CSIR Transfers Seven Technologies, Releases 10 New Standards

The newly launched standards include eight phytochemical reference materials, one precious metal standard and one propane gas standard.

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) showcased a series of scientific and technological achievements at a special event held at its headquarters in New Delhi, where seven technologies were transferred to industry partners, ten Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravyas (BNDs) were released and key components for quantum sensing applications were handed over to DRDO. The programme, jointly organised by CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL) and CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), brought together researchers, industry representatives and technology adopters to strengthen collaboration between scientific institutions and industry.

New Standards to Strengthen India's Quality Ecosystem

The major highlight of the event was the release of ten Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravyas, India's indigenous certified reference materials. The newly launched standards include eight phytochemical reference materials, one precious metal standard and one propane gas standard.

These materials are expected to support laboratories, regulatory bodies and industries by improving measurement accuracy, quality assurance and traceability across various sectors. Officials noted that expanding the country's repository of certified reference materials will reduce dependence on imported standards and strengthen India's scientific infrastructure.

CSIR-NPL Director Prof. Venu Gopal Achanta highlighted the importance of measurement science in sectors ranging from manufacturing and healthcare to environmental monitoring and emerging technologies. He said reliable measurement standards form the foundation of a modern quality ecosystem.

Boost for Quantum and Industrial Technologies

The event also marked a significant development in India's quantum technology programme. CSIR-NPL handed over five specialised vapour cells to the Solid-State Physics Laboratory (SSPL) under DRDO for use in quantum sensing applications. The transfer reflects growing domestic capabilities in developing advanced components required for next-generation strategic technologies.

Addressing the gathering, CSIR Director General Dr. N. Kalaiselvi said technology transfer represents the successful movement of scientific research from laboratories into real-world applications. She noted that the number of technologies being adopted by industry through CSIR platforms has increased steadily in recent years, demonstrating the growing relevance of indigenous research.

She reiterated CSIR's commitment to accelerating innovation-led growth through stronger industry partnerships and the commercialisation of research outcomes aligned with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Seven Technologies Licensed to Industry

Among the technologies transferred by CSIR-NPL were a Rydberg Systems-based broadband electric field sensing technology, a high-volume PM2.5 impactor sampler for air quality monitoring and an environmentally friendly process for recycling pharmaceutical blister packaging waste.

CSIR-CRRI transferred four technologies aimed at improving infrastructure and sustainability. These include a drone-based non-destructive bridge inspection system, an air-cleaning nano-photocatalytic road sealing emulsion, a pothole repair machine and a glare mitigation device designed to improve road safety.

CSIR-CRRI Director Dr Ch. Ravi Sekhar said the growing number of technology transfers reflects increasing confidence among industries in CSIR-developed solutions. He noted that the technologies licensed during the event address practical challenges in transportation, environmental sustainability, infrastructure maintenance and public safety.

The programme highlighted India's continuing efforts to transform scientific research into deployable technologies that create economic value, strengthen strategic capabilities and contribute to national development.