The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research’s Central Building Research Institute in Roorkee (CSIR-CBRI) transferred 13 indigenous technologies to industries and start-ups during a ceremony in celebration of National Technology Day. These technologies include advancements in fire safety, sustainable construction, infrastructure protection, energy efficiency, and advanced building materials, as per the Ministry of Science & Technology. Notable technologies transferred encompass fire-resistant transparent intumescent coating for wood, IPN coating technology for RCC structures, low-carbon footprint brick manufacturing technology, hybrid solar-assisted heat pump system, and prefabricated high-strength steel cord reinforcement technology for wall protection.
Prof. Kumar, Director of CSIR-CBRI, emphasized that these technology transfers signify India’s research prowess and will support the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, sustainable infrastructure, and technology-driven progress. Dr. Ajay Chaurasia from CSIR-CBRI underscored the importance of industry-focused technology dissemination in propelling innovation-led growth in the nation. The event also featured a video presentation on the “CSIR Smart Village Initiative” and the CSIR-CBRI Annual Report 2025–26, showcasing CSIR’s contributions to rural development and sustainable technologies.
Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Director General of CSIR and Secretary of DSIR, highlighted the role of science, innovation, and technology-based development as pivotal drivers in India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation. The transfer of indigenous technologies from CSIR laboratories to industries is significantly enhancing the national innovation ecosystem and expediting the realization of the self-reliant India vision, as observed by Kalaiselvi. CSIR’s Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology has also been in the spotlight for its collaboration with Serum Institute, Pune, towards the commercialization of gene therapy, including a technology transfer agreement for clinical translation and upscaling of novel gene therapy.
