CSIR–Indian Institute of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP), Dehradun, organized the Rashtriya Boudhik Sampada Mahotsav (RBSM) 2025 to raise awareness about Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). This initiative, part of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav', aims to foster innovation and promote IP culture across India.

Key Points:

• The event was held on May 29, 2025, at CSIR-IIP, Dehradun, under the theme of strengthening national intellectual property awareness.
• Dr. Kapil Arya from CSIR-Innovation Protection Unit delivered a keynote on the basics of patents titled “Feel the Beat of Intellectual Property Rights.”
• Dr. N. Vishwanadham, Chairman of CSIR-IIP’s Patent and Publication Committee, spoke on institutional innovations and patent efforts.
• The program featured an online quiz competition to enhance participant engagement in IP-related knowledge.
• The event included traditional ceremonies, interactive discussions with scientists, and showcased CSIR-IIP’s contributions to technological development.