About DSIR

The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, is dedicated to promoting innovation, industrial R&D, and technology development. Established through a Presidential Notification on January 4, 1985, DSIR aims to bridge the gap between science and industry by fostering collaboration among academia, industry, and research institutions. Formally constituted through a Presidential Notification dated January 4, 1985 (Cabinet Secretariat Notification No. 74/2/1/8-Cab.), as part of the 164th Amendment to the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961, DSIR is entrusted with a broad mandate. This includes the promotion, development, utilization, and transfer of indigenous technologies. DSIR works in close collaboration with industry, academia, research institutions, and various government bodies to foster a dynamic and innovation-driven ecosystem. It plays a strategic role in enabling the industrial sector—particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs)—to develop and adopt globally competitive, state-of-the-art technologies with high commercial potential.

Dr. Jitendra Singh – Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India
Dr. N. Kalaiselvi – Secretary, DSIR and Director General, CSIR

Mission

To promote and support scientific research and technological innovation in the industrial sector, empowering Indian industry to become globally competitive through collaboration and the adoption of cutting-edge, technology-led solutions.

Vision

To position India as a global leader in industrial innovation and applied research by nurturing an ecosystem that fosters sustainable, inclusive, and high-impact technological development.

Core Objectives of DSIR

Promote R&D activities within the industrial sector
Facilitate commercialization of laboratory research
Support SMEs in developing advanced, market-ready technologies
Boost technology-intensive exports
Strengthen consultancy and technology management capabilities
Build accessible and user-centric information networks for industrial and scientific research

Key Organizations under DSIR

Autonomous Institutions

CSIR-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research : CSIR is India's premier R&D organization with a strong nationwide presence. It focuses on research in aerospace, biotechnology, chemicals, energy, and environmental sciences Network:37 National Laboratories, 39 Outreach Centres, 1 Innovation Complex, and 3 specialized units.

Public Sector Enterprises

NRDC-National Research Development Corporation : DSIR supports and monitors public sector R&D institutions aligned with national priorities. Technology transfer is facilitated through the National Research Development Corporation (NRDC)
CEL-Central Electronics Limited : CEL promotes industrial R&D and indigenous technology development under the DSIR framework.

UN Agencies

APCTT-The Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology : The Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT) is a regional institution of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific servicing the Asia-Pacific region.