Scientists and researchers from GBPNIHE took part in the 20th Uttarakhand State Science and Technology Conference (USSTC 2025) held at Graphic Era University, Dehradun from November 28–30, 2025. The event highlighted advancements in science, technology, disaster management, and the role of women scientists. Dr. Harshit Pant, Senior Scientist at GBPNIHE, received the ‘Young Woman Scientist Achievement Award-2025’ from the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, for her significant contributions to forest-based ecosystem services and biodiversity conservation. In the researcher category, Mr. Paras Upadhyaya (SPF, CSED, GBPNIHE) won the Young Scientist Award for Best Poster Presentation. The award was presented by the Hon’ble Governor of Uttarakhand, Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh, under the theme of Rural Sciences, Science and Society, and Traditional Knowledge Systems.