The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) was established on September 26, 1942. The immediate goal of CSIR was to bring science and technology to the country and develop research capabilities which would support industry. Today, CSIR is known for its cutting edge R&D knowledgebase in diverse S&T areas and is a contemporary R&D organization. Having pan-India presence, CSIR has a dynamic network of 38 National Laboratories, 39 Outreach Centres, 3 Innovation Complexes and 5 units. CSIR's R&D expertise and experience is embodied in about 4600 active scientists supported by about 8000 scientific and technical personnel.
CSIR's research and development efforts are led by national goals. Natural resource & knowledge-base of the country, geographical and demographical advantages, energy conservation, environment friendliness, sustainability and CSIR's competence steer the direction of research.
System for detection of adulteration in milk (KSHEER-SCANEER)
The system is capable of detecting adulterants such as urea, salt, detergents, boric acid, caustic soda, Lye (NaOH), soda, hydrogen peroxide and many more unknown adulterates in raw milk.
KrishiShakti, an Indigenous Diesel Engine Tractor for small land Holdings
Towards enabling mechanized agriculture, CSIR has developed KrishiShakti, a small range (11.2 hp) diesel engine tractor. The Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) Certiication has been received as
Solar Power Tree
It is an intervention designed and developed for utilizing minimum land to harness maximum solar energy. The specifications for 5 KW Solar Power Tree are Peak Power: 5KW; Full Load Capacity: 60% of the Peak; Battery Back Up: 2 hrs. (Full load); Cost: Rs. 5 Lakh
Community Level Improved Iron Removal Plant
The Community Level Improved Iron Removal Plant, being environment friendly and electric supply free plant, has enormous social impact especially under the rural India. It has a capacity of 800 L/hr. (approx.)
Mobile Pilot Plant for Toxic Emission Monitoring for Small and Medium Scale Industries
The developed intervention is for undertaking flue gas emission monitoring and control studies in various industries including Small and Medium Scale Industries (SMEs).
CSIR Post-Harvest Technology Centres
CSIR labs have developed post-harvest technologies for several agricultural products. The aim is the usage of optimum harvest factors, reduction of losses in handling, packaging, transportation and storage with modern infrastructure machinery