Lok Sabha Question No. 1173 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-14
Subject: CSIR
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Ramcharan Bohra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

## DEPARTMENT OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1173 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.12.2022)

## CSIR

## 1173.  SHRI RAMCHARAN BOHRA:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the Government has fixed any target for Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in the field of research and development;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the achievements made by the CSIR so far;
- (c) the  details  of  the  number  of  projects  introduced  by  CSIR  for  the progress and development of the country; and
- (d) the details of the funds allocated to CSIR. and the funds spent by it during the last three years and the current year?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY & EARTH SCIENCES

## (DR.JITENDRA SINGH)

- (a) Yes, Sir. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is positioned to undertake research and development focused at the unmet need and deliver  knowledgebase/  technology  to  benefit  the  masses  and  Indian industry.  CSIR  has  been  pursuing  diverse  Scientific  and  Technological activities and thus has been delivering as per national missions/ priorities. CSIR is playing a significant role in the socio-economic development of the country. CSIR addresses national needs through its innovative research, strong  fundamental  science,  industry  partnerships,  entrepreneurship, translational research, capacity building and policy making.
- (b) The major recent achievements/initiatives of CSIR is given in Annexure -1.
- (c) R&D activities being pursued by CSIR in following categories of projects namely: (i) Fast Track Translation (FTT) Projects; (ii) Fast Track Commercialization (FTC) Projects; (iii) Mission Mode Projects; (iv) Focused Basic Research (FBR) Projects; and (v) Niche Creating High Science/ High Technology  (NCP)  Projects.  These  are  grouped  into  eight  themes:  (i) Aerospace, Electronics, Instrumentation & Strategic Sectors (AEISS); (ii) Civil, Infrastructure & Engineering (CIE); (iii) Ecology, Environment Earth & Ocean Sciences and Water (E3OW); (iv) Mining, Minerals, Metals and Materials (4M); (v) Chemicals (including leather) and Petrochemicals (CIP); (vi) Energy (Conventional & Non-Conventional) and Energy Devices (EED); (vii) Agri., Nutrition & Biotech (ANB); and (viii) Healthcare (HTC). Further, CSIR  is  also  implementing  projects  under  NMITLI  (The  New  Millennium Indian  Technology  Leadership  Initiative)  and  Fundamental  &  Innovative Research in Science of Tomorrow (CSIR-FIRST) categories. The number of projects under above mentioned categories are as below:
- (d) The  details  of  the  funds  allocated  to  C.S.I.R.  and  the  funds  spent  by  it during the last three years and the current year is as follows:

|   S.No. | Project Category      |   Number Of Initiated / ongoing Projects |
|---------|-----------------------|------------------------------------------|
|       1 | NCP/FBR               |                                      281 |
|       2 | Mission Mode Projects |                                       19 |
|       3 | CSIR-FIRST            |                                       12 |
|       4 | NMITLI                |                                        4 |
|       5 | FTT/FTC               |                                      113 |
|       6 | Other Projects        |                                       22 |

Rs in Crore

| Financial Year   |   Fund Allocated |   Expenditure |
|------------------|------------------|---------------|
| 2019-20          |          4831.58 |       4831.58 |
| 2020-21          |          4208    |       4101.22 |
| 2021-22          |          5233.72 |       5174.34 |
| 2022-23*         |          5567.76 |       3651.66 |

*BE for FY 2022-23 & Tentative expenditure till 30.11.2022

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## Major recent achievements/initiatives of CSIR

-  Technology  of  converting  Distillery  Spent  Wash  as  Sustainable Resource for Indigenous Potash Fertilizer developed by CSIR and technology implemented at Aurangabad Distillery Ltd. (60 klpd))
-  Successful test flight of IAF on Bio-Jet Fuel developed by CSIR-IIP and successful landing at high altitude of Leh.
-  CSIR-IICT  signed  a  global  patent  licensing  agreement  with  Sun Pharma worth Rs 240 crores.
-  Indigenous Dental implants were developed that are cost effective in and Technology transferred to an industry for commercialization.
-  Cost effective and energy efficient technology of Hydrazine Hydrate used in agro and pharma industry developed and Commercialization Partner is GACL, Vadodara
-  Lead  Free  &  Non-toxic  Red  Mud  Based  X-ray  Shielding  Tiles developed and licensed to industry
-  3  kWe  Polymer  Electrolyte  Membrane  Fuel  Cells  (PEMFC)  was developed that can be used in generators etc.
-  Whole  Genome  Sequencing  of  1000  Indians  for  Healthcare  and Biomedical Applications completed by CSIR in 6 months' time.
-  Development and launch of green crackers that decrease pollution at least by 30%. Over 250 MoUs and 325 non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) signed with fireworks manufactures and nearly 600 emissions testing certificates issued to fireworks manufactures.
-  Technical  support  for  Design  &  Construction  of  PMAY-G  Rural Houses in Odisha. Design and building plans suitable for various geo-climatic zones.
-  A DME fired ultra-clean fuel  and  DME-LPG blended fuel cylinders were launched and handed them over for common public and CSIRNCL (National Chemical Laboratory)
-  A pilot plant of Coal to Methanol was inaugurated at CSIR-CIMFR, Dhanbad
-  The  technology  of  eco-friendly  and  efficient  Phytorid  Technology Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) was developed and implemented in various locations.
-  CSIR  developed  an  indigenous  technology,  Emergency  Retrieval System (ERS), for quick retrieval of power transmission in the event of failure of transmission line towers.
-  CSIR and KPIT Technologies Ltd. successfully ran trials of India's first  Hydrogen  Fuel  Cell  (HFC)  prototype  car  running  on  an indigenously  developed  fuel  cell  stack  at  CSIR-National  Chemical Laboratory, Pune.
-  CSIR  also  developed  the  indigenous  technology  for  continuous large-scale production of precision silver nanowires on a large scale towards Atamnribhar Bharat.
-  Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) -operator of Kempegowda International Airport (Bengaluru Airport) - became the first  airport  in  India  to  install  the  indigenous  AWMS  (Aviation Weather Monitoring System) technology developed by CSIRNational  Aerospace  Laboratories  (CSIR-NAL),  Bengaluru,  at  both ends of the new runway.
-  CSIR-NCL in collaboration with a start-up has developed a new class of self-expandable stents based on a novel scroll design.
-  CSIR-NAL has successfully developed state-of-art Indigenous Autoclave Technology for processing advanced light weight composites  that  are  integral  to  modern  day  civil  and  military airframes.
-  CSIR-IIP and GAIL have developed a technology that can convert 1 tonne of plastic waste and other Polyolefin products into 850 litres of the cleanest grade of diesel.
-  CSIR-  IICT  has  developed a  technology  to  manufacture  hydrazine hydrate, which is used in agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and water treatment.
-  CSIR-IICT has developed and patented a high rate biomethanation technology known as ANAEROBIC GAS LIFT REACTOR (AGR) for the generation of biogas and bio manure from organic solid waste like  poultry  litter,  food  waste,  press  mud,  cattle  manure,  organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW), sewage sludge etc.
-  CSIR-IITR has developed AO-kit which is used to detect Argemone oil adulteration in Mustard oil.
-  CSIR has launched the program on 'Skill India Initiative' which aims to  equip  young  minds  with  the  necessary  technological  skills through exposure to CSIR laboratories.
-  CSIR-NCL has produced a new variety of saffron crocus that can grow well in wider environmental conditions.
-  The Indian Navy and CSIR signed a MoU to undertake joint research and development of advanced technologies for the Indian Navy.
-  The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has entered into  a  Memorandum  of  Understanding  (MoU)  with  the  Khadi  and Village  Industries  Commission  (KVIC)  to  leverage  the  expertise available  in  CSIR  with  the  effort  of  KVIC  for  promotion  of  honey production and also to enable wider outreach of the CSIR technologies and products.
-  CSIR-NBRI has developed 'transgenic rice' that will reduce arsenic accumulation and contamination in rice grains.
-  The CSIR-NPL has developed 'Hydroelectric Cell' that operates at room  temperature,  produces  no  excessive  heat  and  greenhouse gases, and being made of inexpensive precursors cheaper than fuel cells.
-  Using  tissue  culture  practices,  CSIR-IIIM  has  for  the  first  time successfully cultivated banana in Jammu and Kashmir.
-  CSIR-NAL  has  taken  up  the  development  of  Acoustic  Based  Hit Identification  and  Analysis  System  (ABHIAS)  for  marksmanship training in the subsonic range.
-  CSIR-IICT  has  designed  hollow  membranes  which  purify  drinking water efficiently without causing any decrease in the mineral levels in water.
-  CSIR-CIMFR has discovered shale gas in two areas in the Gondwana basin in Central India and Godavari basin.
-  CSIR-CSIO has developed a reading device, Divya Nayan, that helps the visually impaired by reading the text aloud.
-  A first of its kind earthquake warning system has been developed by CSIR-CSIO. The system has the ability to sense tremors, record them and generate an SMS to the concerned action points, in real time. It has been deployed and is operational at Delhi Metro since July 2015.
-  CSIR-NEIST has developed a process for value addition to the NER low-quality coals for production of the high-value advanced carbon nanomaterials i.e. Carbon Quantum Dots (CQD).
-  An Electronic Nose (E-Nose) to sniff out dangerous gases in the pulp and paper industry has been jointly developed by CSIR-NEERI and Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
-  A particulate matter (PM) wind-tunnel has been established at CSIRNPL. This  is  a  first  and  unique  facility  in  the  country  to  test  and calibrate PM1, PM2.5 and PM10 samplers.
-  CSIR-CLRI has made a useful breakthrough, extracting high-grade gelatin from raw animal hide and skin trimmings wastes at leather tanneries.
-  CSIR-CBRI developed fire retardant water based clear/transparent coating that could be used on all types of wood and wood-based interiors (i.e. the materials / products used inside the building, either existing or new).
-  CSIR-NIIST has developed Fluorescent Fibers and Ink for Security. Invisible fluorescent fibers find important use for preventing currency/document/  consumer  goods  counterfeiting.  Fluorescent ink formulations with unique fluorescent signatures has application for security printing.
-  CSIR-IGIB has set up a pilot platform entitled 'Genomics and other omics technologies for Enabling Medical Decision (GOMED)'.
-  CSIR-CEERI has 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.
-  CSIR-AMPRI has developed a process know how for manufacturing agro waste particulates/fibers ( Parali ) reinforced composites as an alternative for Medium density fiberboard (MDF).
-  CSIR-NML has developed an indigenous hydrogen standard (CRM) in steel as an import substitution.
-  The country's first ever 'Highway Capacity Manual' (HCM) developed by CSIR-CRRI that will guide road engineers and policy makers about road expansion was released.
-  CSIR-NEERI,  Nagpur  launched  the  Indian  air  quality  Interactive Repository or IndAIR which has archived approximately 700 scanned materials from pre-internet era (1950-1999), 1215 research articles, 170 reports and case studies, 100 cases and over 2,000 statues, to provide the history of air pollution research and legislation in the county.
-  CSIR-CBRI has developed cost effective nano-silica (n-SiO2) for high performance concrete to replace silica fume, an imported material.
-  CSIR-NCL has developed an eco-friendly and simple solution that uses food grade salt to dissolve POP based idols.
-  CSIR  has  developed  a  low-cost  and  portable  Ksheer  Scanner,  a technology to detect adulterated milk.
-  Affordable,  and  Disaster-resistant  housing,  termed  as  SERCular housing technology is developed by CSIR-SERC, for Pardhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Grameen (PMAY-G).
-  CSIR-CCMB  in  collaboration  with  the  Indian  Institute of Rice Research at Hyderabad has released a new variety of rice that resists pests and is also beneficial for those with diabetes.
-  Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) facility has been set up at CSIRCentre  for  Cellular  and  Molecular  Biology  (CCMB).  The  facility includes  technology  for  high  genome  sequencing  and  diagnostic sequencing of clinical samples.
-  CSIR-CFTRI has developed a technology for developing carbonated fruit juice beverages containing natural fruit juice/pulp in concordance with FSSA regulations for fruit juice beverages.
-  CSIR-CDRI  has  developed  a  standardized  nano-formulation  from Spinacea  oleracea (Palak)  for  prevention  and  management  of osteoarthritis by preventing cartilage damage.
-  CSIR-IITR has developed device based on the principle of anodic oxidation that is useful for the treatment of drinking water supplies that have microbial contamination.
-  A plant based on Wax Deoiling Technology developed by CSIR-IIP set up at Numaligarh Refinery, BPCL was dedicated to the Nation by Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.
-  CSIR-IMMT has developed a process for recovering iron, nickel and chromium  from  chromite  overburden  in  the  form  of  nickel  and chromium bearing pig iron has been developed.
-  CSIR-CMERI  has  developed  a  micro  nano  scale  laser  patterning machine  for  generation  of  hydrophobic  surfaces  on  polymers  for their  use  in  various  societal  applications  such  as  self-cleaning surface generation which finds applications in clinical consumables, cutlery,  polymeric  covers  etc.  on  clinical  consumables,  polymeric covers etc.
-  CSIR-  NML  has  developed  a  process  for  ecological  recovery  of cobalt and other valuable metals from the black powder and other constituents of LIBs.
-  CSIR-  CMERI  has  developed  technology  for  safe  disposal  of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)  generated on daily basis and generation of fuel gas containing predominantly CO and H2.
-  CSIR-CSMCRI  has  developed  novel  seaweed-based  animal  feed additive formulations  to enhance  the  productivity  of animals, improving the quality of animal products, and boosting immunity.
-  CSIR-CSMCRI, in collaboration with engineering partner M/s Chem Process Systems Private Limited, have developed complete technology  solution  for  valorization  of  spent  wash  generated  in sugarcane molasses-based alcohol distillery.
-  CSIR-CEERI has developed stone dust-precipitator system for stone carving artisans, provides dust free environment to the workers and is ready for deployment in smaller factories.
-  Indigenous technology for synthetic aviation lubricants was developed  for the first time in the country by CSIR-IICT in collaboration  with  five  other  organizations  using  indigenously available renewable raw material to a major extent.
-  CSIR-SERC has developed a construction technology Called Laced Steel-Concrete  Composite  Technology  (LSCC)  that  promises  to make buildings blast-proof.
-  CSIR-NML has developed a technology for production of Tungsten metal powder from plant tailings or waste sample.
-  CSIR-CIMAP has successfully sequenced the genome of the tulsi plant, Ocimum tenuiflorum ,  also  known as Ocimum sanctum ,  and holy basil.
-  The new upgraded version of SARAS PT1N, a 14-seater passenger aircraft developed by the CSIR-NAL completed a successful maiden flight on 24th January 2018.
-  CSIR-IMMT  has  design,  developed  and  installed  a  vertical  lifting system  for  hydraulic  transportation  of  minerals/ores  has  been successfully completed.
-  A technology for enhanced production of ergocalciferols (Vitamin D2)  in  Shiitake  mushroom  has  been  developed  by  CSIR-IHBT  for captive cultivation for Vitamin D2 enriched mushroom in 2 months with yield of 0.5-0.6 kg fresh fruiting body per kg of dried substrate.

## Covid-19 related Achievements

-  CSIR was one of the earliest institutions in India that set-up COVID19  testing  facilities  as  early  as  in  March  2020.  Today,  thirteen laboratories have carried out over 13,00,000 tests.
-  CSIR had developed Medical Oxygen Concentrator plants based on PVSA technology and is setting up 120 of them under PM CARES along with DRDO.
- CSIR has set up 11 makeshift hospitals at different places in India with  a  total  bed  capacity  of  about  350.  More  hospitals  are  in  the
-  offering at Delhi, Punjab, HP and A&N.

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-  CSIR  has  also  made  many  innovations  related  to  diagnostics including  developing  the  FELUDA  kit,  the  Dry  Swab  and  Saline Gargle methods for sample collection.
-  On the COVID-19 surveillance front, CSIR laboratories have undertaken sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 to find the type of strains present in India and to understand if the virus undergoes genetic changes while it is spreading in the country. As a part of INSACOG they have played a critical role in genomic surveillance and more than 10,000 sequences have been determined.
-  CSIR  is  also  working  with  several  state  governments  in  genomic surveillance including Kerala, Maharashtra, Haryana etc
-  CSIR-NAL  has  developed  high  quality  PPEs  and  transferred  the technology to MAFL, Bengaluru. After certification, about one lakh pieces have been supplied to Government.
-  CSIR had designed and developed UV-C disinfection technology for inactivation of virus that can be installed in air ducts in malls, movie theatres and auditoriums etc.
-  CSIR has also come out with comprehensive ventilation guidelines for offices and buildings to decrease air borne transmission of virus.
-  CSIR  also  developed  a  cost-effective  process  of  Favipiravir  and transferred the technology to Cipla, which is being sold in the market as Ciplenza. CSIR has undertaken many clinical trials for repurposing  of  drug  for  treatment  of  COVID-19.  The  Council launched a website that gives comprehensive information about the numerous COVID-19 clinical trials that CSIR is engaged in partnership  with  industry,  other  government  departments  and ministries.
-  CSIR and Ministry of AYUSH have joined hands to validate some of the  traditional  AYUSH  formulations  for  their  safety  and  efficacy through scientific evidence and AYUSH-64 has been recommended for use in Covid-19 patients
-  CSIR developed a low-cost indigenized; non-Invasive bi-level positive airway pressure ventilator-SwasthVayu and more than 1300 of these have been supplied to various state governments.
-  The  Aarogyapath  and  Kisan  Sabha  apps  developed  by  CSIR  in  a short span of time ensures a national healthcare supply chain and connects  farmers  to  the  supply  chain  and  freight  transportation management system respectively.
-  Some of the notable innovation technologies developed by CSIR are as below:

| Innovation/Technology developed                                                                                                       | Year    |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Dental Implant                                                                                                                        | 2019-20 |
| Nano-Biosensors and Microfluidics for Healthcare                                                                                      | 2019-20 |
| Development of Affordable Technologies for Quality Milk Assessment                                                                    | 2019-20 |
| Innovative Processes and Technologies for Agrochemicals                                                                               | 2019-20 |
| Technologies for Robust Structural Health Monitoring of Critical Infrastructure and Conservation & Restoration of Heritage Structures | 2019-20 |
| Catalysis for Sustainable Development                                                                                                 | 2019-20 |
| CRISPR based technique (FELUDA) for detection of SCA mutation                                                                         | 2019-20 |
| Food and Consumer Safety Solutions                                                                                                    | 2019-20 |
| Development of Fast, Durable and Energy Efficient Mass Housing Scheme                                                                 | 2019-20 |
| Drone based Electromagnetic and Magnetic Systems                                                                                      | 2019-20 |
| Demonstration and validation of a 5kW HT-PEMFC based combined cooling and power system                                                | 2019-20 |
| Novel Therapy for Management of Sepsis                                                                                                | 2019-20 |
| Commercialization of Genetic tests for prevalent genetic diseases in India                                                            | 2019-20 |
| Image-Guided Vascular Vein Visualizer: VeinViz                                                                                        | 2019-20 |
| Indigenous Nano-Materials for Construction                                                                                            | 2019-20 |
| Hybrid Agro Waste Composite Materials                                                                                                 | 2019-20 |
| manufacturing of micro-nano patterned (300 nm - 300 micron) hydrophobic surfaces:                                                     | 2019-20 |
| Efficient and large-scale production of carbon quantum dots (CQDTs) from cheap coal feed-stock                                        | 2019-20 |
| Recycling of E-Waste                                                                                                                  | 2019-20 |
| Electronics Augmentation on Bullet Resistant Bunker (BRB) Vehicle:                                                                    | 2019-20 |

|   21. | Vertical Slurry Transport System for Lifting of Minerals/Ores in Heterogeneous Regime                        | 2019-20   |
|-------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
|    22 | Thermal barrier coatings for strategic applications                                                          | 2019-20   |
|    23 | Divya Nayan: A Personal Reading Machine for Visually Impaired                                                | 2019-20   |
|    24 | Scale-up of AutoCEPH: A software for 2-D Computerized Cephalometric Analysis as a web service                | 2019-20   |
|    25 | Precision instrumentation towards whole-slide digital microscopy for high-throughput analytics               | 2019-20   |
|    26 | Aircraft Testing with Bio-Aviation Fuels blended in Jet A1                                                   | 2019-20   |
|    27 | Development of Cost-Effective Industry Grade Non-Contact Type Online Moisture Sensor Using Microwave and NIR | 2019-20   |
|    28 | 10kW Fuel Cell Stack and Hydrogen based Fuel Cell Car Prototype                                              | 2020-21   |
|    29 | Truenat for Point of care Tuberculosis detection                                                             | 2020-21   |
|    30 | Seaweed Formulations for Productivity and Health of Dairy and Poultry Animals                                | 2020-21   |
|    31 | Truenat for Point of care Covid-19 detection                                                                 | 2020-21   |
|    32 | CSIR- Technos-Raman (CTR Series) Raman spectrometers                                                         | 2021-22   |
|    33 | Spike Protein based Subunit Vaccine for COVID-19                                                             | 2021-22   |
|    34 | mRNA Platform for Vaccines and Therapeutics                                                                  | 2021-22   |
|    35 | INDICoV™ - Indigenous RT-PCR diagnostic kit                                                                  | 2021-22   |
|    36 | Solar DC Cooking System                                                                                      | 2021-22   |
|    37 | Mechanized Sewage Cleaning System                                                                            | 2021-22   |
|    38 | Highly efficient and scalable process for manufacturing of Azelaic acid from oleic acid                      | 2021-22   |
|    39 | Continuous, cost-effective and eco-friendly production process for Paracetamol                               | 2021-22   |
|    40 | Coal gasification plant                                                                                      | 2021-22   |
|    41 | Hydrogen based Fuel Cell Bus retrofitted with 40 kW LT- PEMFC Fuel Cell Stack                                | 2022-23   |
|    42 | Marketing authorization for a diabetic drug                                                                  | 2022-23   |

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## Establishments of CSIR are as given below:

## Biological Sciences

- (i)  CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB), Hyderabad
- (ii)  CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), Lucknow
- (iii)  CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysore
- (iv)  CSIR-Central  Institute  of  Medicinal  and  Aromatic  Plants  (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow
- (v) CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB), Delhi
- (vi)  CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT), Palampur
- (vii) CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (CSIR-IICB), Kolkata
- (viii) CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu
- (ix)  CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology (CSIR-IMTECH), Chandigarh
- (x) CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Lucknow
- (xi)  CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI), Lucknow

## Chemical Sciences

- (i)  CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CSIR-CLRI), Chennai
- (ii)  CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CSIR-CECRI), Karaikudi
- (iii)  CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSIR-CSMCRI), Bhavnagar
- (iv)  CSIR-Central  Institute  of  Mining  and  Fuel  Research  (CSIR-CIMFR), Dhanbad
- (v) CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad
- (vi)  CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP), Dehradun
- (vii)
- CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune
- (viii) CSIR-North-East Institute of Science & Technology (CSIR-NEIST), Jorhat
- (ix)  CSIR-National Institute of Interdisciplinary Science & Technology (CSIRNIIST), Thiruvananthapuram

## Engineering Sciences Cluster

- (i)  CSIR-Advanced  Materials  and  Processes  Research  Institute  (CSIRAMPRI), Bhopal
- (ii)  CSIR-Central Building Research Institute (CSIR-CBRI), Roorkee
- (iii)  CSIR-Central  Glass  and  Ceramic  Research Institute  (CSIR-CGCRI),
- Kolkata
- (iv)  CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI), Durgapur
- (v) CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), New Delhi
- (vi)  CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT), Bhubaneshwar
- (vii) CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), Bengaluru
- (viii) CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur
- (ix)  CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (CSIR-NML), Jamshedpur
- (x) CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC), Chennai

## Physical Sciences Cluster

- (i)  CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI), Pilani
- (ii)  CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organization (CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh
- (iii)  CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), Hyderabad
- (iv)  CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO), Goa
- (v) CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL), New Delhi

## Information Sciences Cluster

- (i)  CSIR-National  Institute  of  Science  Communication  &  Policy  Research, New Delhi
- (ii)  Fourth Paradigm Institute (CSIR-4PI), Bengaluru
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