A five-day Skill Development Program on “Industrial Instrumentation: Practical Skills for Real-World Applications” was organized under the CSIR-Integrated Skill Initiative from 27th to 31st October 2025 at CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar. The program aimed to impart hands-on experience and practical knowledge in industrial instrumentation, focusing on sensors, signal conditioning, process control, and automation systems.

The program was inaugurated by the Director, CSIR-IMMT, Dr Ramanuj Narayan who emphasized the importance of skill enhancement in instrumentation for improving industrial efficiency and reliability. A total of 31 participants (28 male and 3 female) attended the program, representing diverse categories - 20 from General, 8 from OBC, and 3 from SC backgrounds.

The sessions included expert lectures, practical demonstrations, and laboratory exercises on real-time instrumentation and control systems. Participants actively engaged in discussions and hands-on experiments, gaining valuable exposure to industrial practices.

The program was coordinated by Dr. Santosh Kumar Behera, Senior Principal Scientist, Program and Skill Development Coordinator, CSIR-IMMT. The event received positive feedback from participants for its practical orientation and relevance to real-world industrial applications. The program concluded successfully with the distribution of certificates on 31st October 2025.