Haryana Governor Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh addresses Golden Jubilee event of Environment Society of India

Chandigarh, November 21, 2025: Hon’ble Haryana Governor Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh on Friday addressed the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Environment Society of India (ESI) at CSIR-CSIO here, calling the occasion a significant milestone in India’s environmental movement.

The event witnessed the presence of Smt Mitra Ghosh, First Lady of Haryana, Shri DK Behera, IAS, Secretary to Governor, Dr RC Mishra, President, Environment Society of India, Prof Shantnu Bhattacharaya, Director, CSIR-CSIO and Dr Rachna Mishra, Vice President of the Environment Society of India.

In his address, Hon’ble Governor Prof Ghosh lauded the ESI for its 50 years of dedicated environmental service. Established in 1976, the Environment Society of India took early responsibility for raising public awareness on ecological balance, biodiversity and sustainable living—long before environmental concerns gained mainstream attention, he said.

Prof Ghosh said that over the decades, the ESI has championed a wide range of initiatives, including eco-clubs in schools, biodiversity awareness drives, tree plantation campaigns, bird conservation activities and observances of World Environment Day, Wetland Day, and the National Children’s Science Congress.

These programmes, he noted, have inspired thousands of young people to value nature and adopt environment-friendly habits. The Governor highlighted the ESI’s strong community engagement and its partnership with CSIO, which has helped bring scientific knowledge closer to students and the public.

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Haryana Governor Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh inaugurated the curtain raiser event for India International Science Festival-2025 at CSIR–CSIO, Chandigarh

Chandigarh, November 21, 2025: The Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR–CSIO), Chandigarh, on Friday hosted the Curtain Raiser of the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025, marking the beginning of nationwide celebrations for one of the world’s largest science outreach initiatives.

The event was presided over by the Hon’ble Governor of Haryana Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh who addressed an audience comprising distinguished scientists, eminent academicians, representatives of Vigyan Bharati (VIBHA), teachers, students, and invited guests. Lady Governor Smt Mitra Ghosh and Secretary to Governor Shri DK Behera, IAS, were also present on the occasion.

In his address, Hon’ble Governor, while praising CSIR–CSIO as one of India’s most respected scientific institutions, said that IISF, established in 2015 by the Ministry of Science & Technology, the Ministry of Earth Sciences, and Vijnana Bharati, has grown into a national celebration of scientific excellence and public engagement.

The Governor emphasised that IISF’s mission has always been to cultivate scientific temper, promote innovation, and bridge the gap between science and society. He noted that the festival achieves this by making science accessible through exhibitions, hands-on experiments, theatre, demonstrations, innovation showcases, and student-led initiatives. “IISF transforms science into a lived experience for students, farmers, homemakers, artisans, and citizens from all walks of life,” he said.

Reflecting on the festival’s broader purpose, Hon’ble Governor Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh stated that IISF has the potential to evolve into a mass movement for scientific awareness. He referenced India’s civilizational wisdom, noting that knowledge is regarded as the greatest wealth — subtle, secure, and ever-lasting.

Speaking on this year’s theme, “Vigyan Se Samruddhi: For Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” the Governor underlined the need to transform scientific knowledge into technology and innovation that uplift society.

Addressing the students, he urged them to carry forward India’s scientific legacy with curiosity, creativity, and commitment. The event concluded with a call to collectively broaden scientific awareness and strengthen innovation as the nation prepares for IISF 2025.

Earlier Hon’ble Governor Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh and First Lady of Haryana Smt Mitra Ghosh also planted two saplings on the campus.

Prominent among others who were present on the occasion included Prof Shantanu Bhattacharya, Director CSIR-CSIO, Prof Renu Vig, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Shri Praveen Ramdas Ji, National Joint Organizing Secretary, Vigyan Bharti and ⁠Prof Satish Kumar, Chief Scientist CSIR-CSIO.