1.4 Creating and Nurturing S&T Human Resource
CSIR has been systematically creating and nurturing highly qualified S&T manpower in the country. It is presently supporting around 8500 Research fellows, awarded 2252 Junior Research Fellowships and 36 Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Fellowship. CSIR is supporting more than 1000 research schemes to various universities.
2.0 Some noteworthy accomplishments
2.1 First indigenously built Research Vessel ‘Sindhu Sadhana’ dedicated to Nation
Dr.Jitendra Singh, the then Vice President, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and Honorable Minister of State for Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Earth Sciences (Independent charge), PMO, Personnel Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space dedicated first indigenously built multi-disciplinary research vessel to the Nation on 12th July, 2014.
The ship is 80 meters long and 17.6 m wide and can accommodate 57 personnel including 29 Scientists and 28 crew members. She is designed for a cruising speed of 13.5 knots and an endurance of 45 days. The research vessel has 10 laboratories which are fitted with state-of-the-art equipment facilitating high precision data and sample acquisition. The ship is equipped with a number of laboratories for on-line data collection and data processing from single beam and multi beam echo sounders, water column and sub-bottom profiler, gravimeter, magnetometer, acoustic doppler current profiler, conductivity-temperature-depth profiler, autonomous weather station, air quality monitors as well as sampling gears such as A-frame, Gamma frame, and deep sea winches with supporting cranes. The vessel is also equipped with dynamic positioning system that allows holding the vessel at a point for sampling including 24 meter long sediment cores. It also facilitates precise deployment of instrumented moorings, towing of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs).
2.2 Contributions BrahMos Programme
CSIR-NAL has made notable contributions especially to the strategic sector which has brought both honour and pride. A drop test of stores from a SU-30MKI aircraft model in NAL’s 1.5m low speed (M<0.3) wind tunnel using Froude scaling principles has been carried out. The study provided the ideal conditions for the stores release at actual flight Mach numbers including the deflection setting angles for the fore and aft fins. The software developed allowed tracking of the time-resolved displacement, velocity, acceleration and Eulerangles. Wind tunnel tests were also carried out on a scaled isolated store model in the 0.6 m trisonic wind tunnel to obtain the aerodynamic loads. The same store model was attached to a scaled SU-30MKI aircraft model and aerodynamic loads on the complete configuration were determined in the 1.2m wind tunnel. Tests were carried out in the Mach number range 0.55 to 1.2 at various angles of attack and sideslip to ascertain installation effects, store load in carriage position and in aircraft interference flow-field. For this breakthrough technology development and associated outstanding contributions, CSIR-NAL has been conferred with “Best Laboratory Award 2014” by BrahMos. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India, presented the ‘Best Laboratory Award 2014’ to CSIR-NAL during the celebration of BrahMos Day in New Delhi on 12th June 2014.
2.3 Catalyst Export
CSIR-IIP developed and transferred technology for state-of-the-art catalyst which is used fo reduce sulphur in LPG to M/s Lona Industries. The company has received an export order of 600 kg from Sohar Refinery, Oman.
2.4 Confocal microscope
CSIR under the New Millennium Indian Technology Leadership Initiative (CSIR-NMITLI) Programme has indigenously designed and developed the complex Broadband Confocal Microscope in partnership with M/s Vinvish Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Thiruvananthapuram and one of the CSIR constituent laboratories namely CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata. The confocal microscope uses a Supercontinuum light generating source based on a patented photonic crystal fiber (PCF) technology developed by CSIR-CGCRI. The confocal microscope based on developed supercontinuum light source was launched by Hon’ble Minister Science and Technology on 7th October 2014.
2.5 Strategic partnership established
CSIR has reached an understanding with Border Road Organization to jointly work for providing niche knowledge and technology base for building and sustainably maintaining the border roads. A technology conclave was organized on June 16, 2014 at CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi to brainstorm the issues involved and develop an action plan.
2.6 Unique public private partnership
Unique public private partnership established for exploration of natural resources for oil and gas – collaboration of CSIR and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd., (ONGC) to collect geophysical data from ONGC oil fields in the Krishna Godvari basin off the east coast of India has been established.
2.7 CSIR-IMTECH won the National Intellectual Property Award 2014 and adjudged the “Top R&D Institution in Healthcare
3.0 Cluster-wise Significant Achievements
3.1 Biological Sciences Cluster
3.1.1 Development of the process of Misoprostol-a drug useful for medical abortion
CSIR-IICT has developed a process of Misoprostol-a drug useful for medical abortion. Misoprostol is an important prostaglandin based drug declared by the WHO as an essential medicine to induce labour. The drug is also used in combination with pain killers as an anti-ulcer agent. The technology was transferred to M/s Avra Laboratories, which has successfully commercialised the technology. The CSIR-IICT technology has successfully reduced the cost of production of the drug making it affordable for the common people in the country.
3.1.2 Technology for Production of Multi-utility Enzyme
The technology for the production of a multi-utility enzyme, discovered CSIR-IHBT, has been transferred to M/s Phyto Biotech, Kolkata. Discovered during a survey at an altitude of over 10,000 feet in the Western Himalayan region from the Potentillaastrosanguinea plant growing under snow cover, the Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD) enzyme finds use in anti-ageing creams, extending shelf life of fruits and vegetables and during cryo-surgery and preservation of organelles. Owing to its high antioxidant properties and multiple uses, SOD is in heavy demand and hence commands a high price in the global market. A protocol has been developed to clone the gene in E. coli and it was further engineered by mutation of a single amino acid to increase its consistency and thermo-stability. SOD is highly stable and functional in a wide range of temperatures from sub-zero to more than 40 degrees centigrade.
3.1.3 New Molecule Isolated by CSIR-IIIM; Promise against Arthritis
CSIR-IIIM has isolated a new molecule found in a Himalayan plant with anti-arthritic properties. The molecule found in the plant locally known as patalbheda (Bergeniaciliata), is a promising candidate for a drug against rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis, common in the elderly, is characterised by morning stiffness and inflammation of the joints. The drug developed by scientists of CSIR-IIIM has been found to prevent inflammation and reduce pain. Current drugs against rheumatoid arthritis have serious side effects, like osteoporosis, weight gain, tuberculosis and increased susceptibility to infections. However, the new molecule has been found to be safe in animal studies.
3.2 Chemical Sciences Cluster
3.2.1 Plastic to fuel
Plastics consumption in India is reported to be around ~10 MMT (2010) while plastic wastes in India are ~15,000 TPD amounting to high environmental pollution. As a potential solution to address the growing menace of plastic usage and the associated waste generation in the country, CSIR-IIP has developed a facile process for the conversion of waste plastics (polyolefins) to value added hydrocarbons e.g. gasoline, diesel and aromatics. The salient features of the technology are that the process provides for exclusive production of either gasoline or diesel or aromatics along with LPG from polyolefinic wastes (e.g. HDPE, LDPE, PP etc) and the liquid fuel meets Euro III specifications. Further, the process is simple, pollution free and environment friendly. The estimated payback period for a 30 TPD plant is about ~ 3 years.
3.2.2 Heat-resistant Shoe Sole from CSIR-CLRI
CSIR-CLRI has developed a shoe sole that can withstand temperatures up to 250 degrees Celsius. The technology would enable indigenous production of safety shoes which are currently being imported. Of great use for safety workers who enter fire and hazard zones, the fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) sole is made from glass and carbon fibre coated with phosphorous based adhesives. Glass and carbon fibre can withstand high temperatures as their melting point is 1200 degrees Celsius and 3500 degrees Celsius respectively. To make the material flexible and suitable for functioning as a shoe sole, certain chemicals have been added. Hundreds are killed and thousands injured across the country in fire accidents. The heat-resistant shoe soles developed at CSIR-CLRI will give sufficient time for a person to escape. And shoe soles made with this material will also come in handy for safety workers. Besides, apart from safety shoes, the lightweight and elastic soles can also be used in regular shoes.
3.2.3 Rechargeable Magnesium Battery
A rechargeable battery with initial applications best suited to stationery devices like a UPS and inverters has been developed the CSIR-IICT. The magnesium metal battery with a natural graphite cathode can also be an efficient substitute to the commonly used lead battery. The technology for a rechargeable magnesium batter is not available for commercialization in any part of the world. The eco-friendly materials used in the battery are magnesium (anode), modified natural graphite (cathode) and ionic liquid electrolyte, which are safe and easily available.
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Engineering Sciences Cluster
3.3.1 Mobile Pilot Plant for Toxic Emission Monitoring and Control
A Mobile Pilot Plant for Toxic Emission Monitoring and Control has been developed by CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur for undertaking flue gas emission monitoring and control studies in various industries including Small and Medium Scale Industries (SMEs). Flue gas comprising of dust of different sizes and gases of varying concentrations representing different small scale industries such as ceramic kilns, hot mix plants, other small scale industries etc. will be monitored for its emission characterization. Part of the gas will be fed into the different control systems and their collection efficiencies will be measured with respect to time, temperature, flow etc. The performance in terms of techno-economic feasibility will be checked and a system for control of emissions will be provided in the pilot scale which can be scaled up for full scale installation.
3.3.2 Seabed Resident Event driven Profiling System
Seabed Resident Event driven Profiling System for use in Coastal Waters: Seabed Resident Event-driven Profiling System for use in Coastal Waters is an autonomous robotic system that is located on the seabed of the coast. The movable component of this system consists of a re-configured inverted version of the thruster driven profiler. The present thruster driven inverted profiler (named iAVP) is positively buoyant but carries an acoustic transponder and standard oceanographic sensors on its hull to measure water column properties in its upward ascent from the seabed to the sea surface. The fixed component of the system is a sea winch ensconced within an anchored truncated conical framework residing on the seabed, and connected to the iAVP by a neutrally buoyant monofilament line. The development throws open novel applications in environmental monitoring of monsoon processes, and also the strategic long term surveillance in coastal waters.
3.3.3 Mud banks of Kerala
CSIR has also launched a new research initiative to work on the causes for the formation of mud banks of Kerala, in collaboration with CMFRI, Kochi. A weekly multidisciplinary – physical, chemical, biological & geological, – time series observation has been embarked upon to understand the process of mud bank formation during this year. While the general hydrographic parameters including water/sediment quality, planktonic studies are done by CSIR, CMFRI is carrying out experimental trawling (in mud bank and non-mud bank areas), distribution, taxonomy, size and sex of different fishes in the area.
3.3.4 Novel Sewage Treatment System at Nagpur Ordnance Factory
To cope with water shortages in urban areas, particularly in Nagpur, CSIR-NEERI has initiated a radical shift from conventional end-of-pipe water management to an integrated approach. The Ordnance Factory at Ambajhari in Nagpur has been selected to demonstrate and install a techno-economic natural sewage treatment system developed by CSIR-NEERI. The treatment system consists of a high rate upflow anaerobic filter, which helps in removal of organic pollutants from sewage. Subsurface horizontal flow constructed wetlands remove the remaining pollutants including nitrogen and phosphorous. This treated effluent then passes through pressure sand filter and activated carbon columns, which remove non-biodegradable organic matter called recalcitrant organics. Finally, the treated effluent is disinfected using chlorination or ultra violet (UV) rays, and utilised for all non-potable purposes. Sludge management through constructed wetlands called “Sludge Drying Reed Beds (SDRB)” is being demonstrated for the first time in the country. This treatment system will treat and manage sewage generated by a population of 1000 and would treat 1 lakh litre sewage per day. The treated effluent will be utilized for maintaining multi-purpose lawn spread in 1.5-acre area and irrigating Mango Orchids at the Ordnance Factory, Ambajhari, Nagpur.
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Physical Sciences Cluster
3.4.1 Touch based finger gesture controlled wheel-chair
A prototype of Touch based finger gesture controlled wheel-chair has been developed which can be used by subjects who have motor disability and their weak limbs does not allow them to hold the joystick of the powered wheelchair. The control signals for manoeuvring the wheel chair are generated by sliding the finger on the capacitive touch screen. The control signals after proper conditioning are used to control the direction and speed of the patient cart.
3.4.2 Machine Vision (Camera) based Head/Neck movement controlled wheel-chair
Prototype of a Camera based head/neck movement controlled wheel-chair has been developed which can be used by quadriplegic people having neck/head movements only. The control signals for manoeuvring the customized wheelchair are generated by detecting the Head/Neck movements using machine vision system. These control signals are sent to the motion controller to control the movements of the motors of the wheelchair. The direction and speed control of the wheelchair is implemented by neck movements such as the Roll and Pitch.The motion control developed using microcontroller and motor drivers is being tested on the commercially available powered wheelchair.
3.4.3 Optical time division reflectometery
An optical time division reflectometery (OTDR) field technique has been developed and demonstrated for monitor on site landslide activity. It is inexpensive, less time consuming over the traditional methods and is for remote monitoring at multiple locations. Technology for disaster resistant shelters has been established.
3.4.4 Bio ceramic grinding & polishing technology
A bio ceramic grinding & polishing technology has been developed and equipment fabricated based on novel design. Exceedingly difficult to make Super elastic NiTi shape memory alloy wires have been developed and fabricated for orthopedic implants applications.
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CSIR-800
3.5.1 CSIR-Centre for High Altitude Biology (CSIR-CeHAB)
CSIR has set up the CSIR-Centre for High Altitude Biology (CSIR-CeHAB) in the remote tribal region of Lahaul and Spiti which focuses on studies pertaining to bio-systems at high altitude vis-à-vis the climate change, conserving bio-resource and transferring knowledge to local communities for inclusive growth. A food processing unit has been set up at the CSIR-CeHAB. Recently, the CSIR knowhow related to food & agri-processing was showcased at the Tribal Fair at Keylong and training organized for the benefit of progressive farmers in making novel products from Buckwheat and also brining of the peas and cauliflower, major crops of the region
3.5.2 New range of leather products for North East
CSIR has introduced aesthetic appeal, standardization and new range of leather products in North East for higher profits to leather artisans. The handbags and other leather products crafted and designed with the ethnic designs and materials of the North east based ornaments, Dresses &Artifacts adorned by tribal folks of North East India.
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