Enter sub article content...“This project recognises Safai Mitra’s crucial role in cleanliness, preserving both the environment and their health through responsible e-waste disposal,” said Dr Jitendra Singh.
The National Knowledge Resources Consortium and Elsevier are collaborating to bring together a training session for members of the consortium.
The lecture encompassed various facets of Ayurveda, such as Prakriti, the Ayurveda clock, dietary practices, and strategies for mitigating stress-related health issues
CSIR-IMTECH organises various events during a week-long celebration.
CSIR-SERC organises various events during a week-long celebration.
CSIR-NCL organises various events during a week-long celebration.
CSIR-IIM organises various events during a week-long celebration.
CSIR-CFTRI organises various events during a week-long celebration.
CSIR-CECRI organises various events during a week-long celebration.
CSIR-4PI organises various events during a week-long celebration.
CSIR-CRRI organises various events during a week-long celebration.
The three-day residential camp aims to inspire and nurture the next generation of chemists through the use of the Indian Sign Language Enabled Virtual Lab (ISLEVL).
Dr Manish Mohan Gore was awarded the 2022 'Jagapati Chaturvedi Bal Vigyan Lekhan Samman' by UP Hindi Sansthan.
“CSIR Racing to One Hundred: Challenges and Opportunities”.
CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) organised “One Day Patents Boot Camp” on 31 July 2023 at its campus KS Krishnan Marg, Pusa, New Delhi.
Padma Shri Dr HR Nagendra, Chancellor, S-VYASA University, delivered a Keynote address.
Hon’ble Union Minister S&T Dr Jitendra Singh complimented the efforts of the CSIR-IIIM for pioneering research in exploring the therapeutic properties of Cannabis.
Under the CSIR-Integrated Skill Initiative, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute is offering a course on Skill Development Programme in Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques.
A week long programme celebrated by CSIR-IITR and CSIR-IICT
As a part of the "One Week, One Lab" campaign launched by the Hon’ble Minister and Vice President of CSIR, Dr Jitendra Singh, the CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, conducted a programme during 7-12 March 2023.
Dr RA Mashelkar, Former DG-CSIR deliver an inaugural lecture on Doing & Leading Science in India: Lessons from Personal Journey.
CSIR start-ups and labs are participating in the event at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
A partnership on Industrial Research and Development Cooperation.
Participants were briefed about the real-time data of Climate Clockand the Student-Scientist Connect programme to understand the know-how of drug development.
The objective of the MoU is to facilitate collaboration for pursuing research in advanced technologies for energy security.
Dr Ashish Lele, Director, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune, received the Engineering Council of Indi’s Eminent Engineer Award
In view of the World Health Day 2023, CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), New Delhi, brought out health-focused special issues of its two monthly popular science magazines — VigyanPragati in Hindi and Science Reporter in English.
Hon’ble Minister for S&T and Vice President, CSIR, Dr Jitendra Singh launched the portal in presence of Dr N Kalaiselvi, Director General, CSIR, on the occasion of Women’s day.
Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal,Director, CSIR-NIScPR, highlighted the importance of considering factors such as innovativeness, the strength of technologies and stakeholders’ opinions to bridge the existing gaps between technology development and its practical implementation.
Joining the ‘One Week One Lab’ campaign, the CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO), Goa,organised a series of activitiesfrom 6-11 February 2023.
As part of a pan-CSIR programme to showcase products and processes and reach out to the society, the CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow conducted the “One Week, One Lab” programme from 30 January to 7 February 2023.
Dr Zabeer Ahmed joined CSIR-IIIM as Director on 22 March 2023.
The three priority areas of Water, Lithium and Vaccines flagged by the Mexican side will be taken care of by the CSIR and other Sister Organisations, Dr Jitendra Singh assures the Mexican Foreign Minister.
We have to make an optimum balance between Indian traditional knowledge with modern S&T — Dr Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Union S&T Minister.
Hon’ble Dr Jitendra Singh addressed an exclusive event titled “CSIR innovations on Millets” commemorating the International Year of Millets.
The focal theme of the training programme was “Awareness about IPR”.
At the Mega S&T Expo during IISF, CSIR Pavilion bagged the best pavilion award.
Dr T. Mohapatra delivered this year’s Foundation Day Lecture on ‘Food and Nutrition Security in India: Capitalizing on Agriculture 4.0’.
Two-day event to showcase India's rich legacy of promoting science & inculcating scientific temper among the public.
Prof. Ranjana Aggarwal, Director, CSIR-NIScPR discussed the strength and rich legacy of NIScPR.
The Foundation Day will be graced by Dr N. Kalaiselvi, Director General, CSIR and Secretary, DSIR on 13 January 2023.
The Minister launches the “One Week One Lab" campaign highlighting India's global excellence in technology, innovation and Start-ups.
CSIR Pavilion in Indian Science Congress at Nagpur.
The special September issue of Science Reporter was the fifth among the series of special issues brought out to mark the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav programme of the Government of India.
Keeping in tune with the transformations happening in CSIR, the Minister of Science and Technology also released the new tagline, “CSIR — The Innovation Engine of India”.
Special talk on “Conflicts and Resolutions — Indian Experiences”.
CIPM is a supreme international committee, which is responsible for the Development and Implementation of Weight and Measures globally. Prof. Venu Gopal Achanta is among 18 members worldwide from different countries. He is the 7th Indian to be in the prestigious international committee.
Dr N. Kalaiselvi is the first woman Director General of CSIR.
CSIR-NIScPR, New Delhi, organised the culmination programme of Hindi Month.
CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication & Policy Research (NIScPR) celebrated the 81st Foundation Day of CSIR.
CSIR-JIGYASA Programme popular science talk.
Vigyan Pragati aims at communicating S&T to the masses in a simple language.
Upon signing of the agreement, CSIR-NAL has issued authorisation to HAL for direct sourcing of the composite parts from its production partner i.e TASL for LCA Mk1-A under intimation to CSIR-NAL.
Honouring the spirit of Innovation of Young Minds
Engineering of Precast Concrete Technology for Mass Housing (EPCTH-2022)
The programme was specifically designed for researchers, industry personnel, legal metrology officers and students
The Special Issue focuses onIndian Organisations Engaged in Science Popularisation.
CSIR 80 years 80 success stories webinar series
CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative training programme.
80 Years of CSIR’S contribution to Indian S&T.
39th Annual Meeting of SRBCE
This conference will provide an ideal platform to inspire the youth of the country towards science and will be a means to foster research collaborations.
Dr Rajan Sankaranarayanan, Outstanding Scientist at CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, (CSIR-CCMB), Hyderabad, has been announced as one of the elected Associate Members of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO).
Fostering a Strong AtmaNirbhar Bharat by providing indigenous Technology by forging partnership with industry.
During the concluding session of Swachhta Pakhwada and Technology Day, former President of the Cardiological Society of India and famous cardiologist Dr Mansoor Hasan Khan delivered a very informative lecture on Medical Technology and Humanity.
Dr Goel informed that the product GreenR™ provides an economical alternative to commercially available dyes that are used to stain DNA/RNA, which are currently imported.
This conference will provide an ideal platform to inspire the youth of the country towards science and will be a means to foster research collaborations.
Chief Guest of the function Prof. Pulok Kumar Mukherjee, Director, IBSD, Imphal, Manipur, delivered the Technology Day speech on the theme 'Ethnopharmacology: Integrating Shastra and Science from Tradition to Translation'.
Shri Vidyut Mohan, Co-Founder and CEO of “Takachar” rendered the National Technology Day Lecture on the topic “Harvesting value from Agricultural and Forest waste.”
The industry connect programme aims to explore globally benchmarked technologies and products for making the country self-sustaining and self-generating.
CSIR-NIScPR in association with IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Mumbai, IIT Roorkee, IIT Dhanbad, IIT Jammu, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP) Dehradun, UNDP Accelerator Labs and TIFAC, organised a one-day “Workshop on Technology Readiness Level (TRL).
“Only One Earth — Living Sustainably in Harmony with Nature”
The theme for "World Metrology Day-2022" was “Metrology in the Digital Era”, announced jointly by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) and the International Organisation of Legal Metrology (OIML).
The lecture was delivered by Prof. Avinash Chandra Pandey, Director, Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC).
The special issues focus on "India's S&T Missions".
Dr Ritu Trivedi, Senior Principal Scientist CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow, got selected for the National Women Scientist Award for Excellence in Translational Research (National Tech Excellence Award for Women-2022) by DST.
Call for Industry Originated R&D Concept Proposals.
Dr Rajesh S. Gokhale has been given additional charge of DG, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
Dr Ella in his Foundation Day lecture highlighted how today’s neglected infectious diseases could be tomorrow’s global pandemic and stressed the need to have a coherent strategy to fight infectious diseases.
Jigyasa Vigyan Mahotsav 2022: Artificial Intelligence Theme – Boot Camp-I
Shri Lok Nath Sharma appreciated the contribution made by the institute through the development of high-end research-based technologies and their deployment for boosting the rural economy.
“Distilling correct scientific information is a huge challenge and here science communication has a big role to play”: — Prof. K. VijayRaghavan, PSA, Govt of India
The purpose of the cooperation is to promote collaborative research, development and to facilitate the exchange of ideas, development of new knowledge, and to enhance high-quality research acumen.
CSIR Innovation Award for School Children 2022
Two Days Workshop on Scientific Communications
The proposed bio-drug is non-toxic, bio-compatible with a higher uptake efficiency, and shows effective site-specific delivery with regression of tumours in two different mouse models of colon and breast cancer.
On this occasion, a Special Postage Stamp and Special Cover commemorating the 75th Platinum Jubilee year of CSIR-NPL was released by the Hon’ble Minister in the presence of Shri Ashok Kumar, Postmaster General, India Post (Delhi Circle).
Dr Geetha Vani Rayasam, Outstanding Scientist, CSIR, has recently assumed the charge as head of CSIR-HRDG.
Dr Reddy has more than 20 Years of research experience in the synthesis of natural products/medicinal chemistry/drug discovery.
Dr Ella highlighted how innovative technology in vaccine development is essential to solve public healthcare problems caused by infectious diseases.
Study revealed 27 variations, of which 7 mutations (8.0%) were novel, and were detected exclusively in Indian dilated cardiomyopathy patients.
It has special features like digital Autopilot with advanced flight instrumentation systems.
The programme will build a connection between students and scientists across the nation providing them with quality research exposure and innovative teaching methods.
Scientific awareness and communication activities are very important to help take laboratory work to the society — Hon'ble Minister of S&T Dr Jitendra Singh
75 Years of dedicated service to the nation.
Release of compendium “Efforts to Combat COVID-19” of CSIR-AMPRI by Hon'ble Minister.
CSIR-IICT established a state-of-the-art Kilo Lab facility.
Eco-friendly Mode of Transport
‘Vigyanika’ showcases India’s rich legacy of promoting science & inculcating scientific temper among the public through the multilingual scientific literature, science poetry, science drama and folk art.
CSIR-IIP and IndiGo sign agreement for SAF production.
Prof. Tapas Kundu mentioned that Umifenovir (Arbidol) was selected from among 16 suggested candidates of CSIR looking into the feasibility of synthesis using locally available chemicals at the peak of the pandemic.
SVASTIK aims to conserve the practice of the right tradition, inculcate scientific temper of verifying traditional practices scientifically and instil confidence in the citizens regarding the scientific value of our traditional knowledge/practices.
Dr S Chandrasekhar has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
Dr Jitendra Singh said marine minerals from coastal and ocean sources will be key to India's future economy.
CSIR Scientists Elected as Fellows of NASI
The chief guest of the function Prof. R.K. Khandal threw light on clean energy, eco-friendly technology, making new and renewable chemicals using waste materials.
Dr K. Sivan, Chairman, ISRO and Secretary, Department of Space, Bengaluru, was the Chief Guest of the event and delivered the 80th CSIR Foundation Day Lecture.
Elsevier BV released the list of World’s Top 2% scientists database 2021.
Minister calls upon CSIR to strengthen the innovation ecosystem at Universities.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says water technologies of CSIR from source finding to water treatment will benefit millions of people across the country.
Shri Venkaiah Naidu, the Hon'ble Vice President of India, was the chief guest of the occasion, and Dr Jitendra Singh, Hon'ble Minister (S&T, ES, PMO, DOPT), graced the occasion with his august presence.
Dr Sanjay Kumar talked about the technology and informed that this formulation is based on easily available bioresources and listed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
Dr Sanjay Kumar, Director, CSIR-IHBT initiated the monk fruit cultivation programme in Himachal Pradesh by planting its seedlings in a progressive farmer’s field (Shri Manav Khullar) at Raison, Kullu on 12 July 2021.
The researchers carefully replaced specific amino acids in the CRAC motifs of the serotonin1A receptor and identified a particular amino acid responsible for the cholesterol-sensitive function of the receptor.
DG, CSIR and Director CSIR-IIIM met Shri Manoj Sinha, Lt Governor of J&K and apprised him about the introduction of Lavender and other high-value cash crops by CSIR in J&K.
Dr Jitendra Singh informed that this technique is cost-effective, precise and is useful to map large areas (districts/states) within a short time to map the vast extent of groundwater resources in arid regions of our country.
We should highlight India's remarkable S&T progress in the seven decades of its Independence — Dr Jitendra Singh
The prototype has been validated using commercial AYURSULIN capsule used to treat type-II diabetic as model drug.
The developed facility will be used as a demonstration farm for the farmers.
This facility continuously measures Earth's magnetic field at 1 sec interval.
The Consortium will track the emergence of viral variants correlated to epidemiological dynamics and clinical outcomes.
Dr B.L.V. Prasad, a Senior Principal Scientist CSIR-NCL, Pune, has been selected as the Director of CeNS, Bengaluru.
Blue Laser Induced White Light Generator
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh on 13 July 2021 discussed with scientific experts, the modalities of installing the latest UV-C Disinfection Technology in the Parliament House, on the eve of the upcoming session on the 19th of this month.
Dr Jitendra Singh assumed charge of two portfolios — the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Earth Sciences with independent charge.
CSIR-NIScPR journals show an appreciative jump in Journal Impact Factor 2020 released yesterday by Clarivate Analytics.
Prof. (Dr) Venu Gopal Achanta appointed as the director of CSIR–NPL, New Delhi.
CSIR Invites Nominations for CDJTA 2020 (Last Date: 25th July 2021)
The Prime Minister said that in our country, CSIR works as an institutional arrangement to keep Science, Society and Industry on the same page.
Dr Vinay Nandicoori a renowned Molecular Biologist has taken over as the Director of CSIR-CCMB.
“The Effect of Force: Equilibrium and Motion”
Dr Ashish Lele joined CSIR-NCL in 1993 as a scientist and set up a research group on the rheology of complex fluids, polymer dynamics, and polymer processing.
The main aim of this study is to identify and characterise the genes and proteins in the ocean to understand the cellular level operations of organisms in the ocean.
Launch of B2B Food Machinery Portal at CSIR-CFTRI
Monograph on "Home-scale Processing and Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables".
The Hon’ble Minister said that such technology helps to reposition our existing heritage by adopting clear methods for achieving our national and global commitments towards the environment.
CSIR-CMERI now Stepping towards a Shining North-East.
Shri Gadkari stressed on the need to develop economically viable green hydrogen as clean energy.
CSIR-NISTADS organised a Sankalan Ceremony highlighting the outcomes of IISF-2020 in the form of a scientific report “Sankalan”.
After the National Institute of Virology and the National Centre for Cell Science in Pune, CSIR will set up a third genome sequencing lab in Pune.
The Minister pointed out that the Institute is working in the cutting-edge areas of advanced technologies.
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) invites nominations for the Shanti SwarupBhatnagar (SSB) Prizes in Science and Technology for the year 2021.
Dr Samir Damare, Principal Scientist and Head Analytical Services Division, CSIR-NIO, Goa, has been selected for the Senior Scientist Award for the year 2020 by the Microbiologists Society, India.
Dr Srivari Chandrasekhar, Director, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, and a distinguished synthetic organic chemist, has taken over additional charge as the Director of CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune, in the Afternoon of 27 November 2020.
"CSIR-CDRI has championed the cause of affordable drugs and has given the world breakthrough molecules like Centchroman and Arteether”: Dr Harsh Vardhan
Decentralized multistage constructed wetland for sewage treatment
Off-grid Solar Biodiesel Hybrid Minigrid addresses energy needs of remote areas
“Focus on Footwear Science, Research, Innovation System for High Trade benefits to India”
An energy conversion device converting the wind energy into electrical energy.
Indigenously developed low-cost technology for Hydrogen-based Fuel Cell
CSIR-NCL has developed the nation’s first pilot plant operated with clean and cost-efficient fuel 'DME' with 20-24Kg/day capacity.
CSIR-IHBT, Palampur, introduced asafoetida (Ferula assa-foetida) for cultivation in India which is the first effort in the country in the last 29 years.
CSIR-CEERI, Pilani, had designed and developed 2.6 MW S-band tunable pulsed Magnetron, which was successfully tested and used as a microwave source, to generate the required X-ray dose using a LINAC system for cancer treatment
On the occasion of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies (7 September 2020), CSIR-National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies (CSIR-NISTADS), New Delhi, organised a Collective Intelligence Policy Session in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India and Clean Air Asia.
The CSIR-CMERI developed sprayers provide a cost-effective socio-economic solution for both marginalised and small-scale farmers — Prof. (Dr) Harish Hirani, Director, CSIR-CMERI
APIIC and CSIR-IICT inked an MoU to set up "Bulk Drug Pharma Park" in the state.
CSIR-NEIST (North East Institute of Science & Technology), Jorhat, supports eighteen economically poor bright students for the mentorship programme.
The Message shared by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Sh. Narendra Modi Ji for the occasion ‘Platinum Jubilee Celebration of CSIR-NPL’, and about the book entitled "Metrology for Inclusive Growth of India".
The world’s largest Solar Tree, installed at the CSIR-CMERI Residential Colony in Durgapur.
BPCL quality assurance (QA) department and M/s Aashvi Technology LLP (ATL) joined hands with CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL) for manufacturing and marketing of “Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravya” (Certified Reference Material) to ensure correct and accurate results of Lab Instruments under the “AtmaNirbharBharat” programme of Honourable Prime Minister of India.
Dr (Prof.) S. Anantha Ramakrishna, Professor, Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, has been appointed Director of CSIR-CSIO (Central Scientific Instruments Organisation) Chandigarh.
CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) Bangalore, has developed a Non-Invasive BiPAP Ventilator to treat COVID-19 patients.
Dr P.C. Panchariya has been appointed as Director of the CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI), Pilani, Rajasthan.
Dr Srinivasa Reddy, Senior Principal Scientist from the Organic Chemistry Division of National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune, has been appointed as the Director of Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu.
The Hackathon is a unique approach to COVID-19 Drug Discovery and is a model to engage youth and train them in drug discovery and help to hone their skills.
CSIR-SRTP 2020, a nation-wide programme happening for the first time in the academic history of India.
Bengaluru Airport has become the unique honour of having NAL’s 50th Drishti installed at its runway and now comprising a total of six ‘Made in India’ RVRs at both runways.
An acid leakage accident from a 30 metric tonne tanker happened late night on 27 May 2020 near Chandni Chowk, Pune.
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and Vice President of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has taken over the charge as Chairman of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board on 22 May 2020.
CSIR-HRDC organised an “Induction-cum-newly Recruited Scientists Meet with DG, CSIR”.
CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) has been contributing for several years towards the cleaning of the river Ganga.
Shri Krishna Joshi, popularly known as Professor S.K. Joshi, one of the best science leaders and condensed matter physicist of this country, left for his heavenly abode on 15 May 2020 at the age of 86 at his residence in Gurugram, Haryana.
A recent breakthrough research study has identified urinary Asymmetric to Symmetric dimethylarginine Ratio (ASR) as a potential biomarker for early prediction of Diabetic Nephropathy (DN).
Scientists of the CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO), Chandigarh, have developed a technology for manufacturing patient-specific medical implants for several human body parts.
To kindle love for science among students and propagation of scientific concepts through the medium of films, the 5th edition of the Science Film Festival of India, SCI-FFI 2020 was organised.
Dr Shekhar C. Mande, DG, CSIR bestowed with the HK Firodia Memorial award for his contributions to science.
CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune has developed the world’s most inexpensive technology for continuous large scale production of precision silver nanowires on a large scale.
85th Anniversary General Meeting of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) was organised at CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa, during 16-18 December 2019.
CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur, organised the Second Alumni Meet on 14-15 December 2019 in the NEERI Auditorium.
Scientists at the CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi, have invented a unique security ink that emits two different colours on exposure to ultraviolet light – a feature that could help prevent counterfeiting of currency notes.
