Archive · 27 Sep 2025
CCMB Foundation Day Draws Thousands Despite Rain
Imagine a big science party at a place called CCMB in Hyderabad!
It was their way of celebrating CSIR's birthday, which is like a big science club.
Despite the rain, lots of people came to check out cool science stuff.
Scientists showed off how they fight diseases, help the environment, and even grow new kinds of rice.
They also explained how to start your own science company.
The head scientist said they hoped it would inspire kids to become scientists, just like it inspired others in the past.
CCMB in Hyderabad hosted an Open Day to celebrate CSIR’s Foundation Day.
Over 4,000 visitors attended the event, despite a rain forecast.
Exhibits highlighted research on diseases and ecological challenges.
Plant biologists presented novel rice varieties.
The Atal Incubation Centre showcased biotech entrepreneurship opportunities.
- Who
- The CSIR–Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) hosted the event.
- What
- CCMB held an Open Day showcasing scientific exhibits.
- When
- Friday, the day of CSIR’s Foundation Day.
- Where
- CCMB campus in Hyderabad.
- Why
- To celebrate CSIR's Foundation Day and engage the public with scientific research.
- Event
- CSIR Foundation Day / Open Day
- Organization
- CSIR–Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB)
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Attendance
- Over 4,000 visitors
- Exhibits
- Infectious, genetic, and lifestyle diseases, ecological challenges, biotech entrepreneurship