CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The achievements of teachers and researchers were honoured at the Research Excellence Awards 2025-26 held at the LNCT campus on Bhopal-Raisen Road. Incentives worth nearly Rs 60 lakh were presented at the ceremony. Researchers from the group secured around 700 research papers, more than 500 intellectual property rights achievements and over 50 research and development grants during the academic year.
Through the event, LNCT Group of Institutions reiterated its commitment to advancing research, technological development and innovation alongside education.
Researchers honoured with Rs 60 lakh in incentives
Under the Research Excellence Awards, teachers and research scholars who performed well in different categories were honoured. These included achievements linked to research papers, books, book chapters, conference papers, patents and other intellectual property rights, and research projects. Research grants received from national and state-level funding agencies were also made a basis for recognition. Winners in various categories were given incentive amounts totalling nearly Rs 60 lakh.
700 research papers and over 250 books became the basis of achievements
LNCT Group Director – Research and Development Abhineet Goyal shared details of the research outcomes for the academic year 2025-26. According to him, various institutions of the group achieved several major milestones during this period. Around 700 research papers were published, more than 500 IPR achievements were recorded, over 250 books and book chapters were produced, several presentations were made at national and international conferences, and more than 50 research and development grants were received, amounting to a total of Rs 1.5 crore. These achievements were recognised as major successes of the group’s research work.
Emphasis on converting research into patents, technology and social solutions
Goyal said the success of research is not determined only by the number of publications. It is also necessary to convert research outcomes into useful technology, medical and health solutions, patents, startups, entrepreneurship and innovations that benefit society.
He said LNCT Group is now placing special focus on high-impact research publications, translational research, commercialisation of patents, industry-academia collaboration and competitive research grants. Plans are also in place to take forward national and international research partnerships.
Research in fields ranging from AI to medical technology
Teachers and researchers of LNCT Group are working on modern research domains connected with science, engineering, medicine and social subjects. These areas include artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, robotics, automation and semiconductor technology.
Senior office-bearers present
LNCT Group Chairman Jai Narayan Chouksey and Secretary Anupam Chouksey, along with vice-chancellors, deans, directors, principals and senior academic and administrative officers of the LNCT group, were present at the programme. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the group reiterated its resolve to provide more opportunities to young researchers and achieve new milestones in the field of research and innovation.
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