIRCIMAP @PrabodhTrivedi @CSIR_IND @ProfAnilKumarT1 @alok_kalra

[Sundaresan Velusamy @resanvs]

“CSIR-Aroma Mission Journey” has been prominently featured in the DST's Dream 2047 special issue. Encouraging to see the mission's contributions recognized. Have a look at pages 6–11 @PrabodhTrivedi @CSIRIndia @ProfAnilKumarT1 @alok_kalra
https://t.co/5nqbgvKraN

[ANI @ANI]

#WATCH | Lucknow, UP: Dr Prabodh Kumar Trivedi, Director of CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), says, "CIMAP has been working for quite some time on how to add value to the flowers offered in temples and provide employment... I once had the opportunity to meet the Chief Minister and discuss this with him... He asked how to use the offered Belpatra leaves. We have a staff member there who conducted a PhD on this. He demonstrated that Bael leaves have strong antioxidant properties and can be used to formulate a lotion. This is how this technology was developed."

He adds, "Most creams are meant solely for moisturising the skin. They lack antioxidant properties; however, since Belpatra leaves were found to possess this property, a lotion was formulated from them. We will now transfer this to a company..."

[ANI @ANI]

#WATCH | Lucknow, UP: Scientists at the CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP) in Lucknow have researched and developed a special herbal skin cream from Belpatra leaves, which were earlier offered in temples.

[DSTIndia @IndiaDST]

#Congratulations
@CSIR_IND Aroma Mission Team, led by @CSIRCIMAP receives #VigyanTeam Award (Agricultural Science) under #RashtriyaVigyanPuraskar2025 from Hon’ble @rashtrapatibhvn Smt. Droupadi Murmu—science strengthening farms & livelihoods.

@DrJitendraSingh @karandi65

[Dr Jitendra Singh @DrJitendraSingh]

President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu ji poses for a group photograph with the recipients of "#RashtriyaVigyanPuraskar 2025" at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

@rashtrapatibhvn

[CSIR, India @CSIR_IND]

Hearty congratulations to all the awardees of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025

Proud moment for CSIR with three honours:
• Dr. Venkata Mohan (CSIR-NEERI)
• Dr. K. Thangaraj (CSIR-CCMB)
• Team Aroma Mission, CSIR

@DrJitendraSingh #RashtriyaVigyanPuraskar #RVP2025 @CSIR_HRDG

[CSIR, India @CSIR_IND]

The CSIR Aroma Mission—where science meets agriculture—has transformed aromatic crops into engines of rural prosperity.

Honoured with the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 (Vigyan Team Award), the Mission has empowered farmers, strengthened livelihoods, promoted women-led entrepreneurship, and created sustainable rural employment nationwide.

A proud moment for Team CSIR and Science for Society!

@DrJitendraSingh @CsirAroma #CSIRAromaMission #ScienceForSociety #AgriculturalInnovation #AtmanirbharBharat

[Yogi Adityanath @myogiadityanath]

Congratulations to Team Aroma Mission CSIR, led by Dr. Prabodh K. Trivedi Ji for being honoured with the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025-'Vigyan Team' in Agricultural Science.

By empowering farmers through science-led cultivation of aromatic crops, the mission exemplifies research translating into prosperity, sustainability, and rural transformation.

[Prabodh Trivedi @PrabodhTrivedi]

Hon’ble Prime Minister released commemorative postal stamp on Ashwagandha at the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, highlighting India’s rich heritage in traditional medicine. @CSIRCIMAP developed improved varieties adopted by farmers &  industries. @CSIR_IND

[Sundaresan Velusamy @resanvs]

Review “A molecular perspective on horticultural trade: lessons from India for international species authentication” in "Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology”. https://t.co/k4j1AjrSpU @PrabodhTrivedi @CSIRCIMAP @CSIR_IND @ProfAnilKumarT1 @alokkalra16

[Sundaresan Velusamy @resanvs]

Happy to share a publication on "Rheumatoid Arthritis IVT-15", a traditional knowledge inspired formulation @PrabodhTrivedi @CSIRCIMAP @CSIR_IND @ProfAnilKumarT1 @alokkalra16

[Sundaresan Velusamy @resanvs]

Your "Vision on this Mission" and mentoring the Scientists in Societal work made this possible. This was passed by subsequent @CSIRCIMAP leaderships successfully and eventually Team @CSIR_IND @CsirAroma achieved. Thanks Sirs @ProfAnilKumarT1 @alokkalra16 @PrabodhTrivedi

[Anil K Tripathi @ProfAnilKumarT1]

Smile of this farmer n lemongrass oil in his hands is an outcome of CSIR’s Aroma Mission. Thousands of farmers across our country got benefitted by this far-reaching Mission. Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar to CSIR Aroma Mission is due recognition to the team spirit of all stakeholders

[Sundaresan Velusamy @resanvs]

Our pioneer in-depth 2016 review on “DNA barcoding: An efficient tool to overcome authentication challenges in the herbal market” in @PlantBiotechJ (IF 10.5) still Rocks (DOI: 10.1111/pbi.12419). Thanks mentors @PrabodhTrivedi @ProfAnilKumarT1 @alokkalra16 @CSIRCIMAP @CSIR_IND

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

The BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy that has been approved by the Cabinet is a landmark initiative that will foster High Performance Bio-manufacturing. This will also encourage scientific, industrial and societal advancements in the times to come. Other benefits include environmental preservation and employment creation.
https://t.co/4Yog1mDGOj

[Alok @alokkalra16]

This will strengthen our efforts to create more sustainable aroma cluster, building on the success of the first one in Barabanki, which increased farmers' income, optimized natural resource use, and reduced chemical usage @PrabodhTrivedi @rajeshcimap @ProfAnilKumarT1 @resanvs

[Prabodh Trivedi @PrabodhTrivedi]

@CSIRCIMAP signed & exchanged MoU with @TIGS_India Bangalore to facilitate mutual academic interactions & collaborations that synergize mandate, benchmarks & deliverables of both institutes. @DirectorCimap @3RakeshMishra
@PrabodhTrivedi
@DineshNagegowda @CSIR_IND @DrNKalaiselvi

[Sundaresan Velusamy @resanvs]

Genetic diversity and population structure of Taverniera cuneifolia, the Indian Liquorices was studied. Hope these findings encourage further research in development of breeding and conservation strategies @PrabodhTrivedi @CSIRCIMAP @CSIR_IND @ProfAnilKumarT1 @alokkalra16

[Sundaresan Velusamy @resanvs]

50,000 Lemongrass, 40,000 Citronella, 1000 cuttings of Patchouli and Rosemary provided from @CSIRCIMAP to tribal farmers of KAANI Tribal Sustainable Cluster, Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu under @CsirAroma @PrabodhTrivedi @DrNKalaiselvi @CSIR_IND

[Sundaresan Velusamy @resanvs]

@alokkalra16 @PrabodhTrivedi @ProfAnilKumarT1 @tiziana_sgamma @CSIRCIMAP @DirectorCimap Thanks Sir.

[Sundaresan Velusamy @resanvs]

Our paper on "Phylogenetic Insights into Indian Eugenia" published in the Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society @PrabodhTrivedi @ProfAnilKumarT1 @alokkalra16 @tiziana_sgamma @CSIRCIMAP @DirectorCimap