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, the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), known for its cutting edge R&D knowledge base in diverse S&T areas, is a contemporary R&D organization. CSIR has a dynamic network of 37 national laboratories, 39 outreach centres, 1 Innovation Complexes, and three units with a pan-India presence.
CSIR's R&D expertise and experience are embodied in about 3476 active Scientists supported by about 4000 technical and support personnel as of 31st March 2022.
CSIR envisages a vision of CSIR@2030 as to "Enhance quality of life of the citizens of India through innovative Science and Technology, globally competitive R&D, by developing sustainable solutions and capacity building to fulfil dream of Atmanirbhar Bharat". This vision of CSIR is aligned to the Government of India's vision for the next 25 years 'Amrit Kal' when independent India becomes 100 years old.
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