SCIR-NEIST upgraded
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 03 2013 :
The CSIR: North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST) formerly known as Regional Research Laboratory, Substation, Lamphelpat, Imphal has been upgraded to the status of Branch Laboratory with effect from 21st February 2013 .
In a statement, Principal Scientist of the Institute Dr H Birkumar Singh has informed that with the upgradation of the institute with an aim on technology development based on local resource, many new domains of research and development like Establishment of Seismic station; Footwear Designing & Manufacturing; Development of Novel Products based on ethnic designs and materials; Bioresource-based products; Biotechnological education, etc have been brought under the ambit of the institute.