The inaugural ceremony of the DST-STUTI training programme on 'Applications of Radiation and Radioisotopes in Physical, Materials, Chemical and Biological Science Research' commenced with the lighting of the lamp on Monday, October 10, 2022 by Prof. Dr. M. Vijayakumar, Vice-Chancellor, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore with a group of dignitaries-Prof. P. S. Yadapadithaya (Vice-Chancellor, Mangalore University), Dr. B. Manjunatha (Registrar, JSS AHER), Dr. Prashant M. Vishwanath (Director-Research & IQAC Coordinator, JSS AHER), Prof. Karunakara N. (Coordinator, CARRT & CARER, Mangalore University) and Prof. Bhasker Shenoy (CARRT, Mangalore University). The programme was followed by an invocation. Prof. Karunakara N. formally welcomed all the dignitaries present on the dais, and participants from various parts of the country, colleagues, press, and students. Dr. Prashant M. Vishwanath described about the DST-STUTI training programme. Prof. Dr. M. Vijayakumar delivered the inaugural address. Dr. B. Manjunatha addressed the gathering, and Prof. P. S. Yadapadithaya delivered the presidential address. In the end, Prof. Bhasker Shenoy offered a vote of thanks to all. Before beginning the training programme, the participants took a 40 MCQs pre-workshop test to gauge their level of understanding of the subject.