P T Bhaskara Panicker Memorial Lecture – Prelude to 38th Kerala Science Congress on 05.12.2025 Speaker Prof. Kana M Sureshan Professor IISER, Thiruvananthapuram Date and Time 05 December 2025, 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Venue Sir Syed College, Taliparamba, Kannur Program Brochure Program Schedule Click here to Register online
etenders invited to carry out various works associated with the ‘Venue Arrangements’ for the conduct of 38th Kerala Science Congress (Last Date : 17.12.2025, 3 p.m.)
The Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) aims to promote scientific research, innovation, science popularisation and improve the quality of science education in the state. To accomplish these, the Council is implementing various programmes. The Council has been continuously improving its programmes through regular internal reviews. Now KSCSTE has decided to conduct an independent assessment of various programmes of the Council Headquarters. The study was entrusted to the Centre for Socio-economic and Environmental Studies (CSES), Kochi. The study is primarily based on the feedback of the stakeholders. In this connection, we request the feedback, opinions and suggestions from different sections of the Kerala population. Kindly send your feedback and suggestions to the email id of CSES ð¨ððð¢ðð¢ðð¥@ðð¬ðð¬ð¢ð§ðð¢ð.ð¨ð«ð
A condolence meeting was held at KSCSTE, Sasthra Bhavan, to mourn the sad demise of Prof. V. K. Damodaran, esteemed Member of the State Council and Executive Committee, KSCSTE. The gathering brought together officials, colleagues, and well-wishers who came to pay tribute to Prof. Damodaran’s invaluable contributions to the scientific community. The council expressed its deepest condolences to the bereaved family and acknowledged the void left by his passing.
The Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Prof. V.K. Damodaran, a pioneering scientist, visionary leader, and passionate advocate for sustainable energy. His untimely departure is a great loss to the scientific community and to all those who had the privilege of working with him. As a key member of the KSCSTE State Council and Executive Committee, Prof. V. K Damodaran was instrumental in guiding the Council’s initiatives, helping shape the future of science, technology, and environmental sustainability in Kerala. His leadership and forward-thinking approach were central to advancing renewable energy solutions and driving impactful science programs in the state. Prof. V. K Damodaran also served as Director of the Science, Technology, and Environment Department, where he played a crucial role in shaping Kerala’s scientific landscape. His commitment to the environment, innovation, and sustainability was unmatched, and his work continues to resonate globally. An exceptional academic and communicator, Prof. Damodaran’s contributions went beyond research—he was a bridge between complex science and the wider community. His tireless efforts to promote clean energy and environmental consciousness will inspire future generations. The KSCSTE expresses its deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. Prof. Damodaran’s legacy will live on through the lasting impact of his work and the many lives he touched.