Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, New Delhi (CSIR) has created Sports Promotions Board in order to appreciate the impact of employee recreation in the development of leadership qualities, interaction and communication skills that are essential in providing effective service delivery. CSIR-Sports Promotion Board (SPB), New Delhi has entrusted CSIR-SERC to organize the 53rd SSBMT, Zonal-I (Indoor).
The 53rd SSBMT, Zonal-I (Indoor) was organised at CSIR-SERC from 29th August 2025 to 1st September 2025. The CSIR labs namely CSIR-4PI, CSIR-CECRI, CSIR-CIMAP, CSIR-IICB, CSIR-NAL, CSIR-NBRI, CSIR-NGRI, CSIR-NIScPR participated in the indoor games like Badminton, Table Tennis, Chess, Carrom and Bridge.
The valedictory function was held on 01st September 2025 at the Vigyan auditorium of CSIR-SERC. The former Indian Cricketer, Shri Robin Singh was the Chief Guest of the event. In his address he mentioned that team spirit is the main element in any sport and it brings positive thoughts and vibrations around us. More than winning the game, every time we play, we can learn a lot from the games and the people around us. Dr. N. Annadavalli, Director, CSIR-SERC in her address mentioned that SPORTS stands for Strength, Physique, Observance, Resistance, Tolerance and Sustenance. She also mentioned that one can learn the spirit of team work and emphasized that hard work never fails.
Prof. Pradeep Kumar Ramancharla, Director, CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee & President, of CSIR Sports Promotion Board (SPB) in his address mentioned that the ECO system of sports promotes positive qualities in us which will have a great impact in our lives. We should definitely take out a minimum of half an hour from our day to day life and practice some sports for the benefit of physical and mental health. The winners were awarded with trophy and the event ended with vote of thanks.