CSIR Transfers 13 Indigenous Building Technologies

14 May 2026 CW Team

Dr Ajay Chaurasia of CSIR-CBRI welcomed participants and highlighted the importance of industry-oriented dissemination in accelerating innovation-led development. The director of CSIR-CBRI, Professor R. Pradeep Kumar, outlined the institute’s technological achievements and noted that holding the transfer programme on National Technology Day underscored its significance. He emphasised that transferring indigenous innovations to industry strengthens the research ecosystem and advances the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and sustainable infrastructure.

During the programme 13 technologies were formally transferred, covering fire safety, sustainable construction, infrastructure protection, energy efficiency and advanced building materials. Major technologies included a fire-resistant transparent intumescent coating for wood and wood substitute surfaces; interpenetrating polymer network coating technology for protection of reinforced cement concrete structures; a low-carbon footprint brick manufacturing technology; a hybrid solar-assisted heat pump system; and a prefabricated high-strength steel cord reinforcement technology for wall protection.

A video on the CSIR Smart Village Initiative was released and the Annual Report 2025–26 of CSIR-CBRI was presented during the programme. Dr N. Kalaiselvi, Director General of CSIR and Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, observed that science, innovation and technology-based development are emerging drivers in India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation and said the transfer of laboratory technologies to industry is strengthening the national innovation ecosystem. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Chief Scientist Dr S. K. Panigrahi followed by the National Anthem.

On National Technology Day the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) organised its monthly Technology Transfer Event at CSIR headquarters in New Delhi focused on technology transfers by CSIR-Central Building Research Institute (CSIR-CBRI), Roorkee. The event marked the transfer of 13 indigenous technologies to industries and start-ups and was presented as a reaffirmation of India’s commitment to technology-led growth and self-reliance. Dr Ajay Chaurasia of CSIR-CBRI welcomed participants and highlighted the importance of industry-oriented dissemination in accelerating innovation-led development. The director of CSIR-CBRI, Professor R. Pradeep Kumar, outlined the institute’s technological achievements and noted that holding the transfer programme on National Technology Day underscored its significance. He emphasised that transferring indigenous innovations to industry strengthens the research ecosystem and advances the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and sustainable infrastructure. During the programme 13 technologies were formally transferred, covering fire safety, sustainable construction, infrastructure protection, energy efficiency and advanced building materials. Major technologies included a fire-resistant transparent intumescent coating for wood and wood substitute surfaces; interpenetrating polymer network coating technology for protection of reinforced cement concrete structures; a low-carbon footprint brick manufacturing technology; a hybrid solar-assisted heat pump system; and a prefabricated high-strength steel cord reinforcement technology for wall protection. A video on the CSIR Smart Village Initiative was released and the Annual Report 2025–26 of CSIR-CBRI was presented during the programme. Dr N. Kalaiselvi, Director General of CSIR and Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, observed that science, innovation and technology-based development are emerging drivers in India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation and said the transfer of laboratory technologies to industry is strengthening the national innovation ecosystem. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Chief Scientist Dr S. K. Panigrahi followed by the National Anthem.

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