With Covid-19, the new deadly strain of Coronavirus, affecting almost 4 lakh and causing the death of more than 17,000 people in 193 countries, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has stepped in with its expertise in various areas.
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.
With the coronavirus pandemic continuing its deadly run by infecting more than a million people and causing the death of more than 82,000 people across the world, the laboratories of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) intensified their efforts at combating the pandemic.
Surveillance at the level of the virus, humans, and geographical origins and distributions is a critical step in combating Covid-19.
Postural stability is achieved by maintaining an upright body alignment against gravitational force and preserving the equilibrium of the Centre of Pressure (CoP) in an individual’s base of support.
Ever since the Coronavirus pandemic broke out, CSIR has mounted a strategic, well-coordinated and integrated approach towards mitigating the Coronavirus outbreak.
CSIR has been leading the fight against COVID-19 and contributing extensively to overcome the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
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.
Dr Manoj K. Patel, Senior Scientist in Agrionics Division, CSIR-CSIO (Central Scientific Instruments Organisation), Chandigarh, has been selected for the prestigious CSIR Young Scientist Award 2020 in Engineering Sciences for his contributions in the field of "Electrostatic Spraying Technology for Societal and Industrial Applications".
The box is equipped with UVC light and heat to sanitize an object just within 10-15 minutes.
ENCEESPRAY is an electrostatic disinfection machine comprising electrostatic sprayer and electro-hypo generator – an ideal solution for surface disinfection for COVID-19
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.
The prototype has been validated using commercial AYURSULIN capsule used to treat type-II diabetic as model drug.
CSIR-CSIO organises various events under the programme.
Participants from Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and Seychelles attended the month-long certificate course.
The event underscored the critical role of technology in India’s S&T ecosystem and featured distinguished guests from the field of science and technology.
CSIR-CSIO — Indo Swiss Training Centre (CSIO-ISTC) 59th Convocation Ceremony