During the reported period, the Institute of Radiophysics and Electronics (CAS-Department) has carried out commendable academic and research work, which has been evidenced by the publication of papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals, publication of books, presentation of papers and invited lectures in national and international conferences, in the areas of the Programme. The significant and consistent rise of publications from year to year has been a true reflection of the success of young faculty members.
The Committee expressed satisfaction that a Memorial Seminar for late Prof. M. K. Dasgupta was held in the International Year of Astronomy having utilised the fund of the UGC Networking Resource Centre. The Committee suggested that the Centre should submit a proposal for collaborative project with e.g., IUCAA-Pune and similar institutions on technology related to radio astronomy on the practical development of high power antennas to the appropriate funding agency.