- India’s premier National Research Laboratory CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR-IMTECH) has proposed to establish a ‘High End Skill Development Centre’ in CSIR-IMTECH, Chandigarh through public private partnership under the CSIR program for “Setting up
Knowledge Alliance between CSIR constituent Laboratories and Private Industry”.. - CSIR IMTECH has partnered with Merck, a leading German science and technology company, to set up this first of its kind, Academia-Industry-led laboratory.
- It will augment Government of India’s initiative for skilling India in the area of Life Science.
- Merck in collaboration with CSIR-IMTECH will use their expertise in Life Science to build a centre which will help researchers and students develop advanced competencies and analytical skills required for life science research.
Points to Remember:
High End Skill Development Centre will be established in which city