The Staff Club of CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow, inaugurated the 53rd Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Memorial Tournament (SSBMT-2025), Indoor Zonal-II, from 31st October to 3rd November 2025.
Mr. Suhas L.Y. (IAS), Secretary, Sports and Youth Welfare & Director General, Youth Welfare & P.R.D., Government of Uttar Pradesh, and Paralympic Badminton World Champion, was the Chief Guest. The function was presided over by Dr. Radha Rangarajan, Director, CSIR-CDRI, in the esteemed presence of Dr. Prabodh Kumar Trivedi (Director, CSIR-CIMAP), Dr. Ajit Kumar Shasany (Director, CSIR-NBRI), and Dr. Bhaskar Narayan (Director, CSIR-IITR).
The tournament features indoor games such as badminton, table tennis, chess, and carrom.
Mr. Amit Kumar, Organizing Secretary, gave the vote of thanks. The matches will continue over the next three days.
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Key Entities Referenced
CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI): Host organization of the Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Memorial Tournament.
Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Memorial Tournament (SSBMT-2025): Annual sports tournament for CSIR laboratories personnel.
CSIR: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, involved in the inter-laboratory sportsmanship.
Lucknow: City where the tournament is held; essential to understand the location of the event.
Ministry of Science & Technology
CSIR-CDRI Hosts the 53rd Shanti Swaroop
Bhatnagar Memorial Tournament (Indoor
Zonal-II)
Unity, Sportsmanship, and Science: CSIR-CDRI Hosts
SSBMT-2025
(Indoor Zonal-II)
Sports not only build character but also teach
perseverance, leadership, and the value of fair play: Mr
Suhas
Posted On: 01 NOV 2025 8:01PM by PIB Delhi
The Staff Club of CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow inaugurated the 53rd
Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Memorial Tournament (SSBMT-2025), Indoor Zonal-II, amidst great
enthusiasm and sporting spirit. The tournament, being held from 31st October to 3rd November 2025,
brings together players and sports enthusiasts from various CSIR laboratories across the northern
region to celebrate fitness, teamwork, and camaraderie.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Mr. Suhas L.Y. (IAS), Secretary, Sports and Youth Welfare &
Director General, Youth Welfare & P.R.D., Government of Uttar Pradesh, and Paralympic Badminton
World Champion, as the Chief Guest.
In his address, Mr. Suhas shared his inspiring journey as a para-athlete and motivated participants to
adopt sports as a way of life. He emphasized that “sports not only build character but also teach
perseverance, leadership, and the value of fair play.”
The function was presided over by Dr. Radha Rangarajan, Director, CSIR-CDRI, in the esteemed
presence of Dr. Prabodh Kumar Trivedi (Director, CSIR-CIMAP), Dr. Ajit Kumar Shasany (Director,
CSIR-NBRI), and Dr. Bhaskar Narayan (Director, CSIR-IITR).
In her presidential remarks, Dr. Rangarajan congratulated the organizing team for their efforts in
reviving the spirit of inter-laboratory sportsmanship. She said, “The Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar
Memorial Tournament is not just a competition — it is a tribute to the values of dedication, resilience,
and unity that define CSIR.”The tournament features popular indoor games such as badminton, table tennis, chess, and carrom,
offering a platform for CSIR personnel to showcase their sporting excellence and foster a sense of
togetherness beyond laboratories.
The inaugural event concluded with a warm vote of thanks by Mr. Amit Kumar, Organizing Secretary,
who acknowledged the support and participation of all CSIR institutions and staff clubs. The matches
will continue over the next three days, promising exciting contests and memorable sporting moments.
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