CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) is organizing “One Week One Lab” program from March 7 -12, 2023 to showcase its contribution to science, technology and innovation at CSIR-IICT,  Hyderabad, India.

The inaugural function and industry meet, held on March 7, included lectures and product launch, round table meet, exhibitions etc was attended by Scientists, senior executives from health care, chemical, agrochemical and biotech sector; research students and others.

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology presided the program as Chief Guest. Pradip Dave, President, Pesticides Manufacturers & Formulators Association of India (PMFAI) and Chairman, Aimco Pesticides was Guest of Honour for the function.  Dave was honoured by Minister Singh.

The week long program is showcasing CSIR-IICT’s contributions during last eight decades of continued journey since its inception in 1944. The weeklong program includes celebrations of International Women’s Day, Kisan Mela & Technologies for Society, Researchers Conclave, Outreach and Valedictory.

CSIR-IICT in collaboration with PMFAI & Indian industries developed many Technical Grade Pesticides and Intermediates for which Indian industries were dependent on complete imports. IICT has also played leading role in developing synthetic pyrethroids.

Today, India is one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of synthetic pyrethroids in the world with products like Deltamethrin, Cypermethrin, Fenvalarate, Bifenthrin, Permethrin etc.

The long association contributed to the growth of Indian pesticide industry to become 4^th largest producer of pesticides in the world after US, Japan and China with approximate market size of Rs. 73,000 crores.

Presently, India exports about Rs. 38,000 crores worth pesticides to global markets, almost 90% of which is mainly by Indian companies. This achievement made possible with lots of efforts by PMFAI and Indian Industries with active support from Government and various research institutions, in which CSIR-IICT played key role.