The 21st Biennial Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting was successfully conducted at ACTREC, a premier research unit of the Tata Memorial Centre, located in Navi Mumbai, on 14th March 2026. The session was chaired by eminent scientist and Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr. Anil Kakodkar, who serves as the Chairperson of the SAC. The meeting brought together leading experts and researchers to review ongoing scientific initiatives and future directions. A significant highlight of the session was the focused discussion on proposed Shri Vithalrao Joshi Vidyapeeth, emphasizing its academic progress and research contributions. This was followed by a series of insightful presentations by researchers, who shared updates on their ongoing projects, innovations, and findings. The meeting provided a valuable platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and strategic guidance, further strengthening research excellence and institutional development.
