Global InformationBirbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences information
बीरबल साहनी पुरावनस्पतिविज्ञान संस्थान | |
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Other name | DST-BSIP |
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Former names | Institute of Palaeobotany, Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany |
| Type | An autonomous institute constituted under the Department of Science and Technology |
| Established | 10th September 1946 |
| Founder | Birbal Sahni, FRS |
Parent institution | University of Lucknow |
| Affiliation | University of Lucknow |
Academic affiliation | Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) |
| Budget | 126 Crore (2022-23) |
Officer in charge | Sandeep Kumar Shivhare |
| Chairman | Prof. Nitin R. Karmalkar |
| Chairperson | Secretary, DST |
| Visitor | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Dean | Dr Ratan Kar (Scientist F) |
| Director | Prof. Mahesh G. Thakkar[1] |
| RDCC | Dr Anupam Sharma (Scientist G) |
Academic staff | 48 |
Administrative staff | 100 |
Total staff | 176 |
Doctoral students | 70 |
| Address | 53, University Road , Lucknow , Uttar Pradesh , 226007 , India 26°52′03″N 80°56′20″E / 26.86750°N 80.93889°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | Hindi, Engish |
| Affiliations | Banaras Hindu University (BHU) |
| Website | BSIP |
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| BSIP’s new Rs100 cr leaf-structured building | |
affiliation, affiliations.The Birbal Sahni institution of Palaeosciences (BSIP), formerly known as the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany,[2] is an autonomous institution established by the Government of India under the Department of Science and Technology. The Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences is situated in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.[3] Its primary aim is to integrate the disciplines of plant and earth sciences to carry out palaeobotanical research. The area of Fusion-Science is given actual relevance by the use of modern equipment, computing technology, and well-equipped laboratories staffed by skilled specialists. This enables research on a broad variety of general themes, both practical and fundamental. The targeted goals are being achieved via collaboration at both national and international levels, as well as involvement in numerous research programs.[4]
- ^ "Mahesh G Thakkar takes over as new Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow director". www.hindustantimes.com. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany - What does BSIP stand for? Acronyms and abbreviations by the Free Online Dictionary
- ^ Map from Lucknow Junction to Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany
- ^ "Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, Lucknow | Department Of Science & Technology". dst.gov.in. Retrieved 18 May 2024.