IICT Celebrates Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2026 with environmental and educational outreach initiatives

Hyderabad: In an outreach initiative to mark Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2026, commemorating the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda, the city-based Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) collaborated with the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA), Bhadrachalam, to organise a career guidance and scientific awareness programme for students from remote tribal areas.

IICT scientists, including Dr Linga Banoth, Dr Surender Singh Jadav, Dr Aaradhana Priyadarshini, Dr C Chandra Sekhar and P Ravinder Reddy, visited the ITDA campus and interacted with intermediate and degree students. They highlighted the institute’s multidisciplinary research achievements and the diverse academic and career pathways available in science and technology.

To spark scientific curiosity, an interactive quiz competition tested students’ general scientific knowledge, with top performers receiving prizes. IICT also organised a series of events focused on environmental sustainability, educational empowerment and scientific awareness.

As part of nationwide initiatives held from November 1 to 15 to honour the invaluable cultural heritage and sacrifices of tribal communities, IICT launched its observances with a plantation drive on November 2 at the institute’s campus, led by CSIR-IICT Director Dr D Srinivasa Reddy.