Lucknow: CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants proudly announces that Dr. Akanksha Singh, Senior Scientist, Division of Crop Protection and Production, at CSIR-CIMAP, has been conferred with the prestigious Indian National Science Academy Young Associateship (IYA)-2026. Dr. Singh is also an INSA Young Scientist and an active member of the Indian National Young Academy of Sciences.
Dr. Akanksha Singh has made significant scientific contributions to endomicrobiome mapping in medicinal and aromatic plants. Her pioneering research has advanced the understanding of plant–microbe interactions, and her dedication towards innovative research in the area of agricultural science and plant-microbe interactions. Her research has established a scalable framework for enhancing phytochemical biosynthesis by modulating chloroplast function, providing new insights into improving the quality and productivity of medicinal and aromatic plants.
The Indian National Science Academy Young Associateship is a prestigious recognition conferred upon promising young scientists in India for their exceptional research achievements and scientific excellence. This honor reflects Dr. Singh’s outstanding contributions to agricultural science, molecular microbiology, and innovative research on plant microbiomes.
Congratulating Dr. Akanksha Singh on this remarkable achievement, Dr. Prabodh Kumar Trivedi, Director, CSIR-CIMAP, expressed immense pride on behalf of the institute and the scientific community. He stated that Dr. Singh’s accomplishment is a matter of great honor for the institute and serves as an inspiration for young researchers working in the field of life sciences. He also conveyed his best wishes to Dr. Singh for many more achievements in her scientific journey and future endeavors.
CSIR-CIMAP continues to promote cutting-edge research and scientific innovation in medicinal and aromatic plants, contributing significantly to national priorities in agricultural science, biotechnology, and sustainable development.
