Lucknow: CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow celebrated the 79th CSIR Foundation Day Celebrations on 28th September 2020. Director, CSIR-CDRI, Prof. Tapas Kumar Kundu welcomed the guests on this auspicious occasion and said we feel proud to be a part of CSIR which was established in 1942. It has contributed significantly to the growth of Indian science & industry and in nation building.
On this occasion, Prof. Shiv Kumar Sarin, Director, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi graced the occasion as chief guest and delivered an online oration. Prof. Shiv Kumar Sarin delivered a very informative talk on “Heart of the Liver” to spread the awareness regarding importance of liver health for happy, healthy and long life. In his oration he emphasizes that one should keep his/her liver fat less than 5%. As Fatty liver is the main cause of various severe health complications including diabetes, heart disease and hypertension. To keep the liver healthy, the ALT/SGPT enzyme level in the blood serum must be less than 30 IU/L in male and less than 20 IU/L in female. Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) is an enzyme made in the liver. It is released into the blood when tissues are damaged. This enzyme is also called serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (SGPT). This enzyme is indicator of liver health so by observing the level of this parameter one can keep themselves updated with their liver health. He further said, Health is not given it is earned, so one has to do the efforts for getting it.
Announcement of Dr Mridula Kamboj Award for Drugs, Diagnostics, Vaccines and Related Basic research
On the occasion of CSIR Foundation Day celebration the Dr Mridula Kamboj Award for Drugs, Diagnostics, Vaccines and Related Basic research was announced this year’s award would be given to Dr T. Narender and his team for their outstanding contribution for developing a Phytopharmaceutical for management of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) which is also called prostate gland enlargement: a common condition as men get older. An enlarged prostate gland can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It can also cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems. Dr T. Narender will be felicitated on CDRI Annual Day in February 2021.
CSIR-CDRI’s 70th Year Celebration’s logo released today
Institute is celebrating 70th year of its establishment this year. On this occasion, Director CSIR-CDRI released 70th Year’s Celebration Logo of CSIR-CDRI. A yearlong celebration is ongoing in the institute. Besides this Hindi version of Annual Report 2019-20, Institutes Newsletter, BITS & BYTES and an e-booklet, “Living with COVID-19: Experience & Fight Against Pandemic.”
CSIR-CDRI Employee and Meritorious wards of employee felicitated on the occasion
CDRI colleagues who have superannuated in previous year and those who have completed 25 years of service in CSIR got felicitated on this occasion. Besides the meritorious ward of CDRI colleagues who has secured more than 90% in science subject in High School and Intermediate also got the cash prize and certificate for the outstanding academic performances. For academic excellence, Master Adarsh Goel and Master Bhavesh Agarwal got Rs.5000/- cash prize for securing more than 90% marks and 100% marks in one science subject in 12th Class.
During the celebrations, drawing and painting and Essay completion were also organized. The winners of essay completion were, Master Pratham Punj Shukla (1st), Ms Anjali Maurya and Ms Akanksha Vats (2nd). The winners of Drawing and Painting competition (Primary Group) were Ms. Peehoo Yadav (1st), Ms Fiona Abeer Singh (2nd) & Ms Anika Barnwal (3rd). The winners of Drawing and Painting competition (Middle Group) were Master Apoorv (1st), Master Atharva Shukla (2nd) and Ms Shambhavi and Ms Amolika Rawat (3rd). All the participants got e-certificates.
The program was concluded with the vote of thanks by the Chairperson, Organizing Committee Dr Prem Praksh Yadav.
