NEW DELHI, 13.03.26-Two-day International Conference on “CBRNE Related Threats to National Security and Safety – Antiterrorism Measures for a Safe Environment (ICCTNSS-2026)” concluded successfully. This conference was organized by the Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi in collaboration with Dyal Singh College, the National Association for Chemical Security, and the School of Open Learning.

In the inaugural session, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delhi, Prof Yogesh Singh underlined these threats knocking on our doors after the Lal Quila blast case. We have witnessed how easily available chemicals and materials are misused for spreading terrorism. Prof Singh emphasized on the growing importance of multidisciplinary collaboration among academia, government agencies, and industry highlighted that ensuring national security. And environmental safety requires strengthening scientific research, technological innovation, and effective policy frameworks. He remarked: “Ek parinda abhi udaan mein hai, teer har shakhs ki kaman mein hai,” emphasizing that threats are real and require constant vigilance and preparedness. He further stated that University will consider the introduction of a course on CBRNE threats and Disaster Management on the suggestion of Guest of Honour Dr. Pooja Saxena.

Over 400 participants that includes 200 fourth year UG students through poster and oral presentations enthusiastically responded and appreciated a new and unique theme of the conference that came for discussion in DU for the first time. The conference prepared a CBRNE Security Framework and policy recommendations to strengthen preparedness and response mechanisms for national security It also development a 2-credit Skill Enhancement Course on CBRNE Awareness and Disaster Preparedness which will be recommended to the University of Delhi for consideration as part of its academic curriculum.

In the concluding session, Prof. Inder Mohan Kapahy, congratulated the organisers, participants, and prize winners.