IICT collaborates with Cipla foundation to train students from North East

Hyderabad: City-based Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) has announced its collaboration with Cipla Foundation (CF) to conduct orientation-cum-training programme for M.Sc. (Chemistry) students from the North-Eastern (NE) states for a period of three years starting from 2021-22 under its Corporate Social responsibility (CSR).

The initiative aims to provide students from North East an opportunity to learn and interact with CSIR-IICT scientists, prepare them to be industry ready or pursue Ph.D in chemistry and at the same time expose them to the diverse cultures.

The three-month hybrid (online and hands-on) course began with a virtual inaugural session was attended by around 50 students representing the seven NE states, chemistry faculty from respective universities and faculty from IICT.

Dr D Shailaja, Chief Scientist and Nodal Officer for Skill and CSR Programmes, IICT, informed students about the various skill development programs of IICT to upskill the UG and PG students.

Director, IICT, Dr V M Tiwari advised faculty to empower students with state-of-the-art skills that will equip them take up assignments on a global platform. Senior Principal Scientist and course coordinator, Dr. Pradosh Chakrabarti and CEO of Cipla Foundation, Anurag Mishra also addressed the students.

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