Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science for Women Inaugurates Rs 1 Crore DST-FIST Research Laboratory

Coimbatore: Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science for Women inaugurated a state-of-the-art research laboratory worth Rs 1 crore on March 25, 2026, marking a significant milestone in strengthening its science and technology infrastructure.

Dr Sundar Ramakrishnan, Managing Trustee of SNR Sons Charitable Trust, inaugurated the DST-FIST Sponsored Sophisticated Analytical Instrumentation Laboratory for Multidisciplinary Research at the college campus.

The laboratory has been established through a collaborative funding arrangement between the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the college management. DST sanctioned Rs 76 lakhs under the DST-FIST Level A category, while SNR Sons Charitable Trust contributed Rs 26 lakhs toward the project.

The facility houses cutting-edge equipment including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning laboratories, along with modern analytical research instruments such as Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). These advanced tools will enable comprehensive multidisciplinary research across various scientific fields.

Dr K Chitra, Principal of the college, emphasized the transformative potential of this new facility. She stated that the laboratory is envisioned as a hub for innovation that will foster collaborative research across disciplines and enable high-quality scientific investigations.

According to Dr Chitra, the facility will significantly strengthen research capabilities at the institution and empower both faculty members and students to pursue impactful discoveries. The laboratory is expected to serve as a catalyst for advanced research work in multiple scientific disciplines.

The establishment of this sophisticated research infrastructure reflects the institution's continued commitment to academic excellence and research-driven growth. The facility will provide students and researchers access to advanced analytical instruments that were previously unavailable on campus.

This initiative is part of the Department of Science and Technology's Fund for Improvement of Science and Technology (FIST) program, which aims to strengthen research and teaching capabilities in science and technology institutions across the country.