Current Affairs - Environment - Discussion

The Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) is headquartered in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It is a premier research institute dedicated to the study of plant fossils, earth history, and climate change. The recent MoU signed between BSIP and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) aims to combine scientific and cultural insights for broader public engagement. By integrating these two domains, the collaboration intends to showcase India’s diverse achievements globally. Lucknow’s role as the home of BSIP emphasises the city’s contribution to both scientific research and academic excellence in India.