Admissions for Home Gardening Course at ARI Pune start on 10th July 2025.

Celebrating #VanMahotsav2025 Diatoms—nature’s tiny glassmakers, crafting exquisite silica shells. They are the unseen jewels of water, vital to ecosystems & silent indicators of aquatic health. Dr Jitendra Singh Abhay Karandikar Agharkar Research Institute MoEF&CC

Celebrating #VanMahotsav2025 Dive into mesmerizing world of the Hidden Flora of the Western Ghats, one of the world's richest biodiversity hotspots Watch this special glimpse into untouched wilderness & rare botanical wonders Dr Jitendra Singh Abhay Karandikar Agharkar Research Institute

In my recent opinion piece for Business Standard , I highlight how the historic approval of the ₹1 trillion R&D and Innovation #RDI Fund by the Union Cabinet marks a watershed moment for India’s innovation ecosystem. DSTIndia is proud to spearhead this transformative journey—empowering

New Lichen species reveals ancient symbiosis in the Western Ghats The study by MACS-Agharkar Research Institute, Pune, combined classical taxonomy with modern molecular tools, setting new molecular benchmarks for the genus in the region The newly identified species, a crustose

New Research Publication from ARI! The study developed a bacterial consortium for efficient dairy wastewater treatment by selecting strains based on lipolytic and proteolytic activity using diffusion-based screening. The consortium showed high COD removal,

New Research Publication from ARI! A novel microbial process using Pseudodesulfovibrio sp. MCM B-508 and engineered E. coli enabled efficient biosynthesis of gamma-phase cerium sulfide pigment, achieving 71.23% sulfate conversion. This eco-friendly approach

IVIS (In Vivo Imaging System) Imaging at ARI, Pune The IVIS (In Vivo Imaging System) at Agharkar Research Institute, Pune offers advanced preclinical imaging for small animal models using bioluminescence and fluorescence techniques. It facilitates non-invasive, longitudinal

#OneDayOneResearch Agharkar Research Institute -DSTIndia uncovered a previously unknown species of lichen, Allographa effusosoredica, from the richly biodiverse Western Ghats, carrying within it a tale of symbiosis, evolution & resilience. Dr Jitendra Singh Abhay Karandikar 🔗dst.gov.in/new-lichen-spe…

A One-Day Skill Development Workshop on Analytical Techniques was successfully conducted on Tuesday, 29th July 2025 at Agharkar Research Institute (ARI-MACS), Pune, jointly organized by the Indian Society of Analytical Scientists (ISAS), Pune Chapter and ARI. The workshop

New Research Publication from ARI! Methylomagnum ishizawai, isolated by Dr. Monali C. Rahalkar’s team Agharkar Research Institute , exhibits promising potential for sustainable single-cell protein (SCP) production using biogas. Read the full study: doi.org/10.3390/microb…

Translating Science into Solutions A MoU was signed between Agharkar Research Institute and Symbiosis International (Deemed University) on 7 August 2025 to strengthen research collaboration in cutting-edge areas such as bioenergy, nanoscience, climate change mitigation,

Inspired by PM Shri @NarendraModi’s vision of #SabkaSaathSabkaVikas, DSTIndia’s NCSTC Division, in collaboration with Vishwas Gyan Prabodhini, has launched #ScienceOnWheels — a mobile science lab transforming rural Maharashtra. Flagged off on 23 June 2025 from Wasali Zilla

A breakthrough from Sri Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology SCTIMST, in collaboration with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), brings hope to millions battling movement disorders like Parkinson's Disease and dystonia.

🇮🇳 Celebrating 79 Years of Freedom 🇮🇳 On this 15th August, we join the nation in honouring the spirit of freedom, unity, and progress. At Agharkar Research Institute, Pune, we remain committed to advancing scientific research and innovation that empowers India’s growth and