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Leveraging Space to Speed Up Pharmaceutical Research in India
The Conference on “Leveraging Space to Speed Up Pharmaceutical Research in India”, held on 17th March 2026 at MERI Group of Institutions, served as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange at the intersection of space science and pharmaceutical innovation.
The conference unites experts, researchers, and academicians to discuss how space-based technologies and advanced research methodologies can accelerate drug development, improve experimentation processes, and drive innovation in the healthcare sector. Such platforms play a crucial role in fostering collaboration and encouraging the integration of emerging technologies into real-world applications.
Launch of the Department of Space Studies
A New Academic Chapter Begins at MERI!
The Management Education and Research Institute (MERI) marked a key academic milestone with the launch of its Department of Space Studies, inaugurated by Sh. I. P. Aggrawal, Chairman, MERI Group of Institutions. Held with strong academic enthusiasm, the programme reaffirmed MERI’s commitment to futuristic and interdisciplinary education. The unveiling of the department’s digital logo highlighted the expanding scope of space science—integrating technology, management, policy, and innovation in alignment with India’s emergence as a techno-economic power.
Addressing the gathering, Sh. I. P. Aggrawal, Chairman, @merigroup_official reaffirmed MERI’s focus on visionary academic pathways, urging learners to remain persistent until they achieve their goals. The launch reflects MERI’s continued focus on empowering future generations with cutting-edge knowledge and contributing to India’s evolving space science ecosystem.
Prof. Lalit Aggrawal, Vice President, MERI Group of Institutions, extended a warm welcome to dignitaries and emphasised the institute’s forward-looking academic direction. The keynote address by Lt Gen (Dr.) PJS Pannu (Retd.) outlined the department’s vision of knowledge creation, innovation, and self-reliance in space technology, encouraging learners to think scientifically and innovatively.