PGGC-11, Chandigarh Students Visit CSIR-CLRI for Educational Tour

Chandigarh: Sixty science students from Post Graduate Government College, Sector-11, Chandigarh, along with three staff members, undertook an educational tour of the CSIR–Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Regional Center located in Jalandhar. During the visit, the students explored the center’s modern laboratories, where testing related to chemicals, physics, and the environment is conducted. The center also houses a small tannery plant that provides technical services to industries. The students met Dr. Abhinandan Kumar, a Senior Principal Scientist, who answered their questions and shared insights about the ongoing work at the institute. Additionally, the students were informed about the year-round internship programs offered by the institute, which could support their further studies and career development. This educational visit was sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology, Chandigarh Administration, with the objective of familiarizing students with scientific institutions and fostering interest in research.