September 22, 2025, 9:38 am By Sharon Tracy Gomes Public New General
A two-day National Science Seminar (in Hindi) was successfully held at the CSIR–National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO), Goa on the theme ‘भारत के विकास में समुद्री अनुसंधान का योगदान और भविष्य की संभावनाएँ’ (Contribution of Marine Research in India’s Development and Future Prospects) The seminar featured four scientific sessions covering Chemical Oceanography, Biological Oceanography, Geological Oceanography, and Physical Oceanography & Ocean Engineering. A total of 34 oral presentations and 20 poster presentations were delivered, with the participation of over 150 delegates from 12 institutions across the country.
The Chief Guest, Prof. Dr. Sujata Kadam, Dean of the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) Goa Campus, highlighted the importance of Ayurveda in lifestyle and shared the activities being carried out by her institution. The Guest of Honour, Dr. Ramanuj Narayan, Director, CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar, underlined the significance of organizing such scientific seminars and acknowledged the contributions of CSIR institutions, particularly CSIR-NIO, to national development. Dr. Arun Deo Singh, Senior Professor, Department of Geology, Banaras Hindu University, delivered a talk on the utility of microfossils in ocean exploration.
In his address, CSIR-NIO Director, Prof. Sunil Kumar Singh, spoke about the vast opportunities available in ocean science, explaining how research outcomes can support socio-economic growth and contribute to nation-building.
At the valedictory function, the Chief Guest was Dr. Asha B. Gehlot, Member, Hindi Language Advisory Committee, NITI Aayog, Government of India, and Head, Department of Hindi & former Vice-Principal (Academic), Government College, Khandola, Goa. In her address, she stressed the importance of organizing such conferences in Hindi and other Indian languages, noting that this will help disseminate scientific research to society and make a meaningful contribution to the blue economy.
Key takeaways from the seminar included:
• India’s leadership role in marine resources and ocean research
• Scope for new discoveries and solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation
• Application of marine research outcomes for industrial, social, and national development
This national seminar was coordinated by Dr. Narsinh Thakur, Chief Scientist, CSIR-NIO, and co-coordinated by Dr. Rakesh Sharma, Senior Hindi Officer, CSIR-NIO, with strong support from NIO’s scientists, technical officers, administrative staff, and students.