KERALA STATE COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

 

KSCSTE – World Intellectual Property Day 2026 – Oration on April 27, 2026 @ 11.00 am

Chief Secretary Dr. Jayathilak IAS Visits KSCSTE on 22.04.2026

Dr. Jayathilak IAS, Chief Secretary of Kerala, visited the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) and was received by Prof. Saji Gopinath, Executive Vice President. He interacted with scientists and discussed the ongoing activities of KSCSTE, along with new initiatives, major funding opportunities, and future prospects.

KSCSTE – Webinar on Promoting Information Services With Technology on 22.04.2026 @ 11 a.m.

Information Systems Division & KSCSTE Library organising Webinar on Promoting Information Services With Technology 22.04.2026 @ 11 a.m.

Date: 22nd April 2026

Time: 11:00 AM

Resource Person: Dr. Sainul Abideen P, Deputy Librarian, IISER, Thiruvananthapuram

  • Participation certificate will be provided only for registered attendees
  • No registration fee

Register here:
https://forms.gle/4xxKD4Q2qSGELygG6

Join the webinar:
https://kscstehq.webex.com/kscstehq/j.php?MTID=m83cbd3eb69ebd4060eeddd04bf7ad24a

NB: Kindly ensure your Webex app/software is updated on your mobile/PC to enjoy the webinar smoothly.

EIACP Hub, Kerala at KSCSTE Secures National Recognition at EIACP Evaluation Workshop 2025–2026

The Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) proudly announces a remarkable national achievement by its Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme Programme Centre (PC) Hub, Kerala.

The EIACP PC Hub, Kerala at KSCSTE has been awarded 3rd position at the national level in recognition of its outstanding performance during the year 2025–2026. This prestigious honour was conferred at the EIACP National Evaluation Workshop 2025–2026, organized by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

The award was received by Dr. P. Harinarayanan, Chief Scientist and EIACP PC Hub Coordinator, from Mrs. Namitha Prasad, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Expert Consultation to Develop a State-Level Plan of Action on Climate Change Impacts on Kerala’s Ocean and Coastal Ecosystems

A consultative meeting of experts to develop a State-level Plan of Action to address the impacts of climate change on Kerala’s ocean and coastal ecosystems was held on 10 March 2026 at 3:00 PM at the CM’s Conference Hall, Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram. The meeting, coordinated by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), brought together experts to deliberate on issues such as sea-level rise, coastal erosion, ocean warming, and their impacts on marine biodiversity and coastal livelihoods. The consultation is expected to guide science-based mitigation and adaptation strategies for the sustainable management of Kerala’s coastal and marine resources.

 

Public Notice : Invitation for Public Comments/Feedback on the Draft Kerala Biotechnology Policy,2026 (Last Date : 24/03/2026 05.00 PM)

Public Notice inviting Comments/Feedback on draft Kerala Biotechnology Policy,2026

Draft Kerala Biotechnology Policy, 2026

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One Day Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights & Patent Filing on 12.03.2026 @ Sasthra Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram

Patent Information Centre – Kerala in collaboration with SC & ST Cell, Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), is organising a One-Day Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights & Patent Filing.

Date : 12 March 2026
Location : KSCSTE, Thiruvananthapuram
Time : 09:30 AM – 4:30 PM

The programme is designed for faculty members, PhD scholars, and postgraduate students to strengthen their understanding of IPR, Patent filing procedures, Patentability of inventions, Patent searching & drafting and legal issues in IPR including disputes, infringement & Remedies.

Registration fee : Rs. 500/- (Registration is free for participants from SC/ST community)

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