The First Biotech Park Annual Day lecture entitled “Biotechnology – challenges & Tasks ahead“was delivered by Dr. Manju Sharma, President & Executive Director, Indian Institute of Advanced Research. The function was presided over by Dr. B. N. Dhawan, Former Director, CDRI, Lucknow and Dr. M.K. Bhan was the Guest of Honor. Dr. Renu Swarup, Advisor, Department of Biotechnology, Dr.Nitya Anand, Former Director, CDRI & Eminent Scientist, Prof A.S. Brar, Vice Chancellor, Lucknow University, Dr. VP Kamboj, Chairperson, Governing Body of Biotech Park, Dr. C.M. Gupta, Former Director, CDRI and other dignitaries were also present to grace the occasion.