KERALA STATE COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Women’s Leadership in STEM Programme – 11 August 2026, 2:30 PM

Women Leadership in STEM –  Lead with Purpose. Navigate Challenges. Build Impactful Careers The Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), in association with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) – Indian Women Network (IWN), Southern Region, invites women researchers, entrepreneurs, professionals, academicians and STEM students to an inspiring programme on Women Leadership in STEM. The programme will feature: Mr. Chetan Makam, Senior Vice President – Commercial, OrganOX, delivering the keynote address on “Leading with Purpose: Navigating Challenges.” Ms. Jyothi Ramaswami, Cyber Security Consultant, sharing insights on Cyber Security in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. The session aims to encourage women in STEM to lead with purpose, overcome professional challenges, and build impactful careers through inspiring leadership experiences and meaningful interactions with accomplished industry leaders. Date & Time : 11 August 2026,  2.30 PM onwards Venue: KSCSTE Headquarters, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram 🎯 Who can participate? Women researchers, entrepreneurs, professionals, academicians and students in STEM. Programme Brochure Click here to apply online

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KSCSTE Welcomes Dr. K K Ramachandran as Executive Vice President

The Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) extends a warm welcome to Dr. K. K. Ramachandran on assuming charge as the Executive Vice President, KSCSTE. A distinguished marine geologist with over 37 years of scientific research and science administration experience, Dr. Ramachandran has made significant contributions to earth and environmental sciences. His exemplary leadership as Scientist and Group Head at the National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS) and his dedicated service as Member Secretary of KSCSTE and the Kerala State Coastal Zone Management Committee reflect his unwavering commitment to advancing science, sustainable development, and public policy. We wish Dr. Ramachandran every success in his new role as Executive Vice President. We look forward to his visionary leadership in strengthening Kerala’s scientific ecosystem, fostering innovation, and driving impactful research for the benefit of society. Congratulations and best wishes for a successful and inspiring tenure!  

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World Snake Day 2026 – Zero Snakebite Deaths Kerala Awareness Programme at Sasthra Bhavan on 16 July 2026

🐍 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐊𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐚 The Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC), KSCSTE, in association with the EIACP PC Hub Kerala, successfully observed World Snake Day 2026 at KSCSTE Headquarters, Sasthra Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. The programme, themed ” 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐊𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐚: 𝐀 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡-𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞,” brought together students, researchers, and experts to promote awareness on snake conservation, snakebite prevention, and the One Health approach. The event was inaugurated by Prof. Saji Gopinath, Executive Vice President, KSCSTE, and presided over by Dr. P. Harinarayanan, Member Secretary, KSCSTE. Technical sessions by Smt. Deepthi Mohan, Beat Forest Officer, Rapid Response Team, Palode, and Dr. R. Dileep Kumar, Snakebite Management Researcher and CEO, Indriyam Biologics Pvt. Ltd., highlighted the importance of snake conservation, human–snake coexistence, and biotechnology-driven approaches to snakebite prevention. A key highlight was the release of the “Illustrated Guide to Common Snakes of Kerala,” prepared by Dr. R. Dileep Kumar under the Snakebite Management Initiative of KSCSTE, EIACP PC Hub Kerala, and the Kerala Biotechnology Commission. The programme concluded with an engaging interactive session moderated by Er. Arjun Prasad, Senior Scientist, KSCSTE, followed by the Vote of Thanks by Dr. Sherin B. M., Senior Scientist, KSCSTE. Together, we move closer to a Zero Snakebite Deaths Kerala through science, conservation, awareness, and collective action. Click here for event photos

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World Snake Day 2026 Awareness Programme at KSCSTE on 16.07.2026, 10 a.m.

World Snake Day 2026 Awareness Programme at KSCSTE on 16.07.2026, 10 a.m. 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐒𝐍𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔  – Zero Snakebite Deaths Kerala A Biotechnology and Conservation-Driven One Health Mission Towards a Snakebite Death-Free Future Join us in celebrating World Snake Day 2026 through an engaging programme that brings together snake conservation, biotechnology, and the One Health approach to promote awareness on snakebite prevention, biodiversity conservation, and scientific innovations in antivenom research and diagnostics. 📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 : 16 July 2026 🕙𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 : 10.00 AM – 12.30 PM 📍 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 : M. S. Swaminathan Hall, KSCSTE Headquarters, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram Who can participate? UG/PG students pursuing Zoology, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, and allied disciplines. 🎓 E-Certificates will be issued to all registered participants. Click here for Programme Brochure 📝 Register now: https://forms.gle/2Z9gdJTTRuQ2UKWL7 Organized by EIACP PC Hub Kerala & Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC), KSCSTE

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വായന വാരാചരണം 2026 – 2026 ജൂൺ 25, ശാസ്ത്രഭവൻ

വായന വാരാചരണം 2026 – 2026 ജൂൺ 25, ശാസ്ത്രഭവൻ കേരള ശാസ്‌ത്ര സാങ്കേതിക പരിസ്ഥിതി കൗൺസിൽ ലൈബ്രറി & ഡോക്യൂമെന്റേഷൻ സെന്ററിന്റെ നേതൃത്വത്തിൽ വായന ദിനാചരണം സംഘടിപ്പിച്ചു. കെ.എസ്.സി.എസ്.ടി.ഇ എക്സിക്യൂട്ടീവ് വൈസ് പ്രസിഡൻ്റ് പ്രൊഫ.(ഡോ.)സജി ഗോപിനാഥ് വായന ദിനാചരണം ഉദ്ഘാടനം ചെയ്തു. കെ.എസ്.സി.എസ്.ടി.ഇ മെമ്പർ സെക്രട്ടറി ഡോ. പി. ഹരിനാരായണൻ അധ്യക്ഷ പ്രസംഗം നടത്തി. കവിയും, അധ്യാപകനും, ആശാൻ സ്മാരക അവാർഡ് ജേതാവുമായ എൻ. എസ്. സുമേഷ് കൃഷ്ണൻ മുഖ്യപ്രഭാഷണം നടത്തി. സാഹിത്യത്തിലെയും, കവിതയിലെയും വാക്കുകളുടെ പ്രാധാന്യത്തെയും, അർത്ഥത്തെയും കുറിച്ച് വളരെ നർമ്മരസത്തോടെയുള്ള പ്രഭാഷണമായിരുന്നു. വായനയുടെ പ്രാധാന്യം, വായന നമ്മെ എങ്ങനെ സ്വാധീനിക്കുന്നു? നമ്മുടെ ജീവിതത്തിൽ നന്മയെ സ്വാംശീകരിക്കാൻ വായന എപ്രകാരമാണ് ഇടപെടുന്നത് എന്നെല്ലാം വ്യക്തമാക്കുകയും വായനയുടെ പ്രാധാന്യം വിശദീകരിക്കുന്ന “തോണിയാത്ര” എന്നകവിത അവതരിപ്പിക്കുകയും ചെയ്തു. ഭാഷാ ഇൻസ്റ്റിറ്റ്യൂട്ട് റിസർച്ച് ഓഫീസറും, എഴുത്തുകാരിയുമായ ശ്രീകല ചിങ്ങോലിയും മലയാളകവിതകളെക്കുറിച്ച് ഒരു പ്രഭാഷണം നടത്തി. കെ.എസ്.സി.എസ്.ടി.ഇ സീനിയർ സയൻ്റിസ്റ്റ് അർജുൻ പ്രസാദ് സ്വാഗതവും, ലൈബ്രേറിയൻ സഖിലേഖ. എ കൃതജ്ഞതയും പറഞ്ഞു. കേരള ഭാഷാ ഇൻസ്റ്റിറ്റ്യൂട്ടിന്റെ പുസ്‌തക പ്രദർശനവും ഉണ്ടായിരുന്നു. പരിപാടിയുടെ ചിത്രങ്ങൾ കാണാൻ ഇവിടെ ക്ലിക്ക് ചെയ്യുക

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National Technology Day 2026 – TechTouch – Beyond Vision on 13.05.2026 at ICFOSS, Thiruvananthapuram

National Technology Day 2026 – TechTouch – Beyond Vision on 13.05.2026 at ICFOSS, Thiruvananthapuram As part of the National Technology Day 2026 celebrations themed “ Responsible Innovation for Inclusive Growth,” Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment organized an Inclusive Technology Training Programme for visually impaired students in collaboration with International Centre for Free and Open Source Software (ICFOSS) at ICFOSS, Karyavattom. The programme introduced students to the latest mobile applications and smartphone technologies that support education and daily living. Participants also received hands-on training on assistive educational devices developed by the Assistive Technology Department of ICFOSS, including Braille learner tools, periodic table models, maps, place value learning aids, electronic configuration tools, and more. The initiative highlighted the importance of accessible and inclusive technology in empowering students and ensuring equal learning opportunities for all. As part of the National Technology Day observance, KSCSTE has also been conducting a series of programmes including Industry–Academia Bridging initiatives, webinars on translational technologies, and open house programmes at national-level institutions. To view photos from the event, Click here

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KSCSTE EEP State level Thematic Competitions held on 12.05.2026 at Thiruvananthapuram

KSCSTE EEP State level Thematic Competitions held on 12.05.2026 at Thiruvananthapuram KSCSTE’s Environmental Education Programme (EEP) State-Level Competitions were held with enthusiastic participation from students across Kerala. The valedictory function was presided over by Prof. A. Sabu, Member Secretary, KSCSTE, who highlighted the urgent need for environmental protection and the crucial role of youth in addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development. Prof. Achuthsankar S. Nair, former Head of the Department of Bioinformatics, University of Kerala, delivered the valedictory address, emphasizing the importance of scientific awareness and responsible use of technology in tackling environmental challenges and shaping sustainable lifestyles for future generations. Prizes and certificates were distributed in the presence of Dr. C. Anil Kumar, State EEP Programme Coordinator & Chief Scientist, KSCSTE, Dr. P Harinarayanan, Chief Scientist, KSCSTE, Sri S.R. Bhadran, former Graphic Designer, Doordarshan and Dr. Vishnu M, Junior Scientist, KSCSTE. To view photos from the event, Click here

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