CSIR-IIIM Jammu and HAPICO Industries sign MoU to develop biopesticides
CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, signed an MoU with HAPICO Industries on 20 March 2025 to jointly develop novel biopesticides from medicinal and aromatic plants.
Summary
CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, signed an MoU with HAPICO Industries Pvt Ltd on 20 March 2025 to jointly develop novel biopesticides. The MoU was signed by CSIR-IIIM Director Dr Zabeer Ahmed and HAPICO Managing Director Shabeer Ahmed. The partnership aims to use the region's medicinal and aromatic plant biodiversity to develop sustainable alternatives to chemical pesticides.
Key facts
- Date
- 20 March 2025, Jammu
- Parties
- CSIR-IIIM and HAPICO Industries
- Aim
- Novel biopesticides from medicinal and aromatic plants
- Signed by
- Dr Zabeer Ahmed, Shabeer Ahmed
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which CSIR laboratory signed an MoU with HAPICO Industries on 20 March 2025 to develop biopesticides?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — CSIR-IIIM, Jammu
CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu, signed the MoU with HAPICO Industries.