SAMAVESHA 20: Empowering Science & Innovation at KSCSTE–KFRI
SAMAVESHA 20, organized jointly by I-STEM (Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Govt. of India) and KSCSTE–Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), got underway today at the KFRI Extension & Training Centre Seminar Hall.
The program commenced with a welcome address by Dr. R. Jayaraj (Senior Principal Scientist & Scientist-in-Charge, CAI-K), followed by the presidential address delivered by Dr. Kannan C. S. Warrier (Director, KSCSTE–KFRI).
The gathering gained valuable insights from the special address by Dr. Harilal Bhaskar (COO & National Coordinator, I-STEM) on the role and significance of I-STEM in India's R&D ecosystem.
This was followed by a keynote address by Dr. P. Harinarayanan (Member Secretary, KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala) focusing on empowering research through shared infrastructure and sustainable innovation in Kerala.
The event then featured live interactive program demonstrations by the I-STEM Team.
Published on: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
