The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), under the Ministry of Science & Technology, has recently released its year-end review. Some of the key achievements highlighted in this review include the launch of India’s First-Ever Biofuel-Powered Flight, the launching of the CSIR-Aroma Mission and the development of Indigenous Autoclave Technology.
First-Ever Biofuel-Powered Flight:
The CSIR played a crucial role in India’s first-ever biofuel-powered flight from Dehradun to Delhi. The bio-aviation fuel used was developed by the CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) from Jatropha oil, using the institute’s patented technology. This development sets an example for sustainable and alternative fuels in the aviation industry.
Aroma Mission:
Launched in 2016, the CSIR-Aroma Mission aims to induce transformational change in the aroma industry. It focuses on agricultural interventions, processing and product development to fuel industry growth and increase rural employment.
Indigenous Autoclave Technology:
CSIR’s National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) successfully developed Indigenous Autoclave Technology. This technology processes advanced lightweight composites integral to modern civil and military airframes.
Conversion of Plastic into Diesel:
CSIR-IIP and GAIL have collaborated to develop a technology that can convert 1 tonne of plastic waste and other Polyolefin products into 850 litres of high-grade diesel. This innovation is a significant stride towards waste management.
Anaerobic Gas Lift Reactor (AGR):
The CSIR- Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) has developed a patented high-rate biomethanation technology known as AGR. This technology generates biogas and bio manure from organic solid waste sources such as poultry litter, food waste, and sewage sludge.
RENEU Technology:
Developed by CSIR’s National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), RENEU technology is used to construct sustainable wastewater treatment processes like restoring the Nallah with Ecological Units. A successful implementation of this technology was carried out in the National Mission to keep the Ganges clean for the holy festival.
Drishti Transmissometer:
CSIR-NAL has developed and transferred the technology of Drishti Transmissometer to many airports in India. This visibility measuring system plays a crucial role in ensuring safe airport operations and landings.
Head-Up Display:
A transfer agreement for the manufacturing of a new variant of Head-Up Display (HUD) for the Tejas Fighter Aircraft for commercial production has been signed between CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravya:
Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravya (BND 420) is India’s first home-grown high purity gold reference standard developed through a collaboration among the India Government Mint (IGM), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), CSIR-NPL, and the National Centre for Compositional Characterisation of Materials.
Shale Gas:
Two areas in the Gondwana basin in Central India and the Godavari basin have been discovered to contain shale gas by CSIR-CIMFR. The total estimated shale gas in these two basins is about 63 trillion Cubic Feet (TCF), making it one of the best sources of non-conventional natural gas.
Portable Reading Machine (PRM):
The CSIR-CSIO has developed a reading device named “Divya Nayan” that reads the text aloud, assisting the visually impaired.
Dimethyl Ether:
An indigenous process technology to create Dimethyl Ether (DME) from methanol has been established by CSIR-NCL. DME is a clean fuel that can potentially replace diesel and serve as a non-fossil additive to LPG gas.
Earthquake Warning System:
CSIR-CSIO has developed a novel earthquake warning system that senses tremors, records them and sends an SMS to the relevant action points in real-time.
Sindhu Sadhana:
The first indigenously built research vessel Sindhu Sadhana has been launched to gather samples for genome mapping of microorganisms in the Indian Ocean.
Green Crackers:
In a bid to curb air pollution, CSIR-NEERI developed Green Crackers. A green logo and QR coding system were also launched to track the manufacture & sale of counterfeit crackers.
Heeng Cultivation:
For the first time, CSIR- Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT) introduced asafoetida (Heeng) cultivation in the Indian Himalayan region.
Kisan Sabha App:
The Kisan Sabha App has been developed by CSIR- Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) to connect farmers to the supply chain and freight transportation management system.
Ksheer Scanner:
A low-cost and portable Ksheer Scanner has been developed by CSIR to detect adulterated milk.
Rice Variety:
A new variety of rice that resists pests and is beneficial for diabetes patients has been launched by CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Rice Research at Hyderabad.
JIGYASA:
JIGYASA is a major initiative taken up by CSIR at the national level to connect school students to scientists at CSIR.
Purple Revolution:
CSIR enabled the famed Purple Revolution by introducing Lavender Cultivation in J&K, benefiting farming families.
Gaon Ka Pani Gaon Mein:
A Mission mode project for developing Village Level Water Management (VLWM) Plans for augmenting water resources in selected villages has been led by CSIR.
India’s First Indigenously Developed Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus:
The bus uses hydrogen fuel cells and air to generate electricity for power and can run for 600 km without stopping. The only emission from the bus is water, thus making it the most environment-friendly mode of transportation.
Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL):
Recently, the Cabinet approved widening access of the TKDL database to users to drive research & development, and innovation based on India’s valued heritage across diverse fields.
Steel Slag Roads:
CSIR developed the steel slag valorisation technology to convert waste steel slag as road-making aggregates.
Maiden Flight of HANSA NG:
CSIR-NAL designed and developed Hansa NG aircraft; an all composite two seat light trainer aircraft to be used as an ab-initio flying training aircraft for the flying clubs in India.
3D-Printed Patient-Specific Medical Implants:
CSIR-CSIO developed a technology for manufacturing patient-specific medical implants for several human body parts.
Connect Global Indian Scientific Community on Digital Mode:
CSIR has developed a virtual platform – PRABHASS (Pravasi Bharatiya Academic and Scientific Sampark) Portal to connect with the global Indian S&T Diaspora for jointly addressing societal challenges/ problems.
CSIR ‘Skill India Initiative’:
This initiative aims to equip young minds with the necessary technological skills through exposure to CSIR labs. More than 2 lakh people have been trained under the initiative.
Last Modified: February 20, 2024