IMMT observed 67th CSIR Foundation Day on 26th September 2009 with gaiety and grandeur. A gala function was organized in the Auditorium in the afternoon of 26th in which Dr. Rabi Bastia, Sr. Vice President (Exploration Operations), Reliance Industries Ltd., Navi Mumbai was the Chief Guest. Dr Bastia addressed the gathering and delivered the Foundation Day Lecture entitled “Building Energy for India Tomorrow: Innovation and Technology can Transform”.

On this occasion, mementoes were presented to the IMMT staff members who had retired during 2008-09 and those who had completed twenty five years of service with CSIR. Awards were given to the meritorious children of CSIR employees and the winners of the Essay Competitions organized for the purpose. Three students were awarded CSIR Studentship for getting to IIT and securing high percentage of marks in science subjects. Class toppers of the RRL Project U.P. School, situated in IMMT premises were also given prizes.

The Chief Guest also released the second volume IMMT’s Hindi Bulletin ‘Abhibyakti’ and the Odia translation ‘Paramanu O Pragati’ made by IMMT scientists Dr. R.K. Paramguru & Dr. A Parida from the English version of the book ‘Atoms & Development’ published by HBCSE, Mumbai. Prof. B.K. Mishra, Director, IMMT, presided over the function. Dr. Rajeev, Scientist-G coordinated the event and proposed vote of thanks.