The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) organized a Technology Transfer and Bharatiya Nirdeshak Document (BND) Release Function at its New Delhi headquarters on June 16, 2026. The event, jointly organized by CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL) and CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), brought together scientists, industry partners, technology adopters, and strategic stakeholders.
Technology Transfers
Seven technologies were licensed to industry partners across multiple sectors. From CSIR-NPL: Rydberg Systems Based Broad Band E-Field Sensing Technology was transferred to Nostradamus Technologies Private Limited, Hyderabad; High-Volume PM2.5 Impactor Sampler Technology to Engineering and Environmental Solutions Private Limited, Aligarh; and an Environment Friendly and Scalable Process for Recycling of Pharmaceutical Blisters and Allied Packaging Wastes to GM Industries, New Delhi.
From CSIR-CRRI: VInSD-VAIU, a Drone-Based NDT System for Bridges, was transferred to Dronix Technologies Private Limited (Aero360), Chennai; PAVE-SEAL, an Air-Cleaning Nano Photocatalytic Pave Sealing Emulsion to Ashita Renewables, Muzaffarnagar; PATCHFILL, a Pothole Repair Machine to Petrochem Specialities, Muzaffarnagar; and CLARIVISOR, a Glare Mitigation Device to Intelligent Diagnosis LLP, Gurugram.
Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravyas Release
Ten Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravyas (BNDs) were released, covering eight phytochemicals, one precious metal, and one propane gas. These reference materials are designed to support laboratories, industry, and regulatory agencies by providing reliable measurement standards, improving accuracy, traceability, and quality assurance across multiple sectors.
Strategic Technology Development
A significant milestone was achieved with the handing over of five vapor cells developed by CSIR-NPL to the Solid-State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), DRDO, for quantum sensing applications. This transfer demonstrates India's growing capabilities in developing advanced components for next-generation strategic technologies.
Leadership Perspectives
Prof. Venu Gopal Achanta, Director of CSIR-NPL, emphasized the foundational role of measurement science and metrology in scientific advancement, industrial development, and national quality infrastructure. Dr. P. K. Trivedi, Director of CSIR-CIMAP, highlighted the importance of quality standards in supporting India's bioeconomy and phytochemical sector. Dr. Ch. Ravi Sekhar, Director of CSIR-CRRI, noted the increasing momentum of technology commercialization efforts at the institute, with growing numbers of transfers reflecting industry confidence in CSIR-developed technologies.
Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Director General of CSIR and Secretary of DSIR, observed that monthly technology transfer events at CSIR Headquarters have become effective platforms for showcasing innovations and facilitating industry adoption. She reiterated CSIR's commitment to accelerating innovation-led growth through stronger industry engagement, commercialization of research outcomes, and development of indigenous technologies aligned with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.