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| Yuva Kaushal Karyashala 5.0 commenced at CSIR-IIIM | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 18: In an effort to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world scientific research, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu, through its Technology Business Incubator (IIIM-TBI) and BioNEST Bioincubation Centre, launched the 10-day hands-on training programme "Yuva Kaushal Karyashala 5.0" in Chemical Sciences here today.
The programme has brought together 42 students from Government College for Women (GCW), Gandhi Nagar, Jammu and other institutions, offering them direct exposure to advanced laboratory practices, research methodologies and innovation ecosystems.
-Addressing the gathering, Director, CSIR-IIIM Jammu, Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, highlighted the importance of scientific temperament and practical exposure for students in today's rapidly changing world.
He said science is no longer confined to textbooks or academic classification but has become a way of life that influences every sector. He encouraged students to develop a scientific approach and research mindset irrespective of their future career choices.
Dr. Ahmed stated that Jammu and Kashmir possesses immense scientific and intellectual potential with institutions such as IIT, IIM, central universities and national laboratories creating opportunities for young researchers. He said initiatives like Yuva Kaushal Karyashala are aimed at connecting young minds with scientific innovation at an early stage.
Sharing an example of research excellence at IIIM, he spoke about ongoing work in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery. He noted that researchers at the institute successfully modified a naturally derived molecule that initially showed promising anti-cancer activity but had toxicity concerns.
He informed that the candidate molecule has progressed through pre-clinical evaluation and received regulatory approval to move into clinical stages, reflecting the institute's growing contribution to indigenous drug development.
Welcoming the participants, Senior Principal Scientist and Principal Investigator, IIIM-TBI, Dr. Saurabh Saran, said the workshop has been specially designed to give students exposure beyond conventional theoretical education.
He said the programme combines laboratory training with sessions on entrepreneurship, innovation and startups, enabling students to understand not only scientific processes but also pathways to convert ideas into viable ventures. |
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